Sarnath temple kashi vishwanath temple old city banaras
ID: GYG640933-1073920
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Sarnath is a place located 10 kilometres northeast of Varanasi, near the confluence of the Ganges and the Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India. According to Buddhist tradition, Sarnath is bodh etc..
Sarnath is a significant Buddhist pilgrimage site located near Varanasi, also known as Kashi. It's where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. The Dhamek Stupa and the Ashoka Pillar are important landmarks in Sarnath, symbolizing the spread of Buddhism. Kashi, on the other hand, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and is considered the spiritual heart of India. It's renowned for its ghats along the Ganges River, vibrant temples like the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and its rich cultural heritage. Both Sarnath and Kashi hold immense religious and historical significance and attract pilgrims and tourists from around the world.
Highlights
- Waking tour , bike tour
- Boating, assi ghat
- Ganga arti, manikanka ghat
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Pandy Hawley and pandy ghat
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
