Varanasi: the vibe
Videos from people who went, played right here, with what viewers said underneath. Not part of the score.
The verdict
Mixed · 62Commenters revere Varanasi's spiritual intensity and find it deeply moving, but few discuss daily life, and travelers warn of food poisoning, crowds and selfie-seeking tourists.
- spirituality
- emotional impact
- ancient history
- culture shock
- welcoming locals
- food poisoning risk
- crowded streets
- overtourism
- intense cremation scenes
- little practical living info
- Visitors feel a deep, lasting emotional bond with the city
- Spiritual atmosphere is powerful but overwhelming for some
- Stomach illness is a real concern for visiting travelers
- Most comments are about the video, not living conditions
- Locals and tourists alike can be intrusive with selfies
Read from 8 videos, 40 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-07; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
I CAN'T BELIEVE WHAT I AM SEEING! 🇮🇳 VARANASI
Ride with Gabi · 804K views · 2022
What viewers said
“I left my soul in India..As Mark Twain said "The Indians seem poor to us rich Westerners,..but a matter of spirit we are the poorest and they are the billionairs.."”
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“Yes, I was many times in Varanasi. The first time was in 1990. In that time I was very young, only 23 years old and I felt very impressed. Till now Varanasi is so much impressive but I really feel at home there, I always take a bath in the ”
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“Very emotional vid , beautiful, thanks Gabi , as a 60 year old who has not eaten any animal flesh in 40 years I say we should be kind to all living things . Thanks.”
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“Varanasi is a 5000 years old city ! It's seen almost everything since the beginning of Indian civilization.”
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“GOD is ONE but many NAMES - well said! Love and regards from a Malaysian Tamil Hindu🙏🙏🙏”
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“I visited Varanasi 30 years back and this experience lives still in my heart. there is a saying - India you can love ore hate - I fell in love with this place and this love never left me”
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“Namaste Gabi! I've been to Varanasi, it definitely had a similar impact on me as well man. Very greatful for your effort in showing India as it is. Btw, in 7'17 min there are to cows sitting on the street and lady in blue saree approaching ”
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“Indians are truly very down to earth and understand what is life better than anyone.”
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“Being an Indian I am surprised that how almost every part of the country is so diverse from each other.”
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“Mark Twain, the English author and literature, who was enthralled by the legend and sanctity of Benaras, once wrote : “Benaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put tog”
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