How to reach Varanasi?
Don’t get confused if people talk Banaras instead of Varanasi. Because of the local accent, the name Varanasi transformed into Banarasi and therefore Banaras. It is also often called as Kashi because of the Kashi Vishwanath temple.
In this article, we bring to you the possible routes to Varanasi.
Reaching Varanasi by air
The Varanasi airport is connected to some major cities of India like Delhi and Mumbai. If you are traveling internationally, you can board a connecting flight to Varanasi.
Reaching Varanasi by train
Railway routes are well connected in Varanasi. But because the place is holy and has thousands of tourists throughout the year, the trains are crowded. If you plan to visit Varanasi via train, we suggest booking the tickets well in advance.
From the railway station, you can hire a cab or taxi to explore the city.
Reaching Varanasi by bus
This is also a good option to reach Varanasi. You can hire government intercity buses or private travel buses. There is private air-conditioned and sleeper buses connectivity from different cities. We suggest going for overnight travel as you can reach faster.
Reaching Varanasi by private car
Varanasi has a network of road connected to major cities in India. You can hire taxi or intercity cab from cities like Allahabad, Kanpur, Lucknow, Patna, Chitrakoot, etc. The benefit of having a private transport in Varanasi is that you can easily hop around the city without the hassle of traffic and finding local rickshaw every time. Because the locals are not familiar with the English language, the foreign tourists might also feel a gap in communicating about the route.
We can say that all the options to reach Varanasi is open. It is up to you to choose what suits you best. If you visit Varanasi, do not forget to take a boat ride in river Ganges.
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