Diwali is a festival celebrated almost all over the country, but the enthusiasm of Diwali is worth seeing among the people of North India. Talking about the celebration of Diwali, a grand Deepotsav is celebrated in Kashi, the city of Shiva. Diwali festival is celebrated in a very grand way in Banaras. Kashi is famous for its beauty along with being ancient. On the occasion of Diwali, the whole of Kashi is decorated like a bride. The splendor of Diwali is seen from the ghats of Banaras to the Kashi Vishwanath temple. People from the country and abroad reach Banaras to see the beautiful views of Deepotsav and celebrate the festival of Diwali. There are many such places in Varanasi, where you can also go for a walk.

Through this article, you know-how and where to start the journey if you want to visit Varanasi in a two-day holiday, as well as if you want to do a trip on a budget to enjoy the splendor of Diwali.

Distance from Delhi to Banaras
The distance from Delhi to Banaras is about 850 km, which can take 12-13 hours to travel by road. At the same time, the train journey can take about 8 to 9 hours. You will get many options to go from Delhi to Banaras. You can travel to Varanasi by bus or private vehicle through the Lucknow Agra Expressway.

At the same time, you will also get flight or train facility for Banaras. The distance of Kashi Vishwanath Temple from Varanasi Junction Railway Station is about 5 km. While Kashi Vishwanath Corridor is about 25 km from Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport in Varanasi.

A place to stay in Banaras
If you are going on a trip to Varanasi on the occasion of Diwali, then book a hotel in advance. Actually, on the occasion of the festival, tourists from all over the country and abroad come here to see Deepotsav. In such a situation, you may have to struggle to get a room in a hotel in Banaras. However, you will get many options to stay in Banaras. There are many cheap hotels as well as luxury hotels here. Apart from this, you can also get the facility of Dharamshala and homestay. While you may have to spend 200 to 500 rupees in Dharamshala, you will get rooms in hotels for 500 rupees or more. However, by booking a room in the hotel in advance, you will get a room in your budget and you will not have to waste time wandering around in search of a room.

Places to visit in Banaras

If you are going to Banaras to celebrate Diwali, then do not forget to see the view of Deepotsav from the ghats here. Banaras is famous for Assi Ghat. There are many ghats here including Dashashwamedh Ghat, and Manikarnika Ghat, where the view of morning and evening aarti gives a feeling of divine view, along with this, during Deepotsav, when these ghats are illuminated with the light of lakhs of diyas, then these views are also worth seeing. You can come here to enjoy the laser light show at night.

Apart from this, there are many ancient temples to visit in Banaras. You can visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Lalita Mata Temple, Sarnath, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Also, visit the Vishwanath Temple on the BHU Campus.

Cost of a two-day trip to Banaras

The cost of a two-day trip to Banaras can be around two to two and a half thousand rupees. In which the train fare from Delhi to Banaras is about 400 rupees. By plane, you may have to spend a minimum of 4500 thousand rupees. For a budget trip, travel by bus or train. You will have to spend up to 1000 rupees for one night's stay in a hotel. For local travel, you can take an e-rickshaw, by which you can visit nearby places for 100-200 rupees. You may have to spend 300 to 500 rupees on food and drinks in Banaras.

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