Private Half-Day Tour in Sarnath from Varanasi
Description
On this tour, you will be taken to the ancient city of Budda-age. You will be visiting Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa along with Tibetan Temple. Also, you have an amazing opportunity to explore the Sarnath museum which holds artifacts and scriptures dated back the 3rd century.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The driver will pick you up from any location or airport in Varanasi and will drive you towards Sarnath City.
This is your first stop in Sarnath city. It is a massive stupa that originated as pre-Buddhist tumuli, in which ascetics were buried in a seated position, called chaitya.
The next stop will be another Buddhist stupa. These stupas have evolved from burial mounds and serve as a shrine for a relic of the Buddha.
This city is home to a large number of twentieth-century Buddhist temples built and maintained by Tibetan, Chinese and Japanese monks. This temple houses a statue of Shakyamuni Buddha or Buddha in a resting position. Famous for its Thangka or Tibetan Buddhist paintings, and frescoes, the Tibetan Temple showcases many of these on the walls and ceilings.
Last but not the least, you will be taken to a museum. Some notable images at the museum is of Buddha preaching, from the Gupta period, and the Lion Capital of Ashoka. Other objects like figures of birds, animals, male and female heads dating from 3rd century BC to 12th century AD and terracottas, decorated baked bricks and pots, images of Jain Tirthankaras Parshvanatha, and Vimalanatha, etc.
The driver will drop you back to your preferred location in Varanasi, with wonderful memories of Sarnath city.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If Pick up from airport: Flight details must be provided at the time of booking In case your hotel/pick up location is not mentioned while making the booking – Please click on the My Hotel Is Not Listed option on the Booking Checkout Page and then manually enter your Hotel Name. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please carry all travelers valid photo ID (in your mobile) for monument entry
Reviews(14)
My tour of Varanasi was a very memorable one! Thank you to my guide Zain and his driver for hosting me. Zain’s experience was invaluable as he was able to explain in very good english the many sights and experiences.
Zayn and the driver were amazing hosts who made the Varanasi tour truly memorable with their warm and attentive approach. Zayn’s excellent command of English and his invaluable insights added great depth to the experience. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful experience!
It was a well rounded and amazing experience. Vishwajeet explained everything in detail and ensured all parts of the city were covered.
Having a guide who brings everything together can truly shape the whole experience and Vishwajeet performed well-balanced throughout. We are happy to hear about the amazing experience of yours!
Overall positive, but the whole/half day tour seems to be quite tiring especially in a hot day. Himanshu is a great guide and very friendly.
Spending a day in Varanasi can definitely feel tiring, especially in the heat, but it’s nice that the overall experience still came across as smooth and enjoyable. Himanshu’s friendly approach and support seem to have played a big role in keeping everything well-paced and comfortable for you. Thanks for taking the time to share this—we truly value your feedback and hope to host you again on another experience soon!
Himanshu was a great tour guide for me and my family! very informative, friendly and makes you feel welcome in Varanasi! the tour was worth the day spent especially if like me who was here for just 2 days. We were shown around many places and taken to a great breakfast and lunch spot
What a meaningful way to spend your family trip, especially with limited time in the city. It’s lovely that Himanshu could make feel so worthwhile by sharing his knowledge, keeping friendly and warm throughout. Covering multiple places along with memorable breakfast and lunch spots truly sounds like a well-rounded and special experience. Thank you for your kind words and would be happy to welcome you and your family again in the future!
Very knowledge experiencwith tour guide Himanshu varanaci treasure and ancient city wonderful expierence glad i viseted
The experience in Varanasi clearly felt rich and meaningful, with Himanshu bringing the city’s ancient charm to life through their deep knowledge making the visit even more special. We truly appreciate this wonderful feedback!
Yes was really good thank you.
The trip clearly turned out to be both enjoyable and informative, creating a well-rounded experience. Your kind note is sincerely valued, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us!
You get to experience Varanasi with a local which is unbeatable. Boat trip on the Ganges was beautiful and the guide Himanshu is very knowledgeable and ensures that you know all the history. Would highly recommend :)
Varanasi clearly delivered an unforgettable experience, with the peaceful boat ride on the Ganga adding a truly beautiful touch to the journey. Himanshu’s strong knowledge and detailed explanations ensured every historical site was well understood and appreciated. Such a wonderful recommendation means a lot, thank you !
Knowledgeable guide, gave a very detailed history of the 3 main locations in Sarnath we visited. Easy car ride to location. Tour operator was responsive on WhatsApp when issues arose.
The knowledgeable guide made the Sarnath visit engaging by clearly sharing the history of the three main sites. The smooth car ride and quick WhatsApp support also ensured a hassle-free experience. We are delighted to receive your pleasant feedback and hope to host you again!
Great experience, the guides were excellent. Archaeological sites were fantastic to see. Had a great day.
The guide made the tour smooth and engaging, while the archaeological sites were truly impressive and rich in history. Overall, it was a very enjoyable and well-organized experience. Your feedback is sincerely appreciated!
I had a great tour with Ravi. He is very knowledgeable and you are lucky to be in a tour guided by him! Really enjoyed it and highly recommend it
Really nice hearing your thoughts on the tour. It's wonderful to know that Ravi's knowledge helped make the experience so enjoyable for you. Your recommendation means a lot, and we're happy the tour left such a positive impression. This will definitely make the guide’s day.
