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Varanasi

City in Uttar Pradesh, India

Overview

Varanasi, India's spiritual capital, is famed for its ancient temples, ghats along the Ganges, and kaleidoscopic rituals. The city blends history, religion, and lively markets with a mystic, timeless atmosphere that captivates travelers. A center for Hindu pilgrimage, it offers unique experiences at every turn.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
India
State
Uttar Pradesh
Population
1,198,491
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
25.32°, 83.01°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
55
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$568
Local Cost
$300
Local Income
$200
Cashless
50
English
35
Temperature
26.6°C
Summer Avg
31.9°C
Winter Avg
17.8°C
Record High
48.7°C
Record Low
2.2°C
Humidity
52%
Precipitation
814 mm
Internet Speed
83 Mbps
Upload
72 Mbps
Latency
33 ms
City Vibrancy
36
Coworking
0
Cafes
22
Nightlife
3
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
VNS
Distance
21 km

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Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 237 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 1 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.

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