Buddhist Pilgrimage Itinerary 7 Day Tour

Package Overview

Rate – 500 US$ PER PERSON {MENIMUM 20 PAX)

Total Approximate Distance Covered
1,200 km across India & Nepal

This is a straight-direction pilgrimage covering major Buddhist sites without backtracking. Let me know if you need modifications!

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival in Varanasi (Sarnath)

  Distance: Arrive in Varanasi
  Things to Do:
  Visit Sarnath (10 km from Varanasi) – where Buddha gave his first sermon.
  Explore Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihara.
  Visit Sarnath Archaeological Museum.
  Evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat (optional).

  • Hotspots Archaeological Museum
  • Themes Museums
• Day 2 : Varanasi to Bodh Gaya

  Distance: 250 km (~5–6 hrs)
  Things to Do:
  Drive to Bodh Gaya – the place of Buddha’s enlightenment.
  Visit Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Animesh Lochan Chaitya.
  Explore Great Buddha Statue, Thai and Tibetan Monasteries.

  • Hotspots Gaya
  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 3 : Bodh Gaya to Rajgir & Nalanda, then to Patna

  Distance: Bodh Gaya to Rajgir (70 km), Rajgir to Nalanda (15 km), Nalanda to Patna (90 km)
  Things to Do:
  In Rajgir: Visit Vulture’s Peak (Griddhakuta), Venuvana, Japanese Stupa.
  In Nalanda: Explore Nalanda University ruins, Nalanda Museum.
  Drive to Patna, overnight stay.

  • Hotspots Gaya
  • Themes Museums
• Day 4 : Patna to Vaishali, then to Kushinagar

  Distance: Patna to Vaishali (55 km), Vaishali to Kushinagar (230 km)
  Things to Do:
  In Vaishali: Visit Ashokan Pillar, Ananda Stupa, Buddha Relic Stupa.
  Drive to Kushinagar – where Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana.

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 5 : Kushinagar to Lumbini (Nepal)

  Distance: Kushinagar to Lumbini (160 km, ~5 hrs, border crossing at Sonauli)
  Things to Do:
  Visit Maya Devi Temple – birthplace of Buddha.
  Explore Ashokan Pillar, World Peace Pagoda, Lumbini Museum.
  Visit various international monasteries.

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 6 : Lumbini to Sravasti (India)

  Distance: Lumbini to Sravasti (170 km, ~4–5 hrs)
  Things to Do:
  Visit Jetavana Monastery – where Buddha spent 24 rainy seasons.
  Explore Anathapindika’s Stupa, Angulimala Stupa, Gandhakuti.

  • Themes Sightseeing
• Day 7 : Sravasti to Lucknow (Departure)

  Distance: Sravasti to Lucknow (170 km, ~4 hrs)
  Things to Do:
  If time permits, explore Buddhist relics in Lucknow Museum.
  Fly/train back to home destination.

  • Themes Sightseeing

Inclusions

• EP (No Meal)

Price & Rates

Package Start From

• Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Terms & Conditions

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