The journey begins in Bodhgaya, where Buddha attained enlightenment beneath the sacred Bodhi Tree, followed by visits to the Mahabodhi Temple, Great Buddha Statue, and Sujata Temple. The tour continues to Varanasi and Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon. Pilgrims then travel to Sravasti, where Buddha spent 24 rainy seasons preaching the Dhamma, before crossing into Lumbini, Nepal, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. The pilgrimage proceeds to Kushinagar, where Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana, and Vaishali, an important center of early Buddhism. En route back to Bodhgaya, travelers explore Rajgir, where Buddha delivered many profound discourses, and Nalanda, the world-famous ancient Buddhist university and center of learning. Throughout the journey, participants experience historic monasteries, stupas, temples, meditation sites, and cultural heritage while enjoying comfortable accommodation, guided sightseeing, and delicious meals. The tour concludes in Bodhgaya with a final temple visit before departure, offering pilgrims a spiritually enriching and memorable experience following the footsteps of Lord Buddha.
Arrive at Gaya Airport , Welcome to India! You will be meet at the airport, Upon arrival transfer to hotel.
After lunch visit Mahabodhi Temple & Bodhi Tree for religious activities, Great Buddha Statue, Niranjana River, Sujata Temple - which is across the Niranjana River & it's 30 minutes’ walk. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel.
After breakfast drive (243 Kms/ 05-06 hrs) to Varanasi. On arrival check in at hotel. After lunch visit
Sarnath (where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon). Dhamekha Stupa is the most remarkable and massive structure at Sarnath. Built partly in stone and partly in brick, the Dhamekha stupa is 28 meter in diameter at the base and 43.6 meter in height. The stone facing the lower part is decorated with delicate floral carving of gupta period. Tour continues to visit Deer park & Sarnath Museum (every Friday is closed) Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel.
Early morning enjoy Boat ride on the Holy River Ganges with picturesque view of sunrise. Back to hotel for breakfast, after breakfast drive Sravasti, on arrival transfer to hotel for lunch. After lunch sightseeing of 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. Visit - to Jetvana , Ananda Bodhi Tree and Angulimal Caves. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
Early morning enjoy Boat ride on the Holy River Ganges with picturesque view of sunrise. Back to hotel for breakfast, after breakfast drive Sravasti, on arrival transfer to hotel for lunch. After lunch sightseeing of 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. Visit - to Jetvana , Ananda Bodhi Tree and Angulimal Caves. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast drive 05 hrs to Kushinagar. On arrival check in at hotel. After lunch visit Maha Parinirwana Temple (where Buddha took his last breathe) and Rambhar Stupa (cremation site of Lord Buddha) & Japan Temple. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast drive to Vaishali. On arrival transfer to hotel for lunch. Later visit Vaishali Stupa and Pillar. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast drive to Bodhgaya, en-route 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. Hot Lunch serve 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. Later drive to Bodhgaya. On arrival check in at hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast go for temple. Lunch serve at hotel. After Lunch transfer to airport to take flight for onward destination.
