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Serene and beautiful Sarnath Private Half Day Tour

Varanasi, Indiaby Sachan Tours

  • 4 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Hindi, English

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Overview

Sarnath is a beautiful Buddhist site and considered very one of the most sacred among four different places associated with the life of Buddha. Today, this place is dotted with several Buddhist temples, a site-museum and archaeological remains. You get to know about the philosophy of Buddhism, stories of previous births of Buddha (the Jataka tales) and so many other things related to this place.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Food & drinks are not included.

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Stop 1

    1 hour

    We will visit Mool Gandh Kuti Vihara temple, which was built by 'Mahabodhi Society' based in Sri Lanka. This temple has beautiful murals painted by a Japanese artist. This temple also houses the relics of Buddha, which are publicly exhibited for 3 days in November.

  2. 2

    Sarnath Deer Park

    1 hour

    We will visit this archaeological park which has remains of old Buddhist monasteries and many stupa.

  3. 3

    Stop 3

    1 hour

    We will visit the site museum which houses the national emblem of India, one of most beautiful image of Buddha and a few other very important & significant sculptures.

  4. 4

    Ashoka Pillar

    1 hour

    This place has the remains of the Ashokan pillar which also contains the inscription in Pali language & Brahmi script. This pillar had a lion capital with four lions standing back to back, which was adopted as the national emblem of India post-independence.

Meeting and pickup

At the reception of the hotel

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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