"Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together."
- Mark Twain,, an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer
Ballia to
Varanasi Cab
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Varanasi
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About Varanasi
Ballia to Varanasi distnce : 162 km
Estimated travel time : 4.5 hours
Ballia to Varanasi is the most popular route for both domestic as well as foreign tourists. Varanasi is known as the 'Spiritual Capital of India' and is among the oldest living cities in the world.
Placed on the banks of hole river Ganga, Varanasi is a sacred place for all Hindus, Jains and Buddhists and carries a very rich history of religion and culture. Known with serveral names like 'Banaras', 'Galiyon ka sheher' (city of lanes), 'City of temples', 'Religious capital of India', 'City of Learning', 'Kashi'. It has always been a great cultural centre notably in the field of learning, religion, philosophy, Yoga, Ayurveda, astrology, music, literature and spirituality. Spending time at the holy Ganga ghats in Varanasi is such a peaceful experience which can be felt not told. One can take a heritage morning walk, can visit markets for Banarasi Silk Saree and carpets which is globally famous, can visit temples, experience life on the ghats of Ganga, enjoy the evening Ganga Aarti, can visit Sarnath which is one of the biggest pilgrimage sites for Buddhists.
Taxi from Ballia to Varanasi is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Ballia to Varanasi by car is well connected through Panchkoshi road and NH31 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Ballia to Varanasi distance is 162 Km and is 4.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Sarnath - Golden temple, deer park, Buddhist stupas, museum, Ashoka pillar, Thai temple
Saidpur - Bhitari archaeological site, monolith of red sandstone, Makbara Saidpur, Vijay stambh
Ghazipur - famous for gulabjal, biggest legal Opium factory, Chuhal Satun, Aunrihar, Dildar nagar historic site
Mohammadabad - Raja ghat, Golden temple
Rasra - Kali temple, Sri nathji math
Sikandarpur - Mauni Baba dham, Jungli Baba dham, balkhandi nath math
Tourist Attractions
Kashi Vishwanath Temple Sarnath Dasashwamedh Ghat Assi Ghat Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple Tulsi Manasa Temple New Vishwanath Temple, BHU Durga Temple Panchganga Ghat Alamir Mosque Darbhanga Ghat Gyan Kup Hanuman Ghat Kedar Ghat Man Mandir Ghat Manikarnika Ghat Ramnagar Fort Ramnagar Museum Rana Ghat Bharata Mata Mandir Harischandra Ghat Jantar Mantar Shivala Ghat Tulsi Ghat Banaras Hindu University