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Sarnath Travel Guide
Places to visit, things to do, local food and the best time to go – Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh.
- Best time: October To March
- 5 places to see
About Sarnath
Sarnath is a place located 10 kilometres north-east of Varanasi near the confluence of the Ganges and the Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India. The deer park in Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dhamma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna. Singhpur, a village approximately one kilometre away from the site, was the birthplace of Shreyansanath, the Eleventh Tirthankara of Jainism, and a temple dedicated to him, is an important pilgrimage site.
Places to visit in Sarnath
- Chaukhandi Stupa
- Ashoka Pillar
- Thai Temple
- Tibetan Temple
- Archaeological Museum
Things to do in Sarnath
- Visit Sarnath Stupa
- Visit Archeology Museum Sarnath
- Visit Modern Mulgandhakuti Vihara
- Visit Tree of Sarnath - Dhamma Chakka Shrine
Famous food in Sarnath
- North- Indian delicacies
- Chinese cuisine
- Momos
Things to buy in Sarnath
- Metal and Asta-Dhatu busts of Lord Buddha
- saffron robes
- Buddhist prayer wheels
- Beads
- Rosary
- Rugs
- Flags
Where to shop in Sarnath
- Local markets
