TransportTravel note
Maps give up in the old lanes
Old city lanes, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
The galis behind the ghats are narrow, twisting and often unnamed on maps. Cars can't get in, so drivers drop you at the edge and you walk the rest with your bags.
What catches people out
Finding a stay in the lanes after dark can take a while.
The lesson
Ask your stay for a landmark and a phone number, and arrive in daylight if you can.
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