Sarnath Buddhist Pilgrimages near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, India
General information about Sarnath Varanasi
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| State | Madhya Pardesh |
| Location | 10 Kilometers from the holy city of Varanasi |
| Best time to visit | October to March |
| Tourist places to visit | Sarnath Stupa (Dhamekh Stupa/Dharmrajika Stupa) , Chaukhandi Stupa , Sarnath Museum , Mulagandh Kuti Vihara , Bodhi Tree , Deer Park (Rishipattana) , Sri Lankan Buddhist Temple |
| Significance | Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon |
| Nearby Tourist Places | Varanasi , Kushinagar , Allahabad and Kaushambi |
Sanchi is located in Madhya Pradesh, India, approximately 48 km to north of Bhopal. The use of Hindi is widespread throughout the state, and apart from English, there exist some regional languages, including Marathi, Malvi, and Bundeli. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1989.
How to reach Sarnath
Sarnath is easily accessible by all means of transport from Varanasi. You can take train, bus, auto-rickshaws or private cabs from Varanasi to Sarnath. You can book private cabs from Varanasi to Sarnath.
Best Time to Visit Sarnath
Best time to visit Sarnath is from October to March. It is pleasant weather for outdoor explorations except in extreme winters.
Weather and Climate of Sarnath
Since Sarnath is in sub-tropical India it experiences mostly summer winter and monsoon. You can visit in any weather except in extreme summers.
Nearby Tourist places to visit Sarnath
Sarnath is well connected to many ancient pilgrimage and tourist attractions of India. Some of the places to mention as nearby tourist attractions of Sarnath are Varanasi , Bodhgaya , Kushinagar , Allahabad , Sravasti, Kaushambi. These places are well accessible from Sarnath. So, most of them could be visited as Day Tour sites from Sarnath once you are in Sarnath.
Festivals in Sarnath
Festivals in Sarnath Full Moon day of Vaishakha (April-May) celebrated as Buddha's birth and enlightenment. The Full Moon in the month of Asadh (July-August) rejoiced as the anniversary of Buddha's first sermon (Asalha Day). You can also enjoy Hindu Festivals like Holi and Diwali in Sarnath. There are many Jain Festivals celebrated in Sarnath every year.