Sarnath Archaeological Site
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Ayodhya & Varanasi Darshan
Ayodhya(1N) → Varanasi(2N)
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Complete Varanasi Darshan (Ex-Varanasi)
Varanasi(2N)
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4N/5D Ayodhya, Prayagraj & Varanasi Deluxe Tour Package
Ayodhya(1N) → Allahabad(1N) → Varanasi(2N)
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Ayodhya, Prayagraj & Varanasi Darshan
Ayodhya(1N) → Allahabad(1N) → Varanasi(1N)
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4N 5Days – Varanasi & Bodhgaya Darshan (Ex-Varanasi)
Varanasi(3N) → Bodhgaya(1N)
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5N/6D Varanasi, Chitrakoot, Prayagraj & Ayodhya Ex-Varanasi
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Label : Top Attraction
Tags : Historical Site
Timings : 8am - 6pm, Open Daily
Tickets : INR 20 (Indians), INR 100 (Non-Indians)
Sarnath Archaeological Site, Sarnath Overview
Sarnath Archaeological Site, located near the confluence of the Ganga and Varuna rivers in Varanasi, is the place where Buddha began preaching his sermons. The site is built around the main Dhamek Stupa and its verdant gardens. It is also home to the legendary lion capital memorial pillar built by King Ashoka, now the Indian national emblem. Both are maintained by the ASI at the Sarnath Museum across the road.
Over the centuries, various Buddhist kings have added small and large temples built with exceptionally well-preserved Chunar sandstone. Buddhist monks would worship the exquisite statue of seated Buddha, the first idol of him ever built. When villagers in the area started stealing bricks and stones from this seemingly endless source, British officials decided to protect the area in 1904. Today, the ruins are coveted by scholars, pilgrims and visitors worldwide.
