Deer Park (Mrigadava) is the wooded park in which the Buddha is believed to have delivered his first sermon, and today combines the excavated monastic ruins with a small deer enclosure recalling its name. The best time to visit is October to March. Nearby points of interest include Excavated Monastery Ruins. It falls within Sarnath, Varanasi district, and Uttar Pradesh, India.
State: Uttar Pradesh
Ideal Duration: Half Day