Follow the sacred trail of the Enlightened One on this deeply venerated 08 Nights / 09 Days Buddhist pilgrimage across India and Nepal. This journey links together the most revered locations associated with the life, discourses, and teachings of Lord Buddha.
From Delhi, fly directly to Bodhgaya to pay homage at the sacred Mahabodhi Temple and international monastic sanctuaries. Take an excursion to the historic monastic ruins of Nalanda and Gridhakuta Hill in Rajgir, visit Sarnath where Buddha gave his First Sermon, experience the holy river ghats and night ceremony in Varanasi, and pay obeisance at the Mahaparinirvana Temple and Ramabhar Stupa in Kushinagar. Cross into Nepal to visit Buddha's birthplace at the Mayadevi Temple in Lumbini, explore Jetavana Vihar in ancient Sravasti, and conclude in Lucknow.
Arrive in Delhi.
On arrival at the airport, you will meet our representative and be transferred to your hotel.
Remainder of the day is at leisure.
Overnight stay in hotel in Delhi.
After breakfast, transfer to Delhi airport to board your flight to Bodhgaya.
Arrive in Bodhgaya and transfer to your hotel.
Later, commence a guided tour of the sacred city:
• Mahabodhi Temple Complex: Visit the UNESCO World Heritage sanctum where Lord Buddha attained supreme Enlightenment under the sacred Bodhi Tree.
• Sacred Shrines: Visit Animeshlochan Chaitya, Mohanta's Monastery, and Ratnagar.
• Monastic Circuit: Tour international Buddhist sanctuaries including the Tibetan Monastery, Thai Temple & Monastery, International Buddhist House & Japanese Temple, Buddhist Monastery of Bhutan, The Burmese Temple, and The Chinese Temple & Monastery.
• Archaeological Museum: View ancient sculptures, stone railings, and relics from Bodhgaya.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Bodhgaya.
Morning after breakfast, depart for an excursion to Rajgir and Nalanda.
Rajgir: Explore this site of great sanctity and significance for Buddhists where Lord Buddha spent many years preaching.
In the afternoon, ascend Gridhakuta Hill (Vulture's Peak) where many celebrated discourses were delivered, and visit Bimbisara's Jail.
Drive 14 km onwards to Nalanda, world's oldest residential university and ancient international centre for Buddhist studies.
Later, return to your hotel in Bodhgaya for overnight stay.
After breakfast, drive to Varanasi (242 km / approx. 7 hrs).
Upon arrival, visit the sacred site of Sarnath—the buried Buddhist city where Lord Buddha gave his First Sermon after attaining enlightenment.
Visit the Buddhist temple, monumental Stupas, Sarnath Archaeological Museum, and ancient monastery ruins.
Later, transfer to your hotel in Varanasi for check-in.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Varanasi.
Early morning boat ride on the sacred River Ganges to see the historic bathing and cremation ghats.
Return to hotel for breakfast.
Full-day city tour of Varanasi visiting Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), etc.
In the evening, witness the grand night ceremony (Ganga Aarti) on the banks of the River Ganges.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Varanasi.
After breakfast, drive to Kushinagar.
Arrive in Kushinagar, the sacred place where Buddha entered perfect tranquillity—the supreme state of Mahaparinirvana.
Transfer to hotel for check-in.
After lunch, visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple and Ramabhar Stupa (the sacred cremation place of Lord Buddha).
Overnight stay at the hotel in Kushinagar.
After breakfast, drive overland across the Indo-Nepal border to Lumbini.
Arrive in Lumbini, the hallowed sanctuary where Lord Buddha was born.
Transfer to hotel for check-in.
Later, visit the sacred Mayadevi Temple, the Ashokan Pillar, and holy monastic stupas.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Lumbini.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive across the border back into India to Sravasti.
Arrive in Sravasti and transfer to your hotel.
After lunch, visit Sahet-Mahet (capital of the ancient Kingdom of Kosala), the sacred monastic groves of Jetavana Vihar, and ancient Buddhist temples.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Sravasti.
After breakfast, check out and drive to Lucknow.
Arrive in Lucknow and transfer directly to Lucknow Airport to board your flight for onward destination.
Tour concludes with sacred Buddhist blessings and cherished pilgrimage memories.
