The journey begins in Varanasi and Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon, followed by Bodhgaya, the place of enlightenment. Travelers then visit Rajgir, Nalanda, and Vaishali, renowned for their rich Buddhist heritage, before continuing to Kushinagar, where Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana. The pilgrimage also includes Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha in Nepal, and Sravasti, where he spent many rainy seasons teaching the Dhamma. The tour concludes with a comfortable transfer to Lucknow Airport, offering a spiritually fulfilling and memorable pilgrimage experience.
DATES | SECTORS | HOTELS | B’FAST | LUNCH | DINNER |
DAY 01 | CMB – DEL – VARANASI BY AI FLIGHT | VNS HOTEL | xxx- | VNS HOTEL | VNS HOTEL |
DAY 02 | VARANASI-BODHGAYA | BOD HOTEL | VNS HOTEL | BGY HOTEL | BGY HOTEL |
DAY 03 | BODHGAYA | BOD HOTEL | BGY HOTEL | BGY HOTEL | BGY HOTEL |
DAY 04 | BODHGAYA-RAJGIR-NALANDA-VAISHALI | VSL HOTEL | BGY HOTEL | RAJ | VSL HOTEL |
DAY 05 | VAISHALI-KUSHINAGAR | KUS HOTEL | VSL HOTEL | KNR HOTEL | KNR HOTEL |
DAY 06 | KUSHINAGAR-LUMBINI | LUM HOTEL | KNR HOTEL | LUM HOTEL | LUM HOTEL |
DAY 07 | LUMBINI-SRAVASTI | SRV HOTEL | LUM HOTEL | SRV HOTEL | SRV HOTEL |
DAY 08 | SRAVASTI—LUCKNOW – DEL / CMB OUT | XX | SRV HOTEL | LKO | XX |
Arrive at Varanasi Airport by AI @ 1140 Hrs. Welcome to India! You will be meet at the airport by our guide. Upon arrival transfer to hotel , after Lunch visit Sarnath for Pirith Ceremony (where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon).
Early morning enjoy Boat ride on the Holy River Ganges with picturesque view of sunrise. Back to hotel for breakfast, then Drive to Bodhgaya, which is 250 kms / 05 hrs drive , Arrival Bodhgaya and transfer to hotel. lunch at hotel, after noon Visit Mahabodhi temple & The Bodhi tree, situated in the premises of the temple, is the one under which Buddha attained illumination, Dinner & overnight stay in hotel in Bodhgaya.
After breakfast, morning visit Mahabodhi temple for SIL Puja and The Bodhi tree, situated in the premises of the temple, is the one under which Buddha attained illumination also visit Sujata Kutir, Niranjana River and drive through various monasteries & temple, etc . Lunch at hotel. late afternoon visit to Dungeswari Caves, Dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Bodhgaya.
After breakfast, drive to Rajgir which is 80 kms / 02.30 hrs drive, enroute visit Gridhkuta Peak, at the top of Ratnagiri hill, where Lord Buddha preached many inspiring sermons, a Peace Pagoda has been built by the Buddha Sangh of Japan. Tour continue drive through Bimbisara Prison & visit Venu van. Lunch at Rajgir Hotel. Then drive to Nalanda visit ruins of ancient university; The site of Nalanda was one of the greatest monastic universities of the ancient world University established in 5th century BC. It is believed that Lord Buddha and also the founder of Jainism Religion Lord Mahavir taught at this university for years. There is even a monument to facilitate Chinese traveler monk and writer Hiuen Tsang who studied at this university in the 7th century A.D.
After visit onward proceed to Vaishali, which is 160 kms / 04-5 hrs . Upon arrival in Vaishali transfer to hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Vaishali.
Early breakfast at hotel, sightseeing of Vaishali is believed to be the First Republic of the World, having an Elected Body of Representatives Hold Special Significance for Buddhist Devotees. The Buddha Preached the Radha Sutra, The Eighty-Four Thousand Faithful Gathered There. After that onward proceed to Kushinagar, Upon arrival in Kushinagar transfer to hotel for lunch .
then visit Rambhar Stupa - which marks Lord Buddha's cremation ground our second stop is Mahaparinirvana temple - which houses the recumbent figure of Lord Buddha . Dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Kushinagar.
Breakfast at hotel, then drive to Lumbini (190 Kms / 05 Hrs.), (Nepal), on arrival at Lumbini transfer to hotel for lunch then visit to the Birth place of Lord Buddha – Mayadevi Temple. Shakyamuni Buddha was born in Lumbini, in southern Nepal, two thousand five hundred years ago , also Visit Ashokan Pillar Dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Lumbini.
Early Breakfast at hotel then Drive to Sravasti which is 205 kms / 4-5 hrs drive, on arrival transfer to hotel for lunch
After lunch Visit - to Jetvana , Ananda Bodhi Tree and Angulimal Caves,
Sravasti: Sravasti was the capital of Kosala Mahajanapada in ancient times. Sravasti is also known as Sahet - Mahet. Sravasti is renowned for the supernatural feats showed by Lord Buddha, sitting on a lotus, and for other stories that are linked with Buddha. It is said that Lord Buddha spent 24 rainy seasons at Sravasti. Dinner and overnight at hotel
After Early Breakfast at hotel Drive to Lucknow ( 165 kms 3.30 - 4 hrs depend on traffic)
Arrival Lucknow and provide packed lunch / hot lunch then timely transfer to airport for Delhi / Colombo flight connection ( LKO/DEL/CMB)…
