buddhist spiritual trail

Arrive in Delhi by late evening. Upon arrival, meet our representative who will escort you to one of our listed hotels. Spend the night at the hotel.

Morning begins with a city sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi, covering major attractions like Jama Masjid, India Gate, Parliament House, Humayun’s Tomb, Red Fort, Gandhi Memorial, and Qutub Minar. After the city tour, drive to Agra, stopping midway to visit Sikandra, famous for the tomb of Akbar. On arrival in Agra, check into your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Agra. Visit attractions such as Agra Fort, Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, Mehtab Bagh, Ram Bagh, Chini Ka Rauza, and Guru Ka Tal. After lunch, visit the world-famous Taj Mahal, the epitome of love, commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. In the evening, board the overnight train to Varanasi from Agra Fort Railway Station.

Arrive at Varanasi Station in the morning. Meet our representative and transfer to your hotel. After some rest, proceed for an excursion to Sarnath, one of the holiest Buddhist sites where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. Visit the Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Ashokan Pillar, and the Sarnath Archaeological Museum. In the evening, return to Varanasi and spend time at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Bodhgaya, one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage centers in the world. On arrival, check into your hotel. Later, enjoy a sightseeing tour including Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, and Vishnupad Mandir. In the evening, visit Chankramana and Ratnagarh. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, set out on a guided tour of Bodhgaya. Visit Brahm Yoni, Chinese Temple & Monastery, 80 ft Buddha Statue, International Buddhist House, Japanese Temple, Rajayatana, Thai Temple & Monastery, Tibetan Monastery, Lotus Tank, Buddha Kund, Burmese Temple, Bhutanese Buddhist Monastery, and the Archaeological Museum. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, drive to Patna via Rajgir. After visiting Rajgir, continue to Patna and check into your hotel. Enjoy a local sightseeing tour including Golghar, Takht Sri Patna Sahib, Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan, Mahavir Mandir, and Patna Museum. Overnight at the hotel after dinner.

After breakfast, drive to Kushinagar via Vaishali. Visit Ashokan Pillar, Bawan Pokhar Temple, Buddha Stupa I & II, Abhishek Pushkarini, Kundalpur, and Shanti Stupa. On arrival in Kushinagar, check into your hotel and visit Sun Temple, Kushinagar Museum, and Mahaparinirvana Temple. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, drive to Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha. On arrival, check into the hotel. Visit Maya Devi Temple, Lumbini Grove, Rummindei Pillar, and Dharmaswami Maharaja Buddha Vihara. In the evening, take a short drive to visit Kapilvastu. Return for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, drive to Shravasti. On arrival, check into your hotel. Visit the ancient Jetavana Monastery where Lord Buddha spent many monsoon seasons. See the remains of Buddha’s hut. Also visit Jain Temple, Anathapindika Stupa, and Angulimala Stupa. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, depart from Shravasti and drive back to Delhi. On arrival, transfer to Delhi Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey, carrying with you the serene experiences of this Buddhist spiritual journey.