Beach near Varanasi, India

Varanasi Travel Guide

India

Varanasi is a city of 1,754,425 people in northern India, on the Ganges. It is one of the country’s major religious and cultural centres, and an important destination for visitors exploring the region.

Most travellers arriving by air use Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), which serves the city. Varanasi is inland, so there are no notable beaches within 40 kilometres; its riverside setting is the defining feature of the local waterfront instead.

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Local time

1,754,425

Population

4,579 miles away

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Weather in Varanasi

Sun

32°

Mon

32°

Tue

32°

Know before you go

Pays in INR

Plug type Type C & Type D & Type M (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +91

Tipping: Tipping is customary in India for good service, but not obligatory. A service charge may be included in restaurant bills, so check before tipping.

Best time to visit Varanasi

Jan

21°2

Feb

27°2

Mar

32°3

Apr

38°1

May

39°4

Jun

39°13

Jul

34°24

Aug

32°24

Sep

32°22

Oct

31°7

Nov

28°1

Dec

23°1

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Varanasi

  1. Assi Ghat

    historic site

    4.5 km

  2. संकट मोचन - वाराणसी

    hindu place of worship

    4.6 km

  3. Ramakrishna Advaita Ashrama

    religious organization

    2.7 km

  4. ISKCON Varanasi

    hindu place of worship

    3.8 km

  5. Anand Mandir Theatre, Varanasi

    movie theater

    2.4 km

  6. Bharat Kala Bhavan, BHU

    museum

    2.8 km

  7. Kashi Annapurna Temple

    religious organization

    2.8 km

  8. Bhelupura Jain Parasnath Mandir

    christian place of worship

    3.3 km

Getting there

Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport · 19 km

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