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Sarnath in Varanasi

Things to Do in Sarnath, Varanasi

Quieter and Buddhist, with stupas, monasteries, museum grounds, pilgrims, and a calmer day away from the ghats.

Quieter and Buddhist, with stupas, monasteries, museum grounds, pilgrims, and a calmer day away from the ghats.

  • New Rastogi SweetsNew Rastogi SweetsChocolate Shop
  • Awasthi Music ClassesAwasthi Music ClassesRecord Store
  • Waffle Castle VaranasiWaffle Castle VaranasiDessert Shop
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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in Sarnath

  • New Rastogi Sweets in Sarnath, Varanasi

    New Rastogi Sweets

    4.8 · 104
    Chocolate Shop
    Every day
    8 AM – 10 PM
  • Record Store illustration for Awasthi Music Classes

    Awasthi Music Classes

    4.9 · 136
    Record Store
    Every day
    8 AM – 9 PM
    Map

Where to eat & drink in Sarnath

  • Waffle Castle Varanasi in Sarnath, Varanasi

    Waffle Castle Varanasi

    4.9 · 338
    Dessert Shop
    Every day
    11 AM – 11 PM
  • Wishours in Sarnath, Varanasi

    Wishours

    4.9 · 163
    Bakery· ₹1–200
    Every day
    10 AM – 9 PM
  • Restaurant UP-65 in Sarnath, Varanasi

    Restaurant UP-65

    4.3 · 7.4k
    North Indian· ₹200–600
    Every day
    11 AM – 11 PM
    BookMap
  • Tripti Restaurant Sarnath in Sarnath, Varanasi

    Tripti Restaurant Sarnath

    4.7 · 477
    Restaurant· ₹200–400
    Every day
    8 AM – 10 PM
  • The Friends Table in Sarnath, Varanasi

    The Friends Table

    4.9 · 143
    Restaurant· ₹200–400
    Every day
    11 AM – 11 PM
    BookMap
  • Maati House in Sarnath, Varanasi

    Maati House

    4.9 · 130
    Restaurant
    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    12 AM – 12 AM
    Sun
    9 AM – 11 PM
    Map
  • Sarnath Cafe in Sarnath, Varanasi

    Sarnath Cafe

    4.4 · 1.0k
    Restaurant
  • The Street Bites Varanasi in Sarnath, Varanasi

    The Street Bites Varanasi

    Food Hall· ₹1–200
    Mon–Fri
    4 PM – 10:30 PM
    Sat
    4 PM – 10:30 PM
    Sun
    3:30 PM – 11 PM
    Map
  • Flamingo Sky Bar - Live Music in Sarnath, Varanasi

    Flamingo Sky Bar - Live Music

    4.6 · 489
    Asian

    An open-air rooftop restaurant and bar located in The Fern Residency hotel, known for its city views, swimming pool, live music sessions, and a variety of food and drink options.

    Every day
    4 PM – 11 PM
  • Heaven Of Taste in Sarnath, Varanasi

    Heaven Of Taste

    4.6 · 309
    Restaurant· ₹200–1,200
    Every day
    11 AM – 11 PM
    BookMap

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Map of Sarnath with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1New Rastogi Sweets
  2. 2Awasthi Music Classes
  3. 3Waffle Castle Varanasi
  4. 4Wishours
  5. 5Restaurant UP-65
  6. 6Tripti Restaurant Sarnath
  7. 7The Friends Table
  8. 8Maati House
  9. 9Sarnath Cafe
  10. 10The Street Bites Varanasi

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