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Buddhist Circuit Tour – 8 Days / 7 Nights

Bodhgaya - Nalanda - Rajgir - Kushinagar - Sarnath - Varanasi
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Duration

8 Days 7 Nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

Overview

Walk the same ground where Buddha found enlightenment, taught his first sermon, and took his final breath. This 8-day journey takes you through the five most sacred sites of Buddhism, from the quiet stupas of Sarnath to the timeless ghats of Varanasi, at a pace that lets you actually soak it all in — not just tick boxes.

Prices may vary depending on travel dates, hotel availability, and seasonal demand.

Highlights

  • Stand before the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya, the exact spot of Buddha's enlightenment
  • Explore the ancient ruins of Nalanda University, once the world's greatest seat of learning
  • Climb Gridhakuta Hill in Rajgir, where Buddha delivered several key sermons
  • Visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple in Kushinagar, Buddha's final resting place
  • See the Dhamek Stupa and Ashoka Pillar in Sarnath, site of Buddha's first teaching
  • Witness the mesmerising Ganga Aarti on the ghats of Varanasi
  • A well-paced itinerary covering the complete Buddhist Circuit in one seamless trip

Itinerary

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Day 1 – Arrival in Bodhgaya

Arrive in Bodhgaya and settle in. Visit the Mahabodhi Temple, the holiest site in Buddhism, built where Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.

Day 2 – Bodhgaya

Spend the day exploring Sujata Village and the many international monasteries that dot Bodhgaya, each reflecting a different Buddhist tradition.

Day 3 – Rajgir

Drive to Rajgir and visit Gridhakuta Hill (Vulture's Peak), along with the ruins of ancient Nalanda, once a thriving centre of Buddhist learning.

Day 4 – Nalanda

Explore the Nalanda Museum and the sprawling university ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a window into ancient India's academic legacy.

Day 5 – Kushinagar

Travel to Kushinagar and visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple, marking the place where Buddha attained Parinirvana.

Day 6 – Sarnath

Transfer to Sarnath and see the Dhamek Stupa and Ashoka Pillar, the site of Buddha's first sermon after enlightenment.

Day 7 – Varanasi

Head to Varanasi, one of the world's oldest living cities, and end the day watching the evening Ganga Aarti on the banks of the river.

Day 8 – Departure

Check out and depart with memories of a journey through the heart of Buddhist heritage.

Included/Excluded

  • Accommodation for 7 nights as per itinerary
  • Daily breakfast
  • Surface transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary
  • All applicable hotel taxes
  • Lunch and dinner (unless specified)
  • Monument and temple entry fees
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Any personal expenses not mentioned above

Tour's Location

Bodhgaya - Nalanda - Rajgir - Kushinagar - Sarnath - Varanasi

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