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Sarnath: Real Costs & Brutal Logistics — Worth It?
Sarnath 2026/27: the Buddha's first-sermon site is a $3 entry — but reaching it through Varanasi's chaos is the real cost. Here's the honest audit.
🌍 What This Episode Covers
We audit Sarnath, 10 km from Varanasi, as a bolt-on to India's holiest city — not a standalone trip. Real USD costs, the airport redevelopment, record Kashi Vishwanath corridor crowds, named scams, best and worst months, and a rigid worth-it verdict for every traveller type.
💰 Real 2026/2027 Costs
Backpacker: about $22–$40 a day
Midrange: about $60–$95 a day per person
Family (2+2): about $130–$220 a day
Luxury: about…
The skinny
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