Sacred Buddhism Tour India
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Duration: 08 nights / 09 days
Destinations Covered: Lucknow - Balrampur - Lumbini - Kushinagar - Vaishali - Patna - Nalanda - Rajgir - Bodhgaya - Varanasi
Day 01: Arrival at Lucknow
Arrival at Lucknow to a warm welcome from our representatives who shall assist & transfer you to the designated hotel. Dinner & overnight stay will be at Varanasi.
Day 02: Lucknow - Balarampur
After breakfast start your Buddhist sightseeing experience with the drive to Balarampur. Upon arrival at Balarampur transfer to a hotel. Visit the renowned site of Sharavasti, where Lord Buddha is believed to have spent 24 rainy seasons preaching. Some historical ruins are also worth examining. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03: Balrampur - Lumbini
Today’s drive takes us to Lumbini-the birth place of Lord Buddha. The drive last approximately 2 hr. and upon arrival check-in to hotel. Post lunch we shall proceed for a detailed sightseeing of the town visiting buildings and monument that were related with Lord Buddha’s life & times. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 04: Lumbini - Kushinagar
After breakfast drive to Kushinagar, another sacred pilgrimage destination for the Buddhist. On arrival at Kushinagar you will check in to hotel. Post lunch visit the famous Mahaparinirvana Temple known for its divine ambience and serenity. Also visit the cremation site of Lord Buddha. Overnight stay will be at hotel.
Day 05: Kushinagar - Vaishali - Patna
Morning drive to Patna en-route visiting the village of Vaishali. Upon arrival at Patna transfer to a hotel. A sightseeing of Buddhist ruins and monuments follows before returning to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 06: Patna - Nalanda - Rajgir - Bodhgaya
Today’s drive takes us to Bodhgaya via Rajgir. The town is famous for holding the first Buddhist Council, after the death or Mahanirvana of Buddha which was foretold. Also visit Nalanda founded as a center of Buddhist studies and developed into a center of spirituality and Buddhist values. Continue drive towards Bodhgaya and upon arrival check in to hotel. Overnight stay will be at Bodhgaya hotel.
Day 07: Bodhgaya

Bodhgaya comprises an essential part of any Buddhist pilgrimage tour. The place where Buddha attained enlightenment, Bodhgaya offers several sightseeing destinations for the visitors like the Mahabodhi Temple, and other Buddhist monuments, edifices and temples. Rest of the day free for leisure activities. Overnight stay will be at Bodhgaya hotel.
Day 08: Bodhgaya - Varanasi
After breakfast you will be picked up from your hotel and driven to Varanasi and upon arrival check in to hotel. The most important Hindu pilgrimage destination, Varnasi has spirituality, religious fervor and holiness imbedded in all of its aspects. Visit its famous sites and destinations like Vishwanath temple, the Bharat Mata temple, BHU, Assi Ghat etc Evening proceed for a boat ride upon the life giving waters of Ganges. As the boat slowly meanders through the quite surroundings, one can’t help but feel the essence and the mysticism that is in the air at Varanasi-one of world’s oldest cities.
Day 09: Varanasi-Departure
Day time free for leisure activities-explore the numerous temples and shrines or relax at the hotel. Evening transfer to the Varanasi airport for your onward journey, as your memorable tour concludes.
