Post Office, Bada Lalpur,
Chandmari,Varanasi,
Airhe, Uttar Pradesh 221002
In 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of an ingenious institution – Deendayal Hastkala Sankul at Badalalpur, Varanasi. The state-of-the-art institution is a careful amalgamation of a trade center and a museum, ideated by the Ministry of Textiles, to support the handloom and handicraft sectors of the region.
This initiative aims to provide a dais for the enhancement of trade, offering impetus to domestic and international buyers, and exhibiting and preserving the handloom and handicraft heritage of Varanasi and the regions around it.
Equipped with modern amenities, the Sankul boasts multiple auditoriums and conference halls, ideal for hosting cultural programs, seminars, and workshops related to arts and crafts.
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
Location About 18.9 km from the Deendayal Hasthkala Sankul
ConnectivityLal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, also known as Varanasi Airport, has both domestic and limited international flights. It connects Varanasi with major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata, as well as international destinations like Bangkok and Colombo.
Varanasi Junction (Varanasi Cantt Railway Station)
Location Approximately 8.1 km from Deendayal Hasthkala Sankul
ConnectivityVaranasi Junction, also known as Varanasi Cantt Railway Station, is a major railway hub connecting Varanasi with all major cities across India. Trains ply regularly to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and other significant destinations.
PT. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction
Location Approximately 22.3 km from Deendayal Hasthkala Sankul
ConnectivityMughalsarai Junction is one of the busiest railway stations in the region and a major railway division under East Central Railway. It serves as a crucial junction for trains heading to and from northern, eastern, and central India.
Varanasi Bus Stand (Cantt Bus Station)
Location Situated around 7.8 km from Deendayal Hasthkala Sankul
ConnectivityThe Cantt Bus Station primarily serves long-distance routes connecting Varanasi with major cities in Uttar Pradesh and neighboring states. Buses ply to destinations such as Allahabad, Lucknow, and Patna.
Varanasi Bus Stand (Rathyatra Bus Station)
Location Approximately 9 km from Deendayal Hasthkala Sankul
ConnectivityRathyatra Bus Station is another major hub catering to both short and long-distance routes. Buses from this station connect Varanasi with nearby towns and cities.
