SARNATH MUSEUM
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Sarnath Museum has yielded a rich collection of sculptures, artifacts and edifices comprising numerous Buddha and Bodhisattva images and other ancient remains. To house all the findings and excavations at Sarnath, the Archaeological Survey of India established a site Museum at Sarnath. Finest specimens of Buddhist art and other important remains have been housed at the museum. Apart from the above the other objects of interest at Sarnath are the Dharmrajika Stupa, magnificent Lion capital, India’s National Emblem at Sarnath Museum, the Saddharmachakra Vihar at excavated ruins.
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
November to April
Do's & Dont's
- Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
- Don't touch the Articafts.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SundayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday | 10:00 AM | 05:00 PM | 20 | 10 |
- Monday is Holiday
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Chaudhary Charan Singh Bus Stand |
8 KM | 18001802877 |
 Sarnath Railway Station |
1.4 KM | 139 |
 Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport |
22 KM | 05422623060 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Faridpur | 3 KM |
Nearest Temples
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One of the famous and oldest temple in Varanasi
MANIKARNIKA GHAT
Sati Manikarni devi's Ear ring had fallen here
SHREE ANNAPURNA MANDIR
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SHRI KASHI VISHWANATHA TEMPLE
Temple stands on the western bank of the holy river Ganga, and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas
SRI VISHALAKSHI TEMPLE
Temple is built in South Indian architectural style
SHRI DURGA TEMPLE
This well-known temple for a Hindu goddess was built in the 18th century with a reflective pool
Nearest Attractions
FortCHET SINGH FORT
It is a historical fortified Ghat,witnessed a fierce battle
BoatingGANGA GHAT BOATING
Ganga Ghat is famous for Ganga Aarti of Dashashwamedh Ghat
OutdoorAQUA WORLD
It is famous for watersports,equipped with latest technologies
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