Geography of Varanasi

Varanasi is located in the centre of the Ganges valley of North India, in the Eastern part of the state of Uttar Pradesh

The topography of the city is averaging between 50 feet (15 m) and 70 feet (21 m) above the river.

Only in Varanasi, the Ganga River flows from South to North {Uttravahini Ganga}; while in another part of India Ganga flows in south easterly direction. Varanasi having the world-famous Ghats on its left bank. Averaging between 50 feet (15 m) and 70 feet (21 m) above the river.

By road, Varanasi is located 797 kilometres (495 mi) south-east of New Delhi, 320 kilometres (200 mi) south-east of Lucknow, 121 kilometres (75 mi) east of Allahabad, and 63 kilometres (39 mi) south of Jaunpur.

Due to located in the Indo-Gangetic Plains of North India, the land is very fertile. Varanasi is situated between the Ganges confluences with two rivers: the Varuna and the Assi stream. The distance between the two confluences is around 2 miles (4 km).