A peaceful and spiritual city set amidst Uttar Pradesh's largely densely populated state, Sarnath is a city of historic wonder with numerous Buddhist stupas, museums, ancient excavated sites and beautiful temples that prove to be a source of tremendous wonder and amazement for tourists because of their mystical and serene atmosphere. Sarnath is still packed with devotees, being just 10 km from Varanasi, is the best place for Buddhists, Jains and Hindus alike to pilgrimage.

A place of pilgrimage for Buddhists, Sarnath features numerous temples and utterly serene surroundings with its rich historically important architectural marvels. Since then, being the place where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon, Sarnath has been a popular tourist attraction, and is well-known for both its cultural significance and mystical atmosphere. We have, the Pillar of Ashoka, the Dharma Stupa built by Emperor Ashoka and many more, to name a few attractions that add to Sarnath's spiritual significance.

Sarnath is well linked to all adjoining cities by Government owned buses. Private A/C and non A/C deluxe buses are also accessible as of Sarnath to lots of cities in the State as well as Lucknow, Kanpur, Mathura, Agra and Allahabad. Deluxe bus cost is on Rs 3 to Rs 4 per head.

Sarnath is having a small railway station that is linked to Gorakhpur and Varanasi, regularly by passenger trains. Varanasi Cantonment railway station, at a space of about 10 km from Sarnath, is the main railhead close to. This station is linked to every cities in India by rail.

Varanasi Airport at Babatpur is the adjoining airport from Sarnath. It is as regards 30 km away from Sarnath. Taxi fare from Varanasi to Sarnath is on Rs 500. The airport is well connected by air to further cities in India with New Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai and Agra.

Located in Sarnath near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, Dhamek Stupa is consided one of the most famous Buddhist stupas in the world. Made of red bricks and stone, this stupa is solid and cylindrical shaped and believed to be originally built in 249 BCE. The structure has witnessed several expansions and additions from the time of being constructed during the rule of king Ashoka of the Maurya Dynasty. Standing at a height of 43.6 m and having a diame...

Stupas, evolved from burial grounds, are basically a shrine for a relic of the Buddha. They are many in number in India and one of them - Chaukhandi Stupa – is one the holy town of Sarnath, 13 km from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The structure is supposed to have been built between 4th to 6thcenturies during the Gupta period. Built as a terraced temple, it’s one of most popular structures for Buddhist. The Chaukhandi Stupa was built to m...

Mulagandha Kuti Vihar is a famous Buddhist temple in Sarnath, some 13 km away from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The temple is in the midst of the legendary brick ruins this place is known for the world over. More so, the temple stands out for distinctive architecture which is not what Buddhist follow or known to do. Erected in 1931 by the Maha Bodhi society, the temple is also famous for its magnificent murals and frescos. Mulagandha Kuti Vihar is a...

Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh (just minutes away from the holy city of Varanasi) is one of major sites for Buddhist. The holy place is where Lord Buddha first delivered sermons after attaining enlightenment. While in Sarnath, make sure you visited the renowned Ashoka Pillar which was built by Emperor Ashoka during his reign. About 15.24 m in height and 50 tons in weight, the Pillar has a four-lion sculpture placed atop. More so, Ashoka Pillar in Sart...

Sarnath Museum is regarded as one of the greatest sites to visit in Sarnath for people of all ages, thanks to its spectacular collection of artworks, structures, antiques, and pictures. It is an archaeological museum founded in 1910 that displays a remarkable collection of items collected through excavations at several ancient sites in Sarnath. It is situated in the centre location surrounded by lush scenery. The Archaeological Survey of India (A...