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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Sarnath Half-Day Tour (Pick-up at 12 PM – Drop at 5 PM)
Explore the sacred city of Sarnath on this enriching half-day tour. Your journey begins with a convenient hotel pickup at 12:00 PM in a comfortable private car with a professional driver. Accompanied by an English-speaking tour guide, visit key Buddhist sites including the Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, and the Sarnath Museum. Learn about the site where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after enlightenment. Refreshments include bottled water and a stop for traditional Indian tea. The tour concludes with a drop back to your hotel by 5:00 PM, making it a perfect cultural experience in just one afternoon.
Tea
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Photography.
Mineral water per person.
English Speaking tour guide.
All applicable taxes and service charges.
Any personal expenses during the tour.
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Note: Hotel pickups commence prior to 12:00 PM
Traveler pickup
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Sarnath – The sacred site where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon and Buddhism began. 180 minutes
Ashoka Pillar, Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, India The Ashoka Pillars are iconic monuments erected by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE across the Indian subcontinent, bearing inscriptions that promote moral values, non-violence, and harmony. The pillar at Sarnath, crowned by the Lion Capital — now India’s national emblem — is a powerful reminder of India's ancient commitment to peace and dharma. 60 minutes
Chaukhandi Stupa, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Chaukhandi Stupa is an ancient Buddhist monument that commemorates the place where Lord Buddha first met his five disciples after attaining enlightenment. Originally built as a terraced stupa during the Gupta period, it was later crowned with an octagonal tower by the Mughals, blending Buddhist and Islamic architectural elements. It stands as a symbol of the beginning of the Buddha’s teachings.
Dhamek Stupa, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India The Dhamek Stupa is one of the most revered Buddhist monuments in Sarnath, built at the very spot where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon to his five disciples after enlightenment. Towering at 43.6 meters, the stupa stands as a symbol of the birth of Buddhism and attracts pilgrims and history lovers from around the world. Its finely carved stonework and spiritual aura make it a must-visit site in the Buddhist circuit. 60 minutes
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A dress code is required to enter places of worship.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Not wheelchair accessible.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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