Serene and beautiful Sarnath Private Half Day Tour

5.0 (16 reviews) Varanasi, India
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesHindi, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

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.

What to expect

  1. 1h · Admission ticket included
    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. Sarnath Deer Park
    1h · Admission ticket included
    We will visit this archaeological park which has remains of old Buddhist monasteries and many stupa.
  3. 1h · Admission ticket included
    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. Ashoka Pillar
    1h · Admission ticket included
    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

Pickup details

At the reception of the hotel

Additional information

  • 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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