Varanasi, also known as Kashi or Banaras, is a town on the banks of the Ganges River in Uttar Pradesh, India, about 320 kilometres south-east of the state capital, Lucknow.
Things to do in Varanasi
Boat Ride in Ganges River
One of the best things to do in Varanasi is the holy Ganges River providing Varanasi with a spiritual charm with rowing boat rides at dawn.
Take a bath in the Ganges
The sacred Ganges River offers a mystical charm to Varanasi.
Pray at temples of Varanasi
Varanasi is famous for its temples and pilgrims and tourists flock the city every year. .
Tourist attraction in Varanasi
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
The temple is a pillar of faith for millions of Hindus, located in the heart of Varanasi.
Dashashwamedh Ghat
As the name suggests, Lord Brahma's success of the Dasa Ashwamedha sacrifice was believed to have been performed at this location.
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple is situated by the Assi River and was designed by Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, a freedom fighter in the 1900s.
Places to shop in Varanasi
Thatcher Bazaar
Several shops sell silks and woollens on a narrow lane 50 meters north of the Chowk.
Vishwanath Galli
The Vishwanath Gali's beauty lies in the countless street food stalls that line the street.
Best time to visit Varanasi
The winter months (November to February) are the perfect time to visit Varanasi. Also though during the winters it gets freezing, this is the ideal time to explore the holy city without getting tired.
Modes of transport in Varanasi
There are no such local buses in the city, but different places in the interiors are linked by the state tourism buses.
Weather in Varanasi
WINTERS-(November to February) By the time it is November, the days start getting shorter.
SUMMERS-(April to June) In summers, the minimum temperature of Varanasi is 28 degree celsius, and the maximum could be more than 40 degrees Celsius.
MONSOONS-(July to September) As in the rest of India, the monsoon in Varanasi lasts from July to September.
Airports in Varanasi
Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is a public airport. Located in Babatpur, northwest of Varanasi, India, 26 km.
Address- Varanasi-to-Hyderabad rd
IATA: VNS