Varanasi - Off the Beaten Track

Almoraboy · Nov 24th, 2008, 18:44

thanks a lot for your help ananda

mantru · Dec 2nd, 2008, 01:23

hi,
I am thinking of visiting Varanasi on 26 th Jan will be there for a whole day...i'll be reaching from Lucknow at 5.50 in the morning is it too late for sunrise ??do u suggest i reach at 2 am and stay at the station...pls suggest what can be done during the day and leaving for delhi at 1915...

which is the best place to look for good sarees(benarasi silk)

Paresh · Dec 3rd, 2008, 01:53

Mantru,

I would suggest to take the 2 AM train. Around 5 reach the ghats and spend your time there. You will find many recommendations to eat and spend time there...

Gowdolia, the place near Dasaswamedh Ghat, is a good market for sarees.

mantru · Dec 4th, 2008, 18:58

thanks now looks like we are changing plan we might drop the lucknow plans after we read the threads in this forum and we are planning to reach on 24 th morning and return on 26 th evening...any more suggestions....

palerider · Dec 23rd, 2008, 00:52

G'day, 26 January is India National Day. A big day in India, and a cause for even more celebration than normal.
A lot of places are closed, but the air of festivity is palpable.
This may help you plan bit more?. Hope this helps, adam x x

Paresh · Dec 23rd, 2008, 15:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by palerider

G'day, 26 January is India National Day. x

To be more precise, its Republic Day.

mantru · Dec 23rd, 2008, 17:35

thanks for all the help.......

palerider · Dec 23rd, 2008, 18:30

Sorry. It's called Republic Day
It's the same as Australia Day. 26 Jan.
Senior moment number 153

USAmbuya · Jun 24th, 2009, 03:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erato

Hi,

I'll be spending a week in Varanasi during Diwali this year. I saw most of the "major" attractions on a previous visit (ghats & Ganges boat ride, Sarnath, etc.).

Although wandering the ghats and back streets is interesting and occupied much of my time last visit, I'm looking for other activities or things to see this time, a little more "off the beaten track".

I'm also open to suggestions within 1-2 hours by train/bus.

What are the interesting things you'd recommend that aren't listed in guidebooks?

Hi, What and when is Diwali? THis is my first day on IM, so please pardon my ignorance. I am traveling Aug 15-Aug 25 and wonder what major events to hit from Mumbai to Varanasi. Thanks, in advance! J

Paresh · Jul 3rd, 2009, 09:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by USAmbuya

Hi, What and when is Diwali? THis is my first day on IM, so please pardon my ignorance. I am traveling Aug 15-Aug 25 and wonder what major events to hit from Mumbai to Varanasi. Thanks, in advance! J

Google this "diwali 2009" and open the first link.

Norapat · Aug 8th, 2009, 06:59

I´ll be visiting India in January, and in particular Varanasi, which is where my grandfather hails from. He came from a village called "Rungowly" in Benares, as it was then known. However, I´ve searched high and low but can´t find a village of that name in Varanasi. It could be that it now has a new name. Can anybody help ?

Paresh · Aug 8th, 2009, 11:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norapat

He came from a village called "Rungowly" in Benares, as it was then known. It could be that it now has a new name. Can anybody help ?

Somethings change and few never...Benaras is of the latter kind... Reach there and ask people. That is what the GPS of India.

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Paresh No no, I am not a Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: India Posts: 278	Mantru, I would suggest to take the 2 AM train. Around 5 reach the ghats and spend your time there. You will find many recommendations to eat and spend time there... Gowdolia, the place near Dasaswamedh Ghat, is a good market for sarees.

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Norapat Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canary Islands and England Posts: 1	I´ll be visiting India in January, and in particular Varanasi, which is where my grandfather hails from. He came from a village called "Rungowly" in Benares, as it was then known. However, I´ve searched high and low but can´t find a village of that name in Varanasi. It could be that it now has a new name. Can anybody help ?