From Varanasi: 6-Day Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour
ID: GYG1512449-2309134
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
6 days
Description
Follow the Buddhist pilgrimage route from Varanasi to Bodhgaya on a 6-day tour. Explore sacred sites, ancient stupas, and monastery ruins with private transportation and local guides.
Day 1: Arrival in Varanasi
Meet your representative at Varanasi Airport and visit the Ganges ghats for the evening Ganga Aarti. A boat ride is optional and at additional cost. Overnight in Varanasi; accommodation not included.
Day 2: Varanasi and Sarnath
Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Banaras Hindu University, then explore Sarnath’s stupa, museum, gardens, and monasteries. Overnight in Varanasi; accommodation not included.
Day 3: Varanasi to Kushinagar
Drive to Kushinagar and visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple and Ramabhar Stupa. Overnight in Kushinagar; accommodation not included.
Day 4: Kushinagar to Patna
Visit Kesariya Stupa and Vaishali’s Buddhist heritage sites before continuing to Patna. Overnight in Patna; accommodation not included.
Day 5: Patna to Bodhgaya via Nalanda and Rajgir
Explore Nalanda’s university ruins and Rajgir’s Buddhist sites, then visit Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya. Overnight in Bodhgaya; accommodation not included.
Day 6: Bodhgaya Departure
Drive to Gaya Airport for your onward journey.
Highlights
- Follow the Buddhist pilgrimage route from Varanasi to Bodhgaya
- Visit the Ganges ghats and attend the evening Ganga Aarti in Varanasi
- Explore Sarnath’s Dhamek Stupa, archaeological museum, and gardens
- Discover the ancient university ruins of Nalanda and Rajgir’s sites
- Visit the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Accommodation is not included in the package price
Meals are not included
Optional activities may incur additional costs
INCLUDED
- Arrival assistance
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing
- English-speaking local guides
- Monument entrance fees listed in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
- Applicable government taxes
NOT INCLUDED
- Accommodation and related costs
- Airfare and train tickets
- Meals
- Camera charges at monuments
- Personal expenses, including laundry, tips and beverages
- Optional activities, including the Varanasi boat ride
- Services not listed under Inclusions
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.
