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| VARANASI |
| City Information |
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| Name |
Varanasi |
| Population |
1.11 million |
| Area |
73.89 Square Km. |
| Languages Spoken |
Hindi, English, Bhojpuri |
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| Seasons |
| Season |
Period |
Max. Temperature
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Min. Temperature |
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Winter
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Dec, Jan
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24.7°C
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9.2°C
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Spring
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Feb, March
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27.2°C
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11.5°C
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Summer
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April - Mid June
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41.5°C
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22.2°C
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| Monsoon |
Mid June - Sep
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38.9°C
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21.1°C
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Autumn
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Oct, Nov
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32.2°C
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12.9°C
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| Weather (Temperature in Degree Centigrade ) |
| Months |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Max. |
23.1 |
27.2 |
33.2 |
38.8 |
41.5 |
38.9 |
33.0 |
32.3 |
32.4 |
32.2 |
28.6 |
24.7 |
| Min. |
9.2 |
11.5 |
16.9 |
22.2 |
26.9 |
26.2 |
26.4 |
21.1 |
25.4 |
21.1 |
12.9 |
9.5 |
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| Places of Tourist Interest |
| Place |
Distance |
Accessibility |
| Places of
Worship |
| Vishwanath Temple |
25 Kms. |
Connected by Road |
| Annapurna Temple |
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| Tulasi Manas Temple |
29 Kms. |
Connected by Road |
| Sankat Mochan Temple |
30 Kms. |
Connected by Road |
| New Vishwanath Temple |
35 Kms. |
Connected by Road |
| Durga Temple |
29 Kms. |
Connected by Road |
| Bharat Mata Mandir |
24 Kms. |
Connected by Road |
| Alamgir Mosque |
25 Kms. |
Connected by Road |
| 100 Ghats of the
Ganges |
25 Kms. |
Connected by Road |
| Sakshi & Dhundraj
Vijayak |
25 Kms. |
Connected by Road |
| Kaal Bhairon Mandir |
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| Around Varanasi |
| Banaras Hindu
University |
30 Kms. |
Connected by Road |
| Bhata Kala Bhawan |
32 Kms. |
Connected by Road |
| ABC Gallery (Near Tulasi
Manas Mandir) |
29 Kms. |
Connected by Road |
| The Fort Museum |
45 Kms. |
Connected by Road |
| Museum at Sarnath |
25 Kms. |
Connected by Road |
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| Around Varanasi - Excursions |
| Ramnagar fort |
16 Kms. |
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| Sarnath |
10 Kms. |
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| Dhamekh Stupa |
10 Kms. |
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| Moolgandha Kuti
Vihara |
10 Kms. |
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| Bodhi Tree |
10 Kms. |
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| Chunar Fort |
42 Kms. |
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| Vindhyachal Temple |
80 Kms. |
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| Kaushambi |
185 Kms. |
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| Chandraprabha Wild Life
Sanctuary |
70 Kms. |
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| Kaimoor |
130 Kms. |
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| Ayodhya - Ram Janam
Bhoomi |
160 Kms. |
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The famous silk sarees and brocades tapes-tried wall
hangings, carpets, wooden and clay toys, glass beads and bangles etc. Main
shopping areas in the city are Chowk, Godowlia, Vishwanath Lane, Thatheri Bazar
etc. Handloom House at Sigra is worth a visit for shopping.
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Last updated on: 18th August 2010
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