Private Half-Day Trip to Sarnath

Travel to the birthplace of Buddhism. This guided tour of Sarnath offers insights into the origins of this ancient religion in a sacred city.

Private Half-Day Trip to Sarnath

After hotel pickup, you will travel by private vehicle to Sarnath, located less than 10 miles (15 km) from Varanasi.

After a 30-minute drive, you will arrive in Sarnath, one of the four holy cities of Buddhism, where Buddha first taught Dharma over 2500 years ago. It remains a pilgrimage site for Buddhists.

During your half-day guided tour, you will visit key temples including Sarang Nath, a shrine to Shiva, alongside the Japanese and Chinese temples and the Mulagandha Kuti Vihar monastery.

Your tour will conclude with a visit to the Sarnath Museum, showcasing a notable collection of Buddhist art and sculpture. After the tour, you will be returned to your hotel in Varanasi.