Varanasi travel guides
Plain, practical answers to the questions travellers ask before visiting Varanasi.
Best Time to Visit Varanasi
Month-by-month guide to weather, festivals and crowds so you can pick the right season for Varanasi. Read guide →
How to Reach Varanasi: Air, Train & Road
Practical guide to reaching Varanasi by flight, train or road, and getting from the airport or station to your hotel. Read guide →
How Many Days Do You Need in Varanasi?
What you can realistically see in one, two, three or four days in Varanasi. Read guide →
Varanasi Travel Tips for First-Time Visitors
Practical, respectful tips on dress, timings, scams, food and photography for your first visit to Varanasi. Read guide →
Varanasi 3 Day Itinerary: A Day-by-Day Plan
A practical three-day plan for Varanasi with timings, travel notes and what to skip if you are short on energy. Read guide →
Varanasi Food Guide: What to Eat and Where to Look
The dishes and sweets that define Banarasi food, with tips for eating safely and well. Read guide →
Banarasi Silk Shopping Guide: Where and How to Buy
How to recognise real Banarasi silk, what to pay attention to and how to shop without being rushed. Read guide →
Where to Stay in Varanasi: Areas and Hotel Types
A guide to the best areas to stay in Varanasi for ghats, temples, convenience and quiet. Read guide →
Ghats of Varanasi: A Guide to the Most Important Ghats
Which ghats matter, what each is known for and how to see them by foot or boat. Read guide →