Allahabad & Varanasi in Mid August 2012

Hello Indiamike,

we are approx. 25-30 people from Haryana. We have planned to visit Banaras & allahabad in Mid August.

will it be rainy, I'm not afraid of rain, but just want to know whether, if we will be able to visit ghats, temples etc. and will Boat ride be available at that time.

Suggest some budget dharamshala we can stay, and please let me know pilgrimage places nereby. What about Sitamadhi while going to Allahabad from Varanasi by Road. Any other suggestions ?

And what about Allahabad, will we be able to take snan at sangam in Monsoon. if not, i dont think its worth visiting Allahabad or Varanasi at that time.

Only Allah knows whether it will rain in mid-August, but the chances are that it will!

There is some information about Varanasi Varanasi in June: monsoon time? Fun to be had?

Go without fear ; except for one or two days in a year...boatmen always manage to take you to your destination

If you feel like doing it, simply pick up your bags and go! All you need is a strong will. Do not worry, God willing, it will be a fabulous trip without any hindrances

Good luck!