The city of Varanasi, also known as Banaras or Kashi, is one of the most ancient places in India. Let's talk about Kashi and how can it be if we don't add temples, tombs, and historical ghats here. Varanasi is incomplete without all these things. The grand temples of Varanasi are among its main attractions. The beauty here is not limited to the temples and ghats only, the arts and crafts of the city are also adding to the charm of the city.
But like the important things that we have to keep in mind while visiting any city, there are many things which are advised not to do while visiting this city. Come, let us tell you about those things in Varanasi, which you should not do at all.
Clicking pictures at Manikarnika Ghat
The Manikarnika Ghat or the Burning Ghat of Varanasi is one of the most important places for the followers of Hinduism. According to Hindu mythology, this is the place where one attains salvation. If you have been to Varanasi and seen this ghat, you would know that it is crowded with families to perform last rites. As a courtesy, even if you visit here, please do not carry mobiles or cameras to this place and do not click photographs with them. If you also want to take pictures here then you should click pictures from a distance.
Don't take a guide in Banaras
We all know this thing, we need a guide to know the city well, otherwise, it is impossible to see the place without a guide. But if the guide himself is found to have cheated then nothing can be done. So if you want to hire a guide in Banaras then first check his license or any degree certificate he has. It would be the biggest folly to hire a guide without checking it.
Stay away from fake saints
Varanasi monks with long hair and beards are often seen in Varanasi and it is extremely difficult to spot fake monks there. It is not that we are trying to scare you, but many sadhus are sitting in such queues. The best way to avoid them is to stay away from them and don't interact with them.
Don't do any type of intoxication-
Remember, don't try to get drugs or alcohol from anyone here. Smoking and consumption of marijuana are prohibited not only in Varanasi but also in India. Most drug dealers sell it by mixing it with many things to make it addictive. However, you can smoke ganja here and you will also find many ganja shops in the city.
Alcohol is very expensive, especially for foreigners -
It's easy to be fooled when buying things when we move to another city, especially alcohol, and it's even harder if you're visiting from a completely different part of the world. Here liquor is sold to people at a higher price than the original tag. We recommend that you purchase only from reputable stores.
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