Sarnath

Local tip

The archaeological museum closes on Fridays. Pair the visit with an evening on the Varanasi ghats.

Getting there

Nearest airport

Varanasi (VNS), 22 km

Suggested stay

1 days

Best season

Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Visa and entry: India

e-Visa for most nationalities. Apply online at least 4 days before arrival.

The 30-day e-Tourist visa allows two entries; get a 1-year multiple-entry visa if you will go in and out via Nepal more than once. Protected Area Permits for parts of Ladakh, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. Bangladeshi citizens apply through IVAC centres, not the e-Visa; issuance has been limited since 2024, so check the current status.

Official site: indianvisaonline.gov.in ↗

Rough daily cost per person

Rooms, food, local transport and entry fees; international flights excluded. Exchange rates are approximate.

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