Sarnath Museum is the oldest site museum of the Archaeological Survey of India. It houses the findings and excavations at the archaeological site …
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Mar 1, 2025
These archaeological ruins are an important site to visit if you are interested in Buddhism. While the temples and monasteries are ruins, you get an idea of the layout. The stupa itself is huge but…Full review by EC13091
Feb 8, 2025
This is a calming and serene place to visit. The grounds are very well maintained and lush. Very interesting and the museum was fascinating. Well worth spending some time here. We were unexpectedly s…Full review by MaryAnnDorset
Feb 8, 2025
This venue was a beautiful surprise. The museum was fascinating, however, the real delight was walking among the ruins and observing all the groups of Buddhist tourists demonstrating their reverence…Full review by happyrelaxeddudes
Building on answer above, yes, you can ask at the entrance, but make sure you negotiate price ahead of time. Use your gut if fair or not. If it was me, I'd probably ask at the desk or …
Building on answer above, yes, you can ask at the entrance, but make sure you negotiate price ahead of time. Use your gut if fair or not. If it was me, I'd probably ask at the desk or concierge at your hotel for a solid reference. Should not cost too much and can also include trip in a van or car with the guide who can show you things on the way to Sarnath and back. Also, if you do the latter suggestion, be careful if your guide offers to take you to precise stores to shop. No matter what he/she says, they might be getting a cut of the action and not really taking you to the best store.
I want to get a half day tour from Varanasi to Sarnath. Would be obliged if anyone can tell me what local taxis would be charging.
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If you are planning just Sarnath you can catch an Ola taxi. Much cheaper and no need for parking fees. There is also an option of asking the hotel chaps for a guided tour option
Would anyone like to recommend a particular company for a half day tour of Sarnath with not too many people?
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I think u can hire only driver , car or tuk tuk . Asking hotel staffs , i think they can arrange for you . Its not far from Varanasri , may take 3 hrs for visit , but its depend on yr interesting too . i …
I think u can hire only driver , car or tuk tuk . Asking hotel staffs , i think they can arrange for you . Its not far from Varanasri , may take 3 hrs for visit , but its depend on yr interesting too . i took last day visit Saranath before i fly back . Sarnath place is not large , u can walk around , read some information from lonely planet . not too complicate :) and there has museum there too , they have detail , stories and some information . easy to understand .
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