Varanasi is one of the holiest cities in the whole of India. Without a doubt, Varanasi is home to many famous temples and monuments. Once you have visited all the well-known places what can you do next? The answer to this question is in this guide. The thing that you can do after you are done sightseeing in Varanasi is you can take a trip to the cities near Varanasi. Some cities that we will be mentioning in this blog would be as intriguing and vibrant as Varanasi. So do check them out.&nbsp;

Mirzapur is one of the well-known cities of Uttar Pradesh. Some of the things that Mirzapur is scouted out by people are carpets and brassware products. Besides these two products, Mirzapur is also liked for: The holy shrine of Maa Vindhyachal, Ashtbhuja, Kali Khoh, and Devraha Baba Ashram. So make sure you bring some carpets and brass-made products with you when you are in Mirzapur.&nbsp;

Traveller Information:
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<li>Famous for: Maa Vindhyachal, Ashtbhuja, Kali Khoh, and Devraha Baba Ashram.</li>
<li>Best Time to Visit: Winter season</li>
<li>Duration: 3 Days&nbsp;</li>
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Things to do:
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<li>Adventure Activities: Boat ride, Bike ride, Photography tour</li>
<li>Other Places to visit: Wyndham Falls, Tanda Falls etc</li>
</ul>

Located near the Yamuna river the next place that you should be visiting is Agra. There is no doubt that if you are looking for a place where you can see some of the most beautiful architectural masterpieces then you should be visiting Agra. Some of the hotspot places that you could visit in Agra are the world-famous Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh, Fatehpur Sikri, Jahangir Mahal, and many more.&nbsp;

Traveller Information:
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<li>Famous for: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh, Fatehpur Sikri, Jahangir Mahal</li>
<li>Best Time to Visit: Winter season</li>
<li>Duration: 8 Days&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Things to do:
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<li>Adventure Activities: Balloon Safari, Bike riding.</li>
<li>Other Places to visit: The Mughal Heritage, Taj Mahal</li>
</ul>

There are a lot of famous places that you could visit and that too is near the city of culture, Varanasi. In this travel blog, we have mentioned the famous cities that you could swing by and with that, we have also mentioned things that you can buy from particular places. Make sure you check them out and let us know your thoughts about them in the comment section. Until then see you all next time.&nbsp;

The very first that you could visit from Varanasi is Patna. Patna can also be considered one of the ancient cities that are in India. As per the reports Patna once served as the capital city of India during the Mauryan empire. Patna is also well known for music like Dadra, kajli, khayaal, and dhammar. Apart from this, some of the places that you could visit in Patna are Patna Museum, Gandhi Maidan, Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan or Patna Zoo, and much more.&nbsp;

Traveller Information:
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<li>Famous for: Patna Museum, Gandhi Maidan, Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan</li>
<li>Best Time to Visit: Winter Days</li>
<li>Duration: 3 Days to 4 Days</li>
</ul>

Things to do:
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<li>Adventure Activities: Zip cycle, Zipline, Boating, Horse-riding</li>
<li>Other Places to visit: Nalanda, Gaya, Rajgir, etc</li>
</ul>

The next on our list is the city where lord Rama was born, a City which is said to be the holiest place in India: Ayodhya. There are too few words to describe this city. The Ganga Ghats, The worldwide famous Ayodhya temple, Nageshwarnath temple, Sita ki Rasoi and much more. Apart from this Ayodhya is well known for its incense and Chandan make sure you are buying a few of them during your trip.&nbsp;

Traveller Information:
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<li>Famous for: Ayodhya temple, Nageshwarnath temple, Sita ki Rasoi</li>
<li>Best Time to Visit: Rainy season and Summer season</li>
<li>Duration: 4 to 5 Days&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Things to do:
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<li>Other Places to visit: Ram Janmabhoomi, Hanuman Garhi, etc</li>
</ul>

Formally well known as Allahabad, Prayagraj is also one of the best places that you can go. This city is not only well known for its arts and culture but also for its hospitality. Prayagraj is said to be one of the important places from the Hindu point of view. Various pilgrim places are located in this city. The famous Hindu pilgrimage Kumbh Mela is held in this very same land. Besides these places which you can visit are Anand Bhavan, Allahabad fort, Khusro Bagh, Allahabad Museum and much more.

