What is the best way to plan a Varanasi trip?
Decide how many days you have (two to three is ideal), pick a season (October to March is most comfortable), stay close to the ghats or the temple, and plan around dawn and dusk — the best times on the river. Book temple services on the official portal in advance, and leave time to simply wander.
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Start here
- Varanasi travel guide — seasons, areas, costs, getting around
- How to reach Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Where to stay
- Food and shopping
- Itineraries and the pilgrimage planner
Temples and ghats
The sacred city
For Kashi's meaning and traditions, see the Kashi guide.
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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
- Incredible India — Varanasi (opens in a new tab)
Ministry of Tourism, Government of India — Government source, checked September 2026
- District Varanasi — official website (opens in a new tab)
District Administration, Varanasi (NIC) — Government source, checked September 2026
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