The 14 Best Day Trips from Azamgarh

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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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.

Built from 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Azamgarh

  1. 1

    Varanasi, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km south of Azamgarh

    Known for Anandamayee Ghat.

  2. 2

    Kushinagar, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km north-east of Azamgarh
  3. 3

    Mirzāpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km south-west of Azamgarh
  4. 4

    Gyānpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km south-west of Azamgarh
  5. 5

    Jaunpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km south-west of Azamgarh
  6. 6

    Fyzābād, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km north-west of Azamgarh
  7. 7

    Sasarām, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km south-east of Azamgarh
  8. 8

    Siwān, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km east of Azamgarh
  9. 9

    Deoria, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km north-east of Azamgarh
  10. 10

    Bastī, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km north-west of Azamgarh
  11. 11

    Bagaha, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north-east of Azamgarh
  12. 12

    Ghazīpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km south-east of Azamgarh
  13. 13

    Buxar, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-east of Azamgarh
  14. 14

    Bhadohi, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-west of Azamgarh

A sample day: Azamgarh to Varanasi

  1. 08:30Leave Azamgarh
  2. 09:50Arrive in Varanasi (1 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:05Anandamayee Ghat
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Varanasi
  6. 15:50Head back to Azamgarh
  7. 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.
Where can I go for a weekend from Azamgarh?
For a weekend away from Azamgarh, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Sasarām (150 km, 2 hr 20 min), Bagaha (146 km, 2 hr 15 min), Fyzābād (130 km, 2 hr), Mirzāpur (120 km, 1 hr 55 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
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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