Dhamek Stupa

Welcome to Sarnath, a world steeped in the profound light of history that unfolds peacefully under the shadow of the magnificent Dhamek Stupa. This sacred sanctuary is located approximately eight kilometers northeast of the…

As you walk along the lush green borders and quiet shaded pathways surrounding the central stupa, you are treading upon the historic grounds of the ancient Deer Park. In ancient Buddhist sutras, such as the sacred Lalitavistara…

Now, let your eyes ascend the massive cylindrical body of the Dhamek Stupa as you stand close before its impressive facade. Reaching a total height of forty-three point six meters and spanning a uniform diameter of twenty-eight…

Now, let us move a short distance westward from the main cylindrical body of the Dhamek Stupa toward the ancient brick foundations of the Mulagandha Kuti Vihar and the base of the famous Ashoka Pillar. Here lie the precious…

As you continue your walk through the archaeological site, guide your steps toward the low circular brick foundation known historically as the Dharmarajika Stupa, often referred to locally as the Jagat Singh Stupa. This mound…

As you walk toward the northern perimeter of the park, please pause at this elevated viewpoint that offers a sweeping panoramic gaze across the ancient ruins toward the striking spires of the nearby Shreyanshnath Jain Temple,…

Now, turn your attention toward the main entrance area across the road, where the famous Sarnath Museum is located. The rich collection of statues, architectural elements, and inscriptions housed in that museum is the direct…

As our audio guide tour comes to a conclusion, please pause for a final moment and gaze back at the majestic outline of the Dhamek Stupa rising above the quiet gardens. Through centuries of dramatic transformation, foreign…