Sarnath Tour from Varanasi

Overview

Sarnath, located in Varanasi, holds immense significance as it is the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon. It is considered as one of the most venerated Buddhist places and is also connected with Jainism. The site boasts of numerous Buddhist monuments and edifices including the Dhamekha stupa, Dharmarajika stupa, and Chaukhandi stupa. There are also monasteries and temples representing different schools of Buddhism from countries such as Japan, China, Thailand, and Burma. The Mahabodhi Society maintains a park around the Buddha temple which houses a tooth relic of the Buddha.

Sarnath is home to a vast expanse of ancient ruins dating back to the 3rd century BC to the 11th century AD, making it one of the most precious places on the Buddhist trail. The Lion Capital of Ashoka pillar at Sarnath is the National emblem of India, displayed in the archaeological museum in Sarnath.

As part of your tour, you will also get the opportunity to visit the Wisdom Park where you can take a replicated walk exploring the stages of life on stone manuscripts as experienced by Buddha himself. Book your Sarnath tour now and discover the rich cultural and spiritual history of the city.