Kaal Bhairav
The guardian of Varanasi, and by tradition the deity whose permission you seek before or after visiting Vishwanath. Smaller and far quicker than the main temple, which makes it easy to fit either side of a Vishwanath slot.
The kotwal of Kashi. Traditionally visited before or after Vishwanath.
- Vehicle reaches
- Vehicle reaches within a few hundred metres near Bharonath.
- You walk
- 5 minutes.
- Allow
- 30–45 minutes.
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.