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Stays in Sarnath, Varanasi
Buddhist pilgrimage town — quieter, greener, 10 km from main Varanasi.
Price Range
₹400 – ₹4,000 per night
From Station
Approximately 10 km from Varanasi Junction
Best For
Buddhist pilgrims, meditation retreatant...
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About Sarnath
Sarnath is where Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment, making it one of the four most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the world. Located 10 km north of Varanasi city centre, it offers a calmer, greener alternative to the dense old city.
Best for
Buddhist pilgrims, meditation retreatants, travellers seeking quiet, those visiting the Sarnath Archaeological Museum
Distance from Varanasi Junction
Approximately 10 km from Varanasi Junction (30 min by auto-rickshaw)
What's nearby
- Dhamek Stupa (the marker of Buddha's first sermon site)
- Sarnath Archaeological Museum (home to the original Lion Capital of Ashoka)
- Mulagandha Kuti Vihar Buddhist temple
- Tibetan, Thai, Japanese, and Burmese monasteries
- Deer Park (where Buddha first preached)
- Significantly quieter and greener than the main Varanasi ghats
Accommodation types
Buddhist monastery guest houses, mid-range pilgrim hotels, budget guest houses, retreat-oriented stays
Adjacent localities
Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Tibetan Monastery, Sarnath Museum (all within walking distance of each other)
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