Varanasi Travel - India

Altitude : 81 Metres
Temperature : Max. 46 °C - Min. 5 °C
Languages : Hindi, Bengali, English
Tourist Season : October to March
Tourist Attractions : Durga Temple, Sarnath, Archaeological Museum, Sarnath, Fort Museum, Ramnagar etc
STD Code : 0542

With more than 2000 temples, Varanasi, one of the oldest cities of India, is attracting thousands of tourists all over the world. Varanasi or kashi is situated in the state of Uttar Pradesh. According to the Hindu Myth, Varanasi is the land where Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati. A trip to this city will offer a self discovery. Knowledge, history, culture, religion -one will find every shades of Indian tradition here in Varanasi. The golden temples, the religious chanting, picturesque views make Varanasi a truly memorable experience for the visitors.


Tourist Attractions in Varanasi
» Ghats of Varanasi : The ghats of Varanasi attract thousands of devotees as it is believed that bathing in holy waters of the Ganges will pave the way for the salvation. More than 80 ghats can be seen in Varanasi.

» Banaras Hindu University : The Banaras Hindu University spread in an area of over 1300 acres. The place boasts the reputation of being one of the best centres of learning in the country.

» Sarnath : Located about 10 km from Varanasi, Sarnath is famous as the very place where Buddha received the ultimate knowledge. He offered his first lecture after getting enlightened about 2500 years ago here only.

» Kashi Vishwanath Temple : Kashi Vishwanath temple is the most important temple of Varanasi. Maharani of Indore built the present building of the temple in 1777.


Distance from Major Cities
- Agra : 577 Km
- Bhopal : 676 Km
- Jhansi : 511 Km
- Gurgaon : 810 Km
- Kanpur : 320 Km

Getting There
By Air : The Babatpur airport is about 22 kms from Varanasi. Indian airlines' regular flights connect Varanasi to Delhi, Agra, Khajuraho, Calcutta, Lucknow, Mumbai and Bhubaneswar.

By Rail : Varanasi is an important railway station which connects it to all the major cities in India.

By Road : Good roads and highways connect the city to all the neighboring cities.