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Thursday, December 1, 2022

Varanasi

 



About Varanasi:

Country:


State
  • Uttar Pradesh
Also Known as:
  • Kasi
  • Banaras
Best Known for:
  • Ganges River
  • Kasi Vishwanath Temple
  • Ghats
  • Ganga Aarthi
  • Temples
Famous for:
  • Banaras Sarees
  • Banaras Pan
Best time to Visit:
  • Winter (November to March)
  • November ideally is the best time
Currency:
  • Indian Rupee (INR)
Time Zone:
  • Indian Standard Time 
Languages:
  • Hindi
  • Urdu
  • English

Details of Varanasi Trip:

Date Visited
  • October 2022
Duration:
  • 2 Nights & 1 Day
Train Details:

Railway Stations in Varanasi: Varanasi Junction (BSB) and Banaras (BSBS)

1. Hyderabad to Varanasi Jn:
  • SC DNR SF EXP (12791) | Departs from Secunderabad Jn (SC) at 09:25 AM and Arrives in Varanasi Jn (BSB) at 01:30 PM the next day | (Runs everyday from Monday to Sunday) | (Duration: 28 hrs 05 mins)
Note: Train schedule is subjected to change. Please visit IRCTC website for updated train schedule.

Return Train Details:

1. Varanasi to Hyderabad:
  • SECUNDERABAD EX (12792) | Departs from Varanasi Jn (BSB) at 05:00 PM and Arrives in Secunderabad Jn (SC) at 09:30 PM the next day | (Runs everyday from Monday to Sunday) | (Duration: 28 hrs 30 mins)
Note: Train schedule is subjected to change. Please visit IRCTC website for updated train schedule.

Flight Details:

  • Varanasi International Airport is called Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport and is located in Babatpur. (~26 Kms from Varanasi)
  • Direct flights are available everyday from Hyderabad to Varanasi.
  • Flight duration to Varanasi from Hyderabad is 2 hours.

Return Flight Details:

  • Hyderabad International Airport is called Rajiv Gandhi International Airport and is located in Shamshabad. (~27 Kms from Hyderabad)
  • Direct flights are available everyday from Varanasi to Hyderabad.
  • Flight duration from Varanasi to Hyderabad is 2 hours.
Road Journey:
  • Hyderabad to Varanasi road journey will take approximately 24 hours.
  • RTC does not provide any direct transport between this route.
  • Road journey is through self driven vehicles and taxi rentals.
Hotel Stayed:


Trip Budget:

Travel Budget:
  • Hyderabad to Varanasi by Train (Sleeper: ~ INR 685/- | AC 2 Tier: ~ INR 2570/-)
  • Hyderabad to Varanasi by flight ~ INR 7500/-
  • Varanasi to Hyderabad by Train (Sleeper: ~ INR 685/- | AC 2 Tier: ~ INR 2570/-)
  • Varanasi to Hyderabad by flight ~ INR 9000/- (Cost will be less if selected with a layover in lucknow)
Note: Fares are subjected to change. Please check the respective sites mentioned above for the updated fares

Hotel Budget:
  • Hotel Le Lotus Grand: ~INR 2500/- per night without breakfast for 2 people for Deluxe Room
  • ~INR 6000/- per night without breakfast for 2 people for Suit Room
Local Transfers:
  • Uber cab service is available
Note: For local tour operator details, please DM me on Instagram or Facebook, you can also write to me at wanderwithlaksh@gmail.com

Travel Itenary:

Day 1:
  • Varanasi Ghats, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Kala Bhairava Temple
Day 2:
  • Ganga Aarti

Tour Plan:


Varanasi Playlist:


Disclaimer:

The ticket, flight and hotel prices that are listed above are subjected to change and there is no guarantee that they remain the same. The prices may increase or decrease and that is completely dependent on the issuing agency. The pricing information that I listed above is something that I got the deal for. Please do not rely on those prices and I suggest to check the updated prices using the links provided while planning for the trip.   

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