Mawsynram to Varanasi

• Dress Code

  Wear modest clothing when visiting temples.
• Navigation

  The narrow lanes of Varanasi are best navigated on foot.
• Food

  Try the local street food like Kachori and Lassi.
• Timing

  Reach the ghats early for the evening Aarti to get a good spot.
• Language

  Hindi is the primary language; basic phrases help.

• Crowds

  Be aware of pickpockets in crowded temple areas.
• Boating

  Only use registered boatmen for river rides.
• Water

  Avoid drinking tap water; use bottled water.
• Guides

  Avoid unauthorized guides at the ghats.

• Is Varanasi safe?
  Yes, it is generally safe for tourists.
• How to reach from Guwahati?
  Direct trains are available daily.
• Best time to visit?
  Winter is pleasant for walking tours.
• Are there flights?
  Yes, Varanasi has an international airport.
• What to pack?
  Light cotton clothes and comfortable walking shoes.

• From Mawsynram, Meghalaya, India
• To Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
• Modes

October to March for the best experience of the Ganga Aarti.