Dhamekh Stupa
Sarnath
Constructed by king Ashoka in 249 BCE to commemorate his pilgrimage to the Deer Park. It is believed that the stupa marks the exact spot where the Buddha taught the five ascetics the Four Noble Truths, his first teaching after attaining enlightenment.
Mulagandhakuti Vihara
The ruins of the temple where the Buddha spent his first rainy season.
Ashoka Pillar
Only the base remains.
Sri Digamber Jain Temple
A Temple near Dhamekh Stupa. Accessible by main road that runs along Dhamekh Stupa. Learn about Digambara monasticism, a branch of Jain Dharma.
Chaukhandi Stupa
Constructed in the the 5th century, the stupa marks the spot where the Buddha met the five ascetics. The octagonal tower is of Islamic origin and a later addition.