Chaukhandi Stupa - Varanasi

There is a park backside the Chaukhandi Stupa but Entrance from stupa to park is parmanent closed. There is seprate way to park from main road. You have to pay ₹20/- through Bhartiya Puratatva Portal online mode only for visiting this stupa only.

Very good park with calm atmosphere... Nd also a historical place.. "Chuakhandi Stupa" Also nik named "sita ki rasoi"... Good place for dating couples.,.

The place is clean, well maintained but do not expect to get into the building and a museum. It's just a park with amla plantations and a circular park. Good thing is that entry ticket purchase is completely online and digital.

Chaukhandi Stupa is located in Sarnath yes it is 10 km away from Bharna if you go by cycle if you go by road then it is 20 km away from there Sarnath is the place where Mahatma Buddha

Sightseeing Tour of Sarnath: Just a few kilometres away from Varanasi, is the sleepy village of Singhpur. While Varanasi is a Hindu religious centre, Singhpur’s Sarnath is a Buddhist centre of religion. Visit to this village, which is known for its Buddhist monuments, is one of the best things to do in Varanasi and nearby areas. Sarnath is also referred to a deer park, which is the place where Gautama Buddha first came and taught about the concept of Dharma. This is where Buddhist Sangha received enlightenment. It is located in Singhpur, known as the birthplace of Shreyansanath, the eleventh Tirthankara in Jainism. Sarnath is certainly one of the best places near Varanasi, especially for those who are keen to learn more about history and religion in India. It is where Emperor Ashoka erected a number of stupas and monuments for spreading Buddhism. The crumbling stupas here are a house of relics, manuscripts and fascinating inscriptions that can teach one a lot of Indian history, development of Buddhism and provide alternative theories such as Aliens and how they visited the earth. A tour to Sarnath is usually for half a day and starts early in the morning. During the morning, one can revel in the beauty of Chaukhandi Stupa, which is one of the main stupas built by Ashoka after he converted into Buddhism. Another main attraction is the Dhammek Stupa, made from a blend of stone and bricks. The stupa is 28 meters in diameter and has a height of 43.6 meters. Alternate theorist and historians from other countries suggest that the dome of this stupa indirectly refers to aliens and UFOs. The intricate floral carvings of this stupa are reflective of early Gupta style of architecture.  The other highlight of Sarnath is Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, which is a monument that showcases beautiful frescoes made a Japanese painter. This area is a rich repository of the culture and heritage of Buddhism. To gain more insight into Buddhism and to be enthralled by this history of this place, you can visit Sarnath Museum. It is said to be the home of large number of relics that were excavated from Sarnath. The lion capital of Ashoka Pillar, which features on Indian emblem, is also showcased here.

A lesser crowded place in Sarnath.Every stupa is unique in its own way.

The Chaukhandi Stupa is thought originally to have been built as a terraced temple during the Gupta period between the 4th and 6th centuries to mark the site where Buddha and his first disciples met traveling from Bodh Gaya to Sarnath. Later Govardhan, the son of a Raja Todar Mal, modified the stupa to its present shape by building the octagonal tower to commemorate the visit of Humayun, the powerful Mughal ruler.[3] Today the stupa is a high earthen mound covered with a brickwork edifice topped by an octagonal tower. It is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.

Historical place maintained by ASI. You have to buy tickets online (Rs. 20 per head) to enter into the premise. Keep a QR scanner on your phone and also your Aadhaar no. handy. It is a good place for a leisure walk or spending some time in peace or with your loved ones.