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Kashi from Maharashtra, Gujarat & Rajasthan

Mumbai and Ahmedabad are just a two-hour flight from Varanasi, and the city has deep Maratha and Gujarati roots — from Ahilyabai Holkar’s temple to the dharamshalas near the ghats.

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Mumbai → VNS
Flight ~2.25 h
Pune → VNS
Flight ~2 h
Ahmedabad → VNS
Flight ~2 h
Mumbai by train
~24–28 h
Quiet ghat steps leading down to boats on the river
ఫోటో · Abhishek Dixit

ఘాట్‌లలో మోసగాళ్లతో జాగ్రత్త. గంగా ఘాట్‌లలో, ఆలయ సందుల్లో తమను తాము “గైడ్” లేదా “పూజారి”గా చెప్పుకునే దళారులు VIP దర్శనం, పూజలు, పడవ ప్రయాణం లేదా “దహన కట్టెల కోసం విరాళం” అంటూ తిరుగుతుంటారు. ఎవరికీ ముందుగా డబ్బు ఇవ్వకండి; సేవ పొందే ముందు చెల్లించకండి. ఆలయ సేవలను అధికారిక ట్రస్ట్ ద్వారా మాత్రమే బుక్ చేసుకోండి.

Flight times are for direct flights on current schedules, which change seasonally. Check airline and IRCTC websites when booking.

Getting there

From By air By train
Mumbai Several direct flights daily Mahanagari Express and other daily trains from CSMT/LTT; ~24–28 h
Pune Direct flights on most schedules Trains via Itarsi/Prayagraj; ~27–30 h
Nagpur Connecting flights Many through trains; ~14–18 h
Ahmedabad Direct flights on most schedules Sabarmati Express and others; ~28–32 h
Surat / Vadodara Fly from Ahmedabad or Mumbai, or connecting flights Trains via Ratlam/Kota; ~26–30 h
Jaipur / Udaipur Direct or one-stop flights Trains via Agra/Kanpur; ~16–20 h from Jaipur

స్థానిక సూచన. Coming from Mumbai on the Mahanagari Express? It arrives at Varanasi Junction — book a hotel on the Cantonment side for the first night if you arrive late.

Where to stay

Varanasi has a long tradition of community dharamshalas built by Gujarati, Marwari and Maharashtrian trusts, many in the Godowlia–Dashashwamedh and Bansphatak area. They offer clean, simple rooms close to the temple, often with vegetarian bhojanalayas attached. For more comfort, hotels near Godowlia and the ghats are within walking distance of darshan.

Pure-veg and Jain-friendly food

Old Varanasi is largely vegetarian, and many restaurants near Godowlia and the ghats are pure-veg. For Jain food (no onion, garlic or root vegetables), ask clearly for “Jain” — most sit-down restaurants and the community bhojanalayas understand. Gujarati thalis are available in a few places near Godowlia.

Jain pilgrims will also want to visit the Jain temples at Bhelupur (birthplace of Parshvanath) and at Sarnath (Shreyansnath).

Maratha history you can still see

  • Kashi Vishwanath temple itself — rebuilt in 1780 by Rani Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore.
  • Ahilyabai Ghat, Scindia Ghat, Bhonsle Ghat and Panchganga Ghat (with stairs built by Peshwa-era patrons).
  • The Marathi-speaking pockets around Brahma Ghat and Durga Ghat, with their own priests and traditions.

Combine Kashi with

~200 km

Ayodhya

Ram Mandir darshan, 4–5 hours by road or by Vande Bharat.

~120 km

Prayagraj

Triveni Sangam snan, an easy day trip.

~10 km

Sarnath

Buddhist and Jain heritage on the city’s edge.

ఇంకా చదవండి

In the city

Temples of Kashi

Kaal Bhairav, Annapurna, Sankat Mochan, Durga Kund and more.

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బుకింగ్ అభ్యర్థన

Planning from Mumbai, Pune or Ahmedabad?

Share your dates and group size. We will suggest flights or trains, a dharamshala or hotel near the temple, and a relaxed darshan plan.

  • ఆంగ్లం మాట్లాడే సమన్వయకర్త
  • ఏ దేశపు ఫోన్ నంబర్ అయినా స్వీకరిస్తాం
  • విచారణకు ఎలాంటి చెల్లింపు లేదు

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Is a weekend trip from Mumbai possible?
Yes. Fly in Friday evening, do Mangala Aarti or early darshan on Saturday, the Ganga Aarti that evening, a boat ride on Sunday morning, and fly back Sunday evening.
Will I find Jain food?
Yes, ask for Jain preparation clearly. Many vegetarian restaurants and community bhojanalayas accommodate it.

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