Sarnath Archaeological Museum

Archaeological Museum Sarnath

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Sarnath Museum is the oldest site museum of the Archaeological Survey of India. It houses the findings and excavations at the archaeological site …

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Mar 20, 2025
Very good driver, flexible to accomodate all our requests and timing. He ensured very good seats for the ceremony in front of ganga.Full review by Giovanni C
Mar 16, 2025
Sarnath is about 8 km from Varanasi and is a must visit while in Varanasi. Buddha gave his first sermon here and revealed his path to nirvana. There are several places to visit. There was a guide av…Full review by neeratraveler
Mar 14, 2025
Kashi, Sarnath was a memorable experience for me. My driver and guide was Pappuji. I found him on tripadvisor reviews. I am glad I found him. He is a genuine and reliable being. He took me to all the…Full review by Arti S
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Established in 1910, the museum building itself partly follows the construction plan of a monastery. The wide collection inside dates b…
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Facts

Established:1910
Located:Saranath (near Varanasi)
Type:Archaeology museum

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Is this open tomorrow e.i. 4 july 2021?
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Most probably
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Answer by Sourabh R · Jul 3, 2021
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Hello, how would I go about hiring a local guide?
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Not sure but when you pay to go into the museum there may have been the ability to join a guide there. Suggest you just ask Enjoy
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I want to get a half day tour from Varanasi to Sarnath. Would be obliged if anyone can tell me what local taxis would be …
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I want to get a half day tour from Varanasi to Sarnath. Would be obliged if anyone can tell me what local taxis would be charging.
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check with your hotel or else try a tuk tuk but it will be very hot this season. I prefer a AC taxi.
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Would anyone like to recommend a particular company for a half day tour of Sarnath with not too many people?
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plenty of guides around the place rates too are negotiable
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