The term 'ghats' refers to a series of steps or landings that lead down to a body of water, particularly in Indian holy cities like Varanasi and Haridwar. Synonyms for this word include stairs, steps, riverfront, waterfront, quay, landing, pier, or embankment. These words are typically used in reference to different kinds of locations, like seaports, riversides, or lakeshores. Depending on the locality and the surrounding landscape, these synonyms can vary in their usage, but they all essentially refer to the same thing: a place where people descend to interact with bodies of water and access watercraft.