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Ghaziabad to
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Ghaziabad to Varanasi Cab
About Varanasi
Ghaziabad to Varanasi distnce : 836 km
Estimated travel time : 14 hours
Ghaziabad 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 Ghaziabad to Varanasi is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Ghaziabad 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. Ghaziabad to Varanasi distance is 836 Km and is 14 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 : Mathura - 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