While Varanasi on the other hand invites large numbers of Indian and foreign tourists every year, the areas around Varanasi are a perfect combination of hill stations, hiking trails, and wildlife sanctuaries. Some are perfect for a day trip or as a weekend getaway. So, let’s take a look at some of the top places you can visit near Varanasi.
Here is a list of the top places you can visit while in Varanasi due to its proximity to the area. They are a mixture of religious, historical, peaceful and healthy places. Take this time to explore the untested regions of Purvanchal, Baghelkhand and more. Contact us for best Lumbini Kushinagar Varanasi tour.
- Allahabad
Allahabad is another sacred place near Varanasi. It is popularly known as Prayagraj because it is the confluence of three rivers – the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the Saraswati. It is the site of an ancient Hindu Gatherings town on the shores of this Sangam. The most celebrated festival in Allahabad is Maha Kumbh Mela where lakhs and lakhs of people flock to the city to take a sacred dip in Sangam. Prayagraj is the confluence of three major rivers — the Ganga, the Yamuna, and the Saraswati, also named Allahabad by Emperor Shah Jahan. The tourist attraction is Triveni Sangam, Khusro Bagh, Anand Bhavan, Allahabad Museum, Allahabad Planetarium. It is one of the largest cities in Uttar Pradesh and is very well connected by all modes of transport namely Air, train and roads. It is best to come here in the winter (Oct to March) for moderate temperatures. It is best to avoid Allahabad during the rainy season.
Distance from Varanasi: 121 km
Popular attractions: Triveni Sangam, The Khusro Bagh, Anand Bhavan, Allahabad Museum, Allahabad Planetarium
- Sanathi
The place is full of peaceful and quiet vibes. It is one of the most sacred places in the world and is particularly sacred to Buddhists. The city adorns a number of Buddhist stupas, museums, and excavated sites. Apart from this you can also see the temple and other peaceful local arrangements. Sarnath is about 10 miles and you can go and visit this place and come back the same day. This is a tourist attraction for Buddhists, Jains, and Hindus and is always full of tourists and devotees. The site also adorns the wonders of the buildings where King Buddha preached his first sermon. Famous places to visit near Sarnath are Chaukhandi Stupa, Ashoka Pillar, Thai Temple, Tibetan Temple, Archaeological Museum, Buddha Purnima festival in Sarnath.
Distance from Varanasi: 40 km
Popular attractions: Chaukhandi Stupa, Ashoka Pillar, Thai Temple, Tibetan Temple, Archaeological Museum
- Vindhyachal
Vindhyachal is a popular Hindu pilgrimage near Varanasi. The village is located on the banks of the Ganga River. People often come here and dip in the Ganga River to cleanse themselves and receive the blessing of Goddess Ganga before entering the temple. The village has a few gods and one needs to do a trikon parikrama to get their blessings and fulfill the wishes. The whole city is adorned with dias and flowers where impressive words are gradually sung to the rhythm of the temple by priests and devotees alike. Some of the great attractions of this place are Vindhyavasini Devi Temple, Kali Khoh Temple, Sita Kund, Ashtabhuja Temple, Ramgaya Ghat, Kankali Devi Temple. The area has less tropical climate and bets are visited from Oct to March.
Distance from Varanasi: 80 km
Popular Attractions: Vindhyavasini Devi Temple, Kali Khoh Temple, Sita Kund, Ashtabhuja Temple, Ramgaya Ghat, Kankali Devi Temple. Contact us for best Lumbini Kushinagar by car tour.
Conclusion
Varanasi is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh since the 11th century B.C. Regarded as India’s spiritual capital, the city attracts Hindu pilgrims who bathe in the sacred waters of the Ganges River and perform funeral rites. On the winding streets of the city, there are about 2,000 temples, including the Kashi Vishwanath, the “Temple of Gold,” dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.