The Ultimate Stoner Guide to India (Travel Guide)

Cannabis is not officially legal in India, but it can be found everywhere. However, since cannabis is criminalized, there are no open discussions about it. In our ultimate stoner guide to India, CLN will help you learn the ins and outs of smoking in one of the oldest cannabis growers in the world.

A lack of information leads to misunderstandings. So, to start breaking down myths and stereotypes, here is the perfect stoner guide to India. Let’s get started

Although cannabis is illegal in India, followers of Lord Shiva believe that smoking marijuana is the best way to worship the Lord. That’s pretty much why you need to justify smoking marijuana. However, don’t be too excited when you are talking about cannabis in India. While the quality of the buds is pretty poor compared to Canada, Indian hash is everywhere and can have a big impact.

Where are the best places to smoke cannabis in India?

Himachal Pradesh, the mountainous state in northern India, is the best place to get lost amid the cloud cover. It’s an unreal vacation spot, but it attracts tourists for many other reasons. The mountains of Himachal produce the best hash in all of India.

When traveling to Himachal, you probably want to visit Manali or Kasoli as well. Manali has witnessed the flood of shops selling smokers’ items and hippie clothes, and the streets are filled with stoners who come to experience the busy side of India.

There are a variety of villages to wander through that produce high quality hash.

This is where Malana Cream Hash is grown, which has made India quite famous among millions of cannabis enthusiasts. Unfortunately, the residents of Malana have decided to ban tourists from their village for the time being. Fortunately, Himachal isn’t the only place to find high quality cannabis. I heard that Kerala is also one of the best cannabis producers in India. Idukki gold, the golden-green goodness, the legend has disappeared over time, but there are other variations that seem as divine as the original Idukki gold.

How do you find cannabis in India?

The costs depend heavily on the location. In some places it’s unrestrained, in others you need a good connection. As a foreigner in a tourist place, there is a chance that someone will definitely come to you and offer you something. Otherwise, you could be questioning the people around you – waiters, bar owners, and stores sell smoking items, but you need to be subtle in asking as the police often screen these facilities.

How much does cannabis cost in India?

For a country like India this is difficult to generalize. But of course, with a lot of digging, this is what I found. The price range can range from 250 rupees to 10,000 rupees.

• Himachal Pradesh – 2000 rupees for ten grams of homemade hashish and 4000 rupees for ten grams of Manali Cream.
• Kerala – For something like idukki gold, you might have to pay 7000 rupees for 50 grams.
• Goa – 2100 for ten grams of chemical hashish.

What if you are caught smoking cannabis in India?

If the police catch you smoking weed, be very polite and say that you are a foreigner and you didn’t know it wasn’t allowed. Ultimately, you may have to pay. The best way to get out of such a situation is to simply ask what the fine is. That way, you wouldn’t be offering a bribe directly. Be careful not to land in jail, things will get a lot easier if you settle in there.

In conclusion, whatever you do, be careful and stay safe.

Watch out for red flags and don’t smoke in obvious places. India is notorious for messing with foreign tourists and only escalates when it comes to weed. Indian prison is not the best place to include in your travel journal. Pro Tip: Smoking marijuana and exploring places is a great pastime, but make sure you have sunglasses with you (you know why). Most importantly, you don’t forget that you are traveling to India to see the country and not smoke weed in your hotel room.

Hope this stoners guide to India will help you explore this historic land! Let us know in the comments section where you would most like to smoke – in the middle of the clouds or on the beach?