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Serene and beautiful Sarnath Private Half Day Tour
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4 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: Hindi, English
Overview
Sarnath is a beautiful Buddhist site and considered very one of the most sacred among four different places associated with the life of Buddha. Today, this place is dotted with several Buddhist temples, a site-museum and archaeological remains. You get to know about the philosophy of Buddhism, stories of previous births of Buddha (the Jataka tales) and so many other things related to this place.
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Meeting And Pickup
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At the reception of the hotel
What To Expect
We will visit Mool Gandh Kuti Vihara temple, which was built by 'Mahabodhi Society' based in Sri Lanka. This temple has beautiful murals painted by a Japanese artist. This temple also houses the relics of Buddha, which are publicly exhibited for 3 days in November.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Sarnath Deer Park
We will visit this archaeological park which has remains of old Buddhist monasteries and many stupa.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
We will visit the site museum which houses the national emblem of India, one of most beautiful image of Buddha and a few other very important & significant sculptures.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Ashoka Pillar
This place has the remains of the Ashokan pillar which also contains the inscription in Pali language & Brahmi script. This pillar had a lion capital with four lions standing back to back, which was adopted as the national emblem of India post-independence.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Sachan Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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