Travel Tips & Safety

Food & Water Safety in Varanasi

✔️ Drink Bottled or Filtered Water

• Always drink bottled water with a sealed cap.
• Avoid tap water and street-side juices.
• Carry a water bottle with you while exploring.

✔️ Eat Freshly Prepared Food

• Street food is delicious, but opt for vendors with long queues or locals.
• Popular dishes to try: Kachori-Sabzi, Tamatar Chaat, Lassi, and Banarasi Paan.
• Avoid raw fruits and salads from street vendors to prevent stomach issues.

✔️ Choose Clean Restaurants for Dining

• Best restaurants for hygiene and local flavors: Pind Balluchi, Kashi Chaat Bhandar, Blue Lassi Shop.
• Always choose restaurants with good hygiene ratings and those recommended by locals or your hotel.