Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour
Discover the spiritual journey
Duration: 12 nights / 13 days
Destination: Kathmandu - Lumbini - Kushinagar - Patna - Bodhgaya - Sarnath - Varanasi - Agra - Delhi
Description
Embark on a comprehensive 12-night Buddhist pilgrimage journey spanning India and Nepal, covering the most sacred sites associated with Lord Buddha's life. This spiritual tour takes you from Kathmandu through Lumbini (Buddha's birthplace), Kushinagar (where he attained Mahaparinirvana), to the enlightenment site of Bodhgaya, and Sarnath where he delivered his first sermon. Experience the rich Buddhist heritage across these ancient destinations, visiting monasteries, stupas, and temples while following the path of enlightenment. The journey also includes cultural highlights in Varanasi, Agra, and Delhi, offering a perfect blend of spiritual discovery and cultural exploration.
Day-wise Program
On arrival meet and assist at the airport and transfer to pre-booked hotel.
After breakfast visit Kathmandu city, Swayambhunath & museum. Afternoon, excursion to Patan & Tibetan handicraft center.
After breakfast visit Boudhnath, Pashupatinath & Bhaktapur. Afternoon, excursion to Dhulikhel.
After breakfast, transfer to airport to board flight for Bhairawa. Arrive Bhairawa and transfer to Lumbini. In the afternoon, visit Lumbini
After breakfast leave for Kushinagar. Arrive Kushinagar and transfer to hotel. Afternoon, visit Kushinagar
After breakfast, leave for Patna. Enroute visit Vaishali. Arrive Patna and check in at pre-booked hotel.
After breakfast, leave for Bodhgaya. Enroute visit Rajgir & Nalanda. Continue drive to Bodhgaya. Arrive Bodhgaya and check in at pre-booked hotel.
After breakfast, visit Bodhgaya. Afternoon, free for individual activities
After breakfast, leave for Varanasi. Arrive Varanasi and check in at pre-booked hotel. Afternoon, excursion to Sarnath - the place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon.
Early morning, leave for boat ride on the Ganges. Return to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, city tour of Varanasi. In the evening transfer to the railway station to board train for Agra. Overnight in the train.
Arrive Agra in the morning and transfer to pre-booked hotel. Afternoon, visit the Taj Mahal, Red Fort & Itmad-ud-daulah.
After breakfast, leave for Delhi. Arrive Delhi & check in at pre-booked hotel. Rest of the day free for individual activities.
After breakfast, full day city tour of Old & New Delhi. Evening, transfer to the airport to board flight back home