Full day Private Guided Tour of Sarnath from Varanasi
Experience Sarnath where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment, Chaukhandi Stupa a shrine for the relic of Buddha, murals and frescoes of the Buddhist temple of Mulagandha Kuti Vihar A scenic boat ride in the morning on the Ganges is another highlight of this day tour to Sarnath from Varanasi.
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Full day Private Guided Tour of Sarnath from Varanasi
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What's included in Full day Private Guided Tour of Sarnath from Varanasi
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Assi Ghat
We start the day with a boat ride over the Ganges and get a glimpse of live in this ancient city across its various ghats.
Sarnath
We will visit Sarnath, the most famous pilgrimage for Buddhists in India. Lord Buddha gave his first sermon here after attaining enlightenment in the year 528 BC. The great Mauryan Emperor Ashoka built magnificent stupas and monasteries in this area in the 3rd century BC. He also erected a column 15.24 m in height which had four lions and this was later adopted as the national emblem of India.
Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath
Dhamek Stupa is the most impressive structure here in Sarnath. The Stupa commemorates the first discourse of the Buddha which was on the ‘Wheel of Law’. The wheel reflects the world with its eternal existence due to our desires and cravings.
Inclusions
- Indian lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance charges
- Guide
- Beverages
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total duration (8 hours) includes the transportation duration.
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