Varanasi

Varanasi

Uttar Pradesh • Spiritual capital of India on the sacred banks of Ganges

Duration

2-3 days

Difficulty

Easy

Rating

4.6/5

Reviews

4100

About Varanasi

One of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, Varanasi is the spiritual capital of India. Located on the banks of the sacred Ganges River, this holy city offers profound spiritual experiences, ancient temples, and timeless traditions.

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Top Highlights
Sacred Ganges River
Ancient ghats and temples
Spiritual ceremonies
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
Activities & Experiences
Ganga Aarti ceremony
Boat rides on Ganges
Temple visits
Heritage walks
Spiritual experiences
Photo Gallery
Ganges ghats

Ganges ghats

Ganga Aarti ceremony

Ganga Aarti ceremony

Ancient temples

Ancient temples

How to Reach

By Air

Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is 25 km from city center

By Train

Varanasi Junction is well connected to major cities

By Road

Well connected by road from Lucknow, Delhi, and other cities

Travel Tips

Attend the evening Ganga Aarti

Take early morning boat ride

Respect local customs and traditions

Dress modestly for temple visits

Quick Information

Best Time to Visit

October to March

Location

Uttar Pradesh

Rating

4.6
(4100)

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Accommodation
Heritage hotels
Ganga view hotels
Ashrams and guest houses
Boutique properties
Local Cuisine
Banarasi paan
Kachori sabzi
Lassi
Chaat varieties
Traditional sweets

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