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SRNT/Sarnath (3 PFs)
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Updated: Oct 25 2023 (21:29) by Padmakant
Sarnath Railway Station (SRNT) is located in the holy town of Sarnath, near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It serves as the gateway to the ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath, famous for being the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon. The station offers basic amenities like waiting rooms and refreshment stalls.

Tourism

The Dhamek Stupa: An ancient Buddhist stupa marking the site of Buddha's first sermon.
The Mulagandhakuti Vihara: A modern temple built over the site of Buddha's first monastery.
The Chaukhandi Stupa: A 13th-century stupa marking the site of Buddha's cremation.
The Thai Temple: A beautiful Thai Buddhist temple with intricate carvings.
The Chinese Temple: A unique Chinese Buddhist temple with traditional architecture.

Food

The Khichdi House: Known for its delicious and affordable vegetarian thalis and snacks.
Sarnath Cafe: Offers a variety of vegetarian dishes, including North Indian and Chinese cuisines.
The Chaat Corner: Famous for its street-style chaat and snacks.
The Dosa Hut: Serves a wide range of South Indian vegetarian dishes, including dosas and idlis.
The Veggie Delight: A small eatery offering fresh and flavorful vegetarian dishes.

Station Address

Station Rd, Chiraigaon, Varanasi
State: Uttar Pradesh
Elevation: 79 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-6
Zone: NER/North Eastern   Division: Varanasi
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Krishak Express for returning to Mau
Full RF journey as its window seat & early evening time..
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Some shots of renovated Building of BCY and Entrance Hall painting..
This station was completely changed in every manner
It is also a satellite station of BSB
Many trains originate from here
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After Bhrigu Pic clan..
Now other journey pictures..
Gorakhpur Varanasi Intercity..
I was onboard from Mau to Varanasi as i have to go DDU for boarding Ranchi Garib Rath..
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Building copied structure of Varanasi .. built in 90s by the help of Kalpanath Rai
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Starter from Mau
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Sadat pictures.. engine and few coaches are outside the pf..
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Some more night clicks.. then we arrived ARJ.. as usual brought some pakodi from here..
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Sarnath Pf clicks
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Some installed pictures framed at pf1 wall..
And cantt outside building view..
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Presenting Part 4..
After varanasi departure in part 3.. heading towards Ghazipur now and we find the peaceful place in choas of city called Sarnath . ..
Meetup with Sarnath Express before Sarnath... Reached Aurnihar, .. pics of demu shed .. and Mau line doubling work also can be seen in Picture..
Crossed Saidpur bhitri at mps .. the upcoming ELS of...
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Nandganj the goods godam shifted from Ghazipur to here for new pf construction at GCT in view of doubling.. a beautiful click of Ghazipur Washing Line.. built but not in used..
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Crossed Shahbaj Kuli the nearest station from my nani ghar village..
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Posting pics from my journey PNP-ANVT-MAU in parts..
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Onboard in Lichchavi Express & crossing Sarnath
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