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The north Indian city of Varanasi, or Benares, is regarded as holy by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. Situated in the fertile Ganga valley and on the banks of the Ganges, Varanasi is a place of... more » The north Indian city of Varanasi, or Benares, is regarded as holy by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. Situated in the fertile Ganga valley and on the banks of the Ganges, Varanasi is a place of pilgrimage for Hindus, who come to bathe in the holy river. Known as the City of Temples and a beacon of culture, Varanasi has produced many renowned writers. It’s also a center of silk weaving, so practice haggling at the chaotic bazaar for some beautiful souvenirs. Rickshaws are the best way to get about. « less

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A Palace on the River, Rashmi Guest House

5 of 5 stars
Duart
Salt Spring Island
Jul 2, 2008

Perfect location for the real experience of Puja ceremonies on the Ganges plus just seeing the true local life in all it's varied forms. The local guide Papu helped us explore areas off the beaten...more

“Incredible (and uncommon) service”

A Palace on the River, Rashmi Guest House

5 of 5 stars
atlas_lion21
DC
Jun 25, 2008

The Rashmi is a nice place to stay in a good location (rooms were clean, great rooftop restaurant), but what causes me to write this review is what happened after I left. When I reached my next...more

“Good in a mad world”

Radisson Hotel Varanasi

4 of 5 stars
HMoo
N Ireland
Jun 18, 2008

We stayed here on our trip to India. We found it rather squashed in a small area. Reception nice with a shop. Pool area nice but small so luckily we were only ones using it that evening. We ate in Sun...more

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