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India Completed | Oct 23 02'

by tne1024 a real traveler, on vacation in Varanasi

9/12/02VaranasiWe spent the day walking the different ghats observing life on the Ganga. The river was really high so we weren't able to walk... Continue reading »
Streets of Varanasi and the Ghats | May 18 02'

by sarakenworthy a real traveler, on vacation in Varanasi

Let me just say, if you want to go to Varanasi, be prepared for a culture shock or just be willing to go along with the flow of things. Th... Continue reading »
Comparative Religion 101 | Nov 27 00'

by sallyf1999 a real traveler from United States, on vacation in Varanasi

Background: Varanasi, aka Banares, is the most important sacred city of Hinduism, situated on the banks of the holy river Ganges. It i... Continue reading »
burn baby burn | Dec 06 00'

by Annie B a 31 year old from San Francisco, on vacation in Varanasi

we saw the burning ghats...i'm totally disturbed. i don't know why. i guess i never really had the need to see burning dead people...thrown... Continue reading »
Beavers and weavers in Varanasi | Mar 05 08'

by RollingStone a 36 year old female from Brisbane, on vacation in Varanasi

"Varanasi in general is India at its untethered, mystical best"

Varanasi was a fantastic entry point into India. As one of India's holiest cities, it is filled to the brim with a seething mas... Continue reading »
A Tweeker in Varanasi | Apr 27 08'

by Swagger Sauce a female from Longmont, on vacation in Varanasi

Because Varanasi (also called Benares) is a prime tourist location and known for its crime, your first challenge is getting to the hotel of your ch... Continue reading »
Varanasi and Sarnath | Oct 07 07'

by Mel's sister a 25 year old female from Borehamwood, on vacation in Varanasi

Arrived at 5am. Overnight train was great - I mean that - I got at least 4 hours sleep on a 6hr journey. Comfortable, berth to myself and 134rs for... Continue reading »
The Road to Varanasi and Dessehra | Oct 20 07'

by leisterbrau a 32 year old male from San Diego, on vacation in Varanasi

Instead of flying to Varanasi, I decided to take the bus (said to be very scenic) and save some money. The drive to Sonauli (border town) was... Continue reading »
Leave Your Modesty At The Door! | Jan 18 08'

by BritishJen a female from San Francisco, on vacation in Varanasi

So I don't know what was up with the monkeys that night, but they were having quite a few fights on our windowsill throughout the night - boy do th... Continue reading »
VARANASI (BENARES) RIO GANGES | Mar 31 06'

by GI TRAVEL a 26 year old male from Mexico City, on vacation in Varanasi

"VARANASI"

SIENDO LA CIUDAD MAS SAGRADA DE TODA LA INDIA, VALE LA PENA LA LEVANTADA A LAS 5 AM PARA IR A DAR UN PASEO POR EL GANGES A VER TODO LO IMPACTANTE Y... Continue reading »