7:00 AM → HERITAGE WALK STARTS AT TICKET BOOKING CENTER
Chaukhandi Stupa is believed to be built in the 5th century AD as a memorial to Lord Buddha, who is said to have delivered his first sermon at Sarnath. The stupa is a hemispherical dome-shaped structure made of brick and stone, and is surrounded by multiple smaller stupas and sculpted stone pillars.
The "Thai Temple" or "Wat Thai Temple" in Sarnath, Varanasi, India, is a Buddhist monastery built by Thai dignitaries in 1933. It's a Hinayana Buddha temple known for its Thai architecture and design. The complex includes a large standing Buddha statue, inspired by the Buddhas of Bamiyan. The temple is located in beautiful, lush green gardens.
Mulagandha Kuti Vihar monastery was built in 1931 with donations from various countries and the international Buddhist community. The Vihara is enshrined with the sacred relics of Sakyamuni Buddha. It is open from sunrise to sunset. Mulagandha Kuti Vihar is one of Sarnath’s greatest attractions for tourists.
Built in 500 CE, this 141-foot-tall stupa was made to replace an earlier structure commissioned by the illustrious Mauryan king, Ashoka, in 249 BCE. This immense cylindrical monument, standing at an imposing 43 meters tall and 28 meters wide. As you’re drawn closer, you will notice that the structure is a harmonious blend of stone and brick.
The excavation sites of Sarnath have impressive collections of monasteries, stupas, temples, inscriptions, sculptures, and other antiquities ranging in date from 3rd century BC to 12th century AD. These are said to have been 28 stupas that were built by Ashoka, the 3rd century BC Mauryan king. The Archaeological Remains of Sarnath started attracting the scholars since the 19th Century.
10:30 AM → TOUR CONCLUDES
Min. 10 Pax Required for Tour Operation
Tour Start / Gathering:
Time: 6:45 AM
Place: Sarnath Ticket Collection Centre
