Location: Varanasi
Top Things to do in Varanasi
What to do and see in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: The Best Monuments & Statues
The north Indian city of Varanasi, or Benares, is regarded as sacred by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains. Situated in the fertile Ganga valley and on the banks of the Ganges, Varanasi is a place of pilgrimage for Hindus, who come to bathe in the holy river. Known as the City of Temples and a beacon of culture, Varanasi has produced many renowned writers. It’s also a center of silk weaving, so practice haggling at the chaotic bazaar for some beautiful souvenirs. Rickshaws are the best way to get about.
Restaurants in Varanasi
1. Dhamek Stupa
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4.5 based on 330 reviews
Reviewed By prpal2009 - Navi Mumbai, India
During our Varanasi trip, we went for a day trip to Sarnath . After visiting the Mulagandha Kuti Vihar , our next stop was Dhamek Stupa. In fact, both the Mulagandha Kuti Vihar and Dhamek Stupa remains side by side . We walked through beautiful garden at the Mulagandha Kuti Vihar and reached Dhamek Stupa within few minutes. Dhamek Stupa is said to have been built in the year 500 CE while the construction was ordered by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd Century BC. There’s a small museum right after the entrance which has a few basic details of the monument. The monument is under the control of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and is well-maintained with manicured gardens and benches with trees ???????? . Dhamek Stupa is one of the renowned historical sites in Sarnath. Built with stones and red bricks, the structure of Dhamek Stupa is cylindrical in shape. The lower part is wholly adorned with stunning carved stones. Besides, the entire structure of this stupa stands comfortably at an imposing height of 43.6 m along with the base diameter of 28 m. Along with that, the complex includes a total of 8 niches each facing a different direction. Another main feature of this historical architecture are the inscriptions in the Brahmi Script. Magnificently carved humans and birds figures can also be seen at Dhamek Stupa. Over-all, a great historical Buddhist site at Sarnath . ???????????? This is a MUST vist site in your Sarnath itinerary . I strongly recommend this place to visit at Sarnath ! ????????
2. Chaukhandi Stupa
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4.0 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By SubhrajyotiC - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Chaukhandi Stupa is the place where Lord Buddha met his 5 disciples first in Sarnath. It is considered that he came to Sarnath after getting enlightenment at Bodh Gaya in 528 BCE to meet his disciples Mahanama, Koudanna, Bhaddiya, Vappa and Asvajita in order to share his real knowledge got during enlightenment. It was built of brick like octagonal tower during 4th to 6th century in the Gupta period.
3. Statue of Standing Buddha
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4.0 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By SubhrajyotiC - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
A big Buddha Statue is located at the Thai Buddha vihara of height 80 ft. It is considered as the tallest standing Buddha statue at Sarnath. It was built originally of stone over 14 years during the Indo-Thai joint effort.
