Things to do in Gaura, Uttar Pradesh

Gaura Census Town is a census town situated in Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is the most populous Census Town in the Jaunpur district.

8 places to visit in and around Gaura, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.

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Shahi Qila, Jaunpur · in Jaunpur
Shahi Qila, also known as Karar Fort or Jaunpur Fort, is a fort built during the 14th century in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. The fort is located close to the Shahi Bridge on the Gomti River.
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Sheetala Chaukiya Dham · in Jaunpur
Sheetla Chaukiya Dham Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Sheetla. It is located in Chaukiya Dham, in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Atala Mosque, Jaunpur · in Jaunpur
The Atala Mosque, also known as the Atala Masjid, is a 15th-century mosque in Jaunpur, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Jama Mosque, Jaunpur · in Jaunpur
Jama Masjid, also known as Jama Mosque, Jami Masjid or Badi Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India, is a 15th-century mosque built by Hussain Shah Sharqi of the Jaunpur Sultanate in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Jhanjhari Masjid · in Jaunpur
The Jhanjhari Masjid, also known as the Jhanjhari Mosque, is a mosque located in Jaunpur, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Lal Darwaza Mosque · in Jaunpur
The Lal Darwaza Mosque, also known as the Red Portal Mosque and the Ruby Gate Mosque, is a mosque located in Jaunpur, in the Jaunpur district of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Trilochan Mahadev Temple
Trilochan Mahadev Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in Trilochan Dham, in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Gomateshwar Mahadev Temple, Kerakat
The Gomateshwar Mahadeva Temple Kerakat, meaning "the Great God of the Gomati River", is the largest and most ornate Hindu temple in the medieval temple group found at Kerakat in Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Best time to visit Gaura

Best weather: Oct–Mar.

Month		Average	Rain
Jan	Pleasant	15°C	12 mm
Feb	Pleasant	20°C	14 mm
Mar	Pleasant	26°C	9 mm
Apr	Hot	32°C	12 mm
May	Hot	35°C	31 mm
Jun	Hot	35°C	126 mm
Jul	Rainy	31°C	273 mm
Aug	Rainy	29°C	214 mm
Sep	Hot	28°C	159 mm
Oct	Pleasant	25°C	37 mm
Nov	Pleasant	21°C	3 mm
Dec	Pleasant	16°C	3 mm

Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.

How to reach Gaura

Nearest railway station: Zafarabad Junction (ZBD), 11 km away.
Nearest airport: Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS), 34 km away.

Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.

What a 2-day trip to Gaura costs

Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person
Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person
Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person

A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Gaura is not included.

Compare Gaura with nearby towns

Town	Distance	Best weather	Places to see	3 days, mid-range, per person
Gaura	–	Oct–Mar	8	₹7,000–₹13,800
Jaunpur	12 km	Oct–Mar	15	₹7,000–₹13,800
Sadatmasaura	16 km	Oct–Mar	8	₹7,000–₹13,800
Sarnath	47 km	Oct–Mar	40	₹7,000–₹13,800
Varanasi	53 km	Oct–Mar	39	₹7,000–₹13,800

Distances in a straight line from Gaura; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.

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What are the best places to visit in Gaura?

The best known are Shahi Qila, Jaunpur, Sheetala Chaukiya Dham, Atala Mosque, Jaunpur, Jama Mosque, Jaunpur, Jhanjhari Masjid.

When is the best time to visit Gaura?

Best weather: Oct–Mar.

How do I reach Gaura?

Nearest railway station: Zafarabad Junction (ZBD), 11 km away. Nearest airport: Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS), 34 km away.

How much does a 2-day trip to Gaura cost?

Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Gaura is not included.

Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.