Day Trip To Sarnath from Varanasi
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Day Trip To Sarnath from Varanasi
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21 Dec
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Sarnath is one of the major Buddhist attractions venerated by the Buddhists from all across the globe. It was at Sarnath, where Lord Gautam Buddha after attaining enlightenment had preached His first sermon to His five disciples. A home to numerous Buddhist stupas, monasteries and temples along with the museum, Sarnath is a revered place worth visiting.
Itinerary
Chaukhandi Stupa
30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedMorning pick up from Varanasi hotel and drive to Sarnath for day tour. The religious importance of the stupa is attributed to its history and the relic of Buddha reuniting with his five companions in Sarnath. The Chaukhandi Stupa is regarded as one of the most divine and important monuments of Buddhist culture. This stupa has been built on the exact spot where the great Lord Buddha first met his five ascetics, to whom he later went on to preach his first teachings. The Chaukhandi Stupa is an evolution of burial mounds and serves as a shrine to the great Lord Buddha.Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeDhamek Stupa represents the place where the Buddha preached his first discourse to his first five disciples, Sarnath. This park is said to be of great importance as Buddha gave his first sermon here after attaining enlightenment to his disciples, which revealed his “Eightfold Path.Dharmarajika Stupa
30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedDharmarajika Stupa Visit the Dharmarajika Stupa to discover the ruins of an archaeological wonder and the place where Lord Buddha’s remains were enshrined. Mingle with Buddhist followers who come to worship the life and teachings of Buddha. Only the foundations of this imposing stupa are visible today. It still bears historical significance. Imagine the tall structure that stood proud in picturesque gardens and held the relics of Lord Buddha. Check out the stone pillars and walls surrounding the stupa. Watch as monks and pilgrims sit quietly on the surrounding lawns while meditating and gazing in awe at the ruins. (Note: Closed on Sunday)Mulagandha Kuti Vihar
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe ruins of the ancient Mulagandhakuti Vihara mark the place where the Buddha spent his first rainy season. This was the main temple, marked by the presence of the Ashokan pillar at the front. We will have lunch (optional) at a good restaurant in Sarnath. After lunch we will go Ashoka pillar.Ashoka Pillar
20 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedThe national emblem of India and a mark of Emperor Ashoka's visit to Sarnath, the Ashoka Pillar, crafted out of stone, is an impressive structure with four lions at the top. This 50-metre-long pillar, along with the Dhamek Stupa, is Ashoka's gift to Buddhism, and the entire complex has a calm aura to it. A number of monks are spotted meditating around the compound. The entire complex is filled with lush green lawns, and along with the Stupa, they resemble a colony, with the Ashoka Pillar being the main attraction. India's oldest archaeological museum has been built at the periphery of the complex.Sarnath Museum
30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedThe Sarnath Archaeological Museum is most prominent for the four-headed lion that was once on the Chile of the Ashoka Pillar, from the 3rd century BC. This is where Gautama Buddha delivered the first major sermon to his first five disciples after gaining enlightenment. (Note: Closed on Friday.)Wat Thai Sarnath Temple
30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedWat Thai Sarnath Temple Popularly known as the Thai Temple, Wat Thai Sarnath Temple was built by Thai dignitaries in the year 1933. Adorned with manicured gardens, the Thai Temple is built in the Thai architectural style and is managed by Thai Buddhist monks. Just before the entrance of the main temple, there are images of a laughing Buddha along with an enactment of Lord Buddha delivering a sermon to his disciples. Another statue of Lord Buddha in Bhumisparsha mudra can be seen in the temple. An important highlight of the Thai Temple in Sarnath is the 80-foot-tall image of Buddha in a standing position. The construction of the statue is said to have taken more than a decade. There are running fountains with blooming lotus flowers before approaching the statue. After visiting Wat Thai Temple later, drop off at the Varanasi Hotel.
What's included
INCLUDED
Pick up & drop: Varanasi City Hotel only.
Accompanying English Speaking Guide.
Private Ac vehicle throughout the tour.
All Applicable Taxes.
01 Mineral Water Bottle per person.
NOT INCLUDED
Tips and gratuities are optional, based on guest discretion and service satisfaction.
Entrance fee for the monuments is charged directly at the site
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour can be customized as per customer's requirement.
If pickup from outside city hotels / airport / railway station then it will be an additional charge, payable directly.
Car Type: for one to two people, four Seater Sedan.
Car Type: for three to four people, five Seater Innova.
Car Type: for five to eight people, nine Seater Traveller.
The entrance fees mentioned are approximate, as per government norms, and are subject to change in the future.
Location
Address
92FF+JC4, Rishpattan Rd, Near, Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221007, India
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TOP TRAVEL AND TOURS PVT LTD.
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