Varanasi Sarnath Tour Package

Sarnath is located about 10 km from the blessed city of Varanasi. It is a major Buddhist pilgrimage destination where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after attaining enlightenment which also celebrates the Mantra, ‘Buddham Sharanam Gachhami’ that owes its origin to Sarnath. Visitors can explore several stupas, exhume ruins of age-old monasteries, the deer park, and various other interesting sites in Sarnath. Most of these Buddhist structures were constructed between 300 B.C. and 11th century A.D. and are the symbol of Buddhism ideology. We offer the lowest Taxi or cab rate for Varanasi to Sarnath local trips. Sarnath is one of the four main Buddhist pilgrimage destinations. It is named after Saranganatha which means God of deer. It is a small town located about 13 km north-east of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is a place where Gautama Buddha first preached the Dharma. Emperor Ashoka, a follower of Buddha constructed a large Stupa in a deer park complex in 249 BC. Later on, several structures were added to this till the 11th century AD. Sarnath is known for its beauty also. Visitors can enjoy the lush green surroundings, pictorial sceneries, and spectacular landscape offered by the place The other attractions of Sarnath include Asoka's pillar, the huge second-century-old Dharma Stupa, also known as Dhamekha Stupa, built by Emperor Ashoka, Tibetan temples and Japanese temples. If you want to feel the essence of Buddhism and the divinity of Lord Buddha then you must visit Sarnath. Chiku Cab provides the best taxi package and taxi service in Varanasi for local sightseeing.

What to see?

Dhamek Stupa in Deer Park- It is an impressive 128 ft high and 93 ft wide monument. It marks the spot where Buddha preached his first sermon. This was damaged during the Turkish invasion. Chaukhandi was built in the 5th century to mark the spot where Buddha first met his disciples. Archaeological Museum is a small museum with a collection of artifacts collected from the excavation site. It is open for visitors from 10 am to 5 pm on all days except Fridays. Ashoka Pillar also called the Sarnath pillar is carved out of sandstone is 50m in height. It marks King Ashoka’s visit to the place. The pillar depicts four lions on the top standing back to back with Ashoka Chakra (Wheel) at its bottom. It was damaged during excavation.

Temples in Sarnath: – Various Asian communities have built temples at Sarnath. Bodhi Tree in an Indian temple is believed to be from the Bodhi tree at Bodh Gaya. The Tibetan temple is a traditional style temple that enshrines the beautiful statue of Shakyamuni, the Buddha. The walls and ceilings of the temple are decorated with Tibetan Buddhist-style paintings and frescoes. The major attraction of this temple is the prayer wheels outside the building. Thai temple is a clean and bright place with extremely beautiful gardens. There is the tallest statue of Lord Buddha. It is made up of 815 stones.

Varanasi sarnath tour package Taxi fare

Vehicle Type	Airport	Inside City				Outstation
Vehicle Type	Pick/Drop	4HR/40KM	6HR/60KM	8HR/80KM	12HR/120KM	Round Trip	One Way
Sedan	Rs.600	Rs.1,100	Rs.1,400	Rs.1,850	Rs.2,100	Rs.10	Rs.15
Sedan Plus	Rs.650	Rs.1,200	Rs.1,500	Rs.1,900	Rs.2,200	Rs.10.25	Rs.16
Sedan Comfort	Rs.750	Rs.1,250	Rs.1,550	Rs.1,950	Rs.2,250	Rs.10.50	Rs.16.50
Sedan Premium	Rs.800	Rs.1,350	Rs.1,600	Rs.2,050	Rs.2,350	Rs.11	Rs.17
SUV	Rs.1,150	Rs.1,800	Rs.1,850	Rs.2,200	Rs.2,500	Rs.13.50	Rs.21
SUV Plus	Rs.1,200	Rs.1,850	Rs.1,900	Rs.2,300	Rs.2,600	Rs.13.75	Rs.22
SUV Comfort	Rs.1,300	Rs.2,000	Rs.1,950	Rs.2,600	Rs.2,800	Rs.15	Rs.25
Innova Crysta	Rs.1,500	Rs.2,200	Rs.3,000	Rs.3,000	Rs.3,500	Rs.17	Rs.30
Tempo Traveller	Rs.3,000	Rs.5,000	Rs.6,000	Rs.6,200	Rs.7,200	Rs.24	Rs.38
Driver Charges (After 10 PM): Rs.250						Outstation: Min. 300KM / Day

Route/Cab	Sedan	SUV	Route/Cab	Sedan	SUV
Varanasi to Ghazipur	Rs.1,700	Rs.2,200	Varanasi to Dala	Rs.2,100	Rs.2,400
Varanasi to Mau	Rs.2,200	Rs.2,600	Varanasi to Chopan	Rs.2,100	Rs.2,400
Varanasi to Buxer	Rs.2,400	Rs.3,000	Varanasi to Agra	Rs.12,000	Rs.14,000
Varansi to Gaya	Rs.5,000	Rs.6,200	Varanasi to Renukoot	Rs.2800	Rs.3200
Varansi to Babhuaa	Rs.1,800	Rs.2,200	Varanasi to Shaktinagar	Rs.3,500	Rs.4,200
Varanasi to Patna	Rs.4,700	Rs.6,200	Varanasi to Singrauli	Rs.3,600	Rs.4,400
Varanasi to Gorakhpur	Rs.4,000	Rs.5,200	Varanasi to Prayaagraj	Rs.2,200	Rs.2,500
Varanasi to Azamgarh	Rs.2,000	Rs.2,400	Varanasi to Kaushambi	Rs.3,200	Rs.3,800
Varanasi to Jaunpur	Rs.1,600	Rs.1,900	Varanasi to Chitrakoot	Rs.4,800	Rs.5,600
Varanasi to Ahraura	Rs.1,500	Rs.1,800	Varanasi to Ayodhya	Rs.3,500	Rs.4,500
Varanasi to Mirzapur	Rs.1,500	Rs.2,150	Varanasi to Lucknow	Rs.4,500	Rs.6,000
Varanasi to Robertsganj	Rs.2000	Rs.2400	Varanasi to Kanpur	Rs.5500	Rs.6800
Varanasi to Mathura	Rs.12,000	Rs.14,500	Varanasi to Bhadohi	Rs.1,300	Rs.2,000
Varanasi to Ballia	Rs.3,000	Rs.3,500
Driver Charges (After 10 PM): Rs.250			Outstation: Min. 300KM / Day

How to reach Sarnath and where to stay? Varanasi airport is the nearest airport, about 24 km from Sarnath. This airport is well-connected to major airports in India. Varanasi Cantt is the nearest railway station. You can also board private A/C and Non-A/C buses to reach Sarnath. For local commuting taxi service for local sightseeing in Sarnath is easily available. Sarnath has many guest houses, mid-range hotels, and temples that have their own Ashrams. They offer great facilities at a very nominal price. There are many good restaurants which offer nice food at a reasonable price. The best time to visit is between October to March.

Varanasi Sarnath Tour Package

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