One of the oldest living cities in the world, Varanasi is an extremely revered among Hindus. As you enter the city you cannot refuse to give into getting infected by its eccentric vibe. Considered to be the holiest place the town is famous for its vibrant narrow streets, the irresistible food and the long boat rides along the stretch of ghats by the Ganga. If you plan to immerse in the spirit of the pious town get all the Varanasi Travel Information here.

How to Reach Varanasi

By Air

Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport of Varanasi connects Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Jet Airways and Vistara to the major cities in India. Air India Express, Buddha Air, SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways, and Thai Air Asia serve international destinations connecting with Sharjah, Kathmandu, Colombo and Bangkok.

By Train

The main railway station of Varanasi is called Varanasi Junction that connects the holy town with major cities in India like New Delhi, Kanpur, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, and Kolkata.

By Road

Varanasi is well-connected to the major cities of India like Kolkata, Agra, New Delhi, Lucknow, Jaunpur, Hyderabad and Bangalore by National Highways 2, 7, 29 and 56.

Transportation in Varanasi

Giving a boost to the Varanasi tourism the city is crowded by tourists all year around. Commuting within the city is not difficult as the market area, temples and ghats are in close proximity to each other so it is best to explore Varanasi on foot. Cycle-rickshaws and Auto-rickshaws are found in abundance, which is the most economical transport. Taxis are also available and the state tourism buses connect various places in the interiors.