Varanasi

Vishwanath Gali

Open Time : 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

Entry : free

Address : Vishwanath Temple Road, Lahori Tola, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Why to visit Vishwanath Gali

One of Varanasi's top shopping areas is Vishwanath Lane. Numerous sarees, dupattas, and bangles are commonly found in the market. You will see numerous street food vendors set up at every corner of the area as soon as you enter this lane.

Things to buy at Vishwanath Gali:

  • The most popular items include dresses, Benarasi sarees, music CDs, jewellery, candies, and handicrafts.
  • Designer Kurtis are a popular item among both residents and tourists.
  • If you are looking for brass and wood idols, you should go to this shopping centre.
  • Throughout the market, visitors can find a variety of toy stores. They can purchase handcrafted wooden toys.
  • You can get a wonderful chance to haggle on the goods by visiting the many local artisans who set their shop on the side of the road.

Distance from Varanasi: 5.3 km

What to buy: Designer bangles, wooden toys, and décor items and dupattas.

Best time to visit: All year

FAQ on Vishwanath Gali

Are there any street food vendors in Vishwanath Gali?

The Gali is renowned for its mouthwatering street cuisine and sweets, including Choora Matar, Baati Chokha, Malaiyyo - Famous Sweet of Banaras, and many more that you can try.

How to reach Vishwanath Gali?

The street Vishwanath Gali connects Dashaswamedh Ghat to Gyanvapi and is situated close to the Vishwanath temple. Using a shared auto rickshaw or Tuk Tuk to get to Gyanvapi Chowk or Gowdalia Chowk will get you here. Alternatively, you can take a boat to the Dashaswamedh Ghat, which is only three minutes away from the street, from any of the ghats.

What are the nearby attractions close to Vishwanath Gali?

The nearby attractions include: Man Mandir Ghat (0.2 km), Nepali Temple (0.5 km), and Manikarnika Ghat (0.7 km).

What are the nearby restaurants close to Vishwanath Gali?

The nearby restaurants include: Aadha-Aadha Cafe (0.1 km), Vishnu Tea Emporium (0.2 km), and Bowl of Compassion (0.3 km).

Which items in Vishwanath Galli are the finest to buy?

At Vishwanath Galli, designer bangles, wooden toys, home goods, and dupattas are the nicest things to buy.

Special Tip

Visit the revered and well-known Vishwanath Temple while you're at Vishwanath Galli. At the temple, you can get prasad and offerings. Men's and women's restrooms are also available.

By Inaaya Sharma

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