Sarnath Tour: Explore Buddhist History and Serenity

Discover Sarnath’s spiritual essence on a 3-hour walking tour. Explore ancient ruins, meditate, and connect with Buddha’s teachings in this tranquil town.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath - Sarnath is situated at a distance of 10 km from Varanasi easily accessible by any conveyance. This is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in the world, Sarnath famous as the place where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon. Sarnath was a renowned school of learning from the 6th century BC to the 12th century AD. Visit…
What's Included
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Guide
  • Transport-Tuktuk
Additional Information

Sarnath is a small town located near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, India. It holds immense significance for Buddhists as it is the place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. Visiting Sarnath allows you to step back in time and experience the profound impact of Lord Buddha’s teachings. The atmosphere is filled with a sense…

Location
JHV Mall
The Mall Road
Be at front gate of mall.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sarah
Jul 19, 2025
Knowledgeable and Entertaining Guide - This was a wonderful tour with a wonderful, knowledgeable, and entertaining guide. We learned about the history of Buddhism and the history of Buddhism in India as we saw the sites in Sarnath as well as experiencing the tranquility of the grounds. I highly recommend making time for this tour when you're in Varanasi.
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Elim167
Jul 19, 2025
Excellent! - Very informative! Recommended if you want to see Sarnath with some context and history of Buddhism. Would recommend for anyone.
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Finlay
Jul 18, 2025
Great Tourguide! - Very Knolwedgable about buddhism and its history, as well as a compelling storyteller, great! Would highly Reccomend!
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Rebeccap882
Jul 5, 2025
Calm in the chaos - Amazing tour by Shyam. An oasis of calm amist the chaos of Varanasi. Really interesting and well told origin story of Buddha
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Katieor215
Jul 5, 2025
Amazing - Beautiful tour filled with information. Our guide Shyam was incredible and had a wealth of knowledge on Buddhism, Sarnath and beyond. Great excursion, would highly recommend!
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Cassm486
Jul 5, 2025
Amazing tour - Amazing time! Our guide Shyam was amazing! We learned so much - he is so wise and full of knowledge! Would recommend this tour to anyone!
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D725wpstellaa
Jun 26, 2025
Amazon walk! - Very nice and interesting tour! It was lovely to learn more about Buddha and the origin of Buddhism. The gardens where beautiful. Definitely worth it. Thank you!
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Dickconnolly
Jun 6, 2025
Very informative - Very well spoken guides and very informative about the history of Buddhism in India. I was really impressed and learned a lot. You can go to these sites by yourself , but it’s not the same if you don’t really know what you’re looking at.
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541_milieb
May 10, 2025
Very informative - It was a great tour to learn more about buddhism and the place where Buddha offered his first speech. Highly recommended!
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Craigarious
Jul 4, 2025
Overpriced, Should Be Half the Cost. - Glad I did this tour. However the cost od 2100 rupees per person which was about double the cost of similar tours we did all around india. This was an optional tour as part of a group tour around India, so we were a captive audience. Also, no ticket fees were required at any of the sites we went to which makes the cost even more excessive. That said, our guide was excellent, and the sites were worth visiting ,however, several in our group felt that the bang for the buck just wasn't there.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).