What to do in Varanasi

Activities, attractions and tours
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Varanasi Tourist Attractions & Activities

You’re about to point your compass in a new direction. Perpetually prepared for an eye-opening adventure and inventive ways to get inspired, you’re eager to investigate new territory like the savvy traveller you are. Coming up: Varanasi! It’s not difficult to fill your time, because Expedia Australia can hook you up with lots of things to do. Reserve your activities now, and all you'll have left to do is pack your suitcase and get excited.

  • The things to do in Varanasi are not only topnotch, but they won’t break the bank. We have 283 things to do here, and you can make them yours starting at just AU$10. Get your favourite activities and day trips on Expedia Australia for significant savings, and you'll still have enough cash for a fancy hotel or luxurious dinner while you’re visiting.
  • Varanasi is a favourite among adventurers similar to you. In fact, many travellers have been visiting to check out local hot spots and explore the best things to do, and most are already thinking of come back. The most booked activities can earn the enthusiasm of even seasoned explorers, and it's easy to see why. Our activities includes an impressive variety of entertainment and excitement. From unequalled ways to explore the best this area has to give like a Prayer Ceremony at the Ghats on the River Ganges to Small-Group Varanasi at Dawn Tour, there is a huge selection of opportunities at your fingertips when you consider all the things you can do here at Expedia Australia.

Our activities are the ideal way to organise your trip. It takes a game plan to fully explore Varanasi, particularly when you want to pack in trips to museums and outdoor activities. And we realise you're someone who likes to get out and about—you're ready to get out and have an adventure. You're anxious to sign up for the most essential activities around, and an afternoon walking through charming neighbourhoods is a perfect way to spend an afternoon. Book professionally guided tours on Expedia Australia, and there will be no need to worry about looking at a map.


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Lanka

When in Lanka, you can plan a visit to Sant Ravidas Ghat and Asi Ghat, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Godaulia

While Godaulia may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like JVH Mall and Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

Godaulia
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Sigra

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sigra and surrounding area, you can visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dasaswamedh ghat.

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Mahmoorganj

While there might not be top attractions in Mahmoorganj, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hanuman Ghat and Tulsi Ghat.

Mahmoorganj
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Varanasi Nagar Nigam

While Varanasi Nagar Nigam may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like JVH Mall and Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

Varanasi Nagar Nigam