Varanasi Vacations

If you can't recall the day your geography teacher told your class where Varanasi is, you don't have to worry. With the following useful information, you'll find it in no time!

Varanasi is 85 miles (137 kilometers) to the east of Allahabad, a well-known city.

Forget about the big-name attractions — it's the locals that make a place tick. In this part of North India, you'll find 1,200,000 of them.

Places to visit in Varanasi

Constructed to worship one or many gods, temples offer travelers an interesting peek into another way of life. Learn about local beliefs and take in the sacred monument of Durga Temple. Want some more ideas? Temples have long invited pilgrims in search of divine enlightenment in a confusing world. Organize a visit to the holy site of Kashi Vishwanath Temple and immerse yourself in your own sacred experience. But that's not all there is. Temples have long invited pilgrims in search of divine enlightenment. Enter the hallowed site of Bharat Mata and immerse yourself in some quiet reflection.

Where do you fly into for Varanasi?

Stow your tray table, fasten your seatbelt and get ready to explore Varanasi! Once you hit the runway at Babatpur Airport (VNS), the buzzing main streets will be only 12 miles (19 kilometers) southeast from here.