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By Buddha Trails Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is S$218 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Discover Sarnath’s most important Buddhist sites on a private guided tour from Varanasi. Visit Chaukhandi Stupa, Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihara and the Sarnath Archaeological Museum while learning about the place where the Buddha delivered his first sermon. Travel comfortably by private vehicle with hotel pickup and enjoy a flexible experience at your own pace.

Activity location

  • Chaukhandi Stupa
    • Rishipattan Road,
    • 221007, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Chaukhandi Stupa
    • Rishipattan Road,
    • 221007, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Private Guided Sarnath Tour from Varanasi

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
S$217.86 x 1 AdultS$217.86
Total
Price is S$217.86
Until Sun, 6 Sept

Sarnath with Ganges Boat Ride

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Sarnath with Ganges Boat Ride: Private Guided Sarnath Tour with Ganges Boat Ride
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
S$352.11 x 1 AdultS$352.11
Total
Price is S$352.11
Until Sun, 6 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    English speaking local guide
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fee
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Exclusions
    Any activities or sites not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Exclusions
    Service charge

Know before you book

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Chaukhandi Stupa

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit Chaukhandi Stupa, traditionally marking the place where the Buddha met his five former companions after arriving at Sarnath following his enlightenment.

Dhamek Stupa

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Visit Dhamek Stupa at Sarnath, marking the place where the Buddha delivered his first teaching after enlightenment and set the Wheel of Dharma in motion.

Mulagandha Kuti Vihar Sarnath Varanasi

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit Mulagandha Kuti Vihara at Sarnath, known for its beautiful murals depicting scenes from the Buddha’s life and for housing sacred Buddhist relics.

Sarnath Museum

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the Sarnath Archaeological Museum, home to important Buddhist sculptures and antiquities discovered around Sarnath. Highlights include the famous Lion Capital of Ashoka, which became the national emblem of India, along with statues, inscriptions and archaeological finds connected with the early history of Buddhism.

Location

Activity location

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    Chaukhandi Stupa
    • Rishipattan Road,
    • 221007, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Chaukhandi Stupa
    • Rishipattan Road,
    • 221007, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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