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Activities in Varanasi

Private Half-Day Trip to Sarnath

  • 15 reviews | 112 travellers
    My guide was very attentive and was 100% on the tour. Although we had some problems communicating at the meeting place, it was charming during the visit. With many historical details of the place, the visit was quick for me. Highly recommended.
    8 Maria Mora
  • Free cancellation up to 3 days before
  • Hotel pick up
  • Free cancellation up to 3 days before

Travel to the place where Buddhism began. This guided tour of Sarnath is the best way to discover the origins of the ancient religion and explore one of its most sacred cities. Unforgettable!

Travel to the place where Buddhism began. This guided tour of Sarnath is the best way to discover the origins of the ancient religion and explore one of its most sacred cities. Unforgettable!

Private Half-Day Trip to Sarnath

After being picked up from your hotel, you'll be taken via private vehicle to Sarnath, a city less than 10 miles (15 km) from Varanasi.

After around a 30-minute drive, you'll arrive at one of the four holy cities of Buddhism. In fact, this is the birthplace of the world's fourth-largest religion, as Sarnath was the location in which Buddha first taught the concepts and principles of Dharma over 2500 years ago. It is to this day a pilgrimage centre for Buddhists.

Throughout your half-day guided tour, you'll visit the most important temples in Sarnath, including Sarang Nath, a shrine dedicated to the god Shiva, whose name means "Lord of the deer" - your guide will explain why! You'll also see the Japanese and Chinese temples as well as the Mulagandha Kuti Vihar monastery

Finally, you'll visit the Sarnath Museum, where you'll appreciate the excellent collection of Buddhist art and sculpture. Finishing your guided tour, you'll be dropped off at your hotel in Varanasi.

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Duration

4 hours.

Language The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

Return transport.

English speaking guide.

Bottled water.

Not included

Entrance to monuments visited on the tour (approx. 10 USD per person).

When to book?

You can book up until 10 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

  • Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
  • Reduce, reuse, recycle.
  • Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
  • Uphold fair employment standards.
  • Foster the growth of local communities.
  • Preserve the integrity of local culture.
  • Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
  • Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
  • Operate with honesty and transparency.
  • Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

  • No printing of documentation required.

Provider

Divaindia Show more

  • Divaindia

    Corporate name: Hispano India Travels Private Limited

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Pets

Not permitted.

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