Banaras Hindu University
Opening hours
Campus open to visitors 8am–6pm. Bharat Kala Bhavan museum: 10:30am–4:30pm (closed Sun)
Entry fee
Campus free. Bharat Kala Bhavan: ₹20 Indians / ₹250 foreigners
Best time
Late afternoon when students are between classes
Time required
2–3 hours
How to reach
Cycle-rickshaw from Assi Ghat in 15 minutes (1.5km). Auto-rickshaw from anywhere in Varanasi.
Insider note
The Bharat Kala Bhavan has some of the best miniature paintings and archaeological finds in India — completely undervisited. The university itself is one of Asia's largest campuses. Walk through at dusk.