General Information
One of the oldest cities of the world
State Name
Uttar Pradesh
Distance from Major Cities
Agra >> 565 kms, Allahabad >> 128 kms, Bhopal >> 791 kms,
Kanpur >> 330 kms, Khajurahao >> 405 kms, Lucknow >>286
kms, Patna >> 246 kms
Weather Climate
Summer - April to July, 45°C; Winter - November to February, 10°C
- 20°C.
Other Name of City
Benaras or Kashi
Also Known As
The city of Light
Population
1. 22 milion
Religions (Major Religion)
Hinduism & Islam
Language
Hindi and English
Restaurants
Mandarin Restaurant - Lahurabir, Shahi Restaurant - Rathyatra Crossing,
Yelchico Bar & Restaurant - Godaulia, Hilarious Restaurant - Clark Road,
Haveli Restaurant - The Mall, Cantt
Temples
Durga Temple, Bharat Mata Temple,Tulsi Manas Temple, Vishwanath Temple
Monuments
Maharaja Banaras Vidya Mandir Museum, Alamgir Mosque, Gyanvapi Mosque
Other Attractions
Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Bharat Kala Bhavan, Benaras
Hindu University, Kashi Vidya Peeth, River Fronts (ghats),
Wildlife
Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary (70 kms), Kaimoor Wildlife Sanctuary (130
kms)
Excursions
Sarnath (10 kms), Ramnagar (14 kms), Chunar Fort (40 kms), Chandraprabha
Wildlife Sanctuary (70 kms), Kaimoor Wildlife Sanctuary (130 kms), Kaushambi
(185 kms), Vidhyanchal (80 kms)
Area
83.05 sq. kms.
Shopping
City Chowk, Godoulia, Vishwanath Lane, Gyan Vapi, Thatheri Baazar,
Dasashvamedh, Goldharand Lahurabir.
Things To Buy
Silk Sarees, Brocades, Carpets, Wooden works, Brassware, Copperware,
Ivoryware, Stone inlay work, glass beads and bangles
Airport
Babatpur Aiport, 22 kms from Varanasi city centre
Rail Road
Cant Railway Station & Mughal Sarai Railway Station.
GOI Tourist Office
15 B, The Mall, Cantt & Babatpur Airport
Entertainment
Theatres - Vijaya, Taksal, Sushil, Shilpi, Saraswati, Mazda, Pushpraj,
Natraj
Best Season
September - March
