9 Nights 10 Days Buddhist Circuit Pilgrimage Tour India & Nepal

TRIP Outline :

Day 1: Arrival in Delhi

Arrive at Delhi Airport where you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight stay: Delhi.

Day 2: Delhi – Bodhgaya

After breakfast, transfer to Delhi Airport to board your flight to Gaya. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to Bodhgaya. Check in to your hotel and visit the Mahabodhi Temple Complex, where Buddha attained enlightenment under the sacred Bodhi Tree.
Overnight stay: Bodhgaya.

Day 3: Explore Bodhgaya

After breakfast, begin a full day of sightseeing in Bodhgaya. Visit the Mahabodhi Temple, Sujata House — built in honour of the tribal woman who fed Buddha — the Niranjana River, and various monasteries.
Overnight stay: Bodhgaya.

Day 4: Bodhgaya – Rajgir – Nalanda – Patna

After breakfast, drive to Patna (approx. 220 km / 6 hrs), visiting Rajgir and Nalanda en route.

• Rajgir: Visit Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Griddhakuta Hill, Venuvana Vihara, and Jivakameavan Gardens.

• Nalanda: Explore the ruins of the world’s oldest university, ancient monasteries, temples, and the Institute for Pali and Buddhist studies.
  Arrive in Patna and check in to your hotel.
  Overnight stay: Patna.

Day 5: Patna – Vaishali – Kushinagar

After breakfast, drive to Kushinagar (approx. 250 km / 6 hrs), visiting Vaishali en route.

• Vaishali: Buddha’s final sermon site, Ashoka’s Lion Pillar, and stupas built after the second Buddhist council.
  Arrive in Kushinagar, check in to your hotel.
  Overnight stay: Kushinagar.

Day 6: Kushinagar – Lumbini

After breakfast, visit the Ramabhar Stupa — Buddha’s cremation site — and the Mahaparinirvana Temple. Later, drive to Lumbini (approx. 180 km / 4 hrs).
On arrival, check in to your hotel and visit the Maya Devi Temple, the Ashoka Pillar, and surrounding sacred gardens.
Overnight stay: Lumbini.

Day 7: Lumbini – Kapilavastu – Shravasti

After breakfast, drive to Shravasti (approx. 240 km / 6 hrs), visiting Kapilavastu — the childhood home of Prince Siddhartha — en route.
On arrival in Shravasti, check in and explore Sahet and Mahet, the ancient Buddhist sites, and Jetavana Monastery, where Buddha spent 24 rainy seasons.
Overnight stay: Shravasti.

Day 8: Shravasti – Varanasi

After breakfast, drive to Varanasi (approx. 320 km / 7 hrs). Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. In the evening, explore the local markets and witness the spiritual Ganga Aarti on the ghats.
Overnight stay: Varanasi.

Day 9: Varanasi – Delhi

Early morning boat ride on the Ganges to see the sunrise and rituals at the cremation ghats. Return for breakfast, then check out and visit Sarnath: Chaukhandi Stupa, Dhamekh Stupa, Ashoka Pillar, Sarnath Archaeological Museum, and Mulgandha Kuti Vihar.
Later, transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi. On arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Overnight stay: Delhi.

Day 10: Delhi Departure

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and visit Laxmi Narayan Temple (Birla Temple), Qutub Minar, India Gate, the grand government buildings, President’s House, and the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial.
Later in the evening, transfer to the international airport for your onward flight.

TRIP INCLUDE :

• Accommodation with daily breakfast and taxes.

• Airport transfers, sightseeing, and travel by air-conditioned vehicle with driver allowance, fuel, parking, and taxes.

• All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary.

• Rates valid for minimum of 2 persons sharing room and vehicle.

TRIP EXCLUDE :

• Air/train tickets.

• Meals other than breakfast.

• Entry tickets, camera/video charges.

• Local or personal guide charges.

• Personal expenses: laundry, calls, tips, etc.

• Anything not mentioned under “Inclusions”.