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Kashi, dil se.

Kashi, dil se.

A sunrise boat on the Ganga, the evening aarti at Dashashwamedh and darshan at Kashi Vishwanath — Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya, planned with devotion.

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Varanasi travel guide

The world’s oldest living city

Varanasi — Kashi, Banaras — has drawn pilgrims for thousands of years. Its 80-odd ghats come alive at dawn with bathers, yoga and temple bells, and every evening thousands gather for the spectacular Ganga aarti.

Our Varanasi tour packages include VIP-assisted Kashi Vishwanath darshan (where available), a sunrise boat ride, the Ganga aarti, Sarnath and the old-city lanes, and can be combined with Prayagraj’s Triveni Sangam and the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. See all pilgrimage tours.

Varanasi packages

Varanasi tour packages & group trips

Every Varanasi trip below can be customised — dates, hotels and pace. Group trips have fixed dates with a Dil Se trip captain.

Places to visit

Best places to visit in Varanasi

01

Kashi Vishwanath Temple

One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, now reached through the grand Kashi Vishwanath Corridor from the ghats.

02

Dashashwamedh & Assi Ghats

The famous evening Ganga aarti at Dashashwamedh and the morning “Subah-e-Banaras” at Assi Ghat.

03

Sarnath

Where the Buddha gave his first sermon — the Dhamek Stupa, museum and the Ashoka lion capital.

04

Old city lanes

Kachori-sabzi breakfasts, silk weavers’ workshops and centuries-old temples hidden in narrow galis.

05

Prayagraj

The Triveni Sangam of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati, and the Anand Bhawan museum.

06

Ayodhya

Birthplace of Lord Ram — the Ram Mandir, Hanuman Garhi and the Saryu aarti.

Things to do

Top things to do in Varanasi

🛶 Sunrise boat on the Ganga🪔 Evening Ganga aarti🛕 Kashi Vishwanath darshan☸️ Sarnath visit🧣 Banarasi silk shopping🍛 Street-food walk🎶 Classical music evening🌊 Sangam dip at Prayagraj🙏 Ram Mandir darshan
Best time to visit

When to visit Varanasi

Winter is the most comfortable time for darshan and ghat walks.

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October – March

Peak season

Pleasant days and foggy, atmospheric mornings. Dev Deepawali (November) lights up every ghat with lakhs of diyas.

April – June

Summer

Very hot (40°C+). Plan darshan early morning and evenings only.

July – September

Monsoon & Shravan

The holy month of Shravan brings huge crowds to Kashi Vishwanath; the Ganga rises and some ghats are flooded.

Getting there

How to reach Varanasi

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By air

Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) has direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata and more.

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By train

Varanasi Junction, Banaras and Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction connect to all major cities, including Vande Bharat from Delhi.

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By road

Prayagraj is about 3 hours and Ayodhya about 4–5 hours from Varanasi by road.

Good to know

Varanasi travel tips

  • Phones, bags and leather items are not allowed inside Kashi Vishwanath — use lockers or leave them at the hotel.
  • Book Dev Deepawali boats and hotels months in advance.
  • Wear comfortable footwear you can slip off for temples.
  • Photography of cremation ghats is disrespectful — please avoid it.
  • Walk the ghats with a local guide to hear the stories behind each one.
  • Try a Banarasi paan and lassi at a famous old shop.
Questions travellers ask

Varanasi trip FAQs

Still have a question? Ask a travel expert.

What is the best time to visit Varanasi?

October to March. Dev Deepawali (on Kartik Purnima, usually in November) is the most spectacular time.

How many days are enough for Varanasi?

2 nights covers the essentials; 4 nights lets you add Sarnath, Prayagraj and Ayodhya.

Can you arrange Kashi Vishwanath darshan?

Yes — we guide you through the process and book special darshan or Sugam darshan tickets where available.

Is Varanasi good for elderly parents?

Yes. We plan short walking distances, assisted darshan, comfortable hotels and boats with easy access.

Plan with Dil Se

Your Varanasi trip, planned dil se.

Tell us your dates and budget — a Varanasi expert will send a day-wise plan and the best price, usually within an hour.

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