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Sacred Buddhist Circuit India - Nepal 7D6N
This 7-day Buddhist pilgrimage journey follows the Sacred Buddhist Circuit across India and Nepal, connecting the most important places in the life of the Buddha. Designed for spiritual travelers and cultural explorers, the itinerary balances religious heritage with a comfortable pace and full services.
Begin in Bodh Gaya, where the Buddha attained enlightenment beneath the Bodhi Tree. Visit the Mahabodhi Temple complex and surrounding sacred sites before continuing to Rajgir and Nalanda, once a great center of Buddhist learning, including Venuvan Monastery.
Travel onward to Vaishali and Kushinagar, the place of the Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana. Here, pilgrims pay respects at the Mahaparinirvana Temple and other significant monuments. Cross into Nepal to reach Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha, and explore the sacred Maya Devi Temple and monastic zone.
Continue to Sravasti, where the Buddha spent many rainy seasons teaching at Jetavana Monastery, before concluding in Varanasi, one of the world’s oldest living cities. Experience a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges River and visit Sarnath, where the Buddha delivered his first sermon.
Trip code: IND0035INNP7D
Destination: Asia
Arrival: Upon arrival at Gaya International Airport, our representative will warmly welcome you and transfer you to the hotel in Bodh Gaya to check in and freshen up.
Afternoon: Proceed to visit the sacred Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is the holiest site in Buddhism, marking the spot where Prince Siddhartha attained enlightenment and became the Buddha. You will also see the holy Bodhi Tree and other important sites within the temple complex.
Evening: Return to the hotel for a welcome dinner.
Overnight: Stay at the hotel in Bodh Gaya.
Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, check out and begin the drive to Rajgir (approx. 100 km, 2 hours drive). Rajgir was the capital of the ancient Magadha kingdom and a favorite retreat of Lord Buddha.
Afternoon: Enjoy lunch at a local hotel. Afterwards, proceed to visit the ancient ruins of Nalanda University, one of the world's oldest residential universities. Continue the tour to Venuvan (Bamboo Grove), the first Buddhist monastery presented to the Buddha by King Bimbisara.
Evening: Check in to your hotel in Rajgir.
Overnight: Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Rajgir.
Morning: After breakfast, depart for Vaishali, an important pilgrimage site where Lord Buddha preached his last sermon before his death.
Afternoon: Arrive in Vaishali for sightseeing, including the Ashoka Pillar and Ananda Stupa. Enjoy a warm lunch at the Vaishali Residency.
Transfer: After lunch, continue the journey to Kushinagar (approx. 200 km, 5-6 hours drive). This is the place where Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana (final passing away).
Evening: Upon arrival, check in to the hotel.
Overnight: Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Kushinagar.
Morning: After breakfast, visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple, which houses the famous reclining statue of Lord Buddha, and the Ramabhar Stupa, the cremation site of the Buddha.
Afternoon: Have lunch at the hotel, then begin the drive to Lumbini in Nepal (approx. 180 km, 5-6 hours drive). This journey involves crossing the India-Nepal border (Sonauli border).
Evening: Arrive in Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Check in to your hotel.
Overnight: Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Lumbini.
Morning: After breakfast, visit the holy Maya Devi Temple, the exact spot where Queen Maya Devi gave birth to Prince Siddhartha. You will also see the Sacred Garden and the Ashoka Pillar.
Afternoon: Return to the hotel for lunch. Afterward, depart for Sravasti (approx. 200 km, 5-6 hours drive), an ancient city where the Buddha spent 24 rainy seasons.
Evening: Arrive in Sravasti and check in to the hotel.
Overnight: Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Sravasti.
Morning: After breakfast, explore Sravasti, featuring visits to Jetavana Monastery and the Anandabodhi Tree. This site is famous for being the place where the Buddha performed many miracles.
Afternoon: Have lunch at the hotel before embarking on a long drive to the spiritual city of Varanasi (approx. 300 km, 7-8 hours drive).
Evening: Arrive in Varanasi, one of the oldest living cities in the world. Check in to the hotel.
Overnight: Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Varanasi.
Early Morning: Start the day with a serene boat ride on the River Ganges at sunrise to witness the morning rituals and the spiritual atmosphere of the Ghats.
Morning: Return to the hotel for breakfast. Afterward, proceed to Sarnath (approx. 10 km away), the site where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon (Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta) after attaining enlightenment. Visit the Dhamek Stupa and the Sarnath Museum.
Afternoon: Enjoy a farewell lunch at the hotel.
Departure: Transfer to Varanasi Airport (LBS) for departure home.
Applied for group 10-15 persons
