The 14 Best Day Trips from Jaunpur

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 Jaunpur, India, led by Varanasi, Prayagraj, Mirzāpur. The closest is Bhadohi, about 50 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. 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 Jaunpur

  1. 1

    Varanasi, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car58 km south-east of Jaunpur

    Known for Anandamayee Ghat.

  2. 2

    Prayagraj, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km west of Jaunpur

    Known for Statue of St. Francis of Assisi.

  3. 3

    Mirzāpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km south of Jaunpur
  4. 4

    Gyānpur, India

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km south-west of Jaunpur
  5. 5

    Fyzābād, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km north-west of Jaunpur
  6. 6

    Deoria, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km north-east of Jaunpur
  7. 7

    Azamgarh, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km north-east of Jaunpur
  8. 8

    Bastī, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km north of Jaunpur
  9. 9

    Ghazīpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km east of Jaunpur
  10. 10

    Buxar, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km east of Jaunpur
  11. 11

    Bhadohi, India

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km south of Jaunpur
  12. 12

    Bela, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km west of Jaunpur
  13. 13

    Dumraon, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km east of Jaunpur
  14. 14

    Ayodhya, India

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km north of Jaunpur

A sample day: Jaunpur to Varanasi

  1. 08:30Leave Jaunpur
  2. 09:35Arrive in Varanasi (1 hr 5 min drive)
  3. 09:50Anandamayee Ghat
  4. 11:50Lunch
  5. 13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Varanasi
  6. 15:35Head back to Jaunpur
  7. 16:40Home in Jaunpur

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Jaunpur?
The best day trips from Jaunpur are Varanasi, Prayagraj, Mirzāpur, Gyānpur, Fyzābād. The closest is Bhadohi, about 50 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Jaunpur?
Bhadohi is the closest, 42 km south of Jaunpur, roughly 50 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Jaunpur?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Jaunpur: Bhadohi (50 min), Gyānpur (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Jaunpur for a day out?
Varanasi is the largest city in day-trip range, 58 km south-east of Jaunpur and about 1 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Jaunpur?
For a weekend away from Jaunpur, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Dumraon (148 km, 2 hr 20 min), Deoria (137 km, 2 hr 10 min), Buxar (131 km, 2 hr 5 min), Ayodhya (126 km, 2 hr). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Jaunpur?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Dumraon at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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