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If you want to travel to Varanasi by plane, Varanasi airport is just 25 km away from the city. There are five major airlines flying to and from Delhi and Mumbai daily. Then from these two cities, one can have connecting flights to anywhere in the world.
Travel to Varanasi by bus. It is interesting to note that daily buses to and from Nepali border and other parts of Northern India are scheduled to travel hourly. Bus services for tour groups are also available on a scheduled basis.
Travel in Varanasi
Cycle-rickshaw is the most convenient form of transportation here. There are taxis available in this area but the traffic dissuades people in riding them as they are very impractical. But since there’s so much to see that are located on the winding roads of Varanasi, it is often better to go natural and just travel by foot. |
It’s not hard to locate your destinations as the streets are well-equipped with street signs and establishment’s names. Locals are also willing to help tourists pointing them in the right destination. Thus travel to Varanasi is as comfortable as travelling within Varanasi is.
Varanasi Climate
Summers in Varanasi are extremely hot, temperature shoots up to 46 degrees and when winter comes, the weather becomes extremely cold, temperature coming down to 5 degrees. It is best to visit this city during monsoon, which starts in June and concludes in November. Travel to Varanasi in cooler months. You will enjoy your travel to Varanasi better in this way.
Caution to Tourist
- Touts (person who ask for money in a demanding and importune way) are all over place, especially in places where it is known to be a tourist attraction and where tourist would be. There are many, who poses as “Pundits” and solicits money from the believers who visits the temples and Ghats to show their devotion.
- When going around Varanasi, negotiate transportation fares in advance. Ask the rickshaw driver how much the charge would be for the trip before riding and ask the taxi driver to make sure that their taxi is metered, if not, demand that it should be metered. Drivers tend to overcharge tourist and take them for a ride, so tourist needs to do a little research for direction information before taking on an adventure.
- Buy handicraft item directly to the seller, you do not need to negotiate with an agent. Sellers in a shop are very helpful and can help you with your questions.
- Snatching and pick pocketing are common in crowded places, so make sure to keep an eye to your things. Do not wear opulent jewelleries and flashy accessories to avoid being victimized. |
