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Buddhist Trail: Guided Tour of Sacred Sarnath from Varanasi
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Varanasi
Embark on a guided tour of sacred Sarnath from Varanasi, the birthplace of Buddhism. Explore ancient ruins, temples, stupas, and monuments while discovering the fascinating stories behind them.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sarnath - Sarnath; an important Buddhist pilgrim spot, where Buddha made his first sermon after getting enlightenment. In this excursion to Sarnath is the best way to know how this religion was born and explore one of its holy cities.
- Archaeological Buddhist Remains of Sarnath - We will visit the Sarnath Museum, which is the oldest site museum of Archaeological Survey of India. It houses the collection of Buddhist remains.
- Sarnath Buddhist Temple - Visit the Sarang Nath, dedicated to the god Shiva and whose name also famed as “deer lord”.
- Dhamek Stupa - Visit the Dhamek Stupa as it was the exact spot of Buddhaâs first sermon and it reveales the eightfold path leading to nirvana.
- Chaukhandi Stupa - Visit the Chaukhandi Stupa - the spot where Buddha was reunited with the panchavargiya bhikshus or his five companions.
- Japanese Temple - We will also tour the Japanese temple and the Chinese temple , as well as the monastery of Mulagandha Kuti Vihar.
- Sarnath Museum - Visit the famous museum contains five galleries and two verandahs to display the antiquities ranging from the 3rd century BCE to 12th century AD that have been found at Sarnath.
What's Included
- Highly trained and friendly Storyteller/Guide fluent in English & Hindi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Airport or outside city limit transfer
Additional Information
If you’re yearning for an expedition to the cradle of Buddhism, our guided trip to Sarnath provides an illuminating exploration of its birthplace and one of the four sacred cities. In our Sarnath Buddhist Trails journey, we’ve artfully woven the scattered fragments of Buddhist history into an enchanting narrative, presenting an unforgettable cultural and heritage experience buttressed by fascinating tales about the city’s life, its past, and the birth of a grand religion right here.
- Explore the Buddhist Trails of Sarnath, a significant pilgrimage for Buddhists where Buddha delivered his inaugural sermon post-enlightenment.
- Immerse in the majestic splendor of ancient ruins, temples, stupas, monuments, and pilgrimage sites.
- Dive deeper into the city’s existence, varied architectural styles, traditions, and religious legacy, all the while regaled by captivating stories.
- Our unique brand of ’infotainment’ guarantees an engaging experience, ensuring a stimulating tour regardless of your affinity for history.
Location
Sarnath
Sarnath, Via-Anlabereni
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Sonam_4242
Nov 20, 2019
Eye Opening Experience of Buddhism History - This was our second tour with You Tours, we are glad that we have done this experience. We are so amazed by the depth of history and religious legacy. Our guide Jain was superb, he let us calmly see the each sight, able to answers all our questions. Everyone must do this experience while visiting Varanasi to understand the importance of this beautiful religion.
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Jt821114
Nov 1, 2019
Nice local guide ABHI - Guide ABHI is nice and explain the history culture in details enjoy the trip with them !
And the car is now with AC!
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