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Buddhist Circuit Tour – Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Kushinagar & Varanasi – 6 Days / 5 Nights

Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Kushinagar - Varanasi
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Duration

6 Days 5 Nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

Overview

Walk the path Buddha walked. This journey takes you through Bihar and Uttar Pradesh’s most sacred Buddhist sites — from the Bodhi Tree where enlightenment was attained, to Kushinagar where the final Nirvana took place, ending on the ghats of eternal Varanasi. A trip that’s part pilgrimage, part history lesson, and entirely unforgettable.

Price varies with travel dates, hotel category, and group size).

Highlights

  • Visit the UNESCO-listed Mahabodhi Temple and sit under the sacred Bodhi Tree in Bodhgaya
  • Explore the ancient ruins of Nalanda University, one of the world's oldest seats of learning
  • Discover Rajgir, the first capital of the Magadha kingdom
  • Trace Buddha and Mahavira's footsteps in Vaishali
  • Pay homage at Kushinagar's Mahaparinirvana Temple, home to Buddha's reclining statue
  • Take a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges in Varanasi
  • Visit Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon
  • Explore the iconic Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Durga Temple and Banaras Hindu University

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival in Gaya – Bodhgaya

Our representative receives you at Gaya and transfers you to your hotel. After check-in, head out to the Mahabodhi Temple, the very spot where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment beneath the Bodhi Tree. Continue to the Wat Thai Temple, the only Thai-style shrine in India. Overnight stay in Bodhgaya.

Day 2: Bodhgaya – Rajgir – Nalanda – Patna

After breakfast, drive towards Patna, stopping at Rajgir, the first capital of the Magadha kingdom, known for its rock-cut caves and ancient ruins. Next, visit Nalanda, once a thriving Buddhist university dating back to 450 CE. Arrive in Patna by evening for an overnight stay.

Day 3: Patna – Vaishali – Kushinagar

Drive out towards Kushinagar, stopping en route at Vaishali, a revered site for Buddhists, Hindus and Jains alike, and the birthplace of Lord Mahavira. Continue to Kushinagar, the sacred ground where Buddha attained Nirvana. Overnight stay in Kushinagar.

Day 4: Kushinagar – Varanasi

After breakfast, explore Kushinagar's Mahaparinirvana Temple, home to a striking 6.10-metre reclining Buddha statue carved from a single block of red sandstone. Visit the Wat Thai Temple before driving to Varanasi. Check in and rest for the evening.

Day 5: Varanasi

Rise early for a boat ride on the Ganges (at your own cost). After breakfast, visit Sarnath, where Buddha preached his first sermon. In the afternoon, explore the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, the Durga Temple, and the Banaras Hindu University campus. Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 6: Departure from Varanasi

Transfer to Varanasi airport in time for your onward flight home.

Included/Excluded

  • 5 nights' hotel accommodation on room + breakfast (CP) basis
  • Private cab for transfers and sightseeing throughout the tour
  • All airport/station pickups and drops
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary with driver assistance
  • All applicable hotel and transport taxes
  • Airfare/train fare to and from Gaya and Varanasi
  • Ganges boat ride charges in Varanasi
  • Lunch, dinner and any meals not mentioned above
  • Entry fees to monuments and temples
  • Personal expenses such as tips, laundry, and phone calls
  • Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions

Tour's Location

Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Kushinagar - Varanasi

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