Buddhist Pilgrimage: 6-Day Sacred Journey Private Transport + Guide + 3 - Star Hotel + Entry Tickets.

Embark on a 6-day Buddhist tour, visiting Varanasi, Sarnath, Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Vaishali, Kesariya, Kushinagar, and Lumbini, tracing Buddha’s journey from enlightenment to his birthplace.
Day 1 : Varanasi – Sarnath – Varanasi.
Arrive in Varanasi and transfer to your hotel. Explore Sarnath, where Buddha gave his First Sermon. Visit the Buddha Temple, Dhamekha Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, Mulagandh Kuti Vihara, and the Archaeological Museum. In the evening, witness the Ganga Arti or a Buddhist ritual at the Sri Lankan Buddhist Temple. Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 2 : Varanasi – Bodhgaya.
After breakfast, drive to Bodhgaya and check in at the hotel. Visit the Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO site where Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree. Explore the sacred sites and monasteries. Overnight stay in Bodhgaya.

Day 3 : Bodhgaya – Nalanda – Rajgir.
Visit the Dungeshwari Cave Temples, where Buddha practiced austerities, and the Sujata Village Temple. Proceed to Nalanda, home to the ancient Nalanda University and the XuanZang Memorial Hall. Continue to Rajgir and explore the Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Griddhakuta Hill, and Bimbisar Prison. Overnight stay in Rajgir.

Day 4 : Rajgir – Vaishali – Kushinagar.
Drive to Vaishali, the site of Buddha’s Last Sermon. Visit the Ashokan Pillar, Ananda Stupa, and Kutagar Shala Vihara. Continue to Kushinagar, where Buddha attained Nirvana. Explore the Nirvana Temple, Rambhar Stupa, and Kesariya Stupa, the largest Buddhist stupa. Overnight stay in Kushinagar.

Day 5 : Kushinagar – Kapilvastu – Lumbini.
After breakfast, visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple and Rambhar Stupa. Proceed to Kapilvastu, Buddha’s childhood home, and explore Tilaurakot and the Kapilvastu Kingdom Complex. Arrive in Lumbini and visit the Maya Devi Temple, Myanmar Golden Temple, Thai Monastery, and Eternal Peace Flame. Overnight stay in Lumbini.

Day 6 : Lumbini – Varanasi.
Early breakfast, then transfer to the airport or drive back to Varanasi for departure.

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.

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.