Bansphatak is the little bazaar you step straight into on the way to darshan: puja-samagri and flower sellers, brass and rudraksha shops, and small eateries feeding the constant stream of pilgrims. Because we sit right on it, everything you need before entering the temple is within arm’s reach.
The lane is entirely pedestrian and gets busy around aarti times. Staying here means you can leave your bags in the room and dip into Bansphatak whenever it suits you, rather than planning a separate outing for it.