Paraslakshmi Exports

Varanasi


Owner Harish is scrupulously honest in explaining the differing qualities of the silk scarves, handmade Ladakhi pashmina shawls and bedspreads. Prices are fixed, credit cards are accepted and shipping can be arranged. The shop is on the ground floor of his excellent Homestay. Ring ahead and he'll pick you up for free.


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2. Vishwanath Temple

1.01 MILES

There are temples at almost every turn in Varanasi, but this is the most famous of the lot. It is dedicated to Vishveswara – Shiva as lord of the universe…

3. Pandhey Ghat

1.02 MILES

Lots of laundry is spread to dry at this ghat along the Ganges.

4. Munshi Ghat

1.03 MILES

Munshi Ghat – also known as Darbhanga Ghat – is one of the more photogenic ghats along the old town stretch of the Ganges in Varanasi.

5. Ahalya Bai's Ghat

1.04 MILES

This minor ghat was named after the female Maratha ruler of Indore.

6. Gate 2

1.04 MILES

Foreigners should enter gate 2 (the Hindu exit) for access to Vishwanath Temple.

7. Dashashwamedh Ghat

1.04 MILES

Varanasi’s liveliest and most colourful ghat. The name indicates that Brahma sacrificed (medh) 10 (das) horses (aswa) here. In spite of the persistent…

8. Man Mandir Ghat

1.07 MILES

Just north of Dashashwamedh Ghat, Man Mandir Ghat was built in 1600 by Raja Man Singh and later housed an observatory. The northern corner of the ghat has…