Varanasi to Gwalior Trains

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.

About Gwalior City

Gwalior is a city of Madhya Pradesh state, known for its connection with erstwhile Scindia Dynasty and massive Gwalior Fort as well. A historic city, Gwalior is home to several tombs and temples, well managed parks and gardens, and many other historic structures. Gwalior is easily accessible by air travel, trains and bus services. Daily flights operate between Delhi and Gwalior. Prior to flight booking check airfares across cheap flights and book tickets through online bookings. Train travel is also a good option to reach Gwalior, the city is connected by numerous trains. Indian Railways offers reservations for trains in advance. You can also opt bus travel and book bus tickets for inter state buses. If travelling in group, do bus bookings for luxury bus, AC bus, Volvo or sleeper bus. It�s advisable to choose from cheap Gwalior packages that include budget accommodation. For Gwalior, several tour companies offer luxury or star packages at huge discount.

Along with city sightseeing tour, during Gwalior vacations you can visit the �City of Taj� - Agra, approximately 118 km away. Sonagir, situated 60 km away from Gwalior is home to a number of impressive Jain Temples. Orchha (80 km) is known for a massive fort, picturesque palaces and temples. Also pay a visit to Datia, about 75 km away and see exquisite temples. Jhansi (97 km), Shivpuri (112 km), Bharatpur (151 km) and Mathura (175 km) are other important destinations close to Gwalior. Most of the nearby places from Gwalior are served by trains of Indian Railways. Rail reservations can be done online after checking train availability and railway ticket.