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Best for Buddhist pilgrims, spiritual seekers, families, senior citizens, and international Buddhist groups.
Covers the complete Buddhist Circuit with all major pilgrimage sites in one journey.
Comfortable 3* accommodation, private transport, and expertly planned sightseeing.
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Includes UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ancient monasteries, and sacred Buddhist landmarks.
Embark on a spiritually enriching 12 Days / 11 Nights Buddhist Circuit Tour covering the most sacred places associated with the life and teachings of Lord Buddha. Visit New Delhi, Sankisa, Sravasti, Kushinagar, Sarnath, Varanasi, Vaishali, Nalanda, Rajgir and Bodh Gaya, where Buddha descended from heaven, spent many monsoon retreats, delivered his first sermon, attained enlightenment and inspired millions across the world. This pilgrimage is ideal for Buddhist devotees, spiritual seekers and heritage travelers.
Visit all major Buddhist pilgrimage destinations in North India
Seek blessings at the UNESCO-listed Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya
Explore the ancient Nalanda University Ruins
Visit Sankisa, where Lord Buddha is believed to have descended from Heaven
Experience Ganga Aarti at Varanasi
Visit Rajgir's Griddhakuta Hill and Venuvana Monastery
Group size
Flexible
Pilgrims, Buddhist groups, families, senior citizens, spiritual seekers, and cultural travelers.
Difficulty
Easy
Most ages, no fitness req.
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Indian passport, no visa needed
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12-day plan with pace, stay, transfers and meals on each day. Swap, slow down, or add anything, every day is editable before you pay.
ghtseeing: India Gate, Raj Ghat, Lotus Temple (closed on Monday), Akshardham Temple (optional), Parliament House & Rashtrapati Bhavan (drive past) Arrive at New Delhi Airport/Railway Station, where our representative will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, begin your sightseeing tour of the capital city, visiting some of Delhi's iconic landmarks. Spend the evening at leisure before returning to the hotel. Overnight Stay: New Delhi
Distance: Approx. 650 km | 10–11 Hours After an early breakfast, drive to Sravasti, one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites where Lord Buddha spent 24 monsoon seasons. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and relax after the long journey. Overnight Stay: Sravasti
Visit the famous Buddhist monuments of Sravasti, including Jetavana Monastery, Anand Bodhi Tree, Angulimala Stupa, Gandhakuti, and Anathapindika Stupa. Spend time meditating and exploring this peaceful spiritual destination. Overnight Stay: Sravasti
Distance: Approx. 270 km | 6–7 Hours After breakfast, drive to Kushinagar, where Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana. Visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple, Reclining Buddha Statue, Ramabhar Stupa, Japanese Temple, Wat Thai Temple, and the Meditation Park. Overnight Stay: Kushinagar
Distance: Approx. 230 km | 6 Hours After breakfast, proceed to the holy city of Varanasi. In the evening, witness the spectacular Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, one of India's most spiritual experiences. Overnight Stay: Varanasi
Begin the day with an optional sunrise boat ride on the River Ganga. Later, visit Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. Explore Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Ashokan Pillar Site, Archaeological Museum, and Chaukhandi Stupa. Overnight Stay: Varanasi
Distance: Approx. 290 km | 7 Hours After breakfast, drive to Vaishali, one of the world's oldest republics and an important Buddhist pilgrimage site. Visit the World Peace Stupa (Vishwa Shanti Stupa), Ashokan Pillar, Buddha Relic Stupa, and Abhishek Pushkarini (Coronation Tank). Overnight Stay: Vaishali
Distance: Approx. 180 km | 5–6 Hours After breakfast, proceed to Nalanda, home to the ancient Nalanda University, one of the world's oldest residential universities. Visit the Nalanda University Ruins and Nalanda Museum. Continue to Rajgir to explore Griddhakuta (Vulture's Peak), Venuvana Monastery, and the Japanese Peace Pagoda (optional ropeway). Later, drive to Bodh Gaya. Overnight Stay: Bodh Gaya
Explore the sacred city where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. Visit the Mahabodhi Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Bodhi Tree, Vajrasana (Diamond Throne), Great Buddha Statue, Thai Monastery, Japanese Temple, Tibetan Monastery, Royal Bhutan Monastery, and Great Drigung Kagyud Lotus Stupa. Overnight Stay: Bodh Gaya
Enjoy a relaxed day visiting international monasteries, participating in meditation sessions, exploring local markets for Buddhist souvenirs, or revisiting the Mahabodhi Temple for spiritual reflection. Overnight Stay: Bodh Gaya
Enjoy an optional excursion to nearby attractions such as Dungeshwari Cave Temples (Mahakala Caves), Sujata Stupa, and Sujata Village, where Lord Buddha accepted milk-rice before attaining enlightenment. Overnight Stay: Bodh Gaya
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Gaya Airport or Gaya Railway Station for your onward journey with cherished memories of the sacred Buddhist Circuit. Tour Ends.
