Varanasi
Varanasi, a small city in Uttar Pradesh, is famous for its ancient temples and ghats. Situated on the banks of the River Ganga, it is a holy city that fetches pilgrims from all across India as well as abroad. It especially attracts the believers of Hinduism and Jainism as there are several places of religious interest for these people.
The city is well-connected to the other parts of the country through rail, road as well as air.
Tourist attractions in Varanasi
Some of the main tourist attractions in Varanasi include the beautiful Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Dasaswamedh Ghat, Assi Ghat, Ramnagar Fort, Shri Durga Temple and Dhamek Stupa.
Things to do in Varanasi
One must not miss the aarti at the Dasaswamedh Ghat. Conducted at around 7 in the evening every day, it offers an amazing spiritual experience. Assi Ghat is another famous ghat in the city. The main attraction here is the ancient Shiva Lingam. The Dhamek Stupa located in Sarnath, which is around 12km from Varanasi, is also worth a visit especially for those interested in Buddhism. One must also visit the beautiful Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Ramnagar Fort and Shri Durga Temple.
Airport in Varanasi
The Varanasi Airport has been named Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport. Also referred to as Babatpur Airport, it is the second busiest airport in Uttar Pradesh when it comes to passenger movement.
The bus stand is located at a distance of 10 minutes from the airport. One can easily get a bus to reach the city centre from there. To reach the Varanasi Airport one can board the bus to Jaunpur and stop at the Babatpur Airport stop.
- Airport Address - Shahganj, District, Babatpur, Uttar Pradesh - 221006
- Airport IATA code - VNS