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.
Cost of living in Varanasi
Indices are relative to New York City (100). Prices are indicative monthly or unit averages.
- Cost of living index
- 24
- Rent index
- 6
- Groceries index
- 22
- Restaurants index
- 16
- Inexpensive meal
- $4.8
- Cappuccino
- $1.32
- 1-bed, centre
- $672
- 1-bed, outside centre
- $370
More about Varanasi
Info about Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (India)
Varanasi region is Uttar Pradesh, situated in India (IN).
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With 1.198.491 inhabitants, this region timezone is Asia/Kolkata (Asia/Kolkata_cet).
Some of the things you can do if you travel to Varanasi are religious sites, boat rides, nature, natural places, rivers, water sports, desert, secret, scenic roads, festival, wellness, skiing, sailboats, shopping, theme parks, museums, adventure parks, fishing, valleys, countryside, nightlife, slopes, amusement parks, ancient ruins, running, beaches, zoo, monuments, bridges, mosques, swimming, wildlife, gardens, parks, food, statues, cathedrals, churches, paddleboarding, trail running, events, music, walkways, lakes, adventure, playgrounds, towers, historical sites in India.
More details about Varanasi in India (IN)
It is the capital of Varanasi district. It's official name is Varanasi (UP-65).
It's time zone is UTC+05:30 (valid in period standard time).
Population of Varanasi is 1.198.491 people, considering 2011 latest census. You need to dial local phones. You can use 542 as local dialing code for calling local phone numbers. It's zip code is 221456, this is why if you want to send anything to family via post this can be done by using the zip code as described above.
Its area is 3131000000 square kilometers so its a relatively large city, busy with a lot of attractions or entertainment. If you book an accommodation in Varanasi you can find expensive hotels because of Varanasi high accommodation costs, and this is why you can enjoy it like your base to relaxing in luxury tired by visiting this city.
Its elevation above sea level specifically meters above sea level (MASL) should be around 76 mt. Because of this this city is the perfect destination if you and your beloved ones want flat areas to see in your next vacation.
If you travel with a car you can visit near cities, cities like Azamgarh. For this reason you and your companions may effortlessly reach these near destinations to visit for new India adventures.
You can see lakes, rivers and sea in Varanasi. Water like Ganges are to visit if you want to visit destinations with water.
If you need other information on Varanasi go to their official website http://www.nnvns.org .
Interactive Varanasi (India) Map and attractions
Interactive map of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh India (IN).
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