Dehradun to Varanasi Trains

About Dehradun City

Dehradun, set in the lap of the verdant Doon valley, is the capital of the state of Uttarakhand, formerly known as Uttaranchal. With a sub-tropical climate, Dehradun enjoys cool winters and remains pleasant through most of the year. The pleasant weather and tourist attractions like Sahastradhara, Tapkeshwar Shiv Temple and Malsi Deer Park make Dehradun a sought after vacation destination. Regular flights connect Jolly Grant Airport (25 km) to major cities across the country while Indian Railways network is quite extensive, linking Dehradun to most towns across north and west India. Reservations for trains can be done online. Opt for cheap packages that include excursions to Mussoorie and Haridwar besides accommodation in budget or luxury hotels as per your preference. Bus services from major cities in North India are also offered by private operators and state transport departments. Get your bus bookings done in advance as bus tickets are now available online.

Besides a picturesque tourist spot, Dehradun also serves as a base to visit many nearby destinations. While on Dehradun holidays, you can visit Haridwar, Rishikesh and Mussoorie. Sahastradhara, Rajaji National Park, Nagtibba and Jaunpur are other famous places of tourist interest close to Dehradun. Frequent bus services take you to nearby places around Dehradun. For bus travel, book bus tickets through online bus bookings. Online bus tickets can be booked for Volvo, AC bus, luxury bus or sleeper bus. You can also travel by trains to reach nearby tourist spots. Indian Railways offers reservations for mail trains. It�s advisable to enquire about train tickets and train availability though online system.

About Varanasi City

Also known as Benares or Banaras, Varanasi is considered to be the cultural-capital of India, and has been a centre for learning since ancient times. Situated on the west bank of the holy Ganges River, Varanasi is also known the Holy City of India. Hence, millions of tourists, pilgrims, and students who flock to Varanasi every year, and the city is well connected by numerous daily flights and trains, apart from regular bus services within the state of Uttar Pradesh, as well as to neighbouring states. Online bus bookings have made the procurement of bus tickets very easy. Air travel is also popular as many airlines offer budget and discounted tickets to the city. Varanasi is also a major junction of the Indian Railways, and the station has the facility of electronic reservations. Varanasi also has thousands of options for hotels, ranging from budget to luxury hotels, and cheap packages for many of them are available online.

Also known as Benares or Kashi, Varanasi is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, and is sacred to Hindus. Nearby places easily accessible by rail include Ghazipur (72 km), Gorakhpur (212 km), Lucknow (300 km), Agra (577 km), Allahabad (125 km), Patna (235 km), and Delhi (780 km). Trains are the easiest way to reach and commute from Varanasi, and the city has two major railway stations, which are: Varanasi Junction (Indian Railways station code: BSB) located in the heart of the city, and Mughal Sarai Junction (Indian Railways station code: MGS) located 15 km from the city. Electronic and online reservations are available here.