Varanasi in 2, 3 or 5 days: which trip should you pick?
What each trip length covers in Varanasi, what it costs, and when to add a nearby town.
The short answer
When to go
October to March, when the ghats are clear and the weather is cool. During the monsoon (July to September) the Ganga floods, lower ghats submerge and boat rides can pause. April to June is very hot.
Getting there
Varanasi Junction and Banaras (Manduadih) stations have direct trains from Delhi (the fast services take about 8 hrs); Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is ~25 km away with flights from major metros. Our trips start and end at Varanasi Junction or Banaras Station, or Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport.
Questions travellers ask
How many days are enough for Varanasi?
Three days covers Varanasi's main sights, food and a hands-on experience at an easy pace. Two days works for a quick weekend; take five if you also want to see a nearby town.
What is the best time to visit Varanasi?
October to March, when the ghats are clear and the weather is cool. During the monsoon (July to September) the Ganga floods, lower ghats submerge and boat rides can pause. April to June is very hot.
How do I reach Varanasi?
Varanasi Junction and Banaras (Manduadih) stations have direct trains from Delhi (the fast services take about 8 hrs); Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is ~25 km away with flights from major metros.
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