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Your complete Varanasi travel guide — how to reach, where to stay, what to eat, must-visit places, safety tips, and how to get around. Expert advice from local travel professionals.
Planning your first trip to Varanasi? This travel guide covers everything you need to know for a smooth, memorable journey to the spiritual capital of India.
By Air: Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), 25 km from city. Direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata. Book airport taxi with Shubh Travel (₹800 sedan).
By Train: Varanasi Junction (BSB), Varanasi City (BCY), Manduadih (MUV). Well-connected to all major cities. Pre-book station pickup taxi for a hassle-free start.
By Road: Excellent highway connectivity via NH-2, NH-19, NH-28. Buses from Lucknow (300 km), Prayagraj (125 km).
• Budget: Assi Ghat area, Godowlia — ₹500-1,500/night
• Mid-Range: Cantonment, Lanka — ₹1,500-3,000/night
• Premium: Nadesar/Cantonment — ₹3,000-15,000/night (Taj Nadesar, BrijRama Palace)
The best way to explore Varanasi is by taxi/cab. Auto-rickshaws are cheap but uncomfortable for long sightseeing. Shubh Travel's local taxi packages start at ₹900/4hr — covering all major attractions with AC comfort. For outstation trips (Ayodhya, Prayagraj), book an outstation taxi from ₹10/km.
• Kachori-Sabzi at Ram Bhandar (Godowlia) — legendary breakfast
• Banarasi Paan — must try!
• Lassi at Blue Lassi Shop
• Chaat at Dashashwamedh area
• Banarasi Thali at Kashi Chat Bhandar
• Wear comfortable walking shoes (ghats have steep stairs)
• Carry light clothing (Varanasi is hot 8 months a year)
• Respect temple customs — remove shoes, no leather items
• Pre-book taxi for airport/station — avoid last-minute overcharging
• Keep your phone charged — you'll take thousands of photos!
Make your Varanasi trip hassle-free with Shubh Travel. From airport pickup to temple darshan to outstation tours — we handle all your transport needs. explore Shubh Travel services to plan your perfect Varanasi trip!
As per official Varanasi tourism data and heritage guidelines, verifying timings of ancient ghats and temples ensures a flawless trip. You can explore more at the Kashi Govt Website.
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