The 14 Best Day Trips from Azamgarh
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 14 good day trips from Azamgarh, India, led by Varanasi, Kushinagar, Mirzāpur. The closest is Jaunpur, about 1 hr 10 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Azamgarh at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varanasi | 85 km S | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Kushinagar | 103 km NE | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Mirzāpur | 120 km SW | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Gyānpur | 109 km SW | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Jaunpur | 61 km SW | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Fyzābād | 130 km NW | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Sasarām | 150 km SE | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Siwān | 118 km E | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Deoria | 76 km NE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Bastī | 93 km NW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Bagaha | 146 km NE | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Ghazīpur | 67 km SE | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Buxar | 97 km SE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Bhadohi | 97 km SW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Azamgarh
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Varanasi, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car85 km south of Azamgarh2 hr 40 min round tripKnown for Anandamayee Ghat.
Also nearby: Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Nagar.
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Kushinagar, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car103 km north-east of Azamgarh3 hr 10 min round trip - 3
Mirzāpur, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car120 km south-west of Azamgarh3 hr 50 min round trip - 4
Gyānpur, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car109 km south-west of Azamgarh3 hr 20 min round trip - 5
Jaunpur, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car61 km south-west of Azamgarh2 hr 20 min round trip - 6
Fyzābād, India
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km north-west of Azamgarh4 hr round trip - 7
Sasarām, India
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car150 km south-east of Azamgarh4 hr 40 min round trip - 8
Siwān, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car118 km east of Azamgarh3 hr 40 min round trip - 9
Deoria, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car76 km north-east of Azamgarh3 hr round trip - 10
Bastī, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car93 km north-west of Azamgarh2 hr 50 min round trip - 11
Bagaha, India
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north-east of Azamgarh4 hr 30 min round trip - 12
Ghazīpur, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car67 km south-east of Azamgarh2 hr 30 min round trip - 13
Buxar, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-east of Azamgarh3 hr round trip - 14
Bhadohi, India
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-west of Azamgarh3 hr round trip
A sample day trip: Azamgarh to Varanasi
A realistic pace for Varanasi, 85 km from Azamgarh. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Azamgarh
- 09:50Arrive in Varanasi (1 hr 20 min drive)
- 10:05Anandamayee Ghat
- 12:05Lunch
- 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Varanasi
- 15:50Head back to Azamgarh
- 17:10Home in Azamgarh
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Azamgarh?
- The best day trips from Azamgarh are Varanasi, Kushinagar, Mirzāpur, Gyānpur, Jaunpur. The closest is Jaunpur, about 1 hr 10 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Azamgarh?
- Jaunpur is the closest, 61 km south-west of Azamgarh, roughly 1 hr 10 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
- What is the biggest city near Azamgarh for a day out?
- Varanasi is the largest city in day-trip range, 85 km south of Azamgarh and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Azamgarh?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Sasarām at 150 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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