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Varanasi

The oldest living city with spiritual ghats

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Famous For

Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Dashashwamedh Ghat
Ganga Aarti
Banarasi Silk
Boat Rides
Best Time to Visit: October to March

Right Now in Varanasi

27°C

Light drizzle

Feels like

34°C

Humidity

95%

Wind

2 km/h

WEATHER IN Varanasi

Summer

April - June

35°C - 45°C

Hot and dry in plains, pleasant in hill stations

Monsoon

July - September

25°C - 35°C

Heavy rainfall, humid, occasional floods in plains

Winter

November - February

5°C - 20°C

Cold, foggy mornings, perfect for sightseeing

Snowfall

December - February

Kashmir, Himachal, Uttarakhand

Heavy snowfall in Himalayan regions, ideal for skiing

Accommodation

Prices per night in Indian Rupees

hostel₹250-500/night
budget₹600-1400/night
mid range₹1800-4000/night
luxury₹4500-8000/night
ultra luxury₹9000+/night

Public Transport

Getting around the city

auto₹20-100/trip
cycle rickshaw₹10-50/trip
boat ride₹100-500/hour
e rickshaw₹10-40/trip

Shopping Guide

Where to shop and what to buy

Vishwanath Gali

Religious items, rudraksha

Thateri Bazaar

Brass items, utensils

Godowlia Market

Banarasi silk sarees

Chowk Area

Traditional sweets, paan

Food Guide - Varanasi

Street Food

Kachori Sabzi

₹30-60

Fried bread with spiced potato curry

Tamatar Chaat

₹40-70

Unique tomato-based tangy chaat

Malaiyo

₹50-80

Winter-special saffron milk froth

Lassi at Blue Lassi

₹60-120

World-famous thick yogurt drink

Local Cuisine

Banarasi Thali

₹150-300

Complete vegetarian meal

Chena Dahi Vada

₹80-120

Cottage cheese dumplings in yogurt

Litti Chokha

₹80-150

Baked wheat balls with mashed veggies

Banarasi Paan

₹30-100

Famous betel leaf preparation

Foreign Cuisine

Israeli at Assi Ghat

₹200-400

Popular with backpackers

Italian Cafes

₹200-400

Pizza, pasta at ghat-side cafes

Korean at Open Hand Cafe

₹250-450

Korean and Japanese options

Safety Tips

Stay safe during your visit

Be respectful at ghats and cremation sites

Avoid photography at Manikarnika Ghat

Book boat rides from authorized operators

Be cautious of fake guides and touts

Dress modestly while visiting temples

Emergency Numbers in India

100
Police
102 / 108
Ambulance
1091
Women Helpline
1363
Tourist Helpline
FOR ANY EMERGENCY
📱 Dial 112
All-in-one emergency number (like 911 in USA)

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