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Dhamek Stupa
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Chaukhandi Stupa
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census town of IndiaVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh

Sarnath

World Heritage SiteTentative World Heritage Site
Typecensus town of India
Built–
Best monthsJan–Feb · Decweather in Varanasi
25.38° N, 83.02° EUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
When to goVaranasi · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec67October
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
October: high / low31° / 21°
iAbout

Sarnath in brief

Sarnath is a census town of india in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.

It holds the designations World Heritage Site and Tentative World Heritage Site.

For a visit, the weather in Varanasi is best in January, February and December; in October afternoons average 31°.

Varanasi: weather and travel guide

Facts

Type
census town of India
Designation
World Heritage Site
Tentative World Heritage Site
Nearest town
Varanasi
Region
Uttar Pradesh
Coordinates
25.38111, 83.02139
iiLocation

Where to find it

iiiWhen to visit

Weather in Varanasi

Climate guide

Month score for sightseeing

Best Jan–Feb · Dec
ivNearby

More heritage close by

All monuments in India
Dhamek Stupa
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Dhamek Stupa

0.3 km E
Monument of National Importance
Dhamek Stupa
Chaukhandi Stupa
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Chaukhandi Stupa

0.8 km S
Monument of National Importance
Chaukhandi Stupa
Around here

Varanasi and around

Varanasi
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Varanasi

Uttar Pradesh · India
Jan–Feb · Decbest months
32°July high
86 maltitude
Varanasi

Nature

Varuna River
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3.7 km NE

Varuna River

River
Varuna River
Assi River
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3.7 km S

Assi River

River
Assi River
Lahartara Pond
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4.2 km W

Lahartara Pond

Lake
Lahartara Pond

Heritage

Alamgir Mosque
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0.8 km E

Alamgir Mosque

Monument of National Importance
Alamgir Mosque
Man Singh Observatory
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1.0 km S

Man Singh Observatory

Monument of National Importance
Man Singh Observatory
Tomb of Lal Khan
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2.6 km NE

Tomb of Lal Khan

Monument of National Importance
Tomb of Lal Khan

Museums

Sarnath Museum
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7.1 km N

Sarnath Museum

Archaeological museum · 1910
Sarnath Museum
Bharat Kala Bhavan
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5.2 km S

Bharat Kala Bhavan

1920
Bharat Kala Bhavan