What to see
The New Vishwanath Temple is a large white marble temple in the centre of the campus. Bharat Kala Bhavan, the university museum, holds a collection of miniature paintings, sculpture and textiles.
- 1 to 2 hours
- Morning, when the campus is cool and quiet.
Banaras Hindu University Varanasi: New Vishwanath Temple, Museum & Visit Guide
One of India's largest residential campuses, founded in 1916, with the New Vishwanath Temple and the Bharat Kala Bhavan museum inside.
LocationSouth Varanasi, near Assi Ghat
Time needed1 to 2 hours
Best timeMorning, when the campus is cool and quiet.
EntryCampus free; museum has its own ticket
Overview
One of India's largest residential campuses, founded in 1916, with the New Vishwanath Temple and the Bharat Kala Bhavan museum inside.
- Best time: Morning, when the campus is cool and quiet.
- ui.facts.timings: Campus open in the daytime; temple and museum have their own timings, so check before going.
- Time needed: 1 to 2 hours
- Dress code: Modest
- Nearby: Sankat Mochan, Durga Temple, Assi Ghat
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Visiting Banaras Hindu University & New Vishwanath Temple: what to know
Visiting
The campus is large, so a vehicle is the easiest way to see it. Carry a valid ID and follow the gate rules, which can change.
How to reach
About 25 to 30 minutes by car from the city centre. It sits close to Assi Ghat and Sankat Mochan, so it fits neatly into a half day in south Varanasi.
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Quick facts
- Dress code
- Modest
- Nearby
- Sankat Mochan, Durga Temple, Assi Ghat
- Photography
- Allowed outdoors; restricted in the museum
- Timings
- Campus open in the daytime; temple and museum have their own timings, so check before going.
Frequently asked questions about Banaras Hindu University & New Vishwanath Temple
Can tourists enter the BHU campus?
Visitors are generally allowed in the daytime through the main gate, subject to the university's rules, which can change. Carry an ID card.
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Tours and trips that include Banaras Hindu University & New Vishwanath Temple
Varanasi 2 Days 1 Night Tour Package
Day one in the old city and on the river, day two for Durga Temple, Sankat Mochan, BHU and Sarnath.
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