Sacred Buddhist Heritage Tour 11 Days

Upon your arrival at Delhi International Airport, our representative will warmly welcome you and assist with your transfer to the hotel. After check-in, relax after your journey or enjoy a short sightseeing tour covering India Gate, President’s House, and Connaught Place if time permits. Overnight stay in Delhi.

After breakfast, transfer to Delhi Airport for your flight to Gaya. Upon arrival, drive to Bodh Gaya and check into your hotel. In the evening, visit the sacred Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Great Buddha Statue, and several international Buddhist monasteries. Experience the peaceful atmosphere of the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. Overnight stay in Bodh Gaya.

After breakfast, drive to Rajgir, where Lord Buddha spent many years teaching his disciples. Visit Vulture’s Peak (Griddhakuta Hill) and the Japanese Peace Pagoda. Continue to Nalanda, home to the ruins of the ancient Nalanda University, one of the world’s oldest Buddhist learning centers. Explore the archaeological site and museum before proceeding to Patna. Overnight stay in Patna.

Following breakfast, visit Vaishali, one of Buddhism’s most sacred destinations where Lord Buddha delivered his final sermon. Explore the Ashokan Pillar, Relic Stupa, and other important Buddhist monuments. Continue your journey to Kushinagar, the place where Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. Overnight stay in Kushinaga

After breakfast, visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple, the reclining Buddha statue, Ramabhar Stupa, and Matha Kuar Shrine. Later, drive across the India–Nepal border to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Visit the sacred Maya Devi Temple, Ashokan Pillar, Sacred Garden, and nearby monasteries. Overnight stay in Lumbini.

After breakfast, enjoy additional sightseeing in Lumbini before driving to Sravasti, where Lord Buddha spent 24 monsoon seasons and delivered many important teachings. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and relax. Overnight stay in Sravasti.

After breakfast, explore the important Buddhist sites of Sravasti, including Jetavana Monastery, Anand Bodhi Tree, Angulimala Stupa, and other ancient monasteries associated with Lord Buddha’s teachings and miracles. Spend the day experiencing the peaceful surroundings before returning to your hotel. Overnight stay in Sravasti.

After breakfast, drive to Varanasi, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities and an important spiritual destination. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. In the evening, witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti ceremony on the banks of the sacred River Ganges. Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Early in the morning, enjoy a sunrise boat ride on the River Ganges, followed by breakfast. Later, visit Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. Explore the Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihara, Ashokan Pillar, and the Sarnath Archaeological Museum. Return to Varanasi for an overnight stay.

After breakfast, transfer to Varanasi Airport for your flight to Delhi. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. Spend the remaining day at leisure, enjoy last-minute shopping, or explore nearby attractions depending on your flight schedule. Overnight stay in Delhi.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel. Depending on your international flight schedule, enjoy some free time before being transferred to Delhi International Airport for your onward journey. Depart with unforgettable memories of your Sacred Buddhist Heritage Tour, having explored the most revered Buddhist pilgrimage sites across India and Nepal.