Experience Sarnath where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment, Chaukhandi Stupa a shrine for the relic of Buddha, murals and frescoes of the Buddhist temple of Mulagandha Kuti Vihar A scenic boat ride in the morning on the Ganges is another highlight of this day tour to Sarnath from Varanasi.
Experience Sarnath where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment, Chaukhandi Stupa a shrine for the relic of Buddha, murals and frescoes of the Buddhist temple of Mulagandha Kuti Vihar A scenic boat ride in the morning on the Ganges is another highlight of this day tour to Sarnath from Varanasi.
- Assi Ghat - Begin the day with a serene boat ride on the Ganges, offering a glimpse into life in this ancient city through its diverse ghats.
- Sarnath - Visit Sarnath, a renowned pilgrimage site for Buddhists in India. It is here that Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after achieving enlightenment in 528 BC. The great Mauryan Emperor…
- Assi Ghat - Begin the day with a serene boat ride on the Ganges, offering a glimpse into life in this ancient city through its diverse ghats.
- Sarnath - Visit Sarnath, a renowned pilgrimage site for Buddhists in India. It is here that Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after achieving enlightenment in 528 BC. The great Mauryan Emperor Ashoka constructed magnificent stupas and monasteries in this area in the 3rd century BC, including a 15.24-meter-high column adorned with four lions, which later became India’s national emblem.
- Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath - The Dhamek Stupa stands as the most remarkable structure in Sarnath. It commemorates Buddha’s first discourse on the ‘Wheel of Law,’ symbolizing the world’s eternal existence driven by desires and cravings.
- Chaukhandi Stupa - Next, explore the Chaukhandi Stupa, a shrine housing Buddha’s relics. Built during the Gupta period between the 4th and 6th centuries, it marks the site where Lord Buddha and his first disciples met while traveling from Bodh Gaya to Sarnath. During the reign of Mughal Emperor Akbar, it was modified to its current form with an octagonal tower to honor the visit of Humayun, Akbar’s father.
- Mulagandha Kuti Vihar - Mulagandha Kuti Vihar is a relatively new Buddhist temple, renowned for its stunning murals and frescoes. It stands in contrast to the ancient ruins of Sarnath surrounding it. A notable feature of this temple complex is a Bodhi tree, believed to be a descendant of the tree under which Lord Buddha attained enlightenment.
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance charges
- Guide
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Entrance charges
- Guide
- Beverages
- Beverages
- The total duration (8 hours) includes the transportation duration.
- The total duration (8 hours) includes the transportation duration.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
