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State rank: 9 out of 14 Places To Visit In Uttar Pradesh
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Ideal duration: 1 day
Best time: Oct-Mar (Read More)
Nearest Airport: Varanasi (Check Flights)
A quiet and spiritual town set amidst the otherwise densely populated state of Uttar Pradesh, Sarnath is a city of historical marvel with numerous Buddhist stupas, museums, excavated ancient sites and beautiful temples that prove to be a source of immense wonder and astonishment to tourists due to their mystical and serene setting. Being just 10 kms from Varanasi, Sarnath is often flocked with devotees is the perfect pilgrimage site for Buddhists, Jains and Hindus, alike.
A pilgrimage place for Buddhists, Sarnath features a number of temples and completely serene surroundings with its various historically significant, architectural marvels. Being the place where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon, Sarnath has since been a popular tourist attraction and is well known for its cultural significance as well as the mystical setting. To name a few attractions contributing to the spiritual significance of Sarnath, we have, Ashoka's Pillar, Dharma Stupa built by Emperor Ashoka and many more.
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- As Sarnath is a religious place, certain points must be noted by tourists while on a visit here. Circumambulation must be done in a clockwise direction and also one must not step onto any statues or holy items. Peace and quiet must be maintained by visitors.
Peaceful environment and surroundings.
Scalding in summers. Not much to explore.
Sarnath is one of the major Buddhist pilgrim centres in the world. Apart from pilgrims, Sarnath is a major attraction for historians, architects and linguists.
The Varanasi airport (24 km) is the nearest to Sarnath. The main railway station is also at Varanasi as only a few trains halt at the Sarnath railway station. Government owned, as well as private b... (Read More)
Answer: The Sarnath Museum houses artifacts that have been dug up at Sarnath, their age ranging from the first century BC to 12th century AD. Sculptures, edifices and remains of Buddhist art have been found and housed at the museum.
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