Varanasi (Kashi) & Ayodhya

Best time October to March; Dev Deepawali in November Cost ₹₹₹₹₹ Safety 4/5

Kashi is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Ganga aarti, ancient ghats and Kashi Vishwanath, plus Ram Lalla in Ayodhya and the Sangam at Prayagraj.

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Main city: Varanasi
Languages: Hindi, Bhojpuri
Time zone: IST (UTC+5:30)
Region: India – North
Best time to visit: October to March; Dev Deepawali in November

Good to know

No visa needed.

Places to visit in Varanasi (Kashi) & Ayodhya

01Kashi Vishwanath

Jyotirlinga temple with the new corridor.

02Dashashwamedh Ghat

Evening Ganga aarti.

03Sarnath

Where Buddha gave his first sermon.

04Ayodhya

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir and Hanuman Garhi.

05Prayagraj

Triveni Sangam.

06Assi Ghat

Morning aarti and music.

Things to do

Experiences we can add to your trip.

Sunrise boat ride

Along 84 ghats.

Ganga aarti

Sit in a boat for the best view.

Sugam darshan

Official Kashi Vishwanath booking.

Sangam snan

Holy dip at Prayagraj.

Silk weaving visit

Banarasi saree workshops.

When to visit Varanasi (Kashi) & Ayodhya

JanBest

FebBest

MarBest

AprGood

MayOkay

JunOkay

JulOkay

AugOkay

SepGood

OctBest

NovBest

DecBest

BestOct – Mar

Pleasant days; Dev Deepawali in November.

HotApr – Jun

Very hot.

MonsoonJul – Sep

Ganga rises; boat rides may stop.

Food to try

Kachori sabzi

Breakfast staple.

Banarasi paan

Famous after-meal treat.

Malaiyyo

Winter-only milk froth sweet.

Pure veg

Most of the old city is vegetarian.

Shopping

Banarasi silk sarees

Buy from trusted weavers.

Brass & puja items

Vishwanath Gali.

Rudraksha

Around the temple.

Culture & etiquette

Dress modestly; phones are not allowed inside Kashi Vishwanath.
Photography at Manikarnika cremation ghat is not allowed.

Getting around & facilities

Getting around: E-rickshaws and walking in narrow lanes; cab for Sarnath/Ayodhya.
Darshan: Book Sugam darshan on the official temple site.
Emergency: 112.

Safety for travellers

General safety 4/5

Crowded lanes; keep wallets safe.
Use registered boatmen.

Women travellers

Pre-booked cabs and our verified drivers for all transfers.
Share your live location with family; our team is reachable 24/7.

Our team is reachable 24/7 during your trip.

Cost index

Typical prices on the ground, per person. Flights not included.

Very affordable

Meal	₹100 – 350
Boat ride (shared/private)	₹200 – 2,500
Sugam darshan	₹300 – 750
Hotel per night	₹2,500 – 6,000

Budget₹2,000 – 3,500per person, per day

Comfort₹4,500 – 7,000per person, per day

Luxury₹12,000+per person, per day

Prices are approximate and change with season and exchange rates. Ask us for an exact quote.

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