Ahmedabad to Varanasi

About the city:

Varanasi is the oldest city of the world with rich educational and spiritual background. Commonly known as Banaras and Kashi, the city is located on the banks of the holy river Ganga. Some of the monikers bestowed to the city that highlight its significance are the 'city of temples', 'holy city of India', ' religious capital of India', ' city of lights', ' city of learning', and 'oldest living city on earth'. Besides housing a wide range of tourist attractions, the city is also an industrial hub. The Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW), a major diesel locomotive manufacturing plant of Indian railways, is located here.

It is a popular destination of India in more than one way and is well-connected by Varanasi flights to different cities. This holy destination is visited by several domestic and international tourists in search of spiritual peace. Varanasi is also famous for its 'banarasi sarees', which are produced locally in small cottage industries. Some of the popular tourist attractions of Varanasi are the Ganga Ghats, Alamgir Mosque, Bharat Mata Temple, Archaeological Museum, Sarnath and Bharat Kala Bhavan. All this can be explored by availing flights to Varanasi.

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Varanasi airdrome is well linked with major Indian cities such as Delhi, Ahmedabad, Khajuraho, Kolkata, Pune, Mumbai and Agra. Frequent flights of Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, Kingfisher and SpiceJet run to this city. The distance between the airport and the centre of Varanasi is around 29.9 km. You can have a comfortable stay in the hotels like Ramada Plaza JHV Hotel and M M Continental Hotel.

About the city:

A city with a glorious past and architectural wonders, Ahmedabad is a must visit on every travelers itinerary. With direct flights to and from Ahmedabad one can experience the old-world charm the city has to offer.

One of biggest cities in the state of Gujarat, Ahmedabad has grown into a thriving metropolis. Getting to the city has become extremely easy with many airlines offering discounted flights to Ahmedabad. When here you can enjoy the serenity of the Gandhi Ashram on the banks of the Sabarmati River or visit one its many museums and educational institutions.

Ahmedabad is a food haven, a place to relish some of the best Gujarati specialties. Apart from local cuisine there are many restaurants that cater to a wide palate with much to choose from. Shopping is a delightful experience, with shops selling traditional fabrics and handicrafts to terracotta toys and woven rugs. From old market places to newly sprung malls, it offers a world of choice.

Best Time To Fly
The winter months from October to March are pleasant making it a perfect time to get a flight to Ahmedabad, summers are relatively hot.

Major Airlines Flying To Ahmedabad
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport is located around 15 km from the city centre. The city serves both domestic and international flights. Major airlines such as IndiGo, Emirates, Oman Air, SriLankan Airlines, Druk Air, Kingfisher and many others serves the city and further connects major parts of the country such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and many others. The Gateway Hotel Ummed(A Taj Hotel), Hotel Accolade, Greenwoods Lake Resorts and Spa and many others are major hotels in Ahmedabad. Check Ahmedabad Flight Status here.