The journey from Fatehgarh Churian to the spiritual capital of Varanasi is a long-distance trip of over 1100 km. You will need to reach Amritsar or Jalandhar to board a train heading towards Varanasi Junction. This route takes you across the heart of North India. Expect a travel time of 24 to 28 hours by train. Varanasi is a major pilgrimage site, so plan your trip well in advance.
Total Distance: Driving distance is 1150 km; straight-line air distance is 980 km.
Varanasi Junction is very crowded; keep your belongings close.
October to March for the best weather.