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

• Varanasi Prices
  India Prices
  Dharamsala Prices
  India Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Varanasi $31
  Dharamsala $36

The average daily cost (per person) in Varanasi is $31, while the average daily cost in Dharamsala is $36. 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 Dharamsala in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Varanasi $17
  Dharamsala $23
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Varanasi $34
  Dharamsala $46

Compare Hotels in Varanasi and Dharamsala

Looking for a hotel in Varanasi or Dharamsala? 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.

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Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Varanasi $5.02
  Dharamsala $5.20

Typical Local Transportation prices in Varanasi

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

• Tuk Tuk Through Town
  $0.97
• Rickshaw Ride
  $0.61

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Varanasi

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

• Private Airport Transfer: $8.46
• Airport Transfer - Lal Bahadur Shastri Intl Airport, Varanasi to Varanasi Hotels: $11
• Airport Transfer - Varanasi Hotels to Varanasi International Airport, Varanasi: $11
• Private Transfer: Varanasi Station to Hotel: $13
• Varanasi Airport Transfer: $14
• Private Transfer: Varanasi Airport to Varanasi Hotel: $15
• Airport Transfers by Sedan: $28
• Smooth transfer from Varanasi Airport to Hotel: $28
• Private Departure Transfer from Varanasi Hotel to Airport: $28
• Private Varanasi Heritage Walk with Hotel Transfer: $28
• Private Arrival Transfer from Varanasi Airport to Hotel: $29
• Delhi Private Arrival Transfer From New Delhi Airport To Hotel In Delhi: $32

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dharamsala

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dharamsala:

• Dharamsala- Transfers+Hotel+Sightseeing (3 Days): $304
• Affordable Dharamshala Airport Transfer: $35

Is it cheaper to fly into Varanasi or Dharamsala?

Prices for flights to both Dharamsala 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 $7.24
  Dharamsala $8.46

Typical Food prices in Varanasi

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

• Dinner In Town
  $4.19

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 of Benares - the Food Specialties of Kashi / Varanasi / the Ghats: $36
• Indian Cooking Classes with Local Chef in Varanasi: $37
• From Street food tour with Evening Ganga Aarti: $40
• Street food tour with Evening Ganga Aarti: $43
• 3-hour Home Cooking Food tour with a local Family: $43
• Afternoon tour of Varanasi with Evening Boat ride & Dinner: $43
• From Varanasi:3-hour home cooking tour with a local family: $43
• 3-hour Shopping and Street Food Tour on a tuk-tuk ride: $43
• Private Evening Rooftop Dinner: $44
• 3-hour Shopping and Street Food Tour on a tuk-tuk ride: $44
• 5:hours Private Evening Aarti With Rooftop Dinner: $62
• Private Evening Street Food Tour: $63

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Dharamsala

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dharamsala.

• Private Full Day McleodGanj City Sightseeing & Cooking Class: $74

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Varanasi $11
  Dharamsala $5.63

Typical Entertainment prices in Varanasi

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

• Boat Ride
  $0.85

Tours and Activities in Varanasi

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

• Audio Guided Walking Tours of Banaras Gullys & Ghats, Varanasi: $5.13
• Heritage Walking Tours: $5.22
• Audio Guided Walking Tour of Banaras Ghats, Varanasi: $5.89
• Varanasi Walking Tour - Pay as you wish: $7.20
• Sarnath Audio Guided Tour – The Land of Buddha's First Sermon, Varanasi: $7.36
• Varanasi Cultural and Heritage Tour - A Guided Walk Tour: $8.42
• Kashi Photography and Heritage Tour - A Guided Walk Tour: $8.52
• Walking Tour By Aman: $10
• Varanasi Day Tour: $10
• Cultural & Spiritual Trails of Old Town Varanasi Guided Walking Tour: $11
• Varanasi Temple Tour: $11
• Relish Food in Varanasi - A Guided Food Walk Tour: $12

Tours and Activities in Dharamsala

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Dharamsala are as follows:

• Dharamsala Half Day Sightseeing Tour: $50
• Half-Day Private Kangra Valley Cycling Tour from Dharamshala: $69
• Hiking Day Tour to Triund from Dharamshala: $72

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Varanasi $7.97
  Dharamsala $5.63