BUDDHA CIRCUIT

BUDDHIST CIRCUIT TOUR PACKAGE:

The Buddha Circuit is a pilgrimage route that covers significant sites associated with the
life of Gautama Buddha. Here’s a suggested 10-day itinerary for the Buddha Circuit Tour:

 TYPE OF TRIP ROAD TRIP
 DURATION 09 NIGHTS 10 DAYS
 START CITY DELHI
 END CITY DELHI

ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi

* Arrive in Delhi.
*Check-in at the hotel.
*Visit the Lotus Temple and India Gate (if 􀆟me permits).
*Overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 2: Delhi to Bodh GayaFly or take a train to Bodh Gaya.

*Check-in at the hotel.
*Visit the Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, and Great Buddha Statue.
*Overnight stay in Bodh Gaya.

Day 3: Bodh Gaya Visit Sujata Village, Niranjana River, and Dungeshwari Cave Temples.

*Explore other nearby monasteries and temples.
*Overnight stay in Bodh Gaya.

Day 4: Bodh Gaya to Rajgir and NalandaDrive to Rajgir (70 km).

• Visit Gridhakuta (Vulture’s Peak) and Venuvan Vihara.
• Proceed to Nalanda (15 km).
• Visit Nalanda University ruins and Nalanda Archaeological Museum.
• Return to Bodh Gaya.
• Overnight stay in Bodh Gaya.
  
  Day 5: Bodh Gaya to Varanasi Drive or take a train to Varanasi.
  
  *Check-in at the hotel.
  *Evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.
  *Overnight stay in Varanasi.
  
  Day 6: Varanasi and Sarnath Early morning boat ride on the Ganges River.
  
  *Visit Sarnath (10 km).
  *Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, Sarnath Museum, and Ashoka Pillar.
  *Explore Varanasi temples and ghats.
  *Overnight stay in Varanasi.
  
  Day 7: Varanasi to Kushinagar Drive to Kushinagar (approx. 6-7 hours).
  
  *Check-in at the hotel.
  *Visit Mahaparinirvana Temple and Ramabhar Stupa.
  *Overnight stay in Kushinagar.
  
  Day 8: Kushinagar to Lumbini Drive to Lumbini (approx. 4 hours, crossing into Nepal).
  *Check-in at the hotel.
  *Visit Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, and the Sacred Garden.
  *Overnight stay in Lumbini.
  
  Day 9: Lumbini to Kapilavastu and Sravasti Drive to Kapilavastu (approx. 1.5 hours).
  
  *Visit the ruins of ancient Kapilavastu.
  *Continue to Sravasti (approx. 3 hours).
  *Check-in at the hotel.
  *Visit Jetavana Monastery and Anathapindika’s Stupa.
  *Overnight stay in Sravasti.
  
  Day 10: Sravasti to Lucknow and Departure Drive to Lucknow (approx. 4 hours).
  
  *Optional sightseeing in Lucknow:
  *Bara Imambara, Chota Imambara, and Rumi Darwaza.
  *Departure from Lucknow.
  
  
  Tour Inclusions:
  
• Ensure you have the necessary visas for India and Nepal. Check the weather and pack accordingly.
• Respect local customs and tradi􀆟ons, especially at religious sites. Consider hiring a local guide at
• major sites for detailed historical context. This itinerary covers the major Buddhist pilgrimage sites
• and offers a comprehensive experience of the places significant to the life of Buddha.
• Accommodation .
• Pick-up and drop-off Assistance.
• Private AC Car For En􀆟re Tour Ac􀆟vity.
• Breakfast & Dinner.
• Live tour Guide.
  
  
  Tour Exclusions:
  
  *Any Personal Expenses.
  *Monuments Entry Tickets.