Guided Sarnath Visit from Varanasi
Sarnath Half-Day Tour (Pick-up at 12 PM – Drop at 5 PM) Explore the sacred city of Sarnath on this enriching half-day tour. Your journey begins with a convenient hotel pickup at 12:00 PM in a comfortable private car with a professional driver. Accompanied by an English-speaking tour guide, visit key Buddhist sites including the Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, and the Sarnath Museum. Learn about the site where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after enlightenment. Refreshments include bottled water and a stop for traditional Indian tea. The tour concludes with a drop back to your hotel by 5:00 PM, making it a perfect cultural experience in just one afternoon.
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Guided Sarnath Visit from Varanasi
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What's included in Guided Sarnath Visit from Varanasi
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Sarnath
Sarnath – The sacred site where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon and Buddhism began.
Ashoka Pillar
The Ashoka Pillars are iconic monuments erected by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE across the Indian subcontinent, bearing inscriptions that promote moral values, non-violence, and harmony. The pillar at Sarnath, crowned by the Lion Capital — now India’s national emblem — is a powerful reminder of India's ancient commitment to peace and dharma.
Chaukhandi StupaPass-by Only
Chaukhandi Stupa is an ancient Buddhist monument that commemorates the place where Lord Buddha first met his five disciples after attaining enlightenment. Originally built as a terraced stupa during the Gupta period, it was later crowned with an octagonal tower by the Mughals, blending Buddhist and Islamic architectural elements. It stands as a symbol of the beginning of the Buddha’s teachings.
Inclusions
- Tea
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Photography.
- Mineral water per person.
- English Speaking tour guide.
- All applicable taxes and service charges.
- Any personal expenses during the tour.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Not wheelchair accessible.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Note: Hotel pickups commence prior to 12:00 PM
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
