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5 Mistakes Everyone Makes in Varanasi (And How to Avoid Them)
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Rohan Sharma
Valtro 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...
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