Day 1
Arrivalghtseeing: India Gate, Raj Ghat, Lotus Temple (closed on Monday), Akshardham Temple (optional), Parliament House & Rashtrapati Bhavan (drive past) Arrive at New Delhi Airport/Railway Station, where our representative will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, begin your sightseeing tour of the capital city, visiting some of Delhi's iconic landmarks. Spend the evening at leisure before returning to the hotel. Overnight Stay: New Delhi
Day 2
ModerateDistance: Approx. 650 km | 10–11 Hours After an early breakfast, drive to Sravasti, one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites where Lord Buddha spent 24 monsoon seasons. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and relax after the long journey. Overnight Stay: Sravasti
Day 3
ModerateVisit the famous Buddhist monuments of Sravasti, including Jetavana Monastery, Anand Bodhi Tree, Angulimala Stupa, Gandhakuti, and Anathapindika Stupa. Spend time meditating and exploring this peaceful spiritual destination. Overnight Stay: Sravasti
Day 4
ModerateDistance: Approx. 270 km | 6–7 Hours After breakfast, drive to Kushinagar, where Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana. Visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple, Reclining Buddha Statue, Ramabhar Stupa, Japanese Temple, Wat Thai Temple, and the Meditation Park. Overnight Stay: Kushinagar
Day 5
ModerateDistance: Approx. 230 km | 6 Hours After breakfast, proceed to the holy city of Varanasi. In the evening, witness the spectacular Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, one of India's most spiritual experiences. Overnight Stay: Varanasi
Day 6
ModerateBegin the day with an optional sunrise boat ride on the River Ganga. Later, visit Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. Explore Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Ashokan Pillar Site, Archaeological Museum, and Chaukhandi Stupa. Overnight Stay: Varanasi
Day 7
ModerateDistance: Approx. 290 km | 7 Hours After breakfast, drive to Vaishali, one of the world's oldest republics and an important Buddhist pilgrimage site. Visit the World Peace Stupa (Vishwa Shanti Stupa), Ashokan Pillar, Buddha Relic Stupa, and Abhishek Pushkarini (Coronation Tank). Overnight Stay: Vaishali
Day 8
ModerateDistance: Approx. 180 km | 5–6 Hours After breakfast, proceed to Nalanda, home to the ancient Nalanda University, one of the world's oldest residential universities. Visit the Nalanda University Ruins and Nalanda Museum. Continue to Rajgir to explore Griddhakuta (Vulture's Peak), Venuvana Monastery, and the Japanese Peace Pagoda (optional ropeway). Later, drive to Bodh Gaya. Overnight Stay: Bodh Gaya
Day 9
ModerateExplore the sacred city where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. Visit the Mahabodhi Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Bodhi Tree, Vajrasana (Diamond Throne), Great Buddha Statue, Thai Monastery, Japanese Temple, Tibetan Monastery, Royal Bhutan Monastery, and Great Drigung Kagyud Lotus Stupa. Overnight Stay: Bodh Gaya
Day 10
ModerateEnjoy a relaxed day visiting international monasteries, participating in meditation sessions, exploring local markets for Buddhist souvenirs, or revisiting the Mahabodhi Temple for spiritual reflection. Overnight Stay: Bodh Gaya
Day 11
ModerateEnjoy an optional excursion to nearby attractions such as Dungeshwari Cave Temples (Mahakala Caves), Sujata Stupa, and Sujata Village, where Lord Buddha accepted milk-rice before attaining enlightenment. Overnight Stay: Bodh Gaya
Day 12
TravelAfter breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Gaya Airport or Gaya Railway Station for your onward journey with cherished memories of the sacred Buddhist Circuit. Tour Ends.
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Comfortable hotel with modern amenities
Close to Jetavana Monastery
Near Mahaparinirvana Temple
Convenient location near major attractions
Comfortable stay near Buddhist sites
Walking distance from Mahabodhi Temple
Signature activities
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The ideal travel season is from October to March, when the weather is pleasant for sightseeing and pilgrimage.
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