Mehmoorganj & Peeli Kothi

Mehmoorganj is an upscale neighborhood featuring modern boutiques and refined shopping complexes. In contrast, Peeli Kothi is a massive industrial hub for the silk trade, serving as a primary distribution point for Banarasi sarees globally. Together, they represent the economic engine of Varanasi. While Mehmoorganj offers a comfortable, contemporary shopping experience, Peeli Kothi provides a behind-the-scenes look at the massive scale of the city’s textile exports and its traditional wholesale business model.