Places to stay in Varanasi and Kolkata

NicoleM · Nov 15th, 2007, 04:27

Hi,
I'm tavelling to Varanasi and Kolkata in February next year. Female travelling alone. Any suggestions on safe, neat places to stay?

Brisso · Nov 15th, 2007, 07:54

Nicole

In Varanasi I stay at Vishnu Rest House on the ghats - less than 10 minutes walk from Main Ghat. About 200 rupees - rooms basic, but great rooftop area with views over the Ganga.

Do you have a guide book - cheap places in Calcutta around Sudder Street.

NicoleM · Nov 15th, 2007, 10:27

Thanks Brisso. Yeah I have a guide book, just wanted some personal advice I guess. I'll look into Vishnu Rest House.

wonderwomanusa · Nov 15th, 2007, 12:05

I still love staying in the dorms at the Salvation Army in Kolkata; you do meet the most interesting people there!

Last time in India, I stayed at Fairlawn; it was very pricey and I liked it very much, but not everybody does.

butterball · Nov 15th, 2007, 12:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brisso

Nicole

Do you have a guide book - cheap places in Calcutta around Sudder Street.

Personally I can't recommend Sudder Street :
http://www.telegraphindia.com/107021...ry_7406290.asp

I can however suggest The Leela Guest House in Varanasi, and they reply efficiently to emails. http://www.indiamike.com/reviews/sho...uct/444/cat/37

robotvoice · Nov 15th, 2007, 13:36

two thoughts:

1) please dont live in fear. i dont know how it is where you are from, but i don't think sudder street is more dangerous than a typical big city elsewhere. personally i feel safer there than if i were in an unknown city back home.

2) you didn't mention what your budget range is.

NicoleM · Nov 16th, 2007, 03:43

Thanks everyone. I guess I'm travelling around on a pretty low budget. You know, six months with no income. Some places I may splurge though, depending on my mood and how tired I am. Sometimes I require a little luxury after 30 hour train trips...

julz · Nov 16th, 2007, 05:29

hello NicoleM...
good to see you here!
My advice... avoid 30hr train trips

NicoleM · Nov 16th, 2007, 08:03

Hi Julz,
I travelled from Cochin to Mumbai by train a couple of years ago and loved every 30 hours of it. Sampled lots of home made food from fellow travellers.
Nice jems by the way

Has anyone stayed at the Super Guest House off Sudder St in Kolkata? An feeback?

julz · Nov 16th, 2007, 09:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by wonderwomanusa

Last time in India, I stayed at Fairlawn;

If you can't stay there, it's a great place to go for a drink in their garden

Nov 15th, 2007, 04:27	#1
NicoleM Nicole Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 34	Places to stay in Varanasi and Kolkata Hi, I'm tavelling to Varanasi and Kolkata in February next year. Female travelling alone. Any suggestions on safe, neat places to stay? Last edited by machadinha : Nov 15th, 2007 at 07:57. Reason: fixed title

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Brisso Specialist muddler Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 469	Nicole In Varanasi I stay at Vishnu Rest House on the ghats - less than 10 minutes walk from Main Ghat. About 200 rupees - rooms basic, but great rooftop area with views over the Ganga. Do you have a guide book - cheap places in Calcutta around Sudder Street.

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NicoleM Nicole Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 34	Thanks Brisso. Yeah I have a guide book, just wanted some personal advice I guess. I'll look into Vishnu Rest House.

Nov 15th, 2007, 12:05	#4
wonderwomanusa Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 3,259	I still love staying in the dorms at the Salvation Army in Kolkata; you do meet the most interesting people there! Last time in India, I stayed at Fairlawn; it was very pricey and I liked it very much, but not everybody does.

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robotvoice mikeaholic Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: california Posts: 1,159	two thoughts: 1) please dont live in fear. i dont know how it is where you are from, but i don't think sudder street is more dangerous than a typical big city elsewhere. personally i feel safer there than if i were in an unknown city back home. 2) you didn't mention what your budget range is.

Nov 16th, 2007, 03:43	#7
NicoleM Nicole Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 34	Thanks everyone. I guess I'm travelling around on a pretty low budget. You know, six months with no income. Some places I may splurge though, depending on my mood and how tired I am. Sometimes I require a little luxury after 30 hour train trips...

Nov 16th, 2007, 05:29	#8
julz Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: melbourne Posts: 99	hello NicoleM... good to see you here! My advice... avoid 30hr train trips

Nov 16th, 2007, 08:03	#9
NicoleM Nicole Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 34	Hi Julz, I travelled from Cochin to Mumbai by train a couple of years ago and loved every 30 hours of it. Sampled lots of home made food from fellow travellers. Nice jems by the way Has anyone stayed at the Super Guest House off Sudder St in Kolkata? An feeback?

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