2 Days in India's Holy (and most intense) City - VARANASI

We were nervous and on the fence about whether we should go to Varanasi because of all the mixed stories we've heard, but we had a great time and learned a lot! Part 3 of our India travel series coming soon!

I often feel Indian travels are wrongly portrayed or sometimes, exaggerated. We went to Varnasi too! Literally, had no issues with safety. Yes, it might be unsafe at times. But, we saw more harassment in Egypt and Turkey than we did in India. Also, we had those intense stares from people but, I think that was universal across all Indians. Not just men. But, yeah a lot of dogs and cows on the roads too haha

I love Varanasi. I’ve been there twice and am making plans for a third visit. I don’t think a visit to India is complete without a visit here. It is pure magic

I went to India after trekking in Nepal. I have to agree that Indian cities are extremely busy and noisy, as was Kathmandu, but also fascinating. The people were warm and friendly. My partner and I never felt unsafe. It's quite the experience!

India is incredible !! Everything one can't explain but experience only, when he or she is here !! Varanasi ( also called as "Kashi" ) is actually more than 5000 years old city !! This is world's oldest living City , a heritage site indeed !! It has also very relevant place in Hinduism and one of the most sacred city for Hindus !! Jai Hind ! Jai Bharat ! 🇮🇳

If you travel through India on a low budbet level, eat where the everyday poeple eat, sleep in budget hotels , enjoy the India traffic , travel by train and bus with the everyday people "India" becomes adictive for some people , including ME! Otherwise you miss the real sensation of India: The Indian people! They are friendly, warm, hospital and in total the nicest people I've ever met in Asia. I was there five times and I prepare for my 6th tour now. I LOVE INDIA, namaste from Germany

Varanasi is cradle of human evolution. I love this ancient city ♥️

Beauty is in the eyes of beholder

Loved it, brought back so many memories of my India trip

Hare Krishna 💙.. So glad to hear that you guys came to India...I'm from India but I didn't visit varanasi though... But after completion of my engineering I will... Radhe-Radhe 🙏

That is the Oldest city of the world .❤

Har har mahadev 🙏🏻

I hope you get to experience Vrindavan. Hare Krishna, you two sweet souls 😘

Most of the times it depends on the people you interact with when you're visiting a new country and i can see you guys had mixed experiences (some good and some a bit 😬). I'm Indian and I'm specifically from Varanasi and i would not recommend the hostels/hotels near ghats specifically. You can have much better experience if you book a place a bit far, you would have to travel more but it's worth it and always read the reviews and pictures uploaded by people who stayed there. Varanasi is famous for its streets/allys so you will come across many of them. I'm glad you guys being an LGBTQ+ visited India despite of the not so positive image portrayed online. Also Indians are one of the most curious people so you'll get those stares, random people approaching you asking questions, asking for selfies etc. everywhere in India. I hope at the end of the day you guys enjoyed your stay and if possible come back during festival season.

most beautiful city and most cute country in the world that is india only, they love animals and humans love humanity

Beautiful video! The cinematography, drama , and music are so very well done. Parts of your trip are a little unnerving, however you are taking us on a fantastic journey and I am really enjoying it

Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder.... How they saw and their video about Varanasi is reflection of their own soul 🙂

Wah very good Welcome to India

varanasi is a place where a person a atheist becomes a believer carried by the spirit of the place

Wel come in India Plz feel free to go anywhere. People are friendly and always support you. Thank you