Uttar Pradesh · India
Where to stay in Mirzapur-cum-Vindhyachal
Mirzapur-cum-Vindhyachal is a city in Uttar Pradesh, India, home to about 235,000 people.
- Best months
- December to February
- Nearest airport
- VNS45 km · Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About Mirzapur-cum-Vindhyachal
Mirzapur is a city in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is known for its carpets and brassware industries, and the tradition of kajari and birha music.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Mirzapur-cum-Vindhyachal
See
- Aashbujha Temple
- Budhenaath Temple
- The Clock Tower
- Vindham, Sirsi and other water falls
Do
Try to be dressed as simple and Indian as possible. Mirzapur is a small city and you may attract various eyes if you are dressed western or other ways. Spend some time at Ganges Ghat (specially at Nar Ghat and Pakka Ghat). Watch age old stone carving at Budhenaath Temple (It is near to Pakka Ghat) and Pakka Ghat. Beware of Pandas (priests) at Vindyachal and other temples.Don't be trapped with them. They might tell you that they would provide you easy "Darshan" to Goddess idol; but try to avoid them and follow the queue for Darshans. Hindi is essential to communicate with natives. Avoid unnecessary interactions with people and enjoy the trip.
- Explore the ghats
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Where to stay
Hotels in Mirzapur-cum-Vindhyachal
4 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Capital O 63475 Hotel Vinayak OYO Rooms | 2.2 km | |
| OYO 24918 Bhagwati Palace OYO Rooms | 2.7 km | |
| OYO 28182 Hotel Panchatala Palace OYO Rooms | 2.7 km | |
| OYO 62203 Hotel Shyam Utsav OYO Rooms | 0.7 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Mirzapur-cum-Vindhyachal
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Mirzapur-cum-Vindhyachal are December to February. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 42 °C; August is the wettest, with about 253 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Mirzapur-cum-Vindhyachal: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 45 km from the city centre in a straight line; Prayagraj Airport (IXD, 90 km) is also within reach.
Getting in
Best time to visit Mirzapur is during monsoons (July–August) or Navaratri (in Oct-Nov). Mirzapur is at midway of New Delhi-Kolkata railway route; and if you are coming from outside India, it is best to land at New Delhi or Kolkata and take a train. You can catch New Delhi-Puri Purushottam Express, Netaji Express, Brahmaputra Mail from New Delhi or Howrah-Jodhpur Express, Kalka Mail from Howrah railway station. Nearest airports are Babatpur Airport, Varanasi (80 km) and Bamrauli Airport, Allahabad (110 km). Direct flights from New Delhi are available to both the airports.
Getting around
Cycle rickshaw is the best mode of transport inside the city. Autorickshaw is available for Vindhyachal temple. Mirzapur is a place to watch for its scenic and natural beauty, since it is situated at the feet of [Vindhyan Mountain Range]. The best season to enjoy it is during monsoon rains (July–August). Private taxis are the best way to visit various water falls (Vindham Fall, Sirsi Fall, Rajdari, Lakhiniya Dari) which are situated at 15 to 45 km from City Headquarter. Hire a private taxi from Varanasi (if you are coming from Varanasi) or Allahabad (if you are coming from Allahabad).
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VNS · Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
IXD · Prayagraj Airport
Questions
Mirzapur-cum-Vindhyachal: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Mirzapur-cum-Vindhyachal?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Mirzapur-cum-Vindhyachal are December to February. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 42 °C; August is the wettest, with about 253 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Mirzapur-cum-Vindhyachal?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), about 45 km from the city centre in a straight line; Prayagraj Airport (IXD, 90 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Mirzapur-cum-Vindhyachal?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Mirzapur-cum-Vindhyachal
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.