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Embark on a spiritual expedition tracing the footsteps of Lord Buddha across India’s sacred Buddhist sites. This 9-night, 10-day itinerary covers the most revered places where Buddha lived, preached, attained enlightenment, and achieved Mahaparinirvana.
This spiritually enriching journey blends history, heritage, and devotion, offering a transformative experience through the heart of Buddhist India.
Arrive Delhi International airport and get assisted transfer to your pre-booked hotel for night stay
After breakfast enjoy a sightseeing tour in Delhi visiting the most prominent places including Qutab Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate, President’s Palace and Raj Ghat. In the evening depart from Delhi in an overnight train to Varanasi from where you start your tour ‘Enlightening Buddha’. Overnight on board the train in air-conditioned sleeping class.
Upon arrival at Varanasi railway station and after warm welcome you will be transferred to the hotel. As the check in time is at 1200 hrs. We straight go to the restaurant to enjoy our delicious buffet on breakfast in the hotel. After breakfast, depending on the availability of room before 1200 hrs, we check into our room and the start sightseeing tour of Varanasi. Today we will visit Bharat Mata Temple, Bharat Kala Bhavan in Banaras Hindu University & famous Durga Temple. In evening visit the ‘ghats’ to see the world famous ‘Ganga Aarti’. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Early morning take a boat ride on holy River Ganges to view the morning activities of the locals on the bank during the sun rise. Take a walk through the narrow lanes of Varanasi near the ghats and visit the ancient Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Later return to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast take an excursion trip to Sarnath where Lord Buddha preached his first Sermon in 590 BC. While returning from Sarnath enroute visit Ram Nagar fort and museum. Overnight at hotel in Varanasi.
Breakfast in the hotel and then drive to Bodhgaya, one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage centres in the state of Bihar in India. It was here that ‘Gautama’ attained enlightenment and became ‘Buddha’ under the "Bodhi Tree’. On arrival at Bodhgaya, we have free time to and night stay at Bodhgaya.
Breakfast in the hotel and then we will visit the most famous Mahabodhi Temple at Bodhgaya. The construction of Mahabodhi Temple was completed in the 7th century after which it went under restoration and repairs several times. Later depart for Niranjana River, Sujata village and monasteries of different countries (optional). Overnight at Bodhgaya.
Leave Bodhgaya for Patna after breakfast. En-route stop at Rajgir & Nalanda to pay a visit. Rajgir was capital of Magadha Empire during the 6th century and was an important site of Buddha's discourses. Buddha spent many years here. It is considered that Lord Buddha use to meditate here and preach on the hill of Vultures, Griddhakuta. Then proceed for Nalanda, the oldest university of world, thou it have lost its charm and some parts are destroyed still its undying glory and uniqueness makes the visit exciting Nalanda is world's oldest university founded in the 5th century. Then continue your journey to Patna which is formerly known as Patliputra during the Magdhan period. Overnight at hotel in Patna.
Morning after breakfast visit Vaishali, a small village known for being the oldest republic state of the world. Lord Buddha announced his ‘Mahaparinirvana’ here and delivered his last sermons at Vaishali which was to take place at Kushinagar where Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana and was cremated at the Ramabhar stupa. Upon arrival at Kushinagar check-in at the prebooked hotel for night stay.
After breakfast depart you will be transferred to Lumbini which is the Birthplace of Lord Buddha which is just a few kms inside the Nepal border. After visiting Lumbini proceed to Sravasti where Buddha performed his greatest miracle of creating multiple images of himself. Buddha delivered many important sermons here. Night stay the hotel in Sravasti.
Sravasti has the honour for sheltering Buddha for 24 rainy seasons in the Jetvana Vihar and has the famous Anand Bodhi tree, age-old stupas and the most importantly known for two clusters of shrines i.e. Maheth and Saheth, majestic monasteries and several temples. After visiting the important Buddhist sites at Sravasto leave for Lucknow by road from where you board your flight to New Delhi and later your flight back home.
