Day Trips & Tours from Varanasi
Journey to sacred sites beyond the city: Bodh Gaya, where the Buddha attained enlightenment; the temple city of Ayodhya; and Prayagraj (Allahabad), home of the holy Sangam confluence and the Kumbh Mela. Most tours include transport, opening up the spiritual heartland of northern India from Varanasi.
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Day Trips in Varanasi — FAQ
What are the best day trips from Varanasi?
Top trips are the Buddhist pilgrimage town of Bodh Gaya, the temple city of Ayodhya, and Prayagraj (Allahabad) with its sacred Sangam river confluence.
Can you visit Bodh Gaya from Varanasi?
Yes — Bodh Gaya, where the Buddha attained enlightenment, is about 5–6 hours from Varanasi and visited on a long day or overnight trip.
What is Prayagraj (Allahabad)?
Prayagraj, about 2.5–3 hours from Varanasi, is a holy city at the Sangam confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers, and host of the vast Kumbh Mela.