Varanasi
Trip Cost Guide
A Varanasi trip from Delhi costs from ₹6,000-10,000 per person on a budget, covering a 820 km cab ride (sedan around ₹11/km), hotel, food and sightseeing. This complete 2026 budget breakdown from Triveni Cabs™ details every cost — cab, hotel, food, monument tickets and tolls — so you can plan accurately.
820 km
from Delhi
3-4 Days
recommended
From ₹6,000-10,000
per person
₹11/km
sedan rate
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₹6,000-10,000
Hostels, street food, shared rides
Per Person | 3-4 Days
₹10,000-20,000
Good hotels, restaurants, private cab
Per Person | 3-4 Days
₹20,000-40,000
Premium stays, fine dining, SUV cab
Per Person | 3-4 Days
Delhi to VaranasiTransportation Cost
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Sedan
Swift Dzire / Etios
Rate
₹11
per km
INVOICE
SUV
Innova / Ertiga
Rate
₹15
per km
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Entry Fees & Ticket Prices
Monument and attraction charges
| Attraction | Indian | Foreign |
|---|---|---|
| Ganga Aarti (Dashashwamedh Ghat) | Free | Free |
| Kashi Vishwanath Temple | Free | Free |
| Boat Ride (Morning) | ₹200-500 | ₹200-500 |
| Sarnath Museum | ₹25 | ₹300 |
| Ramnagar Fort | ₹30 | ₹100 |
Budget-SavingPro Tips
Most temples and ghats are free — your main costs are travel and stay
Stay in Assi Ghat area for peaceful and affordable accommodation
Share a morning boat ride with other tourists for ₹100-150/person
Eat at Blue Lassi, Kachori Gali, and local thali places for authentic food under ₹150
Walk the ghats instead of taking auto-rickshaws — the experience is the attraction
Avoid touts offering expensive private pujas — temple priests offer basic pujas at minimal cost
Complete Guide to Varanasi Trip Cost
Varanasi, the spiritual capital of India, is 820 km from Delhi — a 10 to 12-hour drive via the Lucknow-Agra Expressway. This ancient city on the banks of the Ganga offers an intense, unforgettable experience that blends spirituality, history, and vibrant street life.
Despite the long distance, a Varanasi trip is surprisingly affordable once you arrive. Most attractions — the ghats, temples, and the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti — are completely free. Budget travelers can have a deeply fulfilling 3-day trip for under ₹10,000 including cab sharing, basic hotels, and street food.
The cab fare from Delhi to Varanasi is the biggest expense at ₹9,020 one-way for a sedan. However, for groups of 3-4, this becomes very reasonable per person. Your Triveni Cabs™ vehicle then serves as your local transport for day trips to Sarnath (10 km) and Ramnagar Fort across the river.
For the spiritual seeker, Varanasi offers incredible value. A morning boat ride on the Ganga costs just ₹200-500, the evening aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat is free, and wandering through the narrow galis past ancient temples is priceless. Budget ₹2,000-3,000 extra for silk shopping at the famous Varanasi silk shops if you are interested.
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