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5 Mistakes Everyone Makes in Varanasi (And How to Avoid Them)

Rohan Sharma

Famous Varanasi Contributor

Jun 21, 2026 8 min read

"Don't hire that 'official guide' near the ghats. Don't eat at the first restaurant you see. Here are the five blunders that ruin Varanasi trips — and how to sidestep them."

Varanasi is intense. Mistake #1: Accepting help from overly friendly strangers at the ghats...

5 Mistakes Everyone Makes in Varanasi (And How to Avoid Them)

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