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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CITY
About the City
Buddhists worldwide look upon India as the land of the Buddha.
- Area : 2.80 sq. km.
- Population : 80.71 (1991 census)
- Season : October-March
- Clothing (Summer) : Cottons
- Clothing (Winter) : Woolens
- Language : Hindi & English
- Festivals : Buddha Purnima (Full Moon, April-May), Anniversary of First Sermon (Full Moon, July-August).
- Local Transport : Buses, Cycle-Rickshaws, Taxis.
- STD Code : 0542
Places of Interest
Chaukhandi Stupa
Chaukhandi is the first monument one encounters as one enters Sarnath. It is a lofty mound of brick - work whose square edifice is surrounded by a Octagonal tower. Originally said to be built by Emperor Ashoka.
Restaurants & Hospitals
Restaurants
- Modern Reception Centre, Sarnath
- Anand Restaurant, Sarnath.
- Rangoli Garden, Sarnath. Ph : (0542)2595325
- Open Restaurant, Ashapur, Sarnath.
- Green Hut Restaurant, Sarnath.
- Highway Inn Restaurant, Ashapur Sarnath. Ph. : (0542)3294760
Tourist Information
- Office of Assistant Tourist Officer, Modern Reception Centre, Sarnath.
Accessibility
Air
The nearest airport is Babatpur : 30 Km.
Rail
Sarnath is directly connected by Varanasi - Gorakhpur Exp. 549/550 and Varanasi - Bhatni - Varanasi Exp. 551/552.
Road
Sarnath, 10- km from Varanasi, is well connected by road to other destinations of the state.
Banks, Post & Telegraph
Banks
- State Bank of India, Ashapur, Sarnath. Ph : (0542) Fax : 2588508, 2585035
- Canara Bank . Ph : (0542) 2595038
- Central Bank, Ashapur. Ph : (0542) 2595309