Sarnath · Varanasi & the Ganges plain · India
★★★☆☆ Museum & culture
Sarnath does not publish a fixed price, so this site will not invent one. Check the official page below.
Where the Buddha gave his first sermon after enlightenment, and one of the four principal Buddhist pilgrimage sites. The Dhamek Stupa dates from around 500 AD. The museum holds the Ashokan lion capital that became India's national emblem - and it CLOSES ON FRIDAYS.
| Adult ticket | Check official booking |
|---|---|
| Child ticket | Free under 15 |
| Typical visit | 2 hours |
| Opening hours | Daily; museum CLOSED Fridays |
| Indoors or out | Both |
| Region | North India, India |
| Prices quoted in | INR |
The planner warns of extreme heat in May; and hot in April, June, July; and wet in August. Outside those months it says nothing, which is the point — a warning that fires every day is one nobody reads.
The planner prices a whole day for your exact party, warns about closures and drive times, and totals the trip in your own currency.
Official page: https://www.asi.nic.in/