The Mandai area is home to some of the oldest and most respected sweet shops in Varanasi. These family-run establishments have perfected their recipes over five or more generations.
Key Takeaways
- Heritage Sweets
Heritage Sweets
The shops here specialize in seasonal sweets like gulab jamun in monsoon and imarti in winter. Their petha and gajak during Makar Sankranti are legendary and sell out within hours.
Quick Tips
• Best time: Early morning • Duration: 1-2 hours • Entry: Most are free
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