By Suchitra Mukherjee Sarnath (Uttar Pradesh) [India] Sarnath, the Buddhist pilgrimage site of Varanasi, has seen a significant increase in domestic tourism due to the development initiatives taken under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sarnath is one of the four important places associated with Lord Buddha and is said to be the birthplace of Buddhism. Vinod Singh said, "Sarnath has seen a lot of development since Narendra Modi was elected Prime Minister in 2014. Earlier, mostly foreign tourists used to come to Sarnath, but now, due to the initiatives taken under the leadership of PM Modi, domestic tourism has got a boost. "has also been promoted." , a tourist guide."Tourists who come to see Ganga Ghats, Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, should also visit Sarnath. Domestic tourism has been increasing since 2014. Infrastructure has developed. A lot of development work was done in G20. PM Modi got another term Is.Sarnath will be known as an international tourist destination in the coming years, the tourist guide said. “Roads which had no boundary walls earlier have been developed,” he said. Facilities like online ticketing system, toilets and drinking water supply system have been developed. Both the central and state governments organize many activities to promote tourism." Naman, a tourist, said, "There are a lot of local tourists in Sarnath.Due to good infrastructure facilities, tourists have increased not only in Sarnath but also in Varanasi." He claimed, "A day after celebrating Dev Diwali, Chita Bhasma Holi or Masan Holi in Varanasi, about 15 lakh devotees visit in a single day. Visited Vishwanath Temple." "In the last 10 years, tourism has boomed due to development of infrastructure. I was born here and I used to come here. Now, roads have been developed.Earlier, huge crowd was being seen due to Ba. The condition of roads and narrow lanes, I had never imagined this to be Banaras." Local vendor Santosh Kumar said, "I have had a shop in Sarnath for the last 20 years. The number of tourists has increased compared to before. PM Mod has done a great job here.Vendors have been given facilities under “Svanidhi Scheme.” “Roads, water and all other facilities are available here. Even in summer, tourists come here from different parts of the country. Our livelihood has also increased; Earlier, we were forced to close our shops during summers.Earlier, we had to set up trains, but now there is no need to close shops as tourism is increasing day by day,” he claimed. Located in the northeastern part of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, Sarnath An iconic religious city, revered by Buddhist followers all over the world, there is a stupa (temple) called Dhamek Stupa, which marks the spot where Buddha delivered his first sermon. It is essentially associated with the life and teachings of Lord Buddha.It was from this place that Lord Buddha started his journey of 'Dhamma' by giving his first sermon. The history of Sarnath is deeply linked to the rise and spread of Buddhism. Sarnath, located in the ancient city of Varanasi in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, is a unique destination for those wishing to delve into the rich tapestry of Buddhist history and spirituality.