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Uttar Pradesh |
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| City |
Varanasi |
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| Airports |
Varanasi |
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| Distance from City Centre |
30 Km/ 22.5 Mile |
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| Railway Junctions |
Varanasi |
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| Local Languages |
Hindi English |
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Varanasi-Shopping
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Shopping: Varanasi
is famous for its silk weaving, and Banarasi silks are a part of very girl's
trousseau. Banaras brocades are prized the world over. Brassware, copperware, wooden and
clay toys and exquisite gold jewellery are some of other crafts the city is famous for.
The hand-knotted carpets of Mirzapur and musical instruments are among the other shopping
attractions. Banaras is also famous for its 'Langda Aam', a variety of mangoes available
in the summer. Betel leaf is also a specialty. The main shopping areas are Chowk,
Vishwaanath Gali, Thatheri Bazar, Lahurabir, Godoulia/Dashswamedh Gali and Golghar.
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