Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple BHU @ Varanashi (Uttar Pradesh)

 

Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple BHU:

Shir Kashi Viswanath Temple BHU is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located on the BHU campus. It is called the new Vishwanath temple or Birla Temple also. It is one of the tallest temples in India as its tower with a height being around 250 feet.

This temple is well maintained and made with white marble. This is one of the famous tourist destinations in Varanashi.

Visiting Timing:  05 AM to 08.00 PM  - All Day  

Best time to visit: All time. During the summer it's hot.

Entry Fees:  No.

Temple Address:

Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple BHU, Varanashi District, Uttar Pradesh, India

Special occasion:

Every day thousands of devotees visit there. During the weekend, holidays, and Mahashivratri, you will find a huge crowd inside the temple. 

Places to visit in and around Varanashi:

• Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple
• Ganga Ghat
• Kal Bhairav 
• Birla Temple
• Sankat Mochan Temple
• Sarnath

Parking Places: Finding a parking place is a bit tough there. Better to use an auto-rickshaw to visit all the local places

 

How to reach  Varanashi: 

Airport: The nearest airport is Lalbahadur Shastri International airport in Babatpur (Varanashi) which is 21 km from the temple. The airport is well connected with different cities in India. 

Indian Rail: The nearest railway station is Varanashi which is 5 km from the temple. Another major Railway station is Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay (earlier known as Mughal Sarai) Jn which is 16 km from the temple. These railway stations are well connected with major Indian cities. Regular autos and taxis are available from the railway station to the city.

 

Buses: The nearest bus station is in Varanashi which is 5 km from the temple. Regular buses are available from different cities like Patna, Ranchi, Prayagraj, Kolkatta, etc. 

  

Private Taxis: Availability of private taxis, Autos are very good. 

Distance from Nearby Major Cities

• Varanashi:  10 km     
• Prayagraj: 130 km
• Bodhgaya: 247 km
• Rajgir: 309 km 
• Patna: 243 km
• Lucknow: 312 km

Accommodation near Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple BHU: 

There are lots of hotels and lodges available around the temple for different price ranges. Varanashi is a famous tourist place, especially for spiritual tourism. 

Food & Restaurant near Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple BHU:

As this is a very famous tourist place in Uttar Pradesh in Varanashi, lots of Indian and continental restaurants are available around the temple. Both South Indian, North Indian, and continental foods are available. 

 

Few Photos:

Visit Date:  27 Dec 2012

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