How to reach Varanasi
Varanasi is the cultural capital of India and the melting
pot of Indian civilization. Varanasi or Benaras has a
well-developed transport network and is well connected
to all the major Indian cities and states by air, road
and rail.
By Air
Varanasi is well connected and accessible to major Indian
cities and tourist spots. There are daily domestic flights
to and from Varanasi to several cities in India. Apart
from the state owned Indian Airlines, there are many
private air taxi operators that offer their services
from Varanasi to other Indian cities. In fact, the daily
flights on Delhi-Agra-Khajuraho-Varanasi route are quite
popular among the tourists.
By Rail
Since Varanasi lies in the heartland of the North Indian
plains, it is well connected to Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai
and other parts of India. There are two railway stations
in Varanasi, the Kashi Junction and the Varanasi Junction
(also known as Varanasi Cantonment). Rajdhani Express
from Delhi or from Calcutta passes through Varanasi
too. One can also catch trains from Mughalsarai, just
10 km south of Varanasi.
By Road
Situated in the flat Ganga plains, Varanasi has a good
network of roads. frequent public and private buses
and road transport to all the major towns of Uttar Pradesh
and nearby areas.
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