Welcome at "THE HOLY CITY VARANASI".
Varanasi, or Banaras, (also known as Kashi) is one of the oldest living
cities in the world. Varanasi`s Prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually
unrivalled. Mark Twain, the English author and literateur, who was enthralled
by the legend and sanctity of Banaras, once wrote : "Banaras is older
than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice
as old as all of them put together".
Varanasi is easily accessible from all parts of the country. Very well
connected by road, rail and air, the City of. offers convenient and comfortable
travelling options to and from other cities of India.
By Air: Indian Airlines flies to Babatpur airport which is 22 km. from
Varanasi and 30 km. from Sarnath There is a. direct, daily flight connection
between Varanasi and New Delhi. It also connects Varanasi to Delhi, Agra,. Khajuraho,
Calcutta, Mumbai, Lucknow and Bhuvaneshwar. For travel reservations contact
Indian Airlines.
By Train: Varanasi is an important and major rail junction. The city
is served by trains from all metros and major cities across the country. New
Delhi, mumbai, Calcutta, Chennai, Gwalior, Meerut, Indore, Guwahati, Allahbad,
Lucknow, Dehradun… the city has direct rail connections. Varanasi Cantt
Railway Station Enquiry number 135. Some important trains from Varanasi station
are Kashi Vishwanath Express (Varanasi-Delhi), Shramjivi Express (Patna- Varanasi-Delhi),
Farakka Express (MaldaTown-Varanasi-Bhiwani),Saryu-Yamuna Express,(Muzzafarpur-Varanasi-delhi),
Mahanagri Express (Varanasi-Mumbai), Pawan Express (Varanasi-Mumbai), Sabermati
Express (Varanasi-Ahamedabad), Ganga-Kaveri Express (Varanasi-Chennai), Purva
Express (Howrah-Varanasi-Delhi), Himgiri Express (Jammu-Varanasi-Howrah), Siyaldah
Express (Varanasi-Jammu Tawi), Marudhar Express (Varanasi / Agra /Jaipur).
From Mughal Sarai Station: (16 Km. from Varanasi) Train from Mughal Sarai Station
are Rajdhani Express (Howrah – Mughal Sarai- Delhi), Toofan Express (Howrah-
Mughal Sarai- Delhi), North East Super Fast Express (Delhi –Mughal Sarai-Guwahati),
Magadh Express (Delhi- Mughal Sarai – Patna).
By Road: Varanasi, on (National Highway) NH2 from Calcutta to Delhi,
NH7 to Kanya Kumari and NH29 to GoraKhpur is connected literally to the rest
of the country by good motorable, all – weather roads. Some important road
distances are: Agra 565 km., Allahabad 128 km., Bhopal 791 km., Bodhgaya 240
km., Kanpur 330 km., Khajuraho 405 km., Lucknow 286 km., patna 246 km., Sarnath
10 km., Lumbini (Napal) 386 km., Kushi Nagar 250 km. (via Gorkhpur), UPSRTC
Bus Stand, Sher Shah Suri Marg, Golgadda Bus Stand.
Local Transport: Taxis: Private taxis are available from travel agencies,
hotels, etc., auto rickshaws, cycle rickshaws and Tempos are also readily available.
Left Luggage Facility: Left luggage facility is available at both the
Varanasi and Mughalsarai railway stations(24 Hours).
Best
of India Holidays