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Delhi to
Varanasi Cab
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Varanasi
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About Varanasi
Delhi to Varanasi distnce : 861 km
Estimated travel time : 14.5 hours
Delhi 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 Delhi to Varanasi is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Delhi to Varanasi Taxi PricesDelhi to Varanasi by car is well connected through Agra - Lucknow expressway and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Agra and Lucknow are the best halt point for this journey with many places to visit around. Delhi to Varanasi distance is 861 Km and is 14.5 hours journey. An alternate route is via Kanpur which is little shorter but take almost same time. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are : Delhi to Varanasi Taxi PricesMathura - hometown of Lord Krishna
Vrindavan - - Lord Krishna"s childhood abode
Govardhan - - holy place related to Lord Krishna
Agra - - Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Fatehpur Sikri
Etawah - - Etawah Safari Park, National Chambal Sanctuary, Sarsai Nawar Wetland, Hazari Mahadev Mandir, Kali Vahan Mandir
Kannauj - - famous for perfumes and rose water
Lucknow - - City of Nawabs and Kebabs
Raibareli - - Agrasen Park, Samaspur Bird Sanctuary Sanctuary, Adbadeshwar Mahadev Temple, Behta Bridge Moment
Kunda - - Tapovan Hill, Nandan Park
Kanpur - - leather and textile goods
Ramaipur - - Ghatia Ghat Ganga Nadi, Nawab Bangash"s Tomb, Durwasa Rishi Ashram
Bindki - - Kali Mandir, Maa Jwala Mandir
Allahabad - - Prayagraj
Bela Pratapgarh
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