Temple visiting windows
Incredible India lists 4:00 am–12:00 noon and 1:00–9:00 pm. Confirm daily worship interruptions and campus entry arrangements before travel.
A closer look
Make time
to be here.
Set within Banaras Hindu University, the New Vishwanath Temple is a distinctive landmark dedicated to Lord Shiva. Its tall spire and campus setting offer an experience quite different from the narrow lanes around Kashi Vishwanath. A visit can be combined with a gentle exploration of the university's tree-lined surroundings.
- See the New Vishwanath Temple's tall spire and spacious campus setting.
- Enjoy a gentle walk along permitted campus roads; other university attractions have their own opening and admission rules.
Your visit, thoughtfully planned
When to go.
What to expect.
All times are local to Varanasi (IST). Check the linked visitor resources before leaving, particularly on festival days.
Choose the early morning or a late-afternoon visit during the published opening windows. Allow for the midday closure and remember that this is a working university campus.
October to March is our suggested season for comfortable sightseeing. Start early in hot weather; monsoon rain and high river levels can change access to the ghats.
Time to set aside
Allow 1–1½ hours at the temple, plus time for a campus walk.
Start at Hotel Pradeep
Your route
to discovery.
From our hotel in Jagatganj, near Lahurabir, Varanasi.
Check current directionsPlanning estimates, not live journey times. These broad ranges are editorial estimates for an ordinary day, not measured routes or confirmed transport services. Road time and the additional walk are shown separately. Queues, parking searches, transfers and aarti / festival congestion are extra; check a live route before leaving.
Car / taxi
40–65 min by road
+ 5–15 min walkHead south towards Bhelupur / Durgakund and Lanka, enter BHU through a permitted visitor gate, then follow campus directions to New Vishwanath Temple.
Open route for Car / taxi to New Vishwanath Temple, BHUAuto / e-rickshaw
45–75 min by road
+ 5–15 min walkAsk for New Vishwanath Temple inside BHU via Lanka. Confirm whether the vehicle can continue inside the campus or whether a permitted local transfer is needed.
Road route reference for Auto / e-rickshaw to New Vishwanath Temple, BHUWalking
120–165 min
This is a long walk south via the Bhelupur / Lanka side, followed by the campus approach. A vehicle is more practical for most guests, especially in hot weather.
Open route for Walking to New Vishwanath Temple, BHUShared transport & other options
For buses or shared vehicles, ask the hotel desk about current connections and stops. There is no verified direct service or timetable in this guide; allow extra time for waiting, transfers and the final walk.
Auto and e-rickshaw links show a standard driving route as a reference, not a verified route for that vehicle. Fares, permissions and service availability must be agreed locally.
The final approach
BHU is a large campus, so entering the university does not mean you have reached the temple. Agree a suitable drop-off and pickup point, and check the final approach if anyone needs help with walking or steps.
A little preparation
Travel lightly.
Visit thoughtfully.
Practical suggestions for a more comfortable visit to New Vishwanath Temple, BHU.
What to carry
- Modest clothing, easily removed footwear and water for the campus walk.
- Identification in case it is requested at campus entry.
- The exact destination name: New Vishwanath Temple or Birla Temple, BHU, rather than the old-city Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
What to avoid
- Giving only 'Vishwanath Temple' as your destination and being driven to the wrong shrine.
- Arriving during the noon closure or entering academic / residential areas without permission.
- Treating quiet worship or university spaces as unrestricted photo locations.
Keep exploring
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of Varanasi.
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Let us help you
plan the day.
Speak to the Hotel Pradeep team about local conditions, a practical departure time and transport arrangements for your group.
Visitor information reviewed 24 October 2026. Published hours and access may change; travel ranges and packing advice are planning suggestions from this guide. Admission prices are not quoted because categories and charges can change.
Visitor resources & photograph credit
Photograph: Heliophilous — CC BY-SA 4.0. WebP resizing and dedicated mobile crops applied. Cropped adaptations of CC BY-SA photographs retain that licence.
