Chaukhandi Stupa

4.4

Location: 92FF+JC4, Rishpattan Rd, Near, Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221007, India.

Estimated Visiting Time: 2-3 hours.

Varanasi city is full of historical monuments. It is also famous for landmarks, Temples, mosques, etc. Chaukhandi Stupa is a famous historical landmark located in Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It is a very important place for Buddhist People.
It is about 8 kilometers away from the Cantt Railway Station in Varanasi. In June 2009, It was declared as a monument by the Archeological Survey of India.

Attraction

Chaukhandi Stupa is one of the tourist attractions of the town. This historical monument is full of greenery and grass. It is the 8th Buddist stupa. This place is very important for Buddhist people. Chaukhandi Stupa was built during the Gupta Period.

Though it is a Buddhist monument, people from many places come to visit here. Firstly, this Buddhist complex was Built as a terraced Temple. Later, the son of Raja Todar Mal, named Goverdhan, modified it into an octagonal tower during the visit of Humayun, the Mighty Mughal Ruler. The tower is so beautiful that you can’t take your eyes off it.

History

Chaukhandi Stupa was built during the Gupta Period.
Though it is a Buddhist monument, people from many places come to visit here. Firstly, this Buddhist complex was Built as a terraced Temple. Then during the 7th and 8th century, Buddha and his first disciples met there while traveling from Bodhgaya to Sarnath. Then, The son of Raja Todar Mal, named Goverdhan, changed the shape of this monument and modified it into an octagonal tower during the visit of Humayun, the Mighty Mughal Ruler.

Inside/Outside Views

The whole view of this place is beautiful. It is fully made of red sandstone. It is full of greenery. It holds great significance. Chaukhandi Stupa is a part of great culture. Before it gave shape, it was a terraced Temple. After some modification, it becomes an octagonal tower. The entire tower is covered with brickwork. It has been surrounded by big trees and flowers. This tower is considered a sacred place of Buddhism and a symbol of the early spread of Buddhism. It symbolizes a great architectural heritage. Whenever you enter this place, you will feel the positiveness of this place.

Opening Hours

6 am to 7 pm.

Entry & Others Fees

20 rupees for each person.

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How to Reach

By air: Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is the closest airport to this place. It is about 31 km away from this University. After reaching There, you can take any vehicle to reach the place.
By Road: Varanasi is well connected to other roads in India. Sunbeam Bus Stand is the nearest bus stand to this place.
By Rail: Cantt Railway Station is the nearest railway station to this place. It is about 8 km away from this University.