Sarnath Railway Station (SRNT) is located in the holy town of Sarnath, near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It serves as the gateway to the ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath, famous for being the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon. The station offers basic amenities like waiting rooms and refreshment stalls.
Tourism
The Dhamek Stupa: An ancient Buddhist stupa marking the site of Buddha's first sermon.
The Mulagandhakuti Vihara: A modern temple built over the site of Buddha's first monastery.
The Chaukhandi Stupa: A 13th-century stupa marking the site of Buddha's cremation.
The Thai Temple: A beautiful Thai Buddhist temple with intricate carvings.
The Chinese Temple: A unique Chinese Buddhist temple with traditional architecture.
Food
The Khichdi House: Known for its delicious and affordable vegetarian thalis and snacks.
Sarnath Cafe: Offers a variety of vegetarian dishes, including North Indian and Chinese cuisines.
The Chaat Corner: Famous for its street-style chaat and snacks.
The Dosa Hut: Serves a wide range of South Indian vegetarian dishes, including dosas and idlis.
The Veggie Delight: A small eatery offering fresh and flavorful vegetarian dishes.
Rating: 4.8/5 (11 votes)
cleanliness - excellent (2)
porters/escalators - good (1)
transportation - excellent (2)
railfanning - excellent (2)
sightseeing - excellent (2)