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Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · Every October to November
Dev Deepawali in Varanasi
A million oil lamps on the Ganges ghats for one night, the gods' own Diwali, fifteen days after ours.
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What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Varanasi for October 25 to November 30, 2026, round trips of 2 to 5 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- Boats are booked weeks ahead and priced by the hour that evening; confirm a fixed rate in writing.
- The ghats are impassable by 6 pm; be on the water or on a hotel terrace before dark.
- Varanasi airport is 25 km from the ghats, about an hour by taxi, and the old city itself is pedestrian only.
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