In the Path of Buddha

Follow in the footsteps of Lord Buddha on this sacred 10-day pilgrimage through the most important sites of his life—from his enlightenment in Bodhgaya to his first sermon in Sarnath, his birth in Lumbini, and Mahaparinirvana in Kushinagar. This journey is a blend of spiritual reflection, historical exploration, and cultural immersion, traversing the ancient heartlands of Buddhism in India and Nepal.

Bodhgaya → Rajgir/Nalanda → Vaishali → Patna → Kushinagar → Lumbini → Shravasti → Sarnath → Varanasi

10 Days 09 Nights

Highlights of the tour

Visit the four most important places of Buddha's life from his birth, enlightenment, first sermon to Nirvana.
Enlightenment site of Buddha under the sacred Bodhi Tree and Mahabodhi Temple (UNESCO).
Birthplace of Buddha with Maya Devi Temple and Ashoka Pillar.
Ruins of ancient Nalanda University.
Historic monuments related to life of emperor Ashoka.

Tour Inclusions

Accommodation
Transport
Meals
Guide
Entrances

Tour Exclusions

Airfare, Travel Insurance, Visa charges, Tips and expenses of personal nature.

Devprayag

River Ganga in Devprayag

Rishikesh

Sarnath

Dhamek stupa at Sarnath

Varanasi

Varanasi is a great center of Hindu spirituality.

Varanasi

Ganga Aarti in Varanasi. Paying homage to the Holy River Ganges.

River Ganges

Daywise itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Bodhgaya

Arrive Gaya/Patna Airport and transfer to Bodhgaya
Visit the Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Great Buddha Statue etc.
Overnight in Bodhgaya

Day 2: Bodhgaya – Rajgir – Nalanda – Bodhgaya

Day trip to Rajgir & Nalanda
- Gridhakuta Hill, Venuvana, Nalanda University ruins
Overnight in Bodhgaya

Day 3: Bodhgaya – Vaishali – Patna

Drive from Bodhgaya to Vaishali and then to Patna
Visit: Ashokan Pillar, Buddha Stupa, Buddha Smriti Park (Patna)
Overnight in Patna

Day 4: Patna – Kushinagar

Drive from Patna to Kushinagar (6–7 hrs)
Evening rest or visit nearby temples
Overnight in Kushinagar

Day 5: Kushinagar – Lumbini (Nepal)

Visit: Mahaparinirvana Temple, Ramabhar Stupa
Drive: To Lumbini (approx. 4 hrs + border formalities)
Visit: Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar
Overnight in Lumbini

Day 6: Lumbini – Shravasti

Explore: Monastic Zone in Lumbini
Drive: Lumbini → Shravasti (6 hrs)
Evening: Jetavana Monastery
Overnight in Shravasti

Day 7: Shravasti – Ayodhya

Morning: Explore Anathapindika’s Stupa, Angulimala Stupa
Drive: Shravasti → Ayodhya (4 hrs)
Evening: Ram Janmabhoomi Complex, Sarayu River
Overnight in Ayodhya

Day 8: Ayodhya – Varanasi

Morning Visit: Hanuman Garhi, Kanak Bhawan
Drive: Ayodhya → Varanasi (6–7 hrs)
Evening: Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
Overnight in Varanasi

Day 9: Varanasi – Sarnath – Varanasi

Morning: Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges
Day Trip: Sarnath – Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath Museum, Chaukhandi Stupa
Return to Varanasi
Overnight in Varanasi

Day 10: Varanasi – Departure

Relax or optional shopping in local markets
Transfer to Varanasi airport/train station for departure

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