India · Religious & Spiritual

4-Hour Sarnath Buddhist Heritage Tour from Varanasi

4 Hours Round trip from Varanasi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See the ancient Dhamekh Stupa, where Buddha taught his Dhamma
02 Visit Mulgandh Kuti Vihar, a Gupta-period site linked to Buddha's meditation
03 Explore Dharmarajika Stupa, associated with the relics of Buddha
04 Discover the 1910 museum built by the British with several different types of statues

Explore Sarnath, one of Buddhism's most important sacred sites, on a short tour from Varanasi. See its monuments, statues, monasteries, temples, and museum, including the ancient Dhamekh Stupa, where Buddha taught his Dhamma, and the Mulgandh Kuti Vihar from the Gupta period, associated with Buddha's meditation. Visit the Dharmarajika Stupa, linked to the relics of Buddha after his death, and the museum built by the British in 1910, which houses several different types of statues.

Explore Sarnath, one of Buddhism's most important sacred sites, on a short tour from Varanasi.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Varanasi, Sarnath

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sarnath Monuments and Buddhist Heritage Tour

Sarnath has several monuments, including statues, monasteries, temples, and museums.
Some ruined monuments from thousands of years ago still exist here, such as Dhamekh Stupa, where Buddha taught his Dhamma, which was built by King Ashoka.
The Mulgandh Kuti Vihar is another example from the Gupta period and represents the place where Buddha used to meditate.
Then there is Dharmarajika Stupa, where relics of Buddha were brought after his death.
There is also a large museum, built in 1910 by the British, which has several different types of statues.