"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
Patna to
Varanasi Cab
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Varanasi
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About Varanasi
Patna to Varanasi distnce : 249 km
Estimated travel time : 6.5 hours
Patna 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 Patna to Varanasi is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Patna to Varanasi by car is well connected through NH319 & NH19 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Patna to Varanasi distance is 249 Km and is 6.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Ramnagar - Ramnagar fort and museum, Durga Mandir
Chandauli - Hakiya Kali Mandir and Baba Latifshah Tomb, the Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary, Devdari Falls, Musakhand Dam
Saiyadraja - Rajdari Waterfall, Latif Shah Dam, Hetampur Fort
Dinara - Dinara park, Bhaluni dham
Arrah - Bisram, Jagdishpur Fort, Ara House, Maharaja College, Aranya Devi Temple, Shiv Temple
Bihta - Ram Janki temple
Phulwari sharif - Khanqah Mujeebia, Sheesh Mahal, Shahi Sangi Masjid
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