Varanasi to Goa Flights

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There are several ways to reach Goa from Varanasi, but the fastest and safest way is a flight. Offering best-in-class service, IndiGo operates daily Varanasi to Goa flights. You can avail discounts on a round trip and get cheap air tickets.

The distance by road or rail between Varanasi and Goa is 1796 km approximately. It takes 36 hours to reach Goa.

Varanasi to Goa lowest airfare flights can be found on www.goindigo.in and you can do your domestic flight bookings. There are flight offers, on which you can save money and avail cashback and similar features. Covering an aerial distance of 1450 km between the two cities, IndiGo offers 17 connecting flights with a stopover at either Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi or Chennai. All these are one-stop flights that take 4 hours 40 minutes to 10 hours 35 minutes by flight, including the halt time, to reach Goa, depending on the flight you opt for. Check flight status before boarding your flight, to travel hassle-free. Find cheap flights from Varanasi to Goa and save your valuable money.

You can also book Goa to Varanasi flights through IndiGo in case of your return journey. You can also choose to go to other cities from Goa and board the following flights.

• Goa to Hubli flights
• Goa to Guwahati flights
• Goa to Coimbatore flights
• Goa to Ranchi flights

To get the best Varanasi to Goa flight ticket price, it is advised to book your flight tickets a few weeks in advance.

With the gifted heritage structures by the Portuguese colonizers ruling before, Goa is specifically popular for its nightlife, hippie spots, party zones, churches and beaches. Stretching over 161 km, its coastline consists of more than 70 beaches. Goa is one of the top holiday destinations in India. The cuisines are a perfect blend of Portuguese and Konkani tastes. Its mesmerising beaches, carnivals, water sport activities, street shopping, Portugal architecture, dolphin spotting, parties and restaurants serving lip-smacking seafood, casinos, churches and forts make the state a heavenly place for people looking for a laidback cum entertaining lifestyle.

Things to do in Goa

There are endless options both for the outgoing ones and for people who want to relax amidst nature. Water sports, paragliding, cruise, sailing and surfing, kayaking, cruising, dolphin tours, street shopping, visiting the ultimate churches with the finest Portugal architecture still preserved, clubbing and getting a taste of the non-vegetarian dishes, are the best things to do in Goa.

Tourist attractions in Goa

Calangute Beach, also known as the ‘Queen of Beaches’, is the largest in North Goa. It offers a spectacular sea view and the shore is busy with restaurants, shacks, clubs and shops serving both domestic and international tourists. Fort Aguada located on Sinquerim beach has a 13-meter high lighthouse and a vaulted cistern. Deltin Royale Casino offers a luxury live gaming experience of a casino. Some of the other attractions are Chapora Fort, Basilica of Bom Jesus, Baga Beach in North Goa, etc. Tito’s is a two-floored nightclub in Baga, known for its electrifying music and serving delicious food.

Places to shop in Goa

The most popular markets in Goa are Anjuna Flea Market, Mapusa Market, Panjim Market, Arpora Night Market and Calangute Flea Market that sell footwear, souvenirs, artificial jewellery, spices, pickles, sausages, cashew nuts and handicrafts at reasonable prices.

Best time to visit Goa

The best time to visit Goa is between November and March when the pleasant weather compliments the tourist experiences. The Sunburn music and dance festival, traditional carnivals, Christmas and New Year celebrations are held during the above-mentioned months and are very grand in Goa.

Modes of transport

Local modes of transport are private buses, unmetered taxis and auto-rickshaws. There is also a facility to rent bikes and cars here. The fare is quite affordable and it is easily available.

Weather in Goa

Summers in March, April, May and October are very warm and humid. The temperature rises to 35°C. June to September experience the monsoons. Winters drop down to 15°C. It starts in November and stretches till February.

Airport in Goa

Dabolim Airport is the sole international airport in Goa (IATA code: GOI). It is 30 km away from the state’s capital, Panaji.

Also popular by the names, Banaras and Kashi, Varanasi is one of the oldest cities of the world. It is a pilgrimage centre for the Hindus. River Ganga flows through the city and is believed to be the holiest river in the country. A symbol of philosophy, cultural heritage and devotion, the art and craft depicting the thousand-year-old Indian tradition has flourished here. An evolution of spiritualism, Sanskrit language, yoga and other mythologies is associated with Varanasi.

Tourist attractions in Varanasi

The famous tourist attractions are Sarnath, Dasaswamedh Ghat, Banaras Ghats, Assi Ghat, Ganga Aarti, Manikarnika Ghat, Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, New Vishwanath Temple and Sankat Mochan Temple.

Places to Shop in Varanasi

Thatheri Bazaar is known for copper metal artefacts. Vishwanath Lane sells bangles, sarees and wooden toys that are crafted with utmost delicacy. Godowlia Market, Golghar are one of the main markets of Varanasi selling essentials, footwear and clothing. Rajan Silk Market sells Banarasi sarees at wholesale prices. Shawls and lampshades displayed in Gyanvapi draw the attention of all shopaholics. Lahurabir is a retail market selling almost everything. Government organises cultural programmes in Chowk and Urban Hatt, to promote handloom and handicrafts sold in this area.

Weather in Varanasi

Months from March to May are the hottest months of Varanasi. June to October are humid and experience monsoons. The winters are mild and start from November and extend till March.

Airport in Varanasi

The airport is very well-known as Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (IATA code: VNS). It is located at Babatpur which is 26 km northwest of Varanasi.