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Varanasi

Nestled along the banks of the river Ganges in northern India, Varanasi has been a cultural and religious center for thousands of years. Travelers love exploring this famous Hindu holy city, one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. A vacation to... read more »

Namaste from Varanasi | Aug 19 07'

by Steve & Lea a 30 year old male traveling as a couple from Melbourne, on vacation in Varanasi

"Varanasi is not a going out city!"

After a gruelling 12 hour bus ride, we finally arrived in Varanasi. We thought we had seen it all when the bus was roll-started, but we q... Continue reading »
Holy Mother Ganges! | Nov 18 07'

by Joe Tuohy a 27 year old male, on vacation in Varanasi

Though I had never heard of Varanasi by name once we arrived it was obviously the place that I had seen in books before we left. It's main feature... Continue reading »
Facing death while warming your hands | Jan 15 07'

by Sazman a 39 year old male from Seattle, on vacation in Varanasi

"this city really gets to some people"

I was told by someone that I had to visit Varanasi. I don't remember who it was but I do remember that he said he could only stay there for 3 days... Continue reading »
Varanasi | Jan 16 07'

by Tracy and Scott a female traveling as a couple from Perth, on vacation in Varanasi

"I had to see the Ganges. Unfortunately we picked Varanasi as the place to go. It was dirty, loud, and has the most persistent beggars. This is also one of the most polluted cities we visited and I was sick the whole time."

Day 45: The day started with us on the train. At about 0230 we were rudely awoken by a train guard to answer questions about our bags and luggage!... Continue reading »