Things to Do in Varanasi
Things to do in Varanasi — the ghats, Ganga aarti and Sarnath day trips.
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Your guide to Varanasi
Varanasi is India's oldest living city. A sunrise boat on the Ganges past 80 ghats, the evening aarti at Dashashwamedh and a quiet drive out to Sarnath where the Buddha first taught — a NAMO CABS driver keeps you steady through the sacred chaos.
- Best time
- October–March. The Dev Deepawali full-moon night (Nov) is magical; avoid the summer heat.
- Ideal duration
- 2 days
- How to reach
- Fly into Lal Bahadur Shastri (VNS); outstation cabs run the 820 km Delhi–Varanasi route too.
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Top things to do in Varanasi
A curated, Uttar Pradesh guide — and a NAMO CABS chauffeur to take you between every spot.
BoatSunrise Ganga boat ride
Glide past the ghats as the city wakes.
RitualEvening Ganga aarti
The fire ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat.
Day tripSarnath day trip
Where the Buddha gave his first sermon, 10 km out.
CraftBanaras silk weaving
The weavers' lanes of handloom Banarasi sarees.
Popular outstation routes from Varanasi
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Varanasi sightseeing FAQs
Quick answers about seeing Varanasi by cab — packages, outstation drops and booking.
Yes. Our local rental packages (4H/40km, 8H/80km, 12H/120km) are ideal for Varanasi sightseeing — a verified chauffeur stays with you all day and you only pay for the hours and km you use.
Yes. We operate one-way and round-trip outstation cabs from Varanasi to every major city in Uttar Pradesh and across India, with transparent per-km fares and trained drivers.
Yes. Our local chauffeurs know Varanasi's attractions, parking, entry timings and the best routes between them — so your sightseeing day runs smooth and on time.
Same-day is usually possible, but during weekends, festivals and peak season we recommend booking 24–48 hours ahead to guarantee your preferred vehicle.
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