About Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi is one of the popular centres of learning in the entire country. The internationally reputed public central university was established in 1916 by one of the great nationalist leaders Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, in association with Annie Besant. The 1300-acre campus is a mini-city in itself with a range of facilities like institutes, research centres, hostels, library, auditorium, hospital, printing press, flying club, and a museum named Bharat Kala Bhavan, to mention a few. In addition, the university in Ajagara is surrounded by an array of facilities, such as banks, restaurants, shopping centres, and well-maintained Varanasi hotels, to mention a few.

Shopping and Dining around Banaras Hindu University

Tourists staying at hotels near Banaras Hindu University must take out some time to shop for popular things to buy in Varanasi, such as Banarasi sarees, bangles, rudraksha necklace, glass beads, Indic literature, stone-carved curios, and the hidden craft of Gulabi Minakari. Many of the famous markets in the city, including Thatheri Bazaar, Godowlia, Vishwanath Gali, and Chowk, are within 6-7 km radius of this university. Furthermore, IP Vijaya Mall, PDR Mall, JHV Mall, and numerous other malls are also situated not too far from the hotels in Banaras Hindu University area, enabling tourists to shop for their favourite brands in this holy city without hassle. Travellers must try the famous street food while staying at hotels near Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. Some of the popular street food items are kachori sabzi, chaat, chenna dahi vada, choora matar, thandai, and the not-to-miss malaiyyo. Although these dishes are served in every part of Varanasi, some of the popular destinations are Chachi Ki Dhukhan, Kachori Gali, Gopal Mandir Gali, Gol Ganj, Pizzeria Vatika, Deena Chaat Bhandar, Neelkanth, Blue Lassi Shop, etc. Besides, tourists can also visit the renowned places to dine near the campus, such as Roma’s Café, Bangs Restaurant, B.B.C., Classic Café, Capsicum Food Court, Singh’s Delight, and Doodh Booth, among others.

Places to Visit around Banaras Hindu University

Every ghat in Varanasi has a legend to share and hence, visiting the popular ghats like Assi Ghat, Munshi Ghat, Dashwamedha Ghat, and Manikarnika Ghat tops the itinerary of the majority of the tourists staying at hotels in Varanasi. Shri Durga Temple (3.2 km), Shri Satynarayan Tulsi Manas Mandir (3.3 km), Anand Park (3.3 km), Ramnagar Fort (4.7 km), Jantar Mantar (6), Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (6.5 km), and Bharat Mata Temple (7.7 km), among others, witness high tourist footfall throughout the year. Further, the archaeological Buddhist remains of Sarnath, up to 16 km from BHU, are also thronged by tourists in large numbers.

How to Reach Banaras Hindu University

BHU is well-connected to different parts of Varanasi by bus, taxi, auto-rickshaw, cycle-rickshaw, and other modes of transport. The campus is located not too far from the major railheads - Varanasi Junction, also known as Varanasi Cantt Railway Station (8.6 km), Varanasi City Railway Station (10.3 km), and Manduadih Railway Station (4.6 km). Furthermore, Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport is around 30 km away from the university, which can be reached within 40-50 minutes by car.

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