Varanasi is ancient religious and cultural heart of India’s diverse culture. Millions of tourists visit the city every year. So, it is very important for visitors to get ready and plan appropriately before arriving here.
While visiting the city not only weather but also fairs, festivals and other cultural traditions which make Varanasi different from other cities must be born in mind.
Since, no month in the city goes without any festival, fairs, traditional cultural events and ritualistic practice; it is hard to decide for them who hails from distant lands when to visit Varanasi.
So, Holy Voyages have created this domain to assist you plan you Varanasi Tour in best way and make your journey memorable.
Best time to Visit Varanasi :-
The best time to visit Varanasi , during the months of October to March.
Why October to March is the Best Time to Visit Varanasi ?
It is the most pleasant weather in Northern India (Free from extreme cold and extreme winters).
It is the time when one can enjoy all weathers of India spring, summer, rain andautumn.
Most of the festivals (Maha-Shivaratri ,Holi , Ram Navami, Diwali, Dev-Deepavali , Dussehra, Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi , Buddh Purnima, Chhath Puja , Eidetc.) of Hinduism , Buddhism , Jainism and even Islam fall between October to March.
Most of the cultural events and performances ( Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh, Nakkataiyya , Ramlila) are organized during time of October to March.
Most of the Ritualistic Traditions ( Ganga Aarti, Ganga Dussehra , Kartika Purnima , are held during these months.
Most of the State sponsored Cultural, Art and Craft and Exhibitions (Ganga Mahotsav, Varanasi Utsav) are organized in these months.