Drive to Buddhist Capital,Sarnath

Also Known as the spot where Buddha attained enlightenment, Sarnath remains one of the world’s most historically significant locations. Let us simplify your trip with this in-depth, half-day excursion. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included, so you can focus on taking in the sights. During the morning, one can revel in the beauty of Chaukhandi Stupa, which is one of the main stupas built by Ashoka after he converted into Buddhism.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

– Visit Buddha temples, stupas and monuments.

– Witness the attraction of Sarnath Chaukhandi Stupa, Dhamek Stupa and Mulagandha Kuti Vihar.

– Get to see repository of the culture and heritage of Buddhism.

– Enthralled by this history of this place, you can visit Sarnath Museum.

FULL DESCRIPTION

Start your tour to Sarnath with your guide waiting for you at hotel lobby. You’ll be  driving to Sarnath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is hailed as one of the holiest Buddhist places in India and the place where Gautama Buddha, after attaining spiritual enlightenment, delivered his first sermons and claimed the place as an important pilgrimage site for his followers.

Here, you’ll first visit Chaukhandi Stupa, which is an elevated structure surrounded by octagonal towers. It’s the gateway to Sarnath and adorned by lush green lawns from all sides. Then, you’ll see Dhamek Stupa, a remarkable structure built of stone and brick. This cylindrical pillar is engraved with delicate floral carvings of Gupta origin. After this you’ll visit Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, a modern temple encasing unrivalled frescoes by a Japanese painter and a rich repository of Buddhist literature. Later you will be taken to visit the Sarnath Museum. This is an expansive museum that houses the finest specimens of Buddhist art and culture.

After finishing your tour you would be dropped back to your hotel/homestay.