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/or 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.

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Estellen287
Feb 26, 2025
Boudhism walk - Cham was a really good guide, it was really interesting to have more information about Boudha life and to take the time to do some meditation.
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Curiosity33250512244
Feb 20, 2025
Nice walk through - Great walk through Sarnath, the guide was very knowledgeable. We would have loved to stay longer. It would have been nice to go into he Buddhist temple as well.
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Companion34307936984
Feb 19, 2025
Great insights - Really great insight into Buddhism and the monuments on the tour. I learnt a lot! Really nice tour guide and highly recommend. And you can ask lots of questions too if you need :)
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Judithg255
Feb 15, 2025
Great trip - The guide was very interesting and obviously knowledgeable. He explained the history clearly and the significance of each part of the sites. The sites themselves were beautifully kept and very peaceful.
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Heikeo172
Feb 13, 2025
Outstanding experience - It was an outstanding experience to me. I learnt a lot about the early roots of Buddhism - and our guide did a really good job, one highlight of my tour!
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Hylkevader
Jan 4, 2025
Tours in varanasi - Great tours in the centre of varanasi. Great tour guide. Very informative and great way to see this interesting city. Would recommend
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Lucac952
Jan 4, 2025
Great way to know basics about Buddhism history - Amazing immersion into Buddhism in Sanarth. Sham (not sure about the spelling) was so knowledgeable and told us everything about Buddhism and beyond!
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Jack
Jan 1, 2025
Really interesting and educational - The experience was really educational and I learnt a lot. Shyam was a really good storyteller and provided all the information in a really interesting way. I would recommend this tour.
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Emilydy191mf
Feb 20, 2025
Walking tour - Knowledgeable and compassionate guide, excellent English and very competent at answering questions. Would recommend
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Philhickley
Feb 8, 2025
Our walk around Sarnath - Great walk involving tuk-tuks from our hotel to Sarnath and back. Spent time at the Sarnath Temple and main archaeological site then onto the spot where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon to his five disciples.
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