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BSB/Varanasi Junction (11 PFs)
Local Name: Cantt
वाराणसी जंक्शन
وارانسی جنکشن

Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Dec 01 2022 (08:41) by PPTACDGEXPRESS~
Varanasi Junction (BSB) is a major railway station in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is located near the Chaudhari Charan Singh bus stand and offers a wide range of amenities including waiting rooms, food stalls, and ATMs. The station is a bustling hub, frequented by pilgrims visiting the holy city of Varanasi and tourists exploring its rich cultural heritage.

Tourism

Kashi Vishwanath Temple: One of the holiest temples in Hinduism, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Sarnath: An important Buddhist pilgrimage site where Buddha delivered his first sermon.
Dhamek Stupa: A magnificent stupa built by Emperor Ashoka, marking the site of Buddha's first sermon.
Tulsi Manas Mandir: A beautiful temple dedicated to Lord Rama, built by Sant Tulsi Das.
Manikarnika Ghat: A sacred ghat on the Ganges River, where Hindus perform last rites.

Food

Kashi Chaat Bhandar: Famous for its delectable street food and chaat.
Annapurna Restaurant: Serves traditional Indian vegetarian cuisine.
Shree Ram Restaurant: Offers a wide range of vegetarian thalis and snacks.
Baba Chaat: Renowned for its delicious chaat and street food.
Brijwasi: Popular for its vegetarian sweets and snacks.

Station Address

Near Chaudhari Charan Singh bus stand, Railwayganj Colony, Varanasi, Pin - 221002
State: Uttar Pradesh

Elevation: 77 m above sea level
Type: Junction   Category: NSG-2
Zone: NR/Northern   Division: Lucknow Charbagh NR


Number of Platforms: 11
Number of Halting Trains: 221
Number of Originating Trains: 29
Number of Terminating Trains: 29
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Rating: 3.9/5 (683 votes)
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Dec 09 2022 (20:52)   BSB/Varanasi Junction (11 PFs)
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Agree
All 3 lines from Lucknow to Varanasi (via Sultanpur, Ayodhya,Rahe Bareli ) should be part of
North Eastern Railway instead of Northern railway bcs no logic of these route in NR .
And in NER these route will more developed as of State Zone .
Unnao-praygraj should be in NCR
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Where does neelachal express gets heavy amount of crowd boarded and deboarded, for both up and down direction?
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