Overview:
Embark on a spiritually enriching 7-day tour tracing the footsteps of Lord Buddha across some of the most sacred Buddhist sites in India and Nepal. From the place of his birth to the location of his enlightenment and final nirvana, this journey offers a deep dive into Buddhist history, culture, and teachings.
Start Point: Main Entrance, Varanasi Airport, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Arrive in the spiritual city of Varanasi and transfer to your hotel for check-in.
In the afternoon, visit Sarnath (10 km away), where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon in the Deer Park.
Explore the Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, and the Dharmarajika Stupa – all significant monuments in early Buddhism.
Visit the Ashokan Lion Capital and nearby monastery ruins.
Return to hotel for overnight stay in Varanasi.
After breakfast, drive to Bodhgaya, the site where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree.
Upon arrival, check into the hotel and have lunch.
In the afternoon, visit key sites including the Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Great Buddha Statue, Sujata Temple, and Niranjana River.
Explore the Chinese Temple and visit a local school for underprivileged children.
Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Morning departure to Patna, with enroute visits to Rajgir and Nalanda.
In Rajgir, visit Gridhakuta Hill (Vulture's Peak), Bimbisara’s Jail, and Venuvana (Bamboo Grove).
Continue to Nalanda, home to one of the world’s earliest residential universities and a renowned center of Buddhist learning.
Proceed to Patna, check in to hotel for overnight stay.
Drive to Kushinagar, stopping en route at Vaishali, where Buddha announced his approaching Mahaparinirvana.
Continue to Kushinagar, where Lord Buddha attained final nirvana.
On arrival, check into hotel and visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple and Rambhar Stupa, the cremation site of Buddha.
Overnight stay in Kushinagar.
Morning drive to Lumbini (Nepal), the birthplace of Lord Buddha.
After border formalities and arrival, check into hotel.
Visit the Mayadevi Temple, marking the exact spot of Buddha's birth, along with the Sacred Garden and Ashokan Pillar.
Overnight stay in Lumbini.
Depart for Shravasti, visiting Kapilavastu en route – the childhood home of Prince Siddhartha.
Proceed to Shravasti, where Buddha spent a large part of his monastic life and performed many miracles.
Visit Sahet Mahet, Jetavana Monastery, and Angulimala's Caves.
Overnight stay in Shravasti.
End Point: Main Entrance, Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
After breakfast, drive to Lucknow.
En route, enjoy a short city tour covering landmarks like Bara Imambara, Chhota Imambara, and Rumi Darwaza.
In the evening, transfer to Lucknow Airport for your onward flight to New Delhi or return home.
