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Full day Private Guided Tour of Sarnath from Varanasi
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
$155
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Overview
Sarnath, a sacred site where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after enlightenment, is rich in historical significance. This captivating day tour from Varanasi includes a scenic boat ride on the Ganges, allowing you to soak in the spiritual ambiance of this ancient city.
- 🛥️ Full Day Private Guided Tour: Enjoy a comprehensive 8-hour journey with a dedicated English-speaking guide, ensuring an enriching experience.
- 🚤 Begin your adventure with a serene boat ride on the Ganges, offering breathtaking views of the city's iconic ghats.
- 🏯 Visit the majestic Dhamek Stupa, a significant monument commemorating Buddha's first discourse on the 'Wheel of Law'.
- 🕉️ Explore Chaukhandi Stupa, a shrine built during the Gupta period, marking the meeting point of Buddha and his first disciples.
- 🎨 Admire the stunning murals and frescoes at Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, a modern Buddhist temple that beautifully contrasts with the ancient ruins surrounding it.
- 🍽️ Savor a delicious Indian lunch, included in your tour, to experience the local flavors.
- 🚐 Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring a pleasant journey throughout the day.
- 📍 Pickup is conveniently included, covering areas within Varanasi for your ease.
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Full day Private Guided Tour of Sarnath from Varanasi
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours
- Guide
- Entrance charges
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Indian lunch
- Beverages
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Assi GhatWe start the day with a boat ride over the Ganges and get a glimpse of live in this ancient city across its various ghats.
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SarnathWe will visit Sarnath, the most famous pilgrimage for Buddhists in India. Lord Buddha gave his first sermon here after attaining enlightenment in the year 528 BC. The great Mauryan Emperor Ashoka built magnificent stupas and monasteries in this area in the 3rd century BC. He also erected a column 15.24 m in height which had four lions and this was later adopted as the national emblem of India.
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Dhamekh Stupa, SarnathDhamek Stupa is the most impressive structure here in Sarnath. The Stupa commemorates the first discourse of the Buddha which was on the ‘Wheel of Law’. The wheel reflects the world with its eternal existence due to our desires and cravings.
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Chaukhandi StupaWe next visit Chaukhandi Stupa a shrine for the relic of Buddha. This Stupa was built during the Gupta period between the 4th to 6th Century to highlight the site where Lord Buddha and his first disciples met traveling from Bodh Gaya to Sarnath. During the time of Akbar, the Mughal Emperor it was modified to its present shape by building the octagonal tower. These modifications were carried out to commemorate the visit of Humayun, the father of Akbar.
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Mulagandha Kuti ViharMulagandha Kuti Vihar is a relatively new Buddhist temple. The highlight of this temple is its murals and frescoes. It stands as a contrast to the ruins of ancient Sarnath all around it. An interesting aspect of this temple complex is a Bodhi tree, which is supposedly a descendant of the tree beneath which Lord Buddha achieved enlightenment.
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Full day Private Guided Tour of Sarnath from Varanasi
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
$155
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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