Looking for a calm and meaningful journey? If yes then our Buddhist pilgrimage tour is the right choice. It takes you through important places connected to Lord Buddha’s life, teachings and enlightenment. This journey is ideal for people who want a combination of history, calm and spirituality. It will let you understand peace, simplicity and the teachings of Buddha.
Our Buddhist pilgrimage tour package is planned in a smooth way so you can enjoy every destination peacefully. This journey starts from Delhi and takes you through Varanasi, Bodhgaya, Vaishali, Kushinagar, Lumbini, Kapilvastu, Sravasti and finally ends in Lucknow. Each place is carefully included to show important moments from the life of Buddha. During this 12-day tour, you will visit sacred temples, ancient stupas, monasteries and historical sites that are deeply connected to Buddhism. In Varanasi and Sarnath, you will see the place where Buddha gave his first teachings. Bodhgaya is where he attained enlightenment, Kushinagar is where he reached final peace and Lumbini is his birthplace. At every stop, you will get enough time to explore, understand and relax without any rush. This Buddhist tour is perfect for a spiritual travel experience.
Here’s the list of major places covered in our Buddhist tour:
Varanasi is one of the oldest cities in the world and a very popular spiritual place. It is located on the banks of the River Ganges. You will visit nearby Sarnath where Lord Buddha preaches his first sermon. Other attractions include Chuakhandi Stupa, Dhamek Stupa and Dhramarajika. You will also attend the evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. The river, prayers and spiritual energy make Varanasi a special stop.
Bodhgaya is one of the most sacred places in Buddhism. It is where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree. You will visit Mahabodhi Temple, Sujata Village and Niranana River. Explore monasteries built by different countries. The atmosphere is peaceful which makes it ideal for reflection, meditation and understanding the teachings of Buddha.
Vaishali is an important place in Buddhist history. It is believed that Lord Buddha visited here many times and gave his last sermon at this place. Here, you will visit Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Ashoka Pillar and Abhishek Pushkarni which is a historic sacred lake. It is a perfect place to relax because of its calm and less crowded environment. Visiting Vaishali lets you feel connected to early Buddhist traditions and teachings.
Kushinagar is the place where Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana which means final liberation. It is one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites. You can visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple, Ramabhar Stupa and Japan Temple. The peaceful surroundings and spiritual feeling make it a very special place. Travelers come to Kushinagar to pray, reflect and experience deep calmness during their journey.
Lumbini is located in Nepal and it is the birthplace of Lord Buddha. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will explore Lumbini Sacred Garden and Ashokan Pillar. The quiet environment makes Lumbini perfect for relaxation and meditation.
It is a famous Buddhist site where Lord Buddha spent many years teaching his followers. You will visit Jetavana Monastery and explore ancient ruins. The peaceful surroundings and simple environment make it a great place for meditation and learning.
Below are the reasons why choosing our 12-day Buddhist pilgrimage tour is ideal choice:
The ideal time for this Buddhist tour is from October to March. During this period, the weather stays pleasant and comfortable which makes travel easy and smooth. It is a great time to visit temples, monasteries and outdoor heritage sites without any difficulty. The cool weather also makes long journeys more relaxing. Summers can be very hot, especially in some regions so it is better to avoid peak summer months for a more enjoyable travel experience.
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Begin your tour with your arrival at Delhi. Our representative will pick and you and transfer you to your booked accommodation. On arrival check into the hotel and rest for a while. Freshen up and in the evening walk through the busy local markets of the capital city or you can spend your day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
After breakfast take flight to Varanasi and on arrival, you will get transferred to the booked hotel. Later in the afternoon proceed for half day tour of Sarnath where Buddha preached his first sermon in the Deer Park. Visit other attractions like Dharamarajika, Chaukhandi and Dhamek Stupa. Later in the evening enjoy Ganga Arti at Dashwamedh Ghat. Return back by evening for overnight stay.
Enjoy boat ride early morning and return to the hotel for breakfast. Drive to Bodhgaya and on arrival, check in and refresh yourself. Overnight stay at Bodhgaya.
After breakfast proceed for guided tour to Bodhgaya and visit Mahabodhi Temple, Sujata Village, Niranjana River and monasteries. Overnight stay at Bodhgaya.
Today after breakfast, drive to Patna and enroute visit Rajgir . Visit Gridhkutta, World Peace Stupa, Venuvanaram and Bimbisar Prison at Rajgir and Sapta Parni Caves. Later after lunch, drive to Vaishali and on arrival, rest of the day is for leisure. Overnight stay at Vaishali.
After breakfast, visit Ashoka Pillar which is a popular tourist attraction. Next head to visit Vishwa Shanti Stupa that symbolizes the peace across the world. Later visit Abhishek Pushkarni which is a sacred lake of the Licchavis that is said to have healing powerers. Continue your drive to Kushinagar and on arrival, check into the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Have your breakfast and proceed for guided tour to Kushinagar where you will visit Mahaparinirvana Temple, Rambhar Stupa and Japan Temple. Overnight stay at Kushinagar.
Today after breakfast, drive to Lumbini which is your next stop on this tour. On arrival, check into the hotel and the day is at leisure. Overnight stay at Lumbini.
Today after breakfast, head for sightseeing tour of Lumbini. This city is known as the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama. Visit the famous Ashoka Pillar, Lumbini Sacred Garden which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight stay at Lumbini.
After breakfast, visit the holy place of Lord Buddha. Later check out from the hotel and drive to Shravasti and enroute visit Kapilvastu. On arrival at Shravasti, check in at the hotel for overnight stay.
Today after breakfast, proceed to visit Saheth and Maheth. Later check out and drive to Lucknow. On arrival, get transferred to railway station to board the train for Delhi. On arrival, check in to the hotel and rest of the day is for leisure. Overnight stay at Delhi.
Munch in your delicious breakfast at the hotel and get driven to Lucknow airport for your onward journey.
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