Sarnath — the First Sermon
Where the Buddha gave his first sermon after enlightenment, eight kilometres from Varanasi. The Ashokan lion capital is in the museum here. A single day out from Sarnath, with a car and driver.
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- Duration
- 1
- Destination
- 1
- Planned days
- 2–12
- Travellers
- ₹3,200
- From, per person
- Easy
- English, Hindi
- Pickup included
- Book 2 days ahead
Your itinerary
A 1-day route through Sarnath.
Dhamek Stupa
Sarnath Museum
Chaukhandi Stupa
Mulagandha Kuti Vihar
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Where the Buddha gave his first sermon after enlightenment, eight kilometres from Varanasi. The Ashokan lion capital is in the museum here.
Dhamek StupaSarnath MuseumChaukhandi StupaMulagandha Kuti Vihar
Itineraries are indicative and may be re-sequenced for weather, road or permit conditions.
What's included
What's included
- Private air-conditioned car with driver
- Licensed guide where listed
- Monument and museum entry fees
- Boat at the ghats where listed
- Fuel, tolls and parking
Not included
- Meals
- Taj Mahal mausoleum platform ticket
- Camera fees
- Personal expenses and tips
Additional information
Everything the operator has confirmed about how this trip runs.
- Duration
- 1 day
- Group size
- 2–12 travellers
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Start time
- 07:30
- Guide languages
- English, Hindi
- Pickup
- Included
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Customisable
- Yes, on request
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Good to know
Things to carry
- Sun protection — the Gangetic plain is hot from March and the monuments are unshaded
- Shoes you can take off easily for the temples and the ghats
- Something to cover shoulders and knees for the mosques, temples and dargahs
- Photo ID — the Taj Mahal and several monuments have separate security queues
Important notes
A single day, returning the same evening.,The Taj Mahal is closed to tourists on Fridays, and several monuments close on Mondays — the itinerary is built around whichever day you start.
Frequently asked
Why book with us
Flexible cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Local operators
Curated and run by vetted local operators
Guided in your language
English, Hindi
Instant confirmation
No waiting on a callback
Planning Sarnath — the First Sermon?
1 day covering Sarnath. Tell the operator your dates and group size and they will come back with dates and a firm quote.
- No payment taken on this page
- Instant confirmation
- Free to enquire, no obligation
Planning Sarnath — the First Sermon?
1 day covering Sarnath. Tell the operator your dates and group size and they will come back with a firm quote.
- No payment taken on this page
- Instant confirmation
- Free to enquire, no obligation
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