3-Hour Walking Tour of Buddhism in Sarnath near Varanasi
by Tourrnival Jourrneys Unique Travel Experiences
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This 3-hour walking tour focuses on Buddhist sites in Sarnath, located about 10 kilometers from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, India. The tour begins with transport by tuktuk from Varanasi to Sarnath. A guide leads the group through key locations connected to Buddhism. The first stop is the Dhamekh Stupa, where Gautama Buddha gave his first sermon after enlightenment. Visitors then explore the ruins of the ancient learning center that operated from the 6th century BC to the 12th century AD. The tour continues to the Mulagandhakuti Vihara Buddhist temple, built in 1931 by the Sri Lankan Mahabodhi Society. This temple marks the site of Buddha's first rainy season retreat and features frescoes depicting his life. The group also visits the local museum, which houses the Ashok Pillar topped with four lions, now used as India’s national emblem. The guide provides historical information and explanations throughout the walk. All fees, taxes, guide services, and tuktuk transport are included. Participants return to Varanasi by tuktuk at the end of the tour.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath
Sarnath lies 10 kilometers from Varanasi and is accessible by various transport modes. It is one of the most important Buddhist sites, known as the location where Gautama Buddha preached his first sermon. The town was a major learning center from the 6th century BC until the 12th century AD. Visitors will see the ruins, the Dhamekh Stupa, the Buddhist temple Mulagandhakuti Vihara, and the museum. The museum exhibits the Ashok Pillar with four guardian lions, which inspired India’s national emblem. The Mulagandhakuti Vihara temple, built in 1931 by the Sri Lankan Mahabodhi Society, contains frescoes depicting Buddha’s life and marks the place where Buddha spent his first rainy season retreat.
180 min
Meeting point
Be at front gate of mall.
End point
Please be inside of the restaurant or the Gate.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
3-Hour Walking Tour of Buddhism in Sarnath near Varanasi
by Tourrnival Jourrneys Unique Travel Experiences
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.₹6,000Overview
This 3-hour walking tour focuses on Buddhist sites in Sarnath, located about 10 kilometers from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, India. The tour begins with transport by tuktuk from Varanasi to Sarnath. A guide leads the group through key locations connected to Buddhism. The first stop is the Dhamekh Stupa, where Gautama Buddha gave his first sermon after enlightenment. Visitors then explore the ruins of the ancient learning center that operated from the 6th century BC to the 12th century AD. The tour continues to the Mulagandhakuti Vihara Buddhist temple, built in 1931 by the Sri Lankan Mahabodhi Society. This temple marks the site of Buddha's first rainy season retreat and features frescoes depicting his life. The group also visits the local museum, which houses the Ashok Pillar topped with four lions, now used as India’s national emblem. The guide provides historical information and explanations throughout the walk. All fees, taxes, guide services, and tuktuk transport are included. Participants return to Varanasi by tuktuk at the end of the tour.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath
Sarnath lies 10 kilometers from Varanasi and is accessible by various transport modes. It is one of the most important Buddhist sites, known as the location where Gautama Buddha preached his first sermon. The town was a major learning center from the 6th century BC until the 12th century AD. Visitors will see the ruins, the Dhamekh Stupa, the Buddhist temple Mulagandhakuti Vihara, and the museum. The museum exhibits the Ashok Pillar with four guardian lions, which inspired India’s national emblem. The Mulagandhakuti Vihara temple, built in 1931 by the Sri Lankan Mahabodhi Society, contains frescoes depicting Buddha’s life and marks the place where Buddha spent his first rainy season retreat.
180 min
Meeting point
Be at front gate of mall.
End point
Please be inside of the restaurant or the Gate.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.