Sarnath- The Paramount Site of Buddhism Pilgrimage Tour

Sarnath, situated in Uttar Pradesh, Sarnath is one most-visited place in the Buddhist circuit tour. This door to sanctity is believed to be the place of Lord Buddha, where he delivered his first holy doctrine after attaining enlightenment. Besides, the name of the place is derived from Saranganatha, Lord of the Deer.

Attractions in Sarnath not only highlight Buddhism, but travelers can enjoy a close glimpse of the events related to the erstwhile Emperor Ashoka.

Major Attractions in Sarnath covered by the Buddhist Tour packages in India

Dhamek Stupa: -

Dhamek Stupa

It is one of the marvelous edifices in Sarnath covered during the Buddhist pilgrimage tour. The stupa is cylindrical in shape and measures about 31.3 m high and 28.3 in diameter. Its lower portion is adorned with beautiful stone carvings of Gupta period. Buddhist believes to move around the Stupa and chant the mantra of 'Om mani padme hum'.

Choukhandi's Stupa:-

On entering Sarnath, one can start their journey with enjoying the view of Choukhandi Stupa, built by Emperor Ashoka in 1555 A.D. The sacred place is said to be the meeting point of Lord Buddha with his five disciples. The massive Ashoka pillar in the Sarnath museum highlights the visit of Emperor Ashoka to Sarnath. Besides, one can also find images of Lord Buddha, Bodhisattva and artifacts of Mauryan, Gupta and Kushan periods.

Digambara Jain Temple:-

Digambara Temple

Constructed in 1824, this Jain temple is located southwest of the Dhamekh Stupa. Devotees believe that it is the sacred place where, 11th Jain Tirthankara was born. The interior of the temple is decorated with frescoes, which clearly depicts the life of Lord Mahavira, the founder of Jainism.

Best Time to Visit:

Due to uncanny weather, Sarnath can be patience checker during summers with 45 degrees Celsius, while during winters it has cool moderate temperature. October to mid-February is the best time to surf Sarnath with Buddhist circuit tour as an ally.

Way to Reach Buddhist Tour at Sarnath:

By Air:

Varanasi airport is the nearest airfield to Sarnath. Multiple flights at regular interval are available, which connects Mumbai, Delhi, Khajuraho and various others nearby cities.

By Rail:

There are limited trains for Sarnath, but with Varanasi just at the corridor, increases the number of trains at regular intervals.

By Road:

Number of private and state governed buses adjoining other neighbor cities like Lucknow, Mathura, Allahabad, etc is available 24*7.