9 Places To Visit In Sarnath

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Day 1: Start off your tour with a visit to the Buddhist temples like the Thai temple, Dhamekh Stupa, the Chaukhandi Stupa and the Archaeological Museum. NOTE: It is best to stay at Varanasi and spend a full day at Sarnath.

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1. Thai Temple

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Thai Temple, a well-known attraction in Sarnath, displays Thai-style architecture. The temple is set amid beautiful gardens and is managed by Thai Buddhist monks, offering calm and peaceful surroundings.

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Ashoka Pillar is the national emblem of India and marks Emperor Ashoka's visit to Sarnath. This 50-metre-tall stone pillar is an impressive structure.

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Dhamek Stupa is the main stupa of Sarnath, revered as the exact spot, or Rishipattana, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon on the eightfold path to his disciples. King Ashoka ordered the renovation of the existing pre-Buddhist tumuli here in the 3rd century BC. The cylindrical stupa is made entirely of bricks, with a diameter of 28 metres.

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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 acr (Read More)oss the road.

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5. The Mahabodhi Society Temple

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Mahabodhi Society Temple, at Sarnath, is one of the most ancient temples in India, built during the Gupta period entirely out of bricks. It stands at the site where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. When a Buddhist monk, Dharmapala of Sri Lanka, encountered the dilapidated condition of Sarnath, he campaigned to collect funds from Buddhist countries worldwide to revive the temple. A new temple wa (Read More)s eventually built next to the archaeological site, as a replica of the original shrine there.

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Buddhist Temple

Chaukhandi Stupa was built in the 5th century to mark the place where Lord Buddha first met his disciples. The place holds immense historical, religious as well as architectural importance today.

7. Tibetan Temple, Sarnath

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Tibetan Temple, Sarnath, is a Buddhist shrine decorated with Thangka, Tibetan Buddhist paintings. The temple features a statue of Shakyamuni, the Buddha. Prayer wheels are seen outside the building, which release paper scrolls with prayers written on them when rotated clockwise.

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Archaeological Museum, Sarnath, established in 1910, displays a small collection of artefacts ranging from the 3rd century BC to the 12th century AD.

Fairs & Festivals

Buddha Purnima is celebrated to mark the birth, enlightenment, and salvation of Gautam Buddha. Celebrations are held every year at most Buddhist sites, and pilgrims from around the world throng to Sarnath. Since it falls on a full moon night, the festival is called Buddha Purnima in India. Day-long prayers, along with free medical camps for the poor, are held on this day. In the evening, lamps are (Read More) lit at the Bodhi Tree and other significant places. Devotees place a statue of Buddha in a basin filled with water and flowers, symbolising the divinity of his teachings. With vegetarian delicacies, hymns, and offerings such as candles, flowers, and incense, the auspicious day of Buddha Purnima is celebrated with much fervour.

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FAQs on Sarnath

What are the top hotels in Sarnath?

There are 388 Hotels in Sarnath which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in Sarnath are RK homestays, Nawab ki Deohri, The Pathwalkers' Habitat, Paradise Residency, The White Yard - Deluxe Rooms, Hotel Radiance Courtyard. You can see all the hotels in Sarnath here

What are the top sightseeing places in Sarnath?

The top sightseeing places in Sarnath are Chaukhandi Stupa, Ashoka Pillar, Sarnath, Thai Temple, Tibetan Temple, Sarnath, Archaeological Museum, Sarnath, Buddha Purnima in Sarnath.

How can I commute within Sarnath?

Local buses are the most convenient way of travel within the city. Autorickshaws are not available in Sarnath. It is also preffered by many tourists to explore this small area on foot.
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Can you suggest an itinerary for Sarnath?

Day 1: Start off your tour with a visit to the Buddhist temples like the Thai temple, Dhamekh Stupa, the Chaukhandi Stupa and the Archaeological Museum.

NOTE: It is best to stay at Varanasi and spend a full day at Sarnath.

Places To Visit In Sarnath

"Sacred Buddhist site where Buddha gave his first sermon"

9 Places To Visit In Sarnath

1. Thai Temple

2. Ashoka Pillar, Sarnath

3. Dhamek Stupa

4. Sarnath Archaeological Site

Sarnath Travel Packages

Ayodhya & Varanasi Darshan

Ayodhya, Prayagraj & Varanasi Darshan

5N/6D Varanasi, Chitrakoot, Prayagraj & Ayodhya Ex-Varanasi

4N 5Days – Varanasi, Chitrakoot & Prayagraj Darshan

4N 5Days – Varanasi & Bodhgaya Darshan (Ex-Varanasi)

Ultimate Varanasi Tour in 2 days

5. The Mahabodhi Society Temple

6. Chaukhandi Stupa

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7. Tibetan Temple, Sarnath

8. Archaeological Museum, Sarnath

9. Buddha Purnima in Sarnath

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