Designed and directed by Australian artist Kerry Zerner, this small yet ambient shop has a variety of alluring textile designs. Creatively crafted bed covers, quilts and scarves are on display, and you will be tempted to go through all of them just to appreciate the finesse and detailing. Their own manufacturing unit definitely helps in getting the perfect output of masterful designs and with a tag of Radha Krishna Export, they are one of the leading exporters in the locality. The sales person is more than willing to explain the nuances of the creative process considerately. Do visit Indigo and Madder located close to IP Vijaya Mall.
One of the earliest shopping arcades to be established in the ancient city of Varanasi, Kuber AC Market still retains the charm of its olden days. Though the prominence is a little blurred with the setting up of a lot of new-age shopping malls, there is still a steady share of appreciation for this place from a select class. The white, tasteful building holds a diamond store, the popular clothing brand Raymond, Mellow Bakers and a few outlets of different mobile phone operators.
This shop in Assi Ghat offers travelers a range of products to choose from, whether functional or simply souvenirs to take back. Herbal cosmetics, shawls, natural oils, spices, classical music, DVDs, teas, soaps, artifacts, textiles and books are sold at Wow India. Brands like Himalaya and Biotique are well-represented and have many takers as can be seen by the seemingly endless stocked shelves. Stop by sometime if you are looking for interesting and authentic gifts to take back home! Prices aren't too steep either.
One of the world's leading sportswear brands, Puma, has a charming store in Varanasi. Particularly aimed at the style-conscious youngsters of the city, this high end store has a collection of casual wear for men and women, bags, and sports goodies in addition to the wide range of sneakers and athletic shoes. Located inside the SSD complex, which is quite close to IP Mall Sigra, Bharat Mata Mandir and the classy Hotel Varuna.
What could the M in Planet M possibly stand for? It's MUSIC! This retail chain has penetrated most urban pockets of India, and Varanasi is no exception. Not just music CDs, also expect to find a range of international movie DVDs, pen drives, digital photo frames, games, Apple iPods, accessories, caps, cups, t-shirts and more. Call for timings.
Located near Shanti Guest House, the entrance to this bakery is quite unappealing. Though it nullifies the first impression to an extent with a classic range of breads and pastries and a compact, colorful dining space. The place doubles up as a multi-cuisine restaurant with amazing choices of Indian, Italian, Continental and Chinese cuisines. May be a bit on the louder side as it is right in the middle of a narrow alley, the atmosphere is still conducive for a relaxed meal. Burning Ghat and Lalita Ghat are in the close vicinity. Also an attraction not to miss around here is the Nepali Temple which is just meters away.