Chaukhandi Stupa, Varanasi

Name: Chaukhandi Stupa
Address: Rishipattan Road, Varanasi, 221007, India

#7 among attractions in Varanasi

Temple, Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Monuments and statues

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Chaukhandi Stupa is a Buddhist stupa in Sarnath located 8 kilometres from Cantt Railway Station in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Stupas have evolved from burial mounds and serve as a shrine for a relic of the Buddha. The site was declared to be a monument of national importance by the Archaeological Survey of India in June 2019. ()

Local name: चौखंडी स्तूप Coordinates: 25°22'27"N, 83°1'25"E

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Rishipattan RoadVaranasi 221007 India

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Chaukhandi Stupa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath Museum, Sarnath Jain Tirth, Sarnath.

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Temple, Buddhist architecture, Monuments and statues
Dhamek Stupa, Varanasi
12 min walk • Dhamek Stupa stands as a remarkable Buddhist structure in the ancient city of Varanasi, India. This massive cylindrical stupa, with a diameter of 28 meters and reaching a height of 43.6 meters, is a significant landmark for both history enthusiasts and spiritual...
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Buddhist architecture, Museum, Sacred and religious sites
Sarnath Museum, Varanasi
10 min walk • Sarnath Museum is the oldest site museum of Archaeological Survey of India. It houses the findings and excavations at the archaeological site of Sarnath, by the Archaeological Survey of India.
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Temple
Sarnath Jain Tirth, Varanasi
12 min walk • Sarnath Jain Tirth or Shri Singhpuri Jain Tirth is a Jain temple in Singhpuri village near Sarnath. The temple is situated near Dhamek Stupa.
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Village, Area
Sarnath, Varanasi
11 min walk • Sarnath is a place located 10 kilometres north-east of Varanasi near the confluence of the Ganges and the Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Chaukhandi Stupa open?

Chaukhandi Stupa is open:

Monday 6 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 6 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 6 am - 5 pm
Thursday 6 am - 5 pm
Friday 6 am - 5 pm
Saturday 6 am - 5 pm
Sunday 6 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Chaukhandi Stupa?

Nearby attractions include Sarnath Museum, Varanasi (10 min walk), Sarnath, Varanasi (11 min walk), Sarnath Jain Tirth, Varanasi (12 min walk), Dhamek Stupa, Varanasi (12 min walk).

How to get to Chaukhandi Stupa by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chaukhandi Stupa:

Train

Sarnath (15 min walk)