India : 7-Day Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour 7 Days Tour with Accomodation at 3-Star Hotels

Embark on a 7-day Buddhist pilgrimage tour from Varanasi. Visit the birthplace of Lord Buddha at the Maya Devi Temple in Lumbini and explore the ancient city of Shravasti.
Itinerary details

Day 1: Arrival at Varanasi Airport
Start your tour with a pickup from the arrivals terminal in Varanasi. Jump in the car and get a convenient transfer to the hotel to settle in. Next, visit Sarnath, where the Buddha preached his first sermon in Deer Park, which contains the most impressive remains and a modern temple. Then, see the outstanding Dharmarajika, Chaukhandi, and Dhamekh stupas. Finally, return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 2: Varanasi - Bodhgaya
After a tasty breakfast, travel from Varanasi to Bodhgaya by car. First, arrive at your hotel in Bodhgaya to check-in. Then, head out to get some lunch. After lunch, enjoy some sightseeing in Bodhgaya. Marvel at one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites, it's dominated by the ancient brick Mahabodhi Temple Complex, built to mark where the Buddha attained Enlightenment beneath a sacred Bodhi Tree. Finally, end your day with a return ride to your hotel in Bodhgaya.

Day 3: Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna
Begin your day with a delicious breakfast before leaving Bodhgaya for Patna. First, visit the magnificent Rajgir and Nalanda. Feel relaxed and enjoy the spiritual site of Rajgir, a place of great sanctity and significance for Buddhists. Rajgir is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site. Next up, visit Gridhakuta Hill, Bimbisara jail. Then, drive to Nalanda to visit one of the world's oldest universities and the International Centre for Buddhist Studies. Finally, drive to Patna and enjoy an overnight stay here.

Day 4: Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar
Patna and drive to Kushinagar after breakfast. En route, stop at Vaishali. Walk around and admire the Buddhist pilgrimage and Lord Mahavira's birthplace. Next, arrive in Kushinagar and check in at your hotel. After lunch, visit the iconic Mahaparinirvana Temple, where Buddha took his last breath, and the Rambhar Stupa cremation site of Lord Buddha. Then, return to your hotel in Kushinagar.

Day 5 Kushinagar - Lumbini
Start your day with a tasty breakfast before you drive to Lumbini. Arrive in Lumbini and check into your hotel. Then enjoy some sightseeing. Finally, visit Maya Devi Temple and feel in awe as you see the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Walk around and admire the natural beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, visit the ancient Buddhist temple, Maya Devi Temple. End your day on a high as you enjoy an overnight stay in Lumbini.

Day 6 Lumbini - Kapilavastu - Shravasti
After a tasty breakfast, leave Lumbini and head to Sravasti. En route, visit the ancient city of Kapilavastu, the childhood home of Gautam Buddha. Next, head to Sravasti, where the Buddha preached most of his sermons. continue to visit the Sahet Mahet and the Angulimal caves. Finally, end your day with an overnight stay in Shravasti.

Day 7 Shravasti - Lucknow
Start your day with breakfast before leaving Shravasti and heading to Lucknow Airport. On arrival, you can check in and relax before you catch a flight.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.