How do I plan a trip to Kashi Vishwanath Temple?
Fly into Varanasi's Babatpur airport or take a train to Varanasi Junction, then a taxi or auto to Godowlia or Maidagin, from where you walk to the temple. Stay near the ghats or the temple if you want early darshan. October to March is the most comfortable season, and two to three days is ideal.
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Getting here
| From | Guide |
|---|---|
| The airport | Airport to Kashi Vishwanath |
| Railway stations | Station to Kashi Vishwanath |
| By road or bus | By road |
| Overview | How to reach Kashi Vishwanath Temple |
While you're here
- How to ReachHow to reach Kashi Vishwanath Temple from Varanasi airport, railway stations and bus stand, where vehicles stop, and the final walk through the lanes or the Dham.
- From the AirportGetting from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS) at Babatpur to Kashi Vishwanath Temple: distance, travel time, taxis and cabs, drop-off points and tips.
- From the Railway StationDistances and transport from Varanasi Junction, Banaras, Kashi, Varanasi City and DDU (Mughalsarai) stations to Kashi Vishwanath Temple, with practical tips.
- By RoadTravelling to Varanasi by road: approximate distances from Prayagraj, Ayodhya, Lucknow, Bodh Gaya and Delhi, bus options, driving tips and parking near the old city.
- Local TransportHow to get around Varanasi: walking the lanes, e-rickshaws, autos, app cabs and boats — with fare tips, restricted zones near the temple and advice for elders.
- Where to StayWhere to stay near Kashi Vishwanath Temple: the best areas compared — ghats, Godowlia, Assi, Cantt — who each suits, and practical booking tips for pilgrims and families.
- FoodWhat to eat in Varanasi: kachori-sabzi, chaat, lassi, malaiyo, paan and satvik thalis — plus where to find them and how to eat safely as a visitor.
- ShoppingShopping in Varanasi: buying genuine Banarasi silk, GI-tagged crafts, brassware and rudraksha, the markets near Kashi Vishwanath and how to avoid commission traps.
- Packing ListWhat to pack for Varanasi by season: clothing for temples, footwear, health items, documents and small essentials — plus what to leave behind for darshan.
- SafetyPractical safety for Varanasi: common scams and touts, crowd safety at the temple and ghats, river and heat precautions, health tips and emergency numbers.
- First-Time GuideA first-time visitor's guide to Varanasi: what the city is like, how to plan your days around dawn and dusk, temple basics, etiquette at the ghats and common mistakes.
Plan your days
See the itineraries or build your own with the pilgrimage planner.
Sources and further reading
We link to primary and authoritative sources. External links open in a new tab.
- Uttar Pradesh Tourism — Varanasi (opens in a new tab)
Department of Tourism, Government of Uttar Pradesh — Government source, checked September 2026
- Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi (opens in a new tab)
Airports Authority of India — Government source, checked September 2026
- IRCTC — train booking (opens in a new tab)
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation — Government source, checked September 2026
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