A dip in the river Ganges clears all your sins , and one attains moksha or salvation. Plan a trip to Varanasi the holiest and sacred city of India. Walk by the Ghats of the River Ganges and see the rituals of birth and death taking place , and watch the sunrise by a boat ride.

Bring along your family or travel alone , Varanasi has a lot to offer. If you are from Cochin , then taking flights would be the comfortable option to reach Varanasi as the distance between the two cities is more than 2000 Km. Travellers may have the foresight that the air tickets are higher , but it is not true. If planned perfectly , one can book the tickets on the cheap flights from Kochi to Varanasi. There is regular service from Cochin to the sacred city Varanasi. Travellers can search for the Kochi to Varanasi flights on Paytm and book tickets on the desired date.

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Kochi

Kochi , also known as Cochin which is one of the top cities in Kerala. Kochi stands at the top when it comes to domestic and international tourism. It is the 6^th best tourist destination in India. It is the home of the southern naval command of Indian Navy and Indian coast guard attached with air squadron.

What is interesting in Kochi?

Kochi is also called “Queen of Arabian Sea.” It is a cosmopolitan city and has a commercial port. Tourists look forward to the boat rides through the backwaters. St. Francis church is the oldest European church in India and is the burial spot of Vasco Da Gama. Vasco house is the oldest house in Kochi. The Jewish Synagogue is located near Dutch palace that was built in 1568; it is decorated with beautiful Chinese tiles and Belgian Chandeliers. Tourists can shop for articles made of bamboo canes , coconut shells , etc.

Cochin International Airport (CIAL) is 28 km from the main city and caters to both domestic and international flights. This airport is completely operating on power generated using solar energy. It is the busiest airport in Kerala. Some buses run from airport to the city; Pre-paid taxi service is also available along with cabs and autos.

Varanasi:

Varanasi is also known as Banaras or Kashi is a historical city in India. This city attracts tourists from abroad and from India as well. River Ganga is a sacred and the holy river on the banks of which Varanasi is located. There are 84 Ghats in the proximity of Varanasi and every year thousands of people flock to take a dip in the river Ganges. This city is swarming with temples and is considered the most sacred city of Hindu culture.

Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) is 25 km from the city center. There are regular domestic flights to Delhi , Mumbai , and Kolkata , etc. The international flights fly to Colombo , Bangkok , etc. This airport serves as the main gateway for the travellers to reach this sacred city through the air.

Prominent places in and around Varanasi:

Various destinations in Varanasi interests the tourists. One can explore the city on foot , by cycle or an auto or Maharaja Rickshaws. Taxis are also available. However , to travel to the popular weekend getaways , bus or cab is preferred.

Religious and Spiritual destinations in Varanasi

Ghats and River Ganges , Alamgir Mosque , Durga temple , Shiva temple , Kaal Bhairav temple , Gauri Mata Temple , Kashi Vishwanath temple , Hanuman temple , Sankat Mochan temple.

Places of Art and Architecture in Varanasi

Sarnath , Chunar Fort , Kriti Gallery , Ramnagar Fort , Man Mandir Observatory , Banaras Hindu University.

Weekend getaways near Varanasi

Sasaram: It is located in Bihar and is 100 km from Varanasi. Lord Shiva temple is famous and has many waterfalls too. Best time to visit is Oct-Dec. One can opt for bus or taxi ride.

Ayodhya: It is a very sacred and ritual place. It is the birthplace of Lord Rama. There are 21 places to see in Ayodhya. Ayodhya is 200 km from Varanasi and takes around 5 hours to reach. One can opt for railway or road options.

Mirzapur: It is 62 km from Varanasi. It is a sacred place. This city is familiar for the holy shrine of Vindhyachal. Famous clock towers (Ghanta Ghar) , Ghats and Temples are some examples of contemporary architecture that can be found in Mirzapur. Best way to reach Mirzapur is by buses and cabs.

Kaimur: The city is well known for glorious heritage , and it is bordered by the rivers such as Durgawati , Kudra and Karmanasha. Just 90 km away from Varanasi , there are amazing attractions of the city include Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary , Maa Mundeshwari Temple , Baidyanath and more. Trains and buses are more preferred means of transport to commute between these two cities.