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Sarnath
📍 Buddhist Site📍 Heritage📍 Archaeological

Sarnath

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Overview

The deer park where the Buddha preached his first sermon — Dhamek stupa, Ashoka's lion-capital pillar and monasteries of every Buddhist nation.

Why visit: Where the Wheel of Dharma first turned; India's emblem was found here.

Things to do
  • ›Dhamek stupa parikrama
  • ›Lion capital in the museum
  • ›Mulagandha Kuti frescoes
  • ›Thai & Tibetan temples
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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar; Buddha Purnima

Entry fee

₹25 (site + museum)

Est. budget

₹200–500

Duration

Half day

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