Why people go
The golden-spired temple in the old city of Varanasi, now opened to the Ganga by the Kashi Vishwanath Dham corridor. It is one of the most searched temples in India.
Getting there
- Nearest airports: Varanasi (VNS), about 22 km in a straight line. Check which have flights from your city.
- Nearest major railway station: Varanasi City railway station (BCY), about 3 km. Smaller stations may be closer.
- Base: our Varanasi guide covers where to stay and how to get there.
Tips before you go
- Phones, pens and bags are not allowed inside; use the lockers.
- Come up from the river through the corridor at dawn.
- Book darshan, pujas and rooms only on the temple’s own website or counters: fake booking sites are common.
Visiting from abroad?
Visitors of other faiths are generally welcome, but the inner sanctum may be reserved for Hindus and staff at the gate decide. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) and follow the queue rules. OCI and foreign passport holders: carry your passport.
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Other shrines nearby
- Sarnath, near Varanasi (about 8 km)
Frequently asked questions
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How we chose: real demand, from monthly Google searches in India (Semrush, India database, monthly Google searches, checked 21 Oct 2026), plus the circuits families actually travel. Locations: Wikidata (CC0) and Wikipedia. Airports and stations are the nearest on our own lists, measured in a straight line, so check flights and road times. We do not list timings or fees because they change; check with the temple. Checked 21 Oct 2026.
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