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Varanasi

where can we get the latest dresses and sarees near vishwanadha temple street , varanasi..?

I am looking at destinations close to Dubai which can be visited in a weekend over the summer months as I unfortunately have no more annual leave until September, and will go crazy staying in Dubai all that time.

I have found cheap and brilliantly timed flights to Varanasi and I have a couple of questions. Assuming that the weather is going to be hot and humid, when is the best time between May - August to visit? Does the monsoon cool things down at all, or just make it impossible to travel?

Any hotel recommendations also? None of the reviews are any good for any of the hotels, so is there a best of a bad lot? I don't have a budget and can stay 5 star if that is the best on offer.

Thanks for your help! Natalie

how to go to bydhayanathem, gaya, varanasi to allhabad from vijayawada how many days are required

Hello to everybody. I've heard of a "Death Hostel" in the Varanasi Ghat, where old people go to die. They accept only old mens that are there to die. I would like to have more infos about this place, if anyone has been and knows where it is located. I'm looking also for a picture of the Hostel, if possible. Thanks for any help

Going to Varanasi end of March. Done some research and it appears as if Rashmi Guest House is well regarded. Upon an inquiry made they quoted me about125 per night (excl taxes). This seems expensive to me. I am looking for either a room or accommodation with meaningful views over the Ganges, even if only from the rooftop deck. Any suggestions, feedback?

Hi again, anyone travelled from Delhi to Varanasi by bus -via Lucknow and any advice on which buses to take?Is it worth staying in Lucknow or passing thru is enough?

Hi,will be travelling to Varanasi next week.searching for hotels on the net and going thru the reviews-anyone been to GanpatiGuesthouse? Any advice on the rooms type-is there any difference for eg between 1200 and 800 INR rooms? and which hotel is better Alka,Ganpati guesthouse or Haifa?Is Haifa within walking distance to the main ghats?

I am hoping to travel back to Delhi from Varanasi on the overnight train but have heard some scary stories! Can anyone give me advice on train times and travel tips on staying safe on the train. Thank you.

Hi ! Please help me ! How I can buy ticket for flight Varanasi - Katmandu (03.2010)? Thank you

Hello, My camera took a dip on the Ganges river and I need to get a new digital camera quick - going to Agra soon!! Does anyone know of camera shop or electrical store in the area? Would be so much appricated. I'm looking to spend about 200 Euros on a good camera. Thanks

Hi I am going to varanasi in jan 10 and would like to hear about anyones experiances getting to kathmandu from varanasi by bus or plane

Hello, I'll be on Monday in Varanasi and I am looking for Hostel or Backpaker do you know any place to stay for two days? by the way, any tips about Varanasi to see in two days we are thinking to go Sarnath and Bodh Gaya how can i get this place? maybe we stay one day in Bodh Gaya Thank you so much in advance

My family and some of our friends are traveling to Varanasi in Jan 2011 and plan to be there 6 mos- 1 yr. We are attending schooling while there, and need to rent or lease a house or flat. There will be 5 adults and 2 children total in our group, so the place must be large enough for all of us. Does anyone know a good secure resource online to begin looking at rentals so we can budget pricing? Our ultimate plan is to just look online prior to visiting to ensure we can afford to lease a place large enough, and then actually sign a lease once we arrive and have had time to look in person. Help in this area would be greatly appreciated!

i want all train detail on varanasi route.

I am traveling from Delhi to Jaipur to Agra to Varanasi in mid march for 12 days. Do I need to take anti-malaria pills? Thanks for your help.

Hello, I'm looking for a hotel near ghat, I've read many reviews about many hotels close to Ganges and I think the best are Sita and Alka. Which one is better, do you have maybe another suggestions. Thanks for any answers.

Hello, I am thinking of walking from Asi Ghat to Gau Ghat. Have you ever walked this distance? How many km's is the walk and how much time do you think it will take? Thanks in advance, Michael

I'm visiting Allahabad in Feb. I'll be returning 2 Mumbai for which I will have to take a taxi from Allahabd to Varanasi. How long will ths journey take n approximately how much wud it cost? Any recommendations welcome.

Could I go to Ram nagar Fort by boat from the ghat ? Do I hire the boat ? How long will it take and does the boat wait for me or we can hire another boat back ? How much do I pay for the boat for round trip ?

What is this festival ? Interesting ? When is it for this year ? I will go to Varanasi next week and would like to be part of this festival. Will it be dangerous and very crowded ?

I shall be visiting Varanasi early next year and am aiming to stay at a hotel that overlooks the riverside ghats. I assume that quite a few hotels exist, but am looking for a HIGHER quality one. I would appreciate any advice on which hotels offer a view and are of a fairly high standard. I believe that the top quality hotels are quite far from the river, and while they would certainly offer a high degree of comfort, there distance rules them out. Many Thanks

Is there bus service from Varanasi directly to Bodhgaya? If so, how can I get a schedule? Is there any internet site that would have such information? Otherwise, does any traveler have details? Thanks.

Is there flooding in and around Varanasi that affects the travel by bus from Varanasi to Sunauli (border town with Nepal)?

where to buy dry fruits in varanasi

Hello I am planning on visiting Varanasi in early September, main goal is study Hindi. But I also want to learn and experience the city and nearby areas. Please share w/ me your tips, and or suggestions. Anyone is going to be there from Sep 8-19... perhaps meeting other travellers will make the trip more interesting. Cheers! Robert

From Varansi to Khajuraho, any good transportation : train, bus, airplane? From Khajuraho to Bangkok, do I have to go back to Varanasi to take flight ?

if the water in India isn't safe, then isn't chai and tea dangerous to drink too as they're both made with Indian water?

Which are the best places to try authentic Indian food in Varanasi? I've read that the restaurant at the Taj Ganges is very good??? Thanks

Does anyone know if it is possible to use hotel pools ie Taj Ganges if you are not staying at the hotel? Many thanks for your help...

Hi ALL, Does anyone know Kasi(Lord Siva) temple in Varanasi? Or at some other city? I am not sure...