Buddhist Circuit Tour for 10 Days

TRIP Outline :

Day 1: Arrive Delhi

Arrive at Delhi Airport. Meet and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Rest and relax overnight.
Overnight stay: Hotel in Delhi.

Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi.

• Old Delhi: Visit Red Fort (subject to security permission), Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi’s memorial), Jama Masjid (India’s largest mosque), and explore Chandni Chowk.

• New Delhi: Discover Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, India Gate, Parliament House, and other grand colonial landmarks.
  Return to hotel for overnight stay.
  Overnight stay: Hotel in Delhi.

Day 3: Delhi – Varanasi

After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Varanasi. On arrival, meet and transfer to hotel. Later, visit Sarnath, the sacred Buddhist site where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Return to hotel and relax overnight.
Overnight stay: Hotel in Varanasi.

Day 4: Varanasi – Bodhgaya

Early morning boat ride on the holy River Ganges to witness the spiritual rituals and bathing ghats. After breakfast, check out and drive to Bodhgaya (approx. 5–6 hrs). On arrival, check in to your hotel and relax overnight.
Overnight stay: Hotel in Bodhgaya.

Day 5: Bodhgaya Sightseeing

After breakfast, proceed for full-day sightseeing. Visit the Mahabodhi Temple, the Bodhi Tree where Buddha attained enlightenment, and the Archaeological Museum, which houses ancient religious art. Return to hotel and relax overnight.
Overnight stay: Hotel in Bodhgaya.

Day 6: Bodhgaya – Rajgir – Nalanda – Patna

After breakfast, check out and drive to Patna. En route, visit Rajgir, an important site for Buddhists, and Nalanda, the ancient university ruins. On arrival in Patna, check in to your hotel and relax overnight.
Overnight stay: Hotel in Patna.

Day 7: Patna – Vaishali – Kushinagar

After breakfast, check out and drive to Kushinagar. En route, visit Vaishali, where Buddha delivered his last sermon. On arrival at Kushinagar, check in to your hotel. Later, visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple with the reclining Buddha statue and the Ramabhar Stupa, where Buddha was cremated. Return to hotel and relax overnight.
Overnight stay: Hotel in Kushinagar.

Day 8: Kushinagar – Lumbini

After breakfast, check out and drive to Lumbini — the birthplace of Lord Buddha. On arrival, check in to your hotel. Later, visit the sacred site where Buddha was born 2500 years ago. Return to hotel and relax overnight.
Overnight stay: Hotel in Lumbini.

Day 9: Lumbini – Balrampur (Sravasti)

After breakfast, check out and drive to Balrampur. On arrival, check in to your hotel. Later, visit Sravasti, the ancient capital of the Kosala kingdom, where Buddha spent 24 rainy seasons in the Jetavana Monastery. Return to hotel and relax overnight.
Overnight stay: Hotel in Balrampur.

Day 10: Balrampur – Lucknow – Delhi

After breakfast, check out and drive to Lucknow. On arrival, transfer to the airport to board your flight back to Delhi. Tour Ends.

TRIP INCLUDE :

• Accommodation with breakfast and taxes in specified or similar hotels.

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with driver allowance, fuel, parking, and interstate taxes.

• Sightseeing and transfers as per itinerary (daily driving from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM).

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

TRIP EXCLUDE :

• Air/train tickets.

• Meals not mentioned (lunch & dinner).

• Entry tickets, camera/video charges.

• Personal expenses like laundry, phone calls, tips, etc.

• Local or accompanying guide charges.

• Anything not specifically mentioned in inclusions.

Q1: What is the best time to take this Buddhist Circuit Tour?
October to March is ideal due to pleasant weather and easy travel conditions.

Q2: Is airfare included in this package?
No, domestic or international airfare is not included. We can assist with bookings if needed.

Q3: Are vegetarian meals available throughout the tour?
Yes, vegetarian meals can be arranged on request.

Q4: Are local guides included?
Local guide charges are extra and can be arranged on request.

Q5: Can the itinerary be customized?
Yes, we can tailor the tour as per your preferred duration, hotels, or specific sites.