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Know About Amazing, Peaceful Buddhist Pilgrimage : Sarnath - Uttar Pradesh

Sarnath, located very close to sacred Hindu city Banaras, is the famous Buddhist pilgrimage city and place where Lord Buddha has preached his ever first sermon and taught Dharma after his enlightenment in Bodhgaya. The event is being refereed as the turning of the wheel of the Dharma and marked as the founding of the Sangha. The place went under the rule of Turkish Muslims and turn into ruins. Excavations and restoration process was started by British in the year 1836 to rediscover ancient buildings and structures like the Dharmekh Stupa dating back to 200 BC. Sarnath also know as Mrigadava [deer park], is the holiest Buddhist site and every Buddhist dream to visit this city in lifetime.

Sarnath - Uttar Pradesh : Vital Tourist Information

Location : Sarnath is located 10 kms north east of Varanasi.

State : Uttar Pradesh [India]

North India City List

Famous as / For : Buddhist Pilgrimage city

Weather & Climate : Sarnath experiences typical north Indian climate of Hot summers and pleasant winters.

Temperature : Summers : Max. 45°C Min. 22° C Winters : Max. 30°C Min.4 °C

Best Time to Visit : Climatic conditions in the months of October - March are most suited for the Sarnath visit.

Spoken Languages : Hindi - Local dialects

Dining / Food Facility : Sarnath is Buddhist scared religious city, consumption of alcoholic drinks and non vegetarian food is prohibited. highly delicious vegetarian cuisines from Indian and Chinese food style are served here by most of hotels.

Shopping / Tour Souvenir : Varanasi is home of traditional wedding wear Banarasi Silk Sarees and carpets. Key to shopping is bargaining though there are several fixed price shops also

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