Mushroom Farming in Varanasi
Holy city with massive tourist footfall, growing food industry, and agricultural university (BHU) support for mushroom cultivation.
Varanasi Climate & Growing Conditions
Summer Max
46°C
Winter Min
5°C
Humidity
50-85%
Best Season
Oct-Mar
AC Required
8-10 TR
Annual Rainfall
1,100mm
Why Varanasi for Mushroom Farming?
Massive tourist footfall — year-round demand from hotels, restaurants, and dharamshalas
BHU (Banaras Hindu University) agriculture faculty offers research and training
Growing health consciousness in urban Varanasi — increasing mushroom demand
Gateway to eastern UP — supply to Allahabad, Gorakhpur, Jaunpur markets
UP government subsidies applicable — 40-50% under NHM
Local Market & Pricing in Varanasi
Varanasi Wholesale
Local sabzi mandis.
Tourist Hotels
Ghats area hotels, international cuisine restaurants.
Retail/Direct
Lanka, Sigra premium areas.
Allahabad/Gorakhpur
Regional wholesale supply.
Setup Requirements for Varanasi
2-room 18×40 ft button mushroom farm
GST & Transport Extra
- GST @18% applicable on all items — charged extra.
- Transport charges extra — based on distance from manufacturing to Varanasi.
- Rates valid for 5 days only due to fluctuating material costs.
Recommended AC
8-10 TR per room (extreme summers)
Estimated Project Cost
₹9-12 Lakh (2 rooms)
Excl. GST, transport & civil work
Delivery to Varanasi
2-3 day delivery from manufacturing
Nearest Demo Farm
BHU campus / Local farms in Varanasi outskirts
Client Scope — Not Included
Civil construction, foundation, flooring, boundary wall, electrical infrastructure, water supply, land purchase/lease, labour quarters, and approach road are client's responsibility.
Nearby Areas for Mushroom Farming
Sarnath
10 km from Varanasi
Chandauli
30 km from Varanasi
Jaunpur
60 km from Varanasi
Mirzapur
55 km from Varanasi
Allahabad (Prayagraj)
120 km from Varanasi
Ghazipur
70 km from Varanasi
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