8 days in varanasi? too long?

atala · Oct 29th, 2007, 17:53

Depends on your other travels, or how long you intend to stay in Vrindavan, and whether you prefer city or rural town life. And whether you have been in India before. Varanasi could be a bit intense if it was your first closer contact with Indian reality. If it is not, and you like to explore the colorful markets, and the sites around, 8 days is okay. There is Sarnath nearby, a major Buddhist attraction which contrasts with the busy city of Varanasi. I personally am not a city person and prefer to stay at such places only for 3-4 days.

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Oct 29th, 2007, 17:53	#1
atala Senior Member, 8 yrs in India Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Switzerland, just back from India 2008 Posts: 691	Depends on your other travels, or how long you intend to stay in Vrindavan, and whether you prefer city or rural town life. And whether you have been in India before. Varanasi could be a bit intense if it was your first closer contact with Indian reality. If it is not, and you like to explore the colorful markets, and the sites around, 8 days is okay. There is Sarnath nearby, a major Buddhist attraction which contrasts with the busy city of Varanasi. I personally am not a city person and prefer to stay at such places only for 3-4 days.

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