Location & Directions

Your Gateway to Sarnath’s Sacred Wonders

Strategically located at The Buddha Inn, Ashapur Road, Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221007—mere 500m from Dhamek Stupa, 800m from Deer Park, and 1km from Thai Temple. Just 10km from Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (20-minute drive) and 12km from Varanasi Junction (30-minute auto-rickshaw). Explore Buddha’s rst sermon site, Ashoka Pillar, and Mulagandha Kuti Vihar on foot, then return to our serene gardens.

Nearby Attractions (Walking & Driving Distance)

  • Dhamek Stupa – 0.5 km (iconic structure marking Buddha’s rst sermon)
  • Sarnath Deer Park – 0.8 km (where Buddha met his disciples)
  • Thai Temple – 1 km (beautiful golden architecture)
  • Mulagandha Kuti Vihar – 1.2 km (ancient Buddhist monastery)
  • Ashoka Pillar – 1.5 km (historical monument with lion capital)
  • Sarnath Museum – 2 km (artifacts from 5th century BC)
  • Kashi Vishwanath Temple – 13 km (Varanasi’s holiest shrine)

    Travel Guide & Transportation

    By Air:

    Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (Varanasi) is 10km away, approximately 20 minutes by taxi or our pre-booked hotel shuttle (₹800). Direct flights connect Varanasi to Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata. Our travel desk can arrange airport pickup—just email your flight details 48 hours in advance.

    By Train:

    Varanasi Junction Railway Station is 12km away, accessible via auto-rickshaw (₹250, 30 minutes) or our shuttle service (₹800). The station is well-connected to Delhi, Lucknow, and other major cities. We can arrange station pickups if you provide train details.

    By Road:

    Sarnath is on the Lucknow Highway. From Varanasi city center, take the Sarnath Road (easy 20-minute drive). Free complimentary parking accommodates cars and motorcycles on-site. GPS coordinates: 25.3705° N, 83.0162° E.

    Pro Tip: Visit during October–March for ideal weather. We’re open year-round and flexible check-in/out for international guests. Book direct for exclusive rates and complimentary airport pickup on stays 3+ nights.