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About Varanasi
Kashi, Banaras, Varanasi: one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, built along 84 ghats on the Ganga. Mornings are for boat rides and bathers, evenings for the Ganga aarti.
Ten kilometres away, Sarnath is where the Buddha gave his first sermon. The city is also famous for silk weaving, classical music and some of India's best street food.
- Best time
- October to March. Dev Deepawali (Kartik Purnima, usually November) lights every ghat with diyas.
- Ideal trip
- 3–4 days
- Getting there
- Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport has flights from most Indian cities. Vande Bharat trains run from Delhi in about 8 hours.
- For visitors from abroad
- Photography at the burning ghats (Manikarnika, Harishchandra) is not appropriate. Sarnath's museum is closed on Fridays.
4 itineraries
Varanasi Tour Packages
Each one is fully customisable: dates, hotels, pace and days.
Varanasi Tour: Ganga Aarti, Kashi Vishwanath & Sarnath (4 Days)
- Varanasi → Varanasi
- Best: Oct – Mar
Starting from₹14,500 /person
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Uttar Pradesh Spiritual Tour: Ayodhya, Prayagraj & Kashi (7 Days)
- Lucknow → Varanasi
- Best: Oct – Mar
Starting from₹29,500 /person
View ItineraryKashi & Ayodhya Yatra for Parents: Wheelchair-Ready, 6 Days
- Varanasi → Ayodhya or Lucknow
- Best: Oct – Mar
Starting from₹24,500 /person
View ItineraryVaranasi for Solo Travellers: Ghats, Boats & Sarnath, 4 Days
- Varanasi → Varanasi
- Best: Oct – Mar
Starting from₹17,500 /person
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Best Things to Do in Varanasi
Sunrise boat ride
From Assi to Manikarnika ghat as the city wakes up.
Ganga aarti
At Dashashwamedh Ghat at sunset; watch from a boat for the best view.
Kashi Vishwanath
The Jyotirlinga temple and its new corridor down to the river.
Sarnath
Dhamek Stupa, the Ashokan lion capital in the museum, and the deer park.
Lanes and silk
A guided walk through the old city and a visit to a Banarasi silk weaver.
What to Eat
- 🍽️ Kachori–sabzi and jalebi for breakfast
- 🍽️ Tamatar chaat
- 🍽️ Lassi in a kulhad
- 🍽️ Banarasi paan
In pictures
Varanasi in Pictures
Where to stay
Homestays We Like
Read before you go
Varanasi Guides
Uttar Pradesh2 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
Going to Varanasi? What to Do and Where to Eat
Sunrise boats, the evening aarti, Kashi Vishwanath and the breakfast that's worth waking up for.
By TX Team
Uttar Pradesh24 Mar 2024 · 3 min read
A First-Timer’s Guide to Swarved Mahamandir, Varanasi
Varanasi, the ancient city bathed in the spiritual glow of the Ganges, beckons travellers seeking profound experiences. Nestled amidst its labyrinthine alleys and sacred temples lies a unique architectural marvel – the Swarved Mahamandir. Unlike traditional temples, this colossal structure isn’t dedicated to a specific deity, but to the pursuit of self-knowledge and inner peace
By Vishal Tiwari
Uttar Pradesh29 Oct 2023 · 4 min read
10 Intriguing Morning Activities to do in Varanasi
Varanasi, a city older than history itself, stands as an embodiment of timelessness. Located along the sacred Ganges River, this spiritual haven is steeped in rich traditions, captivating spirituality, and cultural diversity. It’s during the early hours of the morning that Varanasi unveils its deepest layers, beckoning you to immerse yourself in its mystical aura.
By Vishal Tiwari
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On-trip help
Is Varanasi overwhelming?+
It can be. A local guide for the first morning makes all the difference, and we pick quiet stays near the ghats.
How do I get a Kashi Vishwanath darshan?+
General queues move faster early morning. Sugam darshan and aarti tickets can be booked online on the temple trust website.
When is Dev Deepawali?+
On Kartik Purnima, 15 days after Diwali. Boats and riverside rooms sell out months ahead.