Traveller Information:
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<li>Famous for: Anand Bhavan, Allahabad fort, Khusro Bagh, Allahabad Museum</li>
<li>Best Time to Visit: Rainy season and Summer season</li>
<li>Duration: 6 Days&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Things to do:
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<li>Other Places to visit: Triveni Sangam, Khusro Bagh, Anand Bhavan etc.</li>
</ul>

The capital of India Delhi is one of the popular hotspot places where people of all ages come to spend their days relaxing. Delhi is well known for its monuments and architecture. Few of the Mughal time monuments are still intact and pristine. Apart from this Delhi is well famous for its flea markets where one can get clothes at cheaper rates. Places that one can visit in Delhi are Qutub Minar, Taj Mahal, Lotus Temple, Rashtrapati Bhavan and many more.&nbsp;
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Traveller Information:
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<li>Famous for: Qutub Minar, Taj Mahal, Lotus Temple, Rashtrapati Bhavan</li>
<li>Best Time to Visit: Rainy season and winter season</li>
<li>Duration: 4 to 5 Days&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Things to do:
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<li>Adventure Activities: Power Paragliding, Flyboy Air Safari, Flying Fox.</li>
<li>Other Places to visit: Qutub Minar, India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, etc</li>
</ul>

If we are stating places names which you can visit near Varanasi, Then my friend makes sure you take some time out to visit the city of Nawabs which is Lucknow. Well-liked Lucknowi dresses, handicrafts, sweets, perfumes, and many more. Some of the places that you could visit during your stay in Lucknow are Marine Drive, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Prani Udyan, Kaiserbagh Palace, Dewa Sharif, Shahid Chandra Shekhar Azad Bird Sanctuary, Bara Imambara, Moti Mahal, and much more.

Traveller Information:
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<li>Famous for: Marine Drive, Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Prani Udyan, Kaiserbagh Palace, Dewa Sharif, Shahid Chandra Shekhar Azad Bird Sanctuary, Bara Imambara, Moti Mahal</li>
<li>Best Time to Visit: Rainy season and Summer season</li>
<li>Duration: 4 to 5 Days&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Things to do:
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<li>Adventure Activities: Camping, Canoeing, Archery</li>
<li>Other Places to visit: Bara Imambara, Chota Imambara, British Residency</li>
</ul>

Jhansi is a place which is well known for its contribution to India’s freedom. Jhansi is also associated with the queen of Jhansi, Queen Lakshmi Bai who died bravely after the revolt at the age of 29. Some of the places that one could visit in Jhansi are Rani Mahal, Jhansi Fort, Jhansi Museum, Panchatantra Park, Rani Lakshmi Bai Park, and much more.&nbsp;

Traveller Information:
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<li>Famous for: Rani Mahal, Jhansi Fort, Jhansi Museum, Panchatantra Park, Rani Lakshmi Bai Park</li>
<li>Best Time to Visit: All months</li>
<li>Duration: 3 to 4 Days&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Things to do:
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<li>Other Places to visit: Jhansi Fort, Muniyara Cave, Ganesh Mandir Temple.</li>
</ul>

The next on our list is another famous city in Uttar Pradesh that is Aligarh. Some of the things Aligarh is well known for are Khereshwar Temple, Aligarh Fort (Aligarh Quila, Baunasaur Quila or Ramgarh Quila), Aligarh Muslim University, Naqvi Park, and many others. Some of the things that you could buy from Aligarh are Tala Nagri, Handicrafts, brass products, materials related to dress, and more.&nbsp;

Traveller Information:
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<li>Famous for: Khereshwar Temple, Aligarh Fort, Aligarh Muslim University, Naqvi Park</li>
<li>Best Time to Visit: Rainy season and Summer season</li>
<li>Duration: 4 to 5 Days&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Things to do:
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<li>Adventure Activities: Private Plane Joyride</li>
<li>Other Places to visit: Aligarh Fort, Sir Syed House Museum etc</li>
</ul>

Bareilly is a well-known place where a lot of snapshots of films take place. An ideal destination for couples and families to visit. Some of the widely popular things that can be easily found in Bareilly are Zari Zardozi, bamboo crafts, and paintings. Apart from this Bareilly is also well known for its Patang celebration. With that, you could also swing by places like Trivati Nath Temple, Fun city, and much more.&nbsp;

Traveller Information:
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<li>Famous for: Zari Zardozi, bamboo crafts</li>
<li>Best Time to Visit: All months</li>
<li>Duration: 4 to 5 Days&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Things to do:
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<li>Adventure Activities: Biking, Climbing, Paddle at Bareilly</li>
<li>Other Places to visit: Jagannath Temple, Alakhnath Temple etc</li>
</ul>

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