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Temple City of India
Early morning activities on the Ghats are best viewed from a boat. Enjoy a boat ride to watch the sunrise over the holy river Ganges. Buddhism rules Sarnath because this is where Buddha preached his first Sermon, thus making it one of the four holiest places to the Buddhist world. Sarnath is an important temple city of India. The town is relatively peaceful and green, and so also provides a welcome alternative to Varanasi as a place to stay for people visiting the Ghats along the Ganges. The Chaukhandi Stupa was built to commemorate the spot where Buddha first met his disciples. Ashoka Pillar: (also called the Sarnath Pillar) Carved out of stone with a height of 50m, it marks Emperor Asoka’s visit to Sarnath. Visit a local weaver’s community to witness the spectacular work done by them.