The site of Buddha's first sermon, with the Dhamek Stupa and Ashoka Pillar.
← Back to VaranasiSarnath, about 10-13 km from central Varanasi, is one of Buddhism's four most sacred sites — the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon after enlightenment. Key sights include the Dhamek Stupa, the Ashoka Pillar (whose lion capital is India's national emblem), and an archaeological museum.
Auto or cab from Varanasi, often combined with a day trip to Vindhyachal.
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