Embark on a transformative journey with our Full Buddhist Circuit tour package, tracing the footsteps of Buddha across sacred sites in India and Nepal. The itinerary is thoughtfully curated covering the major milestones in Lord Buddha’s life including visits to monasteries, stupas, museums and UNESCO world heritage sites. The tour package can be tailored depending on the time and how in-depth you would like to go. Join us for this unforgettable journey of peace, purpose and enlightenment.
Day-1: Varanasi Arrival
- Pick up from Varanasi Airport / Railway Station
- Check in at the hotel
- Evening Ganga aarti at Dashaswamedh Ghat
Day-2: Varanasi- Bodhgaya
- Morning Boat ride at river Ganges
- Return to hotel for breakfast
- Visit Sarnath where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon
- Drive to Bodhgaya
- Relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Bodhgaya
Day-3: Bodhgaya Sightseeing
- Full day Buddhist Memorial Services
- Visit Mahabodhi Temple and explore the Bodhi tree
- Visit Great Buddha Statue and various countries’ monasteries
Day-4: Bodhgaya- Nalanda- Rajgir
- After breakfast, leave for Nalanda
- Visit ruins of Ancient Nalanda University
- Later continue the journey to Rajgir
- On arrival check in at the hotel
- Visit Bamboo Garden, Bimbisara Jail, Griddhakuta in Rajgir
Day-5: Rajgir- Vaishali- Kesariya- Kushinagar
- Leave for Vaishali after breakfast
- Visit Stupa and Ashoka’s Pillar
- Continue the journey to Kushinagar. Enroute visit Kesariya (Stupa)
- Check in at the hotel on arrival in Kushinagar
Day-6: Kushinagar- Lumbini
- Start the morning with Kushinagar sightseeing
- Visit Parinirvana Stupa, Wat Thai Temple, Ramabhar Stupa and others
- Later proceed for Lumbini
- On arrival, transfer to hotel
Day-7: Lumbini- Kapilavastu- Lumbini
- Explore the birthplace of Gautam Buddha
- Visit Maya Devi Temple, World Peace Pagoda, World Peace Bell and others in Lumbini
- Later take a short trip to Kapilavastu to visit Ruins and Stupa that hold the relics of Buddha
- Return to Lumbini for overnight stay
Day-8: Lumbini- Shravasti- Lucknow
- Post breakfast drive to Shravasti
- Visit Saheth and Maheth sightseeings
- Later continue the journey to Lucknow
- Overnight stay and dinner in Lucknow
Day-9: Lucknow- Sankasiya- Agra
- Transfer to Agra via Sankasiya
- Enroute visit Remains of Ashokan Pillar, Elephant Topped Pillar and Maya Devi Temple
- Transfer to hotel in Agra
Day-10: Agra- Delhi
- Early morning visit Taj Mahal and Agra Fort
- Drive to Delhi (If time permits explore Delhi)
- Later transfer to Delhi Airport
- Tour ends with lifetime memories
