Sarnath Tour: Explore Buddhist History and Serenity

Discover Sarnath’s spiritual essence on a 3-hour walking tour. Explore ancient ruins, meditate, and connect with Buddha’s teachings in this tranquil town.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath - Sarnath is situated at a distance of 10 km from Varanasi easily accessible by any conveyance. This is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in the world, Sarnath famous as the place where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon. Sarnath was a renowned school of learning from the 6th century BC to the 12th century AD. Visit…
What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Guide
  • Transport - Tuktuk
Additional Information

Sarnath is a small town located near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, India. It holds immense significance for Buddhists as it is the place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. Visiting Sarnath allows you to step back in time and experience the profound impact of Lord Buddha’s teachings. The atmosphere is filled with a sense…

Location
JHV Mall
The Mall Road
Be at front gate of mall.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ingridfv4482yw
Dec 30, 2025
Educational and interesting - A great experience, our guide was very knowledgeable and fun, and gave us a great intro to Buddhism, its origin and Buddhism in India today.
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O5595gjseanc
Dec 8, 2025
A must do in Varenesi! - Shyam was amazing! He gave us so much of his time and knowledge. He was entertaining and informative. A great few hours to spend in Varenesi
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Natleegra
Dec 3, 2025
Valuable experience for deepening your understanding of Buddhism - I had an excellent experience on the tour, which helped to deepen my knowledge and understanding of Buddhism and the life of Buddha. Our guide was wonderful, and was always happy to provide additional colour and insight when any questions came up. Would definitely recommend!
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Pieran2nioe
Nov 29, 2025
Buddhism history - Very nice and informative tour. Very interesting to see the temple and the Buddhism main historical locations. Recommended!
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Milena
Nov 27, 2025
Good Investment - Shyam is a wonderful guide. He really embodies the spiritual vibe of Sarnath, with his calm voice and storytelling. We went to 3 locations: the Lord Buddha statue, the Stupah, and the place of First Sermon. He has a wealth of knowledge to share; you will learn a lot.
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Nccnottingham
Nov 24, 2025
Very interesting and relaxing tour - It was great getting out of the hustle and bustle of the city. Sarnath is a calm oasis of peace and quiet. Our guide was very good, he told us about what we were seeing but also about the life of Buddha.
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Meander08706180028
Nov 22, 2025
Sarnath - Lovely tour of a very spiritual area. You can feel the energy! Our guide was very knowledgeable and patient in his explanations. We got to see local culture and learn about Buddhism and Varanasis spiritual importance.
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Rvm975
Nov 22, 2025
Very enlightening!! - fantastic tour, our guide was very knowledgeable and explained things very well and from first principles. The highlight of Varanasi.
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Guide60169927322
Nov 27, 2025
Good break from the louder city. - It was a very nice and relaxing tour with lots of knowledge from the guide. Thank you tourrnival jourrneys for sharing this with us.
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Hazelglass89
Nov 27, 2025
Beautiful tour of Sarnath (all about Buddhism in Varanasi)! - I loved my tour of Sarnath! Seeing where Buddha gave his first sermon and visiting the Buddhist temple and grounds created by Ashoka the Great was a wonderful experience. I’m blessed to have visited such holy places.
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up to 2 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).