Sumbal to Varanasi

• Dress Code

  Dress modestly when visiting temples.
• Navigation

  Use cycle rickshaws in the narrow lanes of the old city.
• Photography

  Ask permission before taking photos at cremation ghats.
• Food

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

  Download offline maps for the maze-like alleys.

• Crowds

  Be wary of pickpockets in crowded temple areas.
• Touts

  Ignore aggressive boatmen or guides.
• Hygiene

  Eat at reputable restaurants to avoid illness.
• Transport

  Use official pre-paid taxi counters at the airport.

• Is Varanasi safe?
  Yes, but stay alert in crowded areas.
• Best time to visit?
  Winter months are the most comfortable.
• How to reach from Jammu?
  Take the Begampura Express train.
• Are there flights?
  Yes, Varanasi has an international airport.
• Is it expensive?
  It is generally affordable for most travelers.

• From Sumbal, Jammu and Kashmir, India
• To Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
• Modes

November to February for cool, pleasant weather.