With a population of 3,68 million, Varanasi is the largest city in Uttar Pradesh, India by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Varanasi deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Varanasi in May, when the average temperature is 34 °C, and the highest can go up to 41 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 9 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 310 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Varanasi, with an average rainfall of 4 mm.
When flying to Varanasi, you’ll arrive at Varanasi (VNS), which is located 19 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Varanasi from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h 20m.
From 5-star hotels such as the Ramada Plaza By Wyndham Jhv Varanasi to great affordable options like the Ganges Grand, Varanasi offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 151 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 351 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay RM 5.89 per litre in Varanasi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 70.64 and RM 94.19. The most frequently booked car type in Varanasi is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.