Key hubs
Vindhyachal airport and railway station
- Airport
- Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi (VNS); about 72–75 km by road, roughly two hours
- Railway station
- Vindhyachal (BDL) is close to the temple, on the Delhi–Howrah and Mumbai–Howrah routes; Mirzapur (MZP), about 9–11 km away, has more trains
- Getting around
- Autos, taxis and private cars link the three shrines; many pilgrims walk parts of the route. A ropeway connects Ashtabhuja and Kali Khoh.
How to reach Vindhyachal by air
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Varanasi (VNS), is the nearest, about 72–75 km away and roughly two hours by road.
How to reach Vindhyachal by train
Vindhyachal station (BDL) is on the Delhi–Howrah and Mumbai–Howrah routes and is about 1–4 km from the temples. Mirzapur (MZP), about 9–11 km away, has more trains.
How to reach Vindhyachal by road
Vindhyachal is on the Varanasi–Prayagraj corridor, about 65 km from Varanasi and about 85 km from Prayagraj. Buses and taxis link both cities and Mirzapur.
Getting around Vindhyachal
Autos, taxis and private cars link Vindhyachal's three shrines. The road reaches the Ashtabhuja hilltop gate, and a ropeway connects Ashtabhuja and Kali Khoh.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Vindhyachal
- Hire a car or auto for the whole circuit rather than walking between shrines in the heat.
- Ask your driver to use the hilltop gate at Ashtabhuja, which reduces the climb.
- Carry water, a hat and shoes that are easy to remove, and keep one helper close in queues.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.