Sarnath Heritage Tour : Explore the birthplace of Buddhism
ID: GYG1109551-1730128
Kategori:
Land: India
Varaktighet:
03:00 timmar
Beskrivning
Sarnath is a small town in Varanasi where Buddha gave his first sermon. Sarnath tour includes heritage walk of Buddhist temple, ruins of Buddhist monasteries, temple, Stupas and Archaeological museum.
On a Sarnath tour, tourists experience one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after enlightenment. Here’s what visitors can see and do:
Major Attractions :
1. Dhamek Stupa – The massive cylindrical stupa marking the exact spot where Buddha preached his first sermon.
2. Chaukhandi Stupa – Built to commemorate Buddha’s meeting with his first disciples.
3. Mulagandha Kuti Vihara – A modern temple with murals depicting Buddha’s life, built by the Mahabodhi Society.
4. Ashoka Pillar – Remains of Emperor Ashoka’s pillar with inscriptions (the Lion Capital from here is India’s National Emblem, now kept in the Sarnath Museum).
5. Sarnath Archaeological Museum – Houses important Buddhist artifacts, sculptures, and the original Lion Capital of Ashoka.
6. Ruins of ancient monasteries and stupas – Excavated remains where monks once lived and studied.
Spiritual & Cultural Experiences :
* Meditation & Prayer at the stupas and gardens.
* Listening to Buddhist chants at Mulagandha Kuti Vihara.
*International Monasteries & Temples built by different countries (Thai and Sri Lanka) showing unique architectural styles.
* Prayer/meditation sessions led by monks.
Things to Do :
1. Take a walking tour around the archaeological ruins and gardens.
2. Visit Bodhi tree at Mulagandha Kuti Vihara (a sapling from the original Bodh Gaya tree).
3. Photography of stupas, ruins, and cultural architecture.
Shopping for Buddhist souvenirs (statues, prayer wheels, handicrafts) in local markets.
Taste local Banarasi food & sweets nearby.
✨ In short: A Sarnath tour is a blend of history, spirituality, archaeology, and culture, making it peaceful yet deeply meaningful.
Sarnath Tour starts at Thai Buddhist temple and ends at Mulagandha Kuti Vihar Temple.
Höjdpunkter
- Dhamek Stupa : Where Buddha gave his First Sermon.
- Mulagandha Kuti VIhara and Bodhi Tree :Buddhist temple in Sri Lankan style.
- Sarnath Archaeological Ruins : Ruins of ancient monasteries and temples.
- Archaeological Museum : Houses Buddhist and Hindu sculptures and Lion Capital
- National Emblem of India : Lion Capital is kept in museum.
Guider språk
VIKTIG INFORMATION
On Friday museum remain closed.
INKLUDERAT
- Guided tour with Licenced guide approved by Government.
- Entry Ticket : Tour includes entry tickets of Museum and Archaeological Ruins.
- Water bottle : One litre water bottle for each tourist.
- Sightseeing and Stops : Sightseeing of all important monuments and stopage at monuments is the part of tour
- Time for photography : At every monument and Temple photography free time will be given.
- Time for meditation and prayer.
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Avbokningar
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