Varanasi to Sarnath
12 km by road · 35 minutes · billed as 80 km over 1 day
Dhamek Stupa, the Mulagandha Kuti Vihara and the archaeological museum.
Why take an Urbania on this one
Too short for an outstation rate — take the 8-hour local package instead, which we will quote rather than letting you overpay on a per-kilometre basis for 12 km.
What it costs
Round trip including driver allowance. Excludes GST, toll, parking and state permit.
| Vehicle | Rate | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Force Urbania — 17 Seater17 seats · ₹400/day driver | ₹30/km | ₹2,800 |
| Maharaja Urbania — 9 Seater9 seats · ₹600/day driver | ₹37/km | ₹3,560 |
Billed kilometres include the 250 km per day minimum.
Quick answers
How far is Sarnath from Varanasi?
12 km one way by road, about 35 minutes of driving.
Is Varanasi to Sarnath a same-day trip?
Yes — billed as one day (80 km); groups are usually back the same evening.
How much more than a tempo traveller?
For 17 people: ₹2,800 vs ₹2,190 for a standard tempo traveller — ₹36 more per person, for air suspension and a quieter cabin.
Smaller group?
The Maharaja Urbania — 9 Seater seats nine: about ₹3,560 round trip, ₹396 each when full.
What is not included?
GST, tolls, parking and state permits, at actuals. We do not sell temple darshan tickets.
Book Varanasi to Sarnath
Send the dates and we price it with the billed kilometres shown above.