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4 bikes, 8 people, and 3 bouldering pads | Oct 26 07'

by Manako Adventures a 25 year old female from Denver, on vacation in Varanasi

"We rented motorbikes one day and had a whole motly gang of us just whizzing around, people from America, France, Spain and India climibing together. It was epic. Untouched boulders! "

From Loy: Leah has been doing a lot of travelling, so she's had less time to send blogs. Here's a few brief paragraphs about her travels:... Continue reading »
A Strange, Strange Place | Dec 20 06'

by A&Cs Asian Invasion a 39 year old female traveling as a couple from Hagensborg, on vacation in Varanasi

Well we spent 22 hours on a train and ended up 500 years back in time. This is the strangest place I have ever been and more bizarre than I c... 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 »
A visit to Mother Ganges | Oct 08 08'

by Bill & Michelle DeKeyser a traveling as a couple from Trabuco Canyon, on vacation in Varanasi

"I guess you are right they are not like Venice, these smell like an outhouse and the trash is piled up everywhere"

Well, the food took a turn for the worse as I lay in bed all day long not able to move except when I had to run to the bathroom. The pain of India... Continue reading »
Anyone fancy a dip...? | Mar 25 09'

by ICook a male, on vacation in Varanasi

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After more than four weeks of racking up the mileage across India, Varanasi is where Ric and I were to part ways; my flight on to Kathmandu was on... Continue reading »
Back into India, For Some Reason | Dec 18 07'

by Ian and Magda a 35 year old male traveling as a couple from United States, on vacation in Varanasi

Our plan was to head back to India, to Rajasthan, and spend Christmas with Ram the turbaned couchsurfer and his family. This seemed like a better o... Continue reading »
Bathing in the Ganges and my first Indian wedding. | Nov 17 07'

by jenniferannsmith a 22 year old female from Winona, on vacation in Varanasi

Hi Everyone- Just wanted to let you all know that I made it to Varanasi. The 18 hour train ride got a bit long towards the last hours but aft... Continue reading »
Baths in the Ganges, Cows in the Galis, and a Good Place to Die | May 22 08'

by Matt and Amber a 33 year old female traveling as a couple from Austin, on vacation in Varanasi

May 22, 2008Pondicherry to Chennai (Matt)We woke up in Pondicherry in a nice hotel in the heart of the colonial French area. The rooms were ti... 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 »
Benares, ville sainte | Aug 08 01'

by philippevau a real traveler, on vacation in Varanasi

le 9 aout depart a 13h30 de delhi a varanasi (benares) en train 2eme classe sleeper non AC, assez penible a cause d'une bande de jeunes indiens plu... Continue reading »