Guidebook for Varanasi

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Guidebook for Varanasi

Food Scene

Food is excellent and provides a lot of variety. While the Indian dishes are exceptional, there are plenty of choices for those looking for something international. We recommend the Maharaja Thali or Spinach and Cheese Quesadillas.
Canton Royale Restaurant
The Mall Road
Food is excellent and provides a lot of variety. While the Indian dishes are exceptional, there are plenty of choices for those looking for something international. We recommend the Maharaja Thali or Spinach and Cheese Quesadillas.
If you are looking for something a little more fancy, try the Varuna Restaurant in the Taj Gateway Hotel for dinner. Also, they have a brunch every Sunday, which is a deal. Price includes unlimited buffet and champagne or beer.
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Hotel Taj Ganges
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If you are looking for something a little more fancy, try the Varuna Restaurant in the Taj Gateway Hotel for dinner. Also, they have a brunch every Sunday, which is a deal. Price includes unlimited buffet and champagne or beer.

Drinks & Nightlife

This local cafe turns into more of a bar around Happy Hour and is open until 11pm. You won't find so much variety in cocktails anywhere else in the city. You can also eat here as well.
Mangi Ferra Cafe
This local cafe turns into more of a bar around Happy Hour and is open until 11pm. You won't find so much variety in cocktails anywhere else in the city. You can also eat here as well.

Sightseeing

Sarnath is where Lord Buddha gave his first sermons and is filled with archeological importance and temple. Definitely not to miss.
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Sarnath
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Sarnath is where Lord Buddha gave his first sermons and is filled with archeological importance and temple. Definitely not to miss.
It's a must to experience the Ghats of Varanasi. You will always see something different each time you take a trip there. Be there for sunrise and sunset ceremonies and everything in between.
Ghats of varanasi
It's a must to experience the Ghats of Varanasi. You will always see something different each time you take a trip there. Be there for sunrise and sunset ceremonies and everything in between.

Shopping

This is only a 2 minute walk from our property. You can check out a Bollywood movie, do some clothes and shoe shopping, or get groceries. The Homemakers grocery store on the top floor has all essentials if you need to stock up. Even specialty items difficult to find in road-side shops.
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JHV Mall
The Mall Road
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This is only a 2 minute walk from our property. You can check out a Bollywood movie, do some clothes and shoe shopping, or get groceries. The Homemakers grocery store on the top floor has all essentials if you need to stock up. Even specialty items difficult to find in road-side shops.

Arts & Culture

There is always a different show being presented at the gallery. The owners are very welcoming and informative and eager to teach you something new about the city. If you are lucky, you can check out the show openings, which is a special treat for the locals.
Kriti Gallery
There is always a different show being presented at the gallery. The owners are very welcoming and informative and eager to teach you something new about the city. If you are lucky, you can check out the show openings, which is a special treat for the locals.