A Travel Price Comparison for India Varanasi vs. Chandigarh for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Varanasi or Chandigarh?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Varanasi and Chandigarh can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Varanasi or Chandigarh?

Varanasi

Known to be one of India's holiest cities, many come to Varanasi on a spiritual pilgrimage looking to bathe in the sacred waters of the Ganges River. Dating back to the 11th Century BC, it is also one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Centuries old temples make up the backdrop, as many come and come again to perform their holy rights at the edge of the historic river.

Chandigarh

As India's first planned city, Chandigarh is a city very distinct from the rest of the country. Much of its architecture is very modern and sits against a backdrop of the Shivalik Hills. Some of the best known attractions of Chandigarh include its rock garden, rose garden, and Sukhna Lake.

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Which place is cheaper, Chandigarh or Varanasi?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Varanasi Prices
    India Prices
    Chandigarh Prices
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  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Varanasi $34
    Chandigarh $52

The average daily cost (per person) in Varanasi is $34, while the average daily cost in Chandigarh is $52. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Varanasi and Chandigarh in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Varanasi $16
    Chandigarh $18
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Varanasi $32
    Chandigarh $36
Compare Hotels in Varanasi and Chandigarh

Looking for a hotel in Varanasi or Chandigarh? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Varanasi


Hotels in Chandigarh


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Varanasi Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Varanasi $4.77
    Chandigarh $11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Varanasi

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Varanasi:


  • Tuk Tuk Through Town
    $0.92
  • Rickshaw Ride
    $0.58

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Varanasi

Also for Varanasi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • 3-hours Temple hopping with transfers: $35
  • Delhi Private Arrival Transfer From New Delhi Airport To Hotel In Delhi: $34
  • From Agra: Budget One Way Transfer Agra to Varanasi: $162
  • From Agra: One-Way Private Transfer to Varanasi: $168
  • Private Car Airport Transfer from Hotel in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram: $55
  • Private Transfer Varanasi Airport (VNS) To Varanasi Hotels Drop: $12
  • Private Transfer from Lal Bahadur Shastri (VNS) Airport to Varanasi: $40
  • Private Transfer from Varanasi to Lal Bahadur Shastri (VNS) Airport: $40
  • Private Varanasi Heritage Walk with Hotel Transfer: $45
  • Private transfer from Varanasi to Allahabad: $67
  • Smooth transfer from Varanasi Airport to Hotel: $60
  • Varanasi - Arrival transfer from airport to hotel: $24

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Chandigarh

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Chandigarh:

  • Private Transfer from Chandigarh to Delhi: $37
  • Premium Chandigarh Airport Transfer: Cheap & Comfortable: $20
  • From Delhi: One way Private Transfer Service to Agra: $139
  • Delhi to Indira Gandhi Airport (DEL) - Departure Private Transfer: $200
  • Chandigarh Airport IXC to Manali Resorts - Round-Trip Transfer: $158
  • Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Manali Resorts - Arrival Transfer: $79
  • Affordable Chandigarh to Manali Transfer: $98

Is it cheaper to fly into Varanasi or Chandigarh?

Prices for flights to both Chandigarh and Varanasi change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Varanasi $12
    Chandigarh $25
Typical Food Prices in Varanasi

For Varanasi, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Dinner In Town
    $3.98

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Varanasi

For Varanasi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Food Tour: Highlights Tour with Tasting &Sunset in Varanasi: $15
  • Night Boat Ride, Aarti Ceremony and Dinner: $17
  • Tests of Best Varanasi Local Food Tour With Tourist Guide: $17
  • Varanasi Food Tour with Monu: $22
  • Varanasi Food Tour with Monu : $30
  • Varanasi Cooking Classes with Indu and Shobha: $32
  • 3-hour street food tour: $33
  • 3-hour street food tour: $33
  • Varanasi Cooking Classes with Indu and Shobha: $40
  • Yoga, Ayurveda, and Cooking Class with Boat Ride: $41
  • Private Food Tour with Ganga Aarti Ceremony: $42
  • Private Food Tour with Ganga Aarti Ceremony: $44

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Varanasi $10
    Chandigarh $14
Typical Entertainment Prices in Varanasi

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Varanasi's activities, tours, and tickets:


  • Boat Ride
    $0.81

Tours and Activities in Varanasi

For Varanasi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Tour with research Scholar, IITF LICENSE GUIDE: $2.28
  • Surnise Tour with Boat ride - Ganga Arti Full Day: $2.75
  • Varanasi:- Morning Varanasi Short Tour with Boat Ride: $5.70
  • Audio Guided Walking Tour of Banaras Ghats, Varanasi: $6.12
  • Varanasi Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.73
  • Spiritual and Heritage Walking Tour in Varanasi: $8.28
  • Varanasi & Sarnath Full-Day Guided Tour by Car: $8.54
  • City Highlights of the Day Tour & Ganges Dirfting: $8.54
  • Varanasi's Spiritual & heritage walking tour: $10
  • Ghats and Temples Walking Tour with Local Guide: $11
  • Temple Walk Tour Varanasi: $12
  • Spiritual Tour in Varanasi with a local- Experience true essence of spirituality: $12

Tours and Activities in Chandigarh

Here are a few actual costs in Chandigarh for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 2 Day Chandigarh Architecture History Tour: $64
  • 3 Day Golden tour with Transport and Guide.: $175
  • Best Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi: $54
  • Best of the Chandigarh (Guided Full Day City Tour): $123
  • Best of the Chandigarh (Guided Full Day City Tour): $126
  • Chandigarh 01 Day Tour: $54
  • Chandigarh Museum Tour with Tuk Tuk ride: $24
  • Chandigarh Nightlife Tour with shopping and food tasting: $25
  • Chandigarh Nightlife Tour with shopping and food tasting: $24
  • Chandigarh Private Full Day Tour : $65
  • Chandigarh Walking Tour : $13
  • Chandigarh Walking Tour (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $17

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Varanasi $7.57
    Chandigarh $7.90


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Varanasi and Chandigarh, we can see that Chandigarh is more expensive. And not only is Varanasi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Varanasi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Varanasi and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Chandigarh would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Chandigarh than you might in Varanasi.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Varanasi Expensive? and Is Chandigarh Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Varanasi or Chandigarh?

Varanasi has a larger population, and is about 27% larger than the population of Chandigarh. When comparing the sizes of Varanasi and Chandigarh, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.