Varanasi Tour Packages

Know a little more about BANARAS

From ancient times, Varanasi also named as Kashi or Benares, is drawing attention of tourists from all over the world. It is situated on the banks of the Ganges River in Uttar Pradesh. Ancient temples, ghats, ashrams, and other cultural landmarks had made the city famous. Hindus believe Varanasi as one of the most sacred towns in the entire world. Varanasi has become most visited city after expansion of Vishwanath Corridor, cruise service and vast infrastructure development. Government has planned 46% of tourism projects dedicated to religious tourism development and growth.

Places to go in Varanasi

If you are thinking that what to see in Varanasi, then you are going to have myriads of places and activities to do here. Visit to temples is not only thing to do in Kashi, beyond this you can explore famous street food, witness the culture and traditions, shop at famous markets and spend time while watching beautiful sunrise, Ganga Aarti. Here is a list of Kashi tourist places to plan your Varanasi trip.

• Kashi Vishwanath Temple
• Maha Mrityunjay Temple
• Assi Ghat
• Dashaswamedh Ghat
• Banaras Hindu University
• Sankat Mochan Temple
• Tulsi Manas Mandir
• Sarnath Buddhist Temple
• Ramnagar Fort
• Annapurna Devi Temple

Places to Visit Near Varanasi

If you are planning holiday in Varanasi, there are several tour packages that can help you explore the city in the most convenient way covering nearby places comfortably. Whether you are looking for a Solo Trip in Varanasi, family trip, or friends group tour, there are variety of tour packages for Benaras created as per your travel preferences. Ayodhya, Prayagraj, Lucknow, Gorakhpur are some of the famous places near Varanasi within 300 Km and remarkable tourist places in Uttar Pradesh tourism. To travel to these places, Tempo Traveller Hire in Varanasi is best way to travel with group.

Things to do in Varanasi

When you are travelling to Varanasi, you will have varied experiences in Varanasi which will create a memory forever.

Spiritual experiences - Visit most well-known temples, including Durga Temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, and Kashi Vishwanath Temple. A must-see event for anybody visiting Varanasi is the beautiful nighttime aarti ceremony at the Dashashwamedh Ghat, which you'll also get to experience. Must attend Ganga Aarti performed every day in morning and evening time for 1 hour. Only 10 kilometers separate Varanasi from the well-known Buddhist Pilgrimage Destination of Sarnath. It is the location of the first sermon that Buddha gave after becoming enlightened. Many historic Buddhist stupas, temples, and monasteries can be found at the location, which is a tribute to the city's strong Buddhist past.

Heritage experience - You can better explore Varanasi's historical landmarks and monuments by keeping in mind that the city has a rich cultural legacy. Visit to locations like the Ramnagar Fort, an 18th-century fort on the banks of the Ganga, and the Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum with vast collection of ancient Indian art and antiques

Ghats and Rituals - The city known as city of lights is also known for more than 80 ghats- lifeline of old Kashi. Dashashwamedh Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, and Assi Ghat are famous names. You can perform yoga and meditation at Ghats of Varanasi.

Street Food - You may learn more about the delicious delights of the city while being on splendid Varanasi tour, which is known for its delectable street cuisine. The list must incorporate stops at some of the city's most well-known eateries and food stands where you may experience a range of regional fare including chaat, kachori, and lassi.

Photography - Varanasi is the ideal location for photographers since it has a distinct and colourful culture. You can see the city's most picturesque locations, including the ghats, temples, and markets, while you are out on the trip.

Best Time to Visit Varanasi

The best time to go Varanasi is during the winter months, from October to March. The weather during this time is pleasant and comfortable, with temperatures range between 10°C to 20°C, makes it an ideal time to explore the city's many attractions, temples, and ghats. During the winter season, you can join many festivals and events like Diwali, and the famous Dev Deepawali festival, which is celebrated in November to mark the return of Lord Shiva to Varanasi. The festival features a grand display of fireworks and is a must-see for all visitors. Overall, Winter months are preferable months for booking Varanasi Tour packages for family or group travelling. For pilgrim trips, you can plan Varanasi trip in July August Month to perform Rudrabhishek and other rituals in Saavan.

How to Reach Varanasi

Varanasi is an important junction connecting cities in all regions by wide train network which make it easier to plan Varanasi tour packages from Chennai or Kolkata. Delhi to Varanasi by Train take 10-14 to reach Check out Delhi to Varanasi Tour by train. To reach Varanasi in least time, you can board a flight from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Ayodhya. The city is also connected by Highways and expressway from cities of North and East which make road trips easy to travel by car or bus.