Heritage
Sarnath
Where Buddha gave his first sermon
Sarnath, located 10 km from Varanasi, is where the Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya. The Dhamek Stupa, built in 500 CE, marks the exact spot. The Archaeological Museum here houses the original Ashoka Lion Capital — India's national symbol. Sarnath is one of the four most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world.
📍 地点
Sarnath (10 km from Varanasi)
⏰ 开放时间
Sunrise – Sunset | Museum: 10 AM – 5 PM, closed Fridays
💰 门票
Stupa grounds: ₹40 (foreigners ₹600). Museum: ₹20.
贴心提示
- →The museum is the highlight — the Ashoka Lion Capital is breathtaking
- →Hire an auto/rickshaw from Varanasi for ₹200–300 round trip
- →Allow 3 hours for the full site
- →Visit at dawn for sunrise meditation with Buddhist monks
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