Varanasi travel guide
Varanasi Tourism | Varanasi Guide
You're Going to Love Varanasi
With a population of 3,68 million, Varanasi is the largest city in Uttar Pradesh, India by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Varanasi has to offer.
When to visit Varanasi
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Varanasi in May, when the average temperature is 34 °C, and the highest can go up to 41 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 9 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 310 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Varanasi, with an average rainfall of 4 mm.
How to Get to Varanasi
Plane
When flying to Varanasi, you’ll arrive at Varanasi (VNS), which is located 19 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Varanasi from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 34h.
Airlines serving Varanasi
Where to stay in Varanasi
From 5-star hotels such as the Ramada Plaza By Wyndham Jhv Varanasi to great affordable options like the Ganges Grand, Varanasi offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $48 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $113 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Varanasi
Most booked hotels in Varanasi
Hiring a car in Varanasi
Expect to pay $1.89 per litre in Varanasi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.65 and $30.20. The most frequently booked car type in Varanasi is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.