Some areas in India which show significant growth of the Korean community are Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, West Bengal, National Capital Region, and Maharashtra.
Varanasi or Kashi or Benaras is one of the major religious cities in India, situated beside the banks of the Ganges river in the state of Uttar Pradesh, which welcomes tourists from all over the world.
The city witnesses huge numbers of Korean migrants due to the many students attending Banaras Hindu University (BHU), particularly studying Indian art and aesthetics.
This is due to their bond with Buddhism and the legend of marital ties between Princess Heo of Ayodhya in India and King Suro of Gaya, an ancient kingdom in Korea.
[citation needed] Places like Bengali Tola and other parts of Varanasi feature Korean-style cafes, restaurants, and K-Pop music stores.