9 Intoxicants You Should Avoid When You Visit These Beautiful Places

India is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. But sadly some of the most beautiful places in the country has become famous or rather infamous for things that are not only illegal but also harmful.

Here are some of the famous places in India and the intoxicants you should stay away from.

1. Kodaikanal – Enjoy the chocolates but avoid the mushrooms

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Although its magic mushrooms are famous all over the world, still, it is something that you should avoid.

These mushrooms can make you lose control over your body and makes you prone to hallucinations. Though it might sound exciting but the experience is not always nice.

Instead, you can enjoy the awesome scenery, go to the dolphin’s nose and enjoy some awesome homemade chocolates. You can also enjoy horse riding and go boating at the Kodai Lake.

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2. Parvati Valley – Let the beauty and not the Malana Cream intoxicate you

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The Parvati valley is arguably the most beautiful valley in India. Instead of intoxicating yourselves, you can enjoy the beautiful sunset, great food, mysterious forests and the lovely weather.

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3. Goa – Stay way from all sorts of weed, LSD, Ecstacy that can actually land you in trouble

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Yes, you can enjoy Goa without these substances.

Allow the picture perfect beaches intoxicate you and not these chemicals and drugs.

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4. Varanasi – Do not let bhang and Marijuana define your spiritual experience

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There is a lot more to Varanasi than Marijuana. You can visit the holy Kashi- Vishwanath temple, take a river cruise and the enjoy the mesmerizing Ganga aarti.

You can also visit Sarnath, the place where Buddha gave his first sermon. There you can also see the famous Ashoka pillar.

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5. Kerala – The backwaters are way more soothing than the intoxicating Kerela Gold

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Kerala is known as the God’s own country and if you visit this state you would understand why.

In Kerala apart from the beautiful backwaters, you can also visit the exotic beaches, sacred temples and lovely hill stations. The cuisine of this place is also a special attraction.

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6. Pushkar – Do not drink the Magic Lassi too much and also stay away from Hashish

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If you visit this place you would find many shops and restaurants selling something called the Magic lassi, this is nothing but bhang and you should avoid consuming it more than a certain amount.

Instead, you can visit the famous Brahma temple, enjoy your evening in the lake and if you are lucky then you can also enjoy the amazing hot air balloon ride.

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7. Manali – Do not let Charas or Old Manali Cream destroy your natural experience

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This beautiful place has a lot of things to offer than just charas.

Paragliding, trekking, rafting are some of the exciting things you can do if you are in Manali.

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8. Hampi – Enjoy the temples not the weed

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This place is famous for its temples and the easy availability of weed. But you should stay away from all those special drinks that people might offer.

In Hampi, the beautiful cliffs, iconic temples and the lakes are far more exciting.

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9. Ziro – The place is a lot more beautiful than opium

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Arunachal Pradesh is the largest producer of opium in India. Today, drugs is one of the major crisis that the state is facing. Do not let drugs destroy your beautiful experience.

The beautiful town is famous for its groves, fish farm and hillocks.

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Let the beauty of nature make you high and not these harmful and toxic substances.

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