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Facts and Figures :
State:
Uttar Pradesh
Location: The city is located in
the middle Ganga valley of North India
in the eastern part of the state.
Climate: Summer: 30 °C Min. to 45
°C Max., Winter 15°C Max. - 5°C Min.
Average annual rainfall: 43
inches
Population: 1,100,000
Languages spoken: Hindi and
English
Best time to visit: October to
March
BANKS /MONEY CHANGERS.
State Bank of India, Cantt, Varanasi
State Bank of India, Banaras Handu
University, Varanasi.
Indian Overseas Bank, Lahurabir
Varanasi.
Bank of Baroda, Godowlia, Varanasi.
Allahabad Bank, Nadeser,Varanasi.
Allahabad Bank, Chowk, Varanasi.
Central Bank of India, Chowk, Varanasi.
Canara bank, Bansphatak, Varanasi.
IDBI Bank, Arihant Complex, Sigra,
Varanasi
HDFC Bank , Arihant Complex, Sigra,
Varanasi
ICICI Bank , Gyanwapi Chowk, Varanasi
Punjab National Bank, Lahurabir
,Varanasi
HOSPITALS
S.P.G. Hospital, Kabirchaura, Varanasi.
Phone: (0542)-2333723
S.S.L. Hospital, BHU, Varanasi. Phone:
(0542)- 2312542-45
Govt. Hospital, Shivpur. Varanasi Phone:
(0542)-2282226
Hindu Seva Sadan, Chowk..Varanasi Phone:
(0542)-2412143
Marwari Hospital, Godowlia, Varanasi.
Phone: (0542)-2321456
Mata AnandMai Hospital, Bhadaini Phone:
(0542)-2310592
Ram Krishna Mission Hospital, Luxa.
Phone: (0542)-2391727
Cancer Institute, NE Railway, Lahartara.
Phone: (0542)-2425338
TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICES
Regional Tourist Office, U.P.Tourism.
Parade Kothi, Cantt. Ph:(0542)-2206638,
2208413
U.P. Tourist Office, Sarnath.Open: 10
a.m.- 5 pm. Closed on Sundays and
Govt.holidays.
U.P.Government Tourist Information
Counter.Varanasi Cantt, Railway Station,
Near Enquiry Office , Main Hall. (Opens
daily 6 am.-8 pm.) Ph: (0542)-2346370
Railway Tourism. Ph: (0542)-2506670
Govt.Of India Tourist Office.15B, The
Mall Cantt.Varanasi. Ph: (0542)-2501784
Govt. Of India Tourist Information
Counter,Babatpur Airport, Varanasi.
RESTAURANTS
Varanasi’s various restaurants searve a
variety of cuisines- continental,
chinese, indian and of course, the
traditional 'Mughlai' .
Mandarin Restaurant, Parade Kothi
Winfa restaurant, Lahurabeer
Shahi restaurant, near rathyatra cross
Yelchico Bar & restaurant, near Sigra
crossing
Amrapali, D.58/9 Varanasi.
Aashiyana Restaurant , Varuna bridge,
Haveli Restaurant, The Mall cantt.
Ayyar`s Cafe, Banaras Lodge,
Dashaswamedha Road, Varanasi
Annapurna Restaurant, Piplani Katra
Lahurabir
Kerala Cafe , Bhelupur, Varanasi
Kesari Restaurant, Godowlia Varanasi
SHOPPER`S PARADISE
Varanasi has, since times immemorial,
been hailed as a premier centre for some
of the finest handicrafts. The most
renowned craft of the city is silk
weaving. ‘Baranasi Sarees’ produced by
local craftsman are among the most
preferred, not only in India but across
the world. Brassware, copperware,
ivorywork , glass bangles, wood and clay
toys and exquisite gold jewellery are
some of the other crafts the city is
famous for. Bhadohi Carpets and musical
instruments are among the other shopping
attractions.
SHOPPING
Varanasi is famous for it silk weaving,
and Banarsi silk are a part of every
gril’s trousseau. Banaras brocades are
prized the world over. Brassware,
Copperware, Wooden ,Clay toys and
Exquisite gold jewellery are some of the
other crafts the city is famous for. The
hand-knotted carpets Mirzapur and
Bhadohi 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 life is also a
speciality. The main shopping areas are
Chowk, Vishwanath Gali, Thatheri Bazar,
Lahurabir, Godoulia, Dashswamedh Gail,
Golghar and Dalmandi.
GOVT. EMPORIA
UPICA, Nadesar
U.P. Handlooms – Lahurabir & Nichi Bagh
Tantuj-Bengal Emporium, Dashashwamedh
Road
Handloom House, Sigra. |
