Kaal Bhairav temple, Varanasi
The guardian of Varanasi, and by tradition the deity whose permission you seek before or after visiting Vishwanath.
- Vehicle reaches
- Vehicle reaches within a few hundred metres near Bharonath.
- You walk
- 5 minutes.
- Allow
- 30–45 minutes.
Smaller and far quicker than the main temple, which makes it easy to fit either side of a Vishwanath slot.
When to go
Early morning or late afternoon. Sundays and Tuesdays draw larger crowds.
Getting here
Both our vans reach the same drop point — a Force Urbania — 17 Seater at ₹30/km or the Maharaja Urbania — 9 Seater at ₹37/km. Where a stop involves a walk, the van waits rather than being re-booked, so you are not looking for it afterwards in a crowd.
Questions
Where is Kaal Bhairav temple in Varanasi?
Near Bharonath in the old city. A vehicle reaches within a few hundred metres and the walk from there is about five minutes — considerably easier than Vishwanath.
How long does a Kaal Bhairav visit take?
Thirty to forty-five minutes including the walk, which is why it pairs naturally either side of a Kashi Vishwanath darshan slot.