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Can't decide between Kathmandu and Varanasi? Compare these two amazing destinations to find your perfect match.
Kathmandu
Kathmandu is Nepal's vibrant capital, a chaotic, colorful city of ancient temples, prayer flags, and Himalayan culture. The Kathmandu Valley holds seven UNESCO World Heritage sites and serves as the gateway to Everest, Annapurna, and the world's greatest trekking.
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Varanasi
Varanasi is India's holiest city, where Hindus come to die and be cremated on the banks of the sacred Ganges. This ancient city—one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited—offers an overwhelming, unforgettable immersion in Hindu spirituality, ritual, and the cycle of life and death.
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Head-to-Head Comparison
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Culture & History
Kathmandu offers Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Durbar Square
Varanasi offers Sunrise Ganges Boat Ride, Dashashwamedh Ghat, Ganga Aarti Ceremony
Food & Dining
Kathmandu is famous for its local dining scene
Varanasi is famous for its local dining scene
Nightlife
Kathmandu offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Varanasi offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Best Time to Visit
October to November, March to April
October to March
Weather
Summer: 28°C, Winter: 10°C
Summer: 42°C, Winter: 15°C
Top Attractions in Kathmandu
- 1Boudhanath Stupa
- 2Pashupatinath Temple
- 3Durbar Square
- 4Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
- 5Thamel District
- 6Bhaktapur Day Trip
Top Attractions in Varanasi
- 1Sunrise Ganges Boat Ride
- 2Dashashwamedh Ghat
- 3Ganga Aarti Ceremony
- 4Manikarnika Ghat (Cremations)
- 5Old City Walks
- 6Kashi Vishwanath Temple
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Varanasi is Popular With
Geheimtipps
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Geheimtipps in Kathmandu
- 1
The Garden of Dreams
A neoclassical historical garden hidden behind walls in the heart of the city, near Thamel.
- 2
Taudaha Lake
A small, tranquil lake on the southern outskirts of the valley, steeped in mythology.
Geheimtipps in Varanasi
- 1
Bharat Mata Mandir
A unique temple inside the Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith campus dedicated not to a god, but to 'Mother India'.
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Tulsi Manas Temple
A modern marble temple located near Durga Temple, dedicated to Lord Rama.
Viertel zum Erkunden
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Top-Gegenden in Kathmandu
Thamel
The frenetic, tourist-centric heart of Kathmandu, packed with shops, restaurants, and bars.
Boudha
A calmer, spiritually charged neighborhood centered around the great Boudhanath Stupa.
Top-Gegenden in Varanasi
The Old City & Ghats
The historic, pulsating core of Varanasi, a dense labyrinth of narrow alleys (galis) that open onto the iconic stone stairways (ghats) leading to the Ganges.
Godowlia & Lanka
A bustling commercial and transportation hub, slightly less chaotic than the Old City but still vibrant.
Budgetvergleich
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Getting There
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Our Verdict
Both Kathmandu and Varanasi are incredible destinations. Kathmandu excels in Himalayan gateway and Buddhist temples, while Varanasi stands out for sacred Ganges and cremation ghats.
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