Uttar Pradesh : Sarnath
Situated 8 km from Varanasi is Sarnath where Buddha preached his first sermon after attaining Enlightenment at Bodhgaya. At the museum is the Ashok Pillar with its four guardian lions, used as independent India’s national emblem.
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Sarnath : Accommodation
Varanasi is usually the stopover point for Sarnath and most tourists stay in Varanasi. However, Sarnath does We a UPSTDC managed tourist bungalow.
Sarnath : Entertainment
Museum
Archaeological Museum: Constructed in 1910, houses statues and remains found at Sarnath after excavations.
Uttar Pradesh : Varanasi/ Banaras
Varanasi cannot be described, only experienced. Sunrise on the riverfront, as seen from a boat, can be a spiritually uplifting sight. Crowded with temples, and its labyrinth of streets, the city attracts a large number of tourists - domestic and international. Though Varanasi retains its heritage, the city is changing. New markets, commercial complexes and modern hotels make it a melting pot of both. The religious capital of Hinduism, Varanasi is the oldest living city in India, and one of the world's most ancient. It was previously known as Kashi - the city that illuminates. The
Sarnath : Getting There
By Air
The nearest airport is at Babatpur, 32 km, from where one can hire a taxi or a bus.
By Road
Sarnath is well connected with Varanasi by road. Taxis and cars are available on hire from Varanasi.
Sarnath : Eating Out
UPSTDC runs a restaurant here which offers Indian cuisine. Some private restaurants also operate and offer Chinese food.
