Don’t have the budget for a trip to Goa or Mumbai? Magical places hidden near Varanasi offer the true experience of everything from beaches to waterfalls. No budget to go to Goa-Mumbai? There are such magical places hidden near Varanasi, where you will get real fun from beach to waterfall.

Whenever it comes to vacation, beach or beautiful waterfalls, people often think of visiting tourist spots in Goa, Mumbai or South India. But what if we tell you that this time you don’t need to break your pocket by going to these expensive places? There are some secret and very beautiful tourist places around Baba Vishwanath’s city Varanasi (Banaras), whose beauty gives tough competition to any big hill station or beach destination. Let us know about those amazing treasures hidden on the border of Uttar Pradesh and its neighboring states, where you can have fun at very low cost on weekends.

Lakhaniya Dari and Devdari: Paradise like waterfalls nestled in the lap of nature.

A wonderful form of nature can be seen in the forests of Mirzapur and Chandauli, just a few hours away from Varanasi. ‘Lakhania Dari’ Waterfall located in Mirzapur is very popular among youth and couples. When the water flowing through dense forests and mountains falls down, the view there becomes very captivating. On the other hand, ‘Rajdari’ and ‘Deodari’ waterfalls located in Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary of Chandauli mesmerize the tourists due to their vastness and the greenery spread all around. During monsoon and weekends, the atmosphere here becomes like a hill station.

Chunar and Sonbhadra beaches: You will get a unique feel of Goa in UP

If you want to sit on the beach and enjoy the cool breeze and water waves, then the valleys of Sonbhadra and some special spots of Chunar situated on the banks of river Ganga can fulfill your wish. The reservoir of ‘Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar’ (Rihand Dam) located in Sonbhadra is so huge that its end is not visible. The sandy shores along it will make you feel like a peaceful beach. Here you can enjoy boating and capture beautiful pictures of the setting sun in your camera. Apart from this, the historical fort of Chunar and its surrounding ghats are also a great option to spend the evening.

Perfect plan to travel with friends and family in pocket friendly budget

The best thing about these places is that you do not need any big budget or long planning to visit here. From Varanasi, you can explore these places in a single day with the help of your bike, car or local transport and return back. These hidden destinations also give a new and exciting experience to the tourists coming to Varanasi from Delhi, Lucknow or Patna. Avoiding heavy hotel expenses and expensive flight tickets, you can enjoy excellent camping, trekking and picnic here at very low cost.