Send this to whoever you're travelling with โ
- 01
Avoid Lakshman Jhula bridge after 9pm โ groups of men, no police, zero lighting. Use Ram Jhula side instead.
- 02
Most ashrams and cafes lock by 10pm โ plan dinner for 7:30pm or you will be eating Maggi in your room.
- 03
Pre-book Ola from Dehradun airport (โน1,800 fixed); never take station touts โ add โน500โ800 to any price they quote.
- 04
Dress conservatively the entire trip โ shoulders and knees covered, always. This is a pilgrimage town, not a beach.
- 05
Rafting operators on the ghats overcharge by 3โ4x โ book only via licensed operators, get printed receipt before boarding.
