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BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY

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Banaras Hindu University is one of the largest universities in the world and a prime attraction in Varanasi. It was founded by Pandit Mohan Malviya in 1916 and is internationally reputed. Spread over an area of 1350 acres, BHU comprises of 3 institutes, 4 interdisciplinary centres, 14 faculties, 124 departments and 3 constituent schools covering all branches of humanities.

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The BHU is one of the few institutions of the country which can sense the wind of change in its culture. Excelling in arts and sciences, the university is also known for its role in the Indian independence movement. It is a must-visit to experience the age-old tradition of learning and spirituality. History buffs most certainly shouldn’t give this place a miss!

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BEST TIME TO VISIT VARANASI

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Varanasi is as given below. The best time to visit Varanasi is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
JanuaryBest time1318
FebruaryBest time1319
MarchBest time1320
April2027
May1922
June2020
July1620
August1323
September1820
OctoberBest time2429
NovemberBest time1921
DecemberBest time1722
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