Varanasi
India · Uttar PradeshIN
Metropolis in Uttar Pradesh, India
Varanasi, or Kashi, is a city on the Ganges river in northern India that has a central place in the traditions of pilgrimage, death, and mourning in the Hindu world. The city has a syncretic tradition of Islamic artisanship that underpins its religious tourism. Located in the middle-Ganges valley in the southeastern part of the state of Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi lies on the left bank of the river. It is 692 kilometres (430 mi) to the southeast of India's capital New Delhi and 320 kilometres (200 mi) to the southeast of the state capital, Lucknow. It lies 121 kilometres (75 mi) downstream of Prayagraj, where the confluence with the Yamuna river is another major Hindu pilgrimage site.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 1,198,491
- Coordinates
- 25.317, 83.010
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Elevation
- 76 m
Overview of Varanasi
Travellers heading to Uttar Pradesh, India will find Varanasi, a major metropolis. It counts about 1,198,491 residents. And it shows in how much there is to see. Its strongest draws are nature, culture and adventure. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Varanasi
Nature in Varanasi
(13)The nature shortlist for Varanasi: Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Gardens and Lakes. It is a direct read of Varanasi's activity profile. There are 13 tagged experiences in this group.
Culture in Varanasi
(11)Culture in Varanasi covers Ancient Ruins, Bridges, Cathedrals, Churches and Historical Sites. Counting everything, 11 activities fall under this heading. This reflects only what is documented for Varanasi.
Adventure in Varanasi
(5)Under adventure, Varanasi is tagged with Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Boat Rides and Theme Parks. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Varanasi.
Nightlife in Varanasi
(4)For nightlife, expect Events, Festival, Music and Nightlife. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Varanasi.
Sports in Varanasi
(4)On the sports side, Varanasi offers Running, Skiing, Slopes and Trail Running. It is a direct read of Varanasi's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Water Sports in Varanasi
(4)Our data lists Paddleboarding, Sailboats, Swimming and Water Sports as water sports options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Varanasi.
Family in Varanasi
(2)Looking for family? Varanasi has Playgrounds and Zoo. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Varanasi.
Shopping in Varanasi
(2)Under shopping, Varanasi is tagged with Food and Shopping. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Varanasi.
Wellness in Varanasi
(1)On the wellness side, Varanasi offers Wellness. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Varanasi. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
More to do in Varanasi
(2)Varanasi's other activities entries include Fishing and Secret. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Varanasi. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Varanasi
Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
Getting there & around
Big-city infrastructure means Varanasi is both easy to reach and easy to navigate. Set your clock to Asia/Kolkata on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Varanasi that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Varanasi known for?
- Travellers associate Varanasi with nature, culture and adventure. It sits in Uttar Pradesh, India and counts about 1,198,491 residents.
- What can you do in Varanasi?
- Varanasi is tagged with Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Gardens and Lakes, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Varanasi?
- Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
- Where is Varanasi located?
- Varanasi belongs to Uttar Pradesh, India, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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