🏛️ Heritage & Sightseeing

Sarnath Buddhist Site

📍 Varanasi, India ⏱ 3–4 hours 🎟 ₹25 (museum) · Site: Free 🕐 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Museum closed Mondays)

About Sarnath Buddhist Site

Just 10 km from Varanasi — where Gautam Buddha gave his first sermon after enlightenment. Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandhakuti Vihara and the famous Sarnath Museum with the original Ashoka Lion Capital (India's national emblem).
The original Ashoka Lion Capital — India's national emblem — is in the museum here

Visitor Information

Duration
3–4 hours
Timings
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Museum closed Mondays)
Entry Fee
₹25 (museum) · Site: Free
Location
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Best Season
Oct – Mar
Languages
Hindi · English (guides available)

How to Reach Sarnath Buddhist Site

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By Air
Fly to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS), 26 km from Varanasi city. VisitKashi arranges airport pickup.
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By Train
Varanasi Junction (BSB) or Manduadih (MUV) — well connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata. VisitKashi provides station transfers.
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Local Transport
Auto-rickshaws, e-rickshaws and VisitKashi cabs are the best way to reach the ghats and temple areas within the city.
Quick Info
Duration
3–4 hours
Timings
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Museum closed Mondays)
Entry Fee
₹25 (museum) · Site: Free
Best Time
Oct – Mar
VisitKashi Rating
4.8 / 5.0
Category
🏛️ Heritage & Sightseeing
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