Book our Guided Buddhist Circuit Tour India and cover all important Buddhist Pilgrimage Varanasi, Sarnath, Bodhgaya, Nalanda, Rajgir, Lumbini, Kushinagar, Gorakhpur, Balrampur, Sravasti. This Buddhist Circuit Tour India is specially designed for those pilgrims who want to experience the spiritual Buddhism. During this tour you will visit all the major Buddhist pilgrimage centres and our tour guides will provide you with in-depth information about Buddhism. If you want, you can also add Golden Triangle Tour, Delhi Agra Jaipur in Buddhist Circuit Tour India.
The Indiatripo team extends its heartfelt greetings to you on the Buddhist Circuit Tour India. Upon arrival at Delhi airport, the team will pick you up and provide you with all the necessary information about the tour. You will check in at a pre-booked luxury hotel and relax so you can prepare for tomorrow's journey. Overnight stay in Delhi.
After breakfast in the morning, you will fly from Delhi airport to the ancient city of Varanasi which is also known as the religious centre of Hinduism. Upon arrival in Varanasi, you will be greeted by an Indiatripo driver and guide, from there you will check-in at your pre-booked luxury hotel and relax there. In the evening you will be taken to the world-famous Ganga Aarti festival of Varanasi where you can see thousands of people together performing Aarti of Ganga with lamps in their hands. During Aarti the entire sky is illuminated with moonlight, this sight is very mesmerizing. The rest time you can roam around the local markets. Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Today is the 4th day of your Buddhist pilgrimage India tour. Wake up early in the morning and go for a boat ride in the Ganga River and see the mesmerizing view of the rising sun. Come to the hotel and have your breakfast, after that you can visit Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Assi Ghat Varanasi, Banaras Hindu University, Ramnagar Fort Varanasi, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, and Tulsi Manas Mandir. After lunch you can go to Sarnath where you will get the opportunity to visit Buddhist temples and monasteries. Come back to Varanasi in the evening and see the evening Aarti from the boat. After dinner overnight stay in Varanasi.
Today, after morning breakfast, you will drive with private tour driver to your next destination Bodhgaya, which is considered to be the most notable religious place of Buddhism located in the state of Bihar, India. This is the land where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. On reaching Bodh Gaya, stay at the pre-booked hotel and rest. Overnight stay in Bodhgaya.
After enjoying breakfast, you will go with our tour guide for a full day sightseeing of Bodhgaya. First visit Mahabodhi Temple where Lord Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment near the Bodhi tree. Later visit nearby Thai, Japanese, and Bhutanese temples and monasteries. Overnight stay in Bodhgaya.
After breakfast, your driver will take you to Patna, the capital of Bihar, the next stop on the Buddhist Circuit Tour India. Along the way, you'll see two important sites: Rajgir and Nalanda Mahavihara. Rajgir – An important sacred site for Buddhism and Jainism. Rajgir, formerly known as Rajagriha, served as the first capital of the Magadha Empire. Gautama Buddha delivered many sermons here. Rajgir's natural scenery is captivating, as it is surrounded by mountain ranges. Nalanda Mahavihara - Nalanda University was established during the reign of King Kumargupta of the Gupta dynasty. This university remained the main place of education for about 700 years. Students from all over the world come here to study, including those from Japan, Korea or China. The greatest teacher here was Dharmapala. Hiuen Tsang is said to have been a famous student here who was a Chinese traveller. Nalanda being an important place associated with history, it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Overnight stay in Patna.
After enjoying breakfast, you will leave for Kushinagar with your driver. On the way, you will stop for a while at Vaishali, the birthplace of Lord Mahavira. Here you will visit the Ashoka Pillar and Vishwa Shanti Stupa which have the remains of ancient stupas and monasteries. After lunch, you will continue your drive towards Kushinagar town. On reaching Kushinagar town, check-in at the pre-booked hotel, later with the tour guide you will visit the major cultural historical sites like Mahaparinirvana Temple, Rambhar Stupa, Wat Thai Kushinara Chalermaraj Temple, and Japanese Temple & Meditation Park. Overnight stay in Kushinagar.
After morning breakfast, you will proceed with your driver to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lumbini. Lumbini is one of the four most sacred and historical places in Buddhism and is the birthplace of Gautama Buddha. Upon reaching Lumbini, check-in to your pre-booked hotel. Later, with your guide, you will visit the Mayadevi Temple where Buddha was born, the Ashoka Pillars, built by Emperor Ashoka, and Lumbini Gardens, a serene and vast Buddhist complex where many countries have built their own Buddhist monasteries. Overnight stay in Lumbini.
After breakfast, you will be driven to Shravasti, a major ancient centre of learning and trade that was a religiously important centre of Buddhism. Gautama Buddha lived and preached here for many years of his life. Numerous Jetavana ancient monastic sites and stupas are located here. Overnight stay in Shravasti.
After breakfast, your driver will drop you at Lucknow airport, from here you will take a flight to Delhi airport and from there you will fly to your home. Hope you enjoyed all your major experiences on the Buddhist Circuit Tour India.
Luxury Accommodation based on double sharing room
Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel
Airport pick-up and drop in Delhi by exclusive chauffeur-driven air-conditioned car
Assistance on arrival and departure
English-speaking guide with compliments
All transfers and sightseeing by exclusive air-conditioned chauffeur-driven well-conditioned car with all India tourism permit
Fuel, toll, parking, and driver’s allowance
Mineral water in the car
24×7 assistance during the tour
New N95 mask
All applicable taxes
Any expenses arising from unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays/cancellations, fare hikes, strikes, or natural calamities
Personal expenses like telephone calls, laundry, soft/hard drinks, meals, tipping, insurance, etc.
Monument entrance fees
Camera fees at monuments
Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions
The Buddhist Circuit Tour is a pilgrimage route in India, covering Bodh Gaya, Sarnath, Kushinagar, Lumbini and Rajgir.
Yes, the tour can be fully customized with private guides and luxury hotels.
Typically 11–15 days are recommended for a comfortable experience.
Yes, it’s one of the best introductions to India’s culture and heritage.
Yes, The Buddhist Circuit Tour is a pilgrimage route in India, covering Bodh Gaya, Sarnath, Kushinagar, Lumbini and Rajgir is considered one of the most secure and well-developed travel circuits in India, frequently visited by travelers from around the world.
Yes, in this entire tour you will be provided a private AC car for comfortable travel, apart from this we organize only private tours and luxury tours.
A - You can customize the itinerary to suit your preferences and secure your booking with an advance payment. For inquiries or assistance, reach out to us at info@indiatripo.com or via Phone/WhatsApp: +91 93018 24336. Let us help you plan an unforgettable journey!
A- Payment Options: You can pay via PayPal, Credit Card, or Cash on Arrival.
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SapnaVaidya, Jul 2023
I can’t say enough good things about this tour - we had an amazing time! Plan to be gone all day, as it’s a long but comfortable drive through NV, UT, CO, and. AZ. It was a hot day, but hey, we chose July so that’s on us, but the sky was crystal clear, providing us with some magical views of Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend, and Antelope Canyon.
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