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

We spent two days in India's holy city Varanasi, city of Lord Shiva. We were nervous to visit this place and it's quite intense, especially due to its burning ghats, where people are openly cremated due to the hindu belief of breaking the cycle of reincarnation if your ashes are then spread in the holy Ganges river.
We saw a lot - cows, traffic, bodies burning, snakes, owls, dead cows in the water, but also got to experience the vibrancy and spirituality that makes Varanasi a very special place that we feel privileged to have experienced. Definitely read up on it and take the time to learn about the place, and immerse yourself in it - you'll have fun and learn a lot, but be prepared that it's no luxury ride, but an authentic, unique experience.

We hope you enjoyed this vlog, part 3 of our India travel series is coming soon!

Love,

A + L

[AlexisLilian]

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!

[TheDonMan]

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

[ericdrews]

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

[speakingupforpointmolate]

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!

[manishbanerjee]

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 ! 🇮🇳

[redarmyF]

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

[juliaa]

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

[shivajivishnoi]

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

[ELEVATED]

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

[bollywoodcloset]

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

[vconi]

My wife and me just finished a 4 day trip to Varanasi . Stayed at Hilton in Pandeypur - Fab Hotel, Took a rickshaw everyday to the Ghats and walked around the streets and the temples . So Colourful, Very vibrant and noisy .the place needs to be experienced to understand the feeling . There is an element of safety that you would compromise if you chose to stay in a unknown place but you cannot go wrong if its the Taj or the Hilton and take informed decisions in going around and not be too adventurous . Dont miss Sarnath too !

[Genz_Monkess]

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 🙏

[utkarshshrivastava]

India is a country where you witness or experience the core human life in many different ways.

[OSHOI]

You guys are my favourite you tube couple. Love your videos. I grew up in India, and lived for years in Amsterdam . Have a great adventure, and congratulations on your wedding! 🌈

[raxitapandey]

har har mahadev ❤️ amazing vlog lots of love to both of you and make sure next time you will come to see nainital

[jodanna]

another amazing and well-done travevlog. I loved the intensity, the food, the colors, the saris, and the MUSIC. Some of the sights were hard to take in but thank you for sharing your interesting trip you really captured it beautifully

[V.Vv]

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.

[tanansaw]

Wow, wonderful, exciting. I love India. I love you. I converted to Hinduism. I live in Morocco. I hope to visit the mother of the goddess Durga. I love you.🥰

[yesiamabnormal]

You guys are extremely good at editing i loved your video's and
And background music.
TNX to show us wonderful views.
We love you from India . 😍

[Algoinvestor]

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