The two most confronting cities in India
The two most interesting - but confronting, cities in India ( in my opinion only please note) are Varanasi and Kolkata. Maybe its because they are challenging and confronting that makes them so interesting to me.So I would not recommend a visit to these cities unless you are well prepared for what you might find. Read as much as possible about the pros and cons. We found Varanasi daunting, but just for a day or so. After that-we were mesmerised by the spirituality and beauty of the city.Kolkata...........is a vast throbbing metroplis. The beggers, the traffic, pollution, heat. Its hard to endure unless you stay calm and try and understand the reasons for these immense frustrations. We have had two visits to this city. The first visit was just too much too soon.The second visit, we spent 10 days here. And really grew to love the city and the many wonderful things it has to offer...
