Discover the best things to do in Varanasi
Thoughtfully designed day-by-day plans to experience the soul of Varanasi at your own pace.
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Thoughtfully designed day-by-day plans to experience the soul of Varanasi at your own pace.
Spiritual heartbeat of India
Varanasi, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, has been a sacred site for Hinduism since ancient times. Founded by the god Shiva himself, its labyrinthine streets are home to numerous ghats, temples, and ashrams. The city's mystical aura is palpable as you take a dawn boat ride along the Ganges, watching the sunrise over the water and the city's awakening. As the day unfolds, explore the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Shiva, and experience the enchanting evening aarti ceremony, where priests perform rituals to the accompaniment of chanting and music.
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Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS), IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India, 16 km, 30 minutes to city centre.
Available at hotels, cafes, some areas near tourist spots have poor coverage.
Jio, Airtel, Vodafone work well, some dead zones near ghats.
Varanasi Junction, key routes from Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, 10-24 hours.
NH 19, 330 km from Delhi, 6-8 hours, buses from ₹500-1000, operators: UPSRTC, private buses.
Getting around
Haggle auto-rickshaw fares to ₹100-150 for 10 km.
Cash is preferred for small purchases, but cards are accepted at most hotels and restaurants.
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