Spiritual Buddhist Circuit Tour 10 Days 09 Nights Tour with Transport + Tour Guide + 3 Star Hotel
ID: GYG806194-O-1286536
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
10 days
Description
Embark on a transformative journey with our 10 Days 09 Nights Spiritual Buddhist Circuit Tour, exploring sacred Buddhist sites across India and Nepal. Visit Bodhgaya, Sarnath, Lumbini, Kushinagar.
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
Arrival: Arrive in Delhi. Check into your hotel.
Activities: Rest and explore nearby attractions if time permits. You can visit the Lotus Temple or National Museum for its Buddhist Gallery.
Overnight: Delhi
Day 2: Delhi to Varanasi (Flight/Train)
Travel: Early morning flight or train to Varanasi.
Activities: Visit Sarnath, the site where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after enlightenment. Explore the Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, and Sarnath Museum.
Evening: Attend the Ganga Aarti at Varanasi.
Overnight: Varanasi
Day 3: Varanasi to Bodh Gaya (By Road - 5-6 hours)
Travel: Drive to Bodh Gaya, the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree.
Activities: Visit Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, and other significant sites like Sujata Village and Niranjana River.
Overnight: Bodh Gaya
Day 4: Bodh Gaya to Rajgir and Nalanda (Excursion)
Travel: Day trip to Rajgir and Nalanda (approximately 1.5 hours drive).
Activities: Visit Griddhakuta Hill (Vulture’s Peak), Venuvan, and the ancient Nalanda University ruins. Explore the Nalanda Archaeological Museum.
Return: Return to Bodh Gaya.
Overnight: Bodh Gaya
Day 5: Bodh Gaya to Patna via Vaishali (By Road - 4-5 hours)
Travel: Drive to Patna, en route visiting Vaishali, where Lord Buddha delivered his last sermon.
Activities: Explore the Ashoka Pillar, Buddha Stupa, and Vaishali Museum.
Overnight: Patna
Day 6: Patna to Kushinagar (By Road - 5-6 hours)
Travel: Drive to Kushinagar, where Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana (final nirvana).
Activities: Visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple, Ramabhar Stupa, and the Japanese Temple.
Overnight: Kushinagar
Day 7: Kushinagar to Lumbini (By Road - 3-4 hours, crossing India-Nepal border)
Travel: Drive to Lumbini, Nepal, the birthplace of Lord Buddha.
Activities: Visit the Mayadevi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, Sacred Garden, and various international monasteries.
Overnight: Lumbini
Day 8: Lumbini to Sravasti (By Road - 5-6 hours)
Travel: Drive to Sravasti, where Lord Buddha performed many miracles and spent 24 monsoons.
Activities: Visit Jetavana Monastery, Anathapindika's Stupa, and Angulimala’s Stupa.
Overnight: Sravasti
Day 9: Sravasti to Lucknow (By Road - 4-5 hours) and Lucknow to Delhi (Flight/Train)
Travel: Drive to Lucknow and take a flight or train to Delhi.
Activities: Rest or explore Lucknow if time permits, including Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza.
Overnight: Delhi
Day 10: Departure from Delhi
Activities: Depending on your flight schedule, explore more of Delhi, such as Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, or shopping at Connaught Place.
Departure: Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
Highlights
- Visit Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, and other significant sites
- Explore the Nalanda Archaeological Museum
- Visit Griddhakuta Hill (Vulture’s Peak), Venuvan, and the Nalanda University
- Explore the Ashoka Pillar, Buddha Stupa, and Vaishali Museum
Guiding languages
When should I book?
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.
Cancellations
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.