Mushroom Farming in Varanasi
Holy city with massive tourist footfall, growing food industry, and agricultural university (BHU) support for mushroom cultivation.
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
MIDH subsidy — 40% of a ₹30 lakh production-unit norm, up to ₹12 lakh
Varanasi Climate & Growing Conditions
Summer Max
46°C
Winter Min
5°C
Humidity
50-85%
Best Season
Oct-Mar
Annual Rainfall
1,100mm
Cooling (18×40 room)
8 TR
Where to Sell Mushrooms in Varanasi
Varanasi Wholesale
Local sabzi mandis.
Tourist Hotels
Ghats area hotels, international cuisine restaurants.
Retail/Direct
Lanka, Sigra areas.
Allahabad/Gorakhpur
Regional wholesale supply.
Setup Requirements for Varanasi
2-room 18×40 ft button mushroom farm
Cooling per room
8 TR for an 18×40 ft room
Fixed by room size, not by city: 18×30 ft 6 TR · 18×40 ft 8 TR · 18×60 ft 10 TR · 18×70 ft 12 TR
Estimated Project Cost
₹16.0–22.2 lakh ex-GST
Core scope to full scope with racks; ₹26.2 lakh with GST. Same rate card in every city — transport and civil work extra.
- Delivery to Varanasi
- 2-3 day delivery from manufacturing
- Training & research nearby
- BHU Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Varanasi
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.
Climate and your power bill
Varanasi's summer peak of 46°C keeps the compressor at full load for longer, so summer power bills run highest. An 18×40 ft room draws up to 8.55 kW — about ₹77 an hour at full load at ₹9 a unit. The machine does not change with the weather; the hours it runs at full load do.
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
Best Mushroom Types for Varanasi
- Button Mushroom
- Oyster Mushroom
Essential Resources
Uttar Pradesh State GuideComplete mushroom farming guide for Uttar Pradesh
Farming GuideBeginner-to-pro cultivation guide
Profit AnalysisReal revenue & ROI numbers
Cost BreakdownEvery item priced for 2026
Subsidy GuideCentral & state subsidy schemes
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