An Incredible Buddhist Site
Just 13 kilometres to the northeast of Varanasi, the holiest city in India, is the little town of Sarnath. This location, formerly known as Isipatana, is well-known for being the place where Gautama Buddha gave his first sermon or teachings on the Dharma. This is also the birthplace of the Sangha. This makes it one of the four most important Buddhist holy sites.
Suggested Duration - 1-2 days
The city of Sarnath has become an important Buddhist pilgrimage site for Buddhists all over the world. Thailand, Japan, Tibet, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar are just some of the nations whose Buddhist populations have constructed temples and monasteries in Sarnath, each in its own unique architectural style. Visitors go to see the majestic Dhamek stupa.
The joy of travel comes in exploring new things. Planting your feet somewhere you’ve never been before brings with it the rush of discovery and the joy of pushing back on the boundaries of your world.
But when one does arrive at that fresh frontier, there are ways better than others to begin your journey of discovery. Follow these steps and see the world with a new light.
• Discover a new city through a food tour. Food tour’s are the easiest way to take a tour, learn about the local delicacies, and the best of all, get great tips that aren’t just “local” tips for tourists, but sometimes, lessons for a lifetime too
• Use Public Transportation. When you are in a new city, you can possibly see places and people that you wouldn’t normally see when simply walking to the places that checks your list. Some buses or rails take you to parts of the city you wouldn’t get to see otherwise. Whilst using public transportation, just ensure that you are following the local norms and do remember to watch the locals!
• Find a local festival. Go beyond what other tourists might do while visiting a place. Look for the unique things you would want to do. Use social media or the local tourism website to find out what’s going on locally. You may have to move out of the center of the city to do some of the less popular but more unique things, so just keep that in mind!
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