Buddhist Circuit with Taj Mahal Tour

Upon arrival in Delhi, meet our representative and begin your journey towards Agra via the Yamuna Expressway. En route, enjoy a comfortable drive to the city of the magnificent Taj Mahal. After reaching Agra, check in at the hotel and relax. Later, visit the world-famous Taj Mahal, an enduring symbol of love and one of the Seven Wonders of the World (closed on Fridays). Continue to explore the majestic Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing the grandeur of the Mughal Empire. If time permits, enjoy a beautiful sunset view of the Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Agra.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to the railway station or airport for your journey to Varanasi. Upon arrival, our representative will receive you and assist with hotel check-in. In the evening, witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, where hundreds of lamps illuminate the sacred River Ganges amidst devotional chants. Experience the spiritual atmosphere of one of the oldest living cities in the world. Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Begin the day with an optional sunrise boat ride on the River Ganges before breakfast. Later, visit Sarnath, the sacred place where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. Explore the Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihara, Ashokan Pillar, and the Archaeological Museum. After sightseeing, drive to Bodh Gaya, the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage destination. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and relax. Overnight stay in Bodh Gaya.

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day exploration of Bodh Gaya. Visit the sacred Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the revered Bodhi Tree, where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. Continue to the Great Buddha Statue, Thai Monastery, Japanese Temple, Tibetan Monastery, Royal Bhutan Monastery, and other international monasteries reflecting Buddhist traditions from around the world. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Bodh Gaya.

Following breakfast, proceed on an excursion to Rajgir, where Lord Buddha spent many years preaching. Visit Griddhakuta (Vulture’s Peak), Venu Vana, and enjoy a ropeway ride to the Japanese Peace Pagoda (subject to operation). Later, continue to Nalanda, home to the ancient Nalanda University, one of the world’s oldest centers of higher learning. Explore the monastery ruins and the archaeological museum before returning to Bodh Gaya. Overnight stay in Bodh Gaya. 

After breakfast, drive to Kushinagar, the sacred place where Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Later, visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple, housing the reclining statue of Lord Buddha, along with the Ramabhar Stupa, believed to be the cremation site of Buddha. Spend the evening exploring the peaceful surroundings before returning to the hotel. Overnight stay in Kushinagar.

After breakfast, depart for Shravasti, an important Buddhist pilgrimage site where Lord Buddha spent several monsoon seasons and performed many miracles. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Later, visit Jetavana Monastery, Ananda Bodhi Tree, Angulimala Stupa, and other sacred monuments associated with Buddha’s teachings. Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere before returning to the hotel. Overnight stay in Shravasti.

After breakfast, drive to Lucknow and transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel. Spend the remaining day at leisure, exploring nearby markets or relaxing after your memorable Buddhist pilgrimage. Overnight stay in Delhi.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel. Depending on your flight schedule, you may enjoy some last-minute shopping or visit nearby attractions (time permitting). Our representative will transfer you to Delhi International Airport for your onward journey with unforgettable memories of your Buddhist Circuit with Taj Mahal Tour. Your tour concludes with cherished experiences of India’s rich Buddhist heritage and the timeless beauty of the Taj Mahal.