Buddha in Sarnath Museum

Archaeological Museum Sarnath

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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 28, 2025
Sarnath is a town located around 8-10 KM from Varanasi city. According to the history, Gautama Buddha chose the location of his first teachings of Buddhism, after he attained enlightenment at Bodh Ga…Full review by Sandy_JSR
Mar 20, 2025
Very good driver, flexible to accomodate all our requests and timing. He ensured very good seats for the ceremony in front of ganga.Full review by Giovanni C
Mar 16, 2025
Sarnath is about 8 km from Varanasi and is a must visit while in Varanasi. Buddha gave his first sermon here and revealed his path to nirvana. There are several places to visit. There was a guide av…Full review by neeratraveler

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Is this open tomorrow e.i. 4 july 2021?
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Most probably
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Answer by Sourabh R · Jul 3, 2021
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Hello, how would I go about hiring a local guide?
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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 …
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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.
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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 …
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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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check with your hotel or else try a tuk tuk but it will be very hot this season. I prefer a AC taxi.
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Would anyone like to recommend a particular company for a half day tour of Sarnath with not too many people?
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plenty of guides around the place rates too are negotiable
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