From Ancient Manuscripts to Modern Bookstores
Key Takeaways
- Varanasi has been a center of learning for millennia. The bookshops of Godowlia and the manuscript libraries tell the story of this intellectual heritage.
Varanasi has been a center of learning for millennia. The bookshops of Godowlia and the manuscript libraries tell the story of this intellectual heritage.
Best Bookshops
Motilal Banarsidass near Dashashwamedh is the most famous for Sanskrit texts. The BHU library houses ancient manuscripts. Godowlia has several bookshops with rare finds.
Quick Tips
• Best time: Early morning or evening • Duration: 1-2 hours • Entry: Most are free
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