The Buddhist Curcit
Sarnath
After attaining enlightenment, the Buddha came to Sarnath, where he gave his first sermon. In the sylvan surroundings of a deer park, he initiated his first five disciples into the Buddhist monkhood. Here began one of the greatest religions of the world. Emperor Ashoka erected a magnificent stupa here. Forgotten for centuries, Sarnath was excavated by British archaeologists in 1836.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
HOW TO GET THERE
Sarnath is 9:6 km by road from Varanasi and is linked by a regular bus service. Nearest airport, Varanasi (32 km), is connected with daily flights from Delhi, Bhubaneswar, Calcutta and Kathmandu. Cars available on hire from ITDC Transport Unit, Varanasi.
WHERE TO STAY
Birla Rest House in Sarnath, Hotel Varanasi Ashok, Clarks Hotel, Hotel de Paris. Tourist and Dak Bungalow in Varanasi.
WHAT TO SEE
Sarnath
After attaining enlightenment, the Buddha came to Sarnath, where he gave his first sermon. In the sylvan surroundings of a deer park, he initiated his first five disciples into the Buddhist monkhood. Here began one of the greatest religions of the world. Emperor Ashoka erected a magnificent stupa here. Forgotten for centuries, Sarnath was excavated by British archaeologists in 1836.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
HOW TO GET THERE
Sarnath is 9:6 km by road from Varanasi and is linked by a regular bus service. Nearest airport, Varanasi (32 km), is connected with daily flights from Delhi, Bhubaneswar, Calcutta and Kathmandu. Cars available on hire from ITDC Transport Unit, Varanasi.
WHERE TO STAY
Birla Rest House in Sarnath, Hotel Varanasi Ashok, Clarks Hotel, Hotel de Paris. Tourist and Dak Bungalow in Varanasi.
WHAT TO SEE
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DHAMEKH STUPA: Believed to date from 500 AD. the biggest stupa marks the spot where the Buddha proclaimed his faith.
ASHOKA PILLAR: It records the visit of Emperor Ashoka to Sarnath in the 3rd century.
BC CHOUKHANDI STUPA: Raised bv Emperor Akbar in 1555 AD at the spot where the Buddha met his five disciples.
MULAGANDHA KUTI VIHAR: Built by the Mahabodhi Society. It contains a life-size golden image of the Buddha and colourful murals and frescoes painted by a Japanese artist.
ASHOKA PILLAR: It records the visit of Emperor Ashoka to Sarnath in the 3rd century.
BC CHOUKHANDI STUPA: Raised bv Emperor Akbar in 1555 AD at the spot where the Buddha met his five disciples.
MULAGANDHA KUTI VIHAR: Built by the Mahabodhi Society. It contains a life-size golden image of the Buddha and colourful murals and frescoes painted by a Japanese artist.
| Climate : | Summer: (Mar. to Jun.) | Warm |
| Monsoon : (Jul. to Aug.) | Warm | |
| Winter : (Nov. to Feb.) | Cool and pleasant | |
| Clothing: | Summer - Cottons | |
| Winter - Woollens |
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» The Great Pilgrimage
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» Mamallapuram
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