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Sarnath

Where the Buddha gave his first sermon, Sarnath stands as one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Buddhists worldwide.

About Sarnath

Sarnath is a city located just 10 kilometers northeast of Varanasi. It is the place where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma after his enlightenment. It is one of the four most important Buddhist pilgrimage destinations.Sarnath is very close to Varanasi, approximately 10-12 km away, and can be easily reached by taxi or auto-rickshaw in about 30 minutes.Sarnath is very close to Varanasi, approximately 10-12 km away, and can be easily reached by taxi or auto-rickshaw in about 30 minutes.Sarnath is very close to Varanasi, approximately 10-12 km away, and can be easily reached by taxi or auto-rickshaw in about 30 minutes.Sarnath is very close to Varanasi, approximately 10-12 km away, and can be easily reached by taxi or auto-rickshaw in about 30 minutes.Sarnath is very close to Varanasi, approximately 10-12 km away, and can be easily reached by taxi or auto-rickshaw in about 30 minutes.Sarnath is very close to Varanasi, approximately 10-12 km away, and can be easily reached by taxi or auto-rickshaw in about 30 minutes.Sarnath is very close to Varanasi, approximately 10-12 km away, and can be easily reached by taxi or auto-rickshaw in about 30 minutes.Sarnath is very close to Varanasi, approximately 10-12 km away, and can be easily reached by taxi or auto-rickshaw in about 30 minutes.Sarnath is very close to Varanasi, approximately 10-12 km away, and can be easily reached by taxi or auto-rickshaw in about 30 minutes.Sarnath is very close to Varanasi, approximately 10-12 km away, and can be easily reached by taxi or auto-rickshaw in about 30 minutes.Sarnath is very close to Varanasi, approximately 10-12 km away, and can be easily reached by taxi or auto-rickshaw in about 30 minutes.Sarnath is very close to Varanasi, approximately 10-12 km away, and can be easily reached by taxi or auto-rickshaw in about 30 minutes.Sarnath is very close to Varanasi, approximately 10-12 km away, and can be easily reached by taxi or auto-rickshaw in about 30 minutes.Sarnath is very close to Varanasi, approximately 10-12 km away, and can be easily reached by taxi or auto-rickshaw in about 30 minutes.v

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