Sarnath - Sarnatha

 * Mahabodi Dharmshala Temple, Thai Temple and the Burmese Temple. All of these temples offer very cheap but spartan accommodation.

* Jain Paying Guest House. Cheap and spartan, but with great family hospitality. Rs 300 per night, possibility of eating breakfast and lunch with the family (and Buddhist guests passing by).

* UPSTDC Rahi Tourist Bungalow, ☎ +91 (0542) 2595969 (fax: +91 (0542) 259-5379). A government run establishment - drab and uninspiring, but conveniently located.


* The Golden Buddha Hotel, Sarangnath Colony, ☎ +91-993-503-9368. Probably the best hotel in town. Offers such facilities as Ayurvedic massage, a restaurant serving fresh Indian dishes, a peaceful lawn, and outdoor hot tub. Special rates for backpacking groups. Its walking distance from the main temple. The hotel can arrange a taxi to pick you up from the train station or airport. Rs 400 -1200.