About This Tour
Buddhist Heritage Circuit of India is a very religious experience where one will visit some of the most holy sites related to the life of Lord Buddha and his teachings. These historical places are located in the north of India and Nepal and you can witness significant events of the life of Buddha and his teachings of the world or the dissemination of his doctrines through the Buddhist Heritage Circuit of India Tour Package which can be booked through the website of Namaskar India Tour.
Trip Highlights
- Discover Bodh Gaya where Lord Buddha received enlightenment.
- Visit the religious Buddhist locations of Rajgir and Nalanda.
- Explore Sarnath where Buddha preached his first sermon.
- Go to Kushinagar where Buddha came to receive Mahaparinirvana.
- Tour Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha.
- Visit monasteries, stupas and ancient learning centers of Buddhism.
Included/Exclude
Included
- Comfortable and cheap room rates.
- Daily breakfast at hotels
- Car with driver transfers and sightseeing.
- Local support and professionals.
- All parking, tolls and taxes
Exclude
- Monument entrance fees
- Lunches and dinners
- Personal expenses and tips
- Video charges or camera charges where necessary.
- Travel insurance
Tour Itinerary
Discover a carefully curated journey that covers the must-see highlights and hidden gems of India. Our itinerary is designed to balance sightseeing with relaxation, giving you an authentic cultural experience while ensuring a smooth and comfortable travel schedule.
From bustling cities to serene landscapes, each day has been thoughtfully planned to provide memorable experiences, local interactions, and seamless travel across destinations.
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Day-1 Arrival in Delhi
Meet your tour representative upon arrival at the Delhi airport or railway station and he or she will help you with transfer to your hotel. Following the check-in, have some rest and refresh after travelling. Delhi, the Indian capital city is a historic place to visit which combines with ancient heritage and modern lifestyle. During the evening you can visit local markets or walk a little bit around certain places of local interest so as to enjoy the bustling life of the city. Overnight stay in Delhi.
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Day-2 Delhi - Bodh Gaya
Breakfast Transfer to the airport and take flight to Bodh Gaya, which is one of the most holy pilgrimage sites to Buddhists worldwide. Arrival check in to your hotel and get relaxed. Then travel to the Mahabodhi Temple complex where lord Buddha was enlightened more than 2,500 years ago. Multinational pilgrims come here to meditate and pray, which produces a spiritual and relaxing atmosphere. Overnight stay in Bodh Gaya.
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Day-3 Bodh Gaya Exploration
After breakfast, proceed to visit the sacred places at Bodh Gaya. Return to the Mahabodhi Temple and spend some time by the Bodhi Tree on which Buddha was meditating. You can also visit a number of foreign monasteries constructed by Buddhist populations of other countries like Thailand, Japan and Tibet. Such monasteries are an expression of the various architectural designs and Buddhist traditions. The serene nature of Bodh Gaya enables people to have some form of tranquility and meditation. Overnight stay in Bodh Gaya.
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Day-4 Bodh Gaya - Rajgir - Nalanda
Breakfast drive to Rajgir which is a significant site in the history of Buddhism where Lord Buddha had spent some years preaching his message. Go sightseeing on the tranquil hills and places of the Buddhist legacy. Go on to Nalanda, which was among the great ancient universities of the world and a renowned Buddhist learning center. The archaeological remnants of Nalanda University can tell about the impressive magnitude and impact of this ancient university. Then go back to Bodh Gaya or spend the night.
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Day-5 Bodh Gaya - Varanasi
Breakfast and then drive to Varanasi, one of the oldest surviving cities of the world. Arrival transfer into the hotel and rest. Varanasi is also a city of spiritual atmosphere and holy ghats on the River Ganges. You can observe the ceremony of Ganga Aarti in the evening when the priests conduct rituals using lamps and songs on the shores of the rivers. Overnight stay in Varanasi.
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Day-6 Varanasi - Sarnath
In the morning post-breakfast visit Sarnath, the site of the first sermon of Lord Buddha after having achieved enlightenment. See the Dhamek Stupa where this significant event in Buddhist history took place. Visit Sarnath Archaeological Museum also where one can find a number of ancient sculptures and artifacts related to Buddhism. Go back to Varanasi and visit the small streets and markets that are so rich in terms of cultures in the city. Overnight stay in Varanasi.
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Day-7 Varanasi - Kushinagar
Breakfast and drive to Kushinagar, one more significant Buddhist pilgrimage place. It is said that this is where Lord Buddha passed away with Mahaparinirvana after his last teachings. Drive to the Mahaparinirvana Temple that has a massive reclining Buddha statue representing his deathbed. Its serene environment renders it a significant place of meditation and reflection by the Buddhist pilgrims. Kushinagar overnight stay.
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Day-8 Kushinagar - Lumbini
Breakfast Break Mobile to Lumbini that is on the opposite side of the border with Nepal and is the revered birthplace of Lord Buddha. On arrival in your hotel rest. Then go later to the holy Maya Devi Temple where Queen Maya Devi delivered Prince Siddhartha. The area around the monastic zone has monasteries constructed by various countries of Buddhism with different architectural designs. Overnight stay in Lumbini.
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Day-9 Lumbini Exploration
On the day after breakfast visit the spiritual places of Lumbini. Tour the holy garden, the Ashokan Pillar which was constructed by Emperor Ashoka and a number of monasteries constructed by Buddhist communities in various parts of the world. Lumbini has a special chance at tranquillity and the chance to perceive the philosophy and heritage of Buddhism. Overnight stay in Lumbini.
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Day-10 Departure
Breakfast then transfer to the closest railway station or airport to continue with your journey. By visiting the Buddhist Heritage Circuit of India, the souls leave only sweet memories of the holy pilgrimage places, ancient monasteries and the eternal doctrine of Lord Buddha.
