Thursday 25 July 2019

INDIA VARANASI - SHOPPER'S PARADISE

1. GODOWLIA MARKET
Godowlia Market is one of the most popular and busy shopping  areas in the city. An array of shops selling different items, from garments to bags, handicrafts to gift items make this market simple stand apart. Beautiful silk and zari sarees, salwar suits and other decorative household products are available here at reasonable prices.

2. CHOWK BAZAAR
The Chowk Bazaar has numerous shops exhibiting and selling elegant silk dresses. There are also book stores like Vishwavidyalaya Prakashan, Motilal Banarasidas and Chaukhambha Sanskrit Bhavan boasting of rare collections. It is also known for its flower market and as being a foodie's paradise. The famous Khoya Gali specialises in condensed milk sweets, while Kachori Gali has the famous Banarasi Kachori ( flour snack filled with stuffing) . For chaat ( curd based snack) lovers, Deena Chaat ( Deenanath Kesari) at Nariyal Gali is the place to be.

3. VISHWANATH GALI
Located in the middle of old Varanasi (Banaras ) City, Vishwanath Gali is a puzzle with three entry points. Apart from delicious vegetarian snacks, this is a perfect place for people who have a sweet tooth. Vishwanath Gali is a street shopper's delight with everything available from backpacks to audio cassettes. The beautifully adorned wood and lacquer sindoor case are a must pick from this market.
The saunf- supari, a mouth freshener offered after hot kachoris and delicious jalebis here is as refreshing as  the water of the Ganga.

4. THATHERI BAZAAR
Shop till you drop for silk sareers, suits , exquisite fabric materials , embroidered garments , pillow and cushion covers and other garments ,pillow and cushion covers and other garments switch over to the brass works and choose from the wide range and variety available here. Chew the famous Baarasi paan or betel leaf in Babu Nandan's paan shop which is one of the most eminent paan shop in Varanasi. Do avail some heavy discounts and of course be ready to raise your voice for barganing.

5. BANSPHATAK CHOWK
Popular as sari market, Bansphatak Chowk is famous for Banarasi sari shops. The best of lehenga-choli,gharga and other traditional dresses are found here. Don't forget to visit the state emporium for genuine Banarasi items. 

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