City / District in Uttar Pradesh · Delhi, Agra (Taj Mahal) & Jaipur (Golden Triangle)
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) Travel Guide 2026
Varanasi is a city / district in Uttar Pradesh (Delhi, Agra (Taj Mahal) & Jaipur (Golden Triangle)), India, with a population of 1,164,404 and regional transit links via Delhi (Old & New Delhi) Central Station and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL — 19m Airport Metro to New Delhi, ₹60).
Province / StateUttar Pradesh
Population1,164,404
Rail HubDelhi (Old & New Delhi) Central Station
Airport GatewayIndira Gandhi International Airport (DEL — 19m Airport Metro to New Delhi, ₹60)
Highlights & What to See in Varanasi
- Varanasi Historic Center & Cultural District
- Varanasi Central Market & Local Gastronomy Street
- Uttar Pradesh Architectural Landmark & Park
- Regional Transit Connection via Delhi (Old & New Delhi) Central Station
Transit & Getting There
Connect to Varanasi via Delhi (Old & New Delhi) Central Station (Indian Railways Vande Bharat Express (AC Chair & Executive Class), Gatimaan Express (Delhi–Agra in 1h 40m at 160 km/h) & IRCTC Foreign Tourist Quota (FTQ — Code 'FT')) and local transit using IRCTC Foreign Tourist Quota.