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India · Private Tour
12 Days India Nepal Buddhist Trip
Included:
Accommodation
Private Vehicle
Sightseeing
Daily Breakfast
Tour Overview
Alongside Hinduism, India is home to many other religions, including Buddhism, which transcended the boundaries of India. Gautam Buddha was born a prince from Lumbini on the throne of King Siddhartha. He set out on his quest to India to find answers to various questions regarding life and suffering. In the end, after a long period of meditation, he achieved "nirvana" (Enlightenment). Later He preached and gave sermons until he left for his spiritual home in Kushinagar.
11 Nights 12 Days Buddhist tour of India includes four significant locations in his life: the location where the Buddha was born, achieved Enlightenment, gave him the first Sermon, and later was able to attain Nirvana. Bodhgaya, Sarnath, Lumbini, and Kushinagar are significant locations that are directly connected to the spirituality and life of the Lord Buddha. In addition to these, there are other significant sites that he visited throughout his life.
These locations comprise Lumbini within Nepal and Bodhgaya, Sarnath, and Kushinagar in India. The other important sites of the Buddha's life comprise Vaishali, Rajgir, Sravasti (India), and the home of his youth located in Kapilvastu, Nepal.
Tour Highlights:
- Visit important tourist destinations in Delhi, such as the Red Fort, Chandni Chowk Market, India Gate, and Bangla Sahib Gurudwara.
- Visit the Lumbini sites Maya Devi Temple, World Peace Pagoda, and Ashoka Pillar.
- Visit the Ramabhar Stupa and Mahanirvana Temple at Kushinagar.
- Visit the Ancient Nalanda University Ruins.
- Visit Bimbisar Jail, Venuvanaram, and Gridhkutta Peak in Rajgir.
- Take a trip to the Niranjana River, the Mahabodhi Temple, Sujata Village, and the Bodhi Tree at Bodhgaya.
- Visit the New Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata, and the Banares Hindu University at Varanasi.
- Varanasi: Take A Boat Ride On The Ganges.
Detailed Itinerary
Namaste!! Welcome to New Delhi International Airport, and then transfer to your Hotel. The rest of the day is free.
Stay the night in Delhi.
Morning breakfast at the Hotel. Later you'll take a short trip around Delhi with a stop at Old Delhi - Chandni Chowk Market, Central Delhi, Including Bangla Sahib Gurudwara and other government buildings.
Then, you will step toward South Delhi and visit: Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar.
Stay for the night in Delhi.
After breakfast, you can take check out from the Hotel to travel to Lucknow by flight. Once you arrive, you will be transferred to Shravasti. When you arrive, check into the Hotel.
Shravasti was the old capital city in Kosala Mahajanapada. Visit: Sachet-Mahet, Sravasti is known for its supernatural acts performed through Lord Buddha seated in the lotus.
Stay the night at the Hotel in Shravasti.
After breakfast, head towards Lumbini. It is believed to be "the home of Lord Buddha," discovered in 1890 after being unrecorded for around 1500 years.
When you arrive, complete all Visa/Immigration requirements at the border between Nepal and India. After that, you will be transferred to Hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Breakfast at your Hotel before you take a tour of Lumbini.
Day Sightseeing Included: Maya Devi Temple & the Sacred Garden. Boddhi Tree & Maya Devi Pond, Ashoka Pillar, World Peace Pagoda, and International Monasteries & Temples.
Overnight stay in Lumbini.
After breakfast, drive towards Kushinagar, the place where Buddha finally achieved the state of salvation or entered Mahaparinirvana. Arrive at Kushinagar and transfer to the Hotel.
Go to Mahaparinirvana Temple, where Buddha breathed his last, and Rambhar Stupa, where he was cremated.
Overnight stay in Kushinagar.
Breakfast at the hotel and then drive to Bodhgaya (the site where Buddha's Enlightenment took place and Bodhgaya is the home spiritual of Buddhists).
While on the way, stop at the well-known Shanti Stupa (peace pagoda) in Rajgir and continue to Nalanda, an ancient university in the world.
Later proceed to Bodhgaya. When you arrive, check into the Hotel. Stay overnight.
After breakfast in Hotel. Then proceed to the sightseeing of Bodhgaya.
Go to Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Great Statue of Buddha, Niranjana River, and Sujata Temple. Also, explore the numerous Buddhist temples in Bodhgaya.
Overnight stay at Bodhgaya Hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Varanasi (Sarnath, where the Buddha gave his very first message in Deer Park).
When you arrive, check into the Hotel.
Evening free for your leisure. Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Start your day with an excursion boat ride with a tour guide on the Holy River Ganges. Return to the Hotel for breakfast.
After that, you will go on an excursion to Sarnath in India, where the Buddha gave his first Sermon. Visit several Buddhist Stupas, temples, and shrines.
Also, visit Banares Hindu University (Asia's largest university for residential students), Bharat Mata Temple, and the New Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Overnight stay in Varanasi.
After Breakfast check out from the hotel. Check-out time at 1200 hours. Then, take a taxi to Varanasi Airport to catch a connection with the flight to Delhi.
When you arrive in Delhi, You will be in transit and join the plane for your next destinations.
About the Package
Package Includes:
- Accommodation in selected hotel category (Single/Double/Triple).
- Daily breakfast; some dinners may be included.
- Entrance fees for monuments.
- Activities such as boat rides, pony rides, folk shows, etc.
- Private transportation for the entire trip.
- Local English-speaking guides for sightseeing.
- Assistance on arrival and departure.
- All current government taxes.
Package Excludes:
- International Flights: Travel to/from India.
- Personal Expenses: Souvenirs, snacks, drinks, etc.
- Travel Insurance: Medical and cancellation coverage.
For Children:
- Children’s Discounts: Kids 0–5 stay free with two adults; discounted rates for ages 6–12.
- Activity Rules: Most activities child-friendly; some may have age limits.
- Parental Supervision: Guardians must ensure child safety throughout activities.
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