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Guided Sarnath Visit from Varanasi

By Varanasi Excursion
Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,880 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

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.

Activity location

  • Sarnath
    • Sarnath, Via-Anlabereni
    • 759026, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sarnath
    • Sarnath, Via-Anlabereni
    • 759026, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Guided Sarnath Visit from Varanasi
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
P 3,880.34 x 1 AdultP 3,880.34
Total
Price is P 3,880.34
Until Wed, Nov 5

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tea
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Photography.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Mineral water per person.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English Speaking tour guide.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All applicable taxes and service charges.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Any personal expenses during the tour.

Know before you book

  • 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.

Activity itinerary

Sarnath
  • 3h
Sarnath – The sacred site where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon and Buddhism began.
Ashoka Pillar
  • 1h
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 Stupa (Pass by)
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.
Dhamek Stupa
  • 1h
The Dhamek Stupa is one of the most revered Buddhist monuments in Sarnath, built at the very spot where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon to his five disciples after enlightenment. Towering at 43.6 meters, the stupa stands as a symbol of the birth of Buddhism and attracts pilgrims and history lovers from around the world. Its finely carved stonework and spiritual aura make it a must-visit site in the Buddhist circuit.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Sarnath
    • Sarnath, Via-Anlabereni
    • 759026, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Sarnath
    • Sarnath, Via-Anlabereni
    • 759026, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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