Buddhist Circuit Tour

Sarnath – Bodh Gaya – Rajgir – Nalanda – Kushinagar

Day 1: Arrive Varanasi (SarNath)

Morning arrive at Varanasi Airport, meet our representative and drive to Sarnath. The place where Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. Visit the Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihara, and Archaeological Museum. Evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat: Participate in or witness the evening prayer ritual by the River Ganges, back to Varanasi for check in the hotel.

Overnight Stay: Varanasi.

Day 2: Varanasi to Bodh Gaya

Morning after breakfast, check out and drive to Bodh Gaya (approx. 7 hours). Bodh Gaya is one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites. Visit the Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where Lord Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree. Bodh Gaya Monasteries Explore the different monasteries, such as the Thai Temple, Tibetan Monastery, and Japanese Temple.

Overnight Stay: Bodh Gaya, Meal: Breakfast.

Drive: 270 Km

Day 3: Bodh Gaya to Rajgir

Morning, visit the Mahabodhi Temple and Drive to Rajgir. Visit Vulture’s Peak (Gijjhakoot), where Buddha gave many important sermons. Overnight stay in hotel.

Overnight Stay: Rajgir, Meal: Breakfast.

Drive: 75 Km

Day 4: Rajgir to Patna via Nalanda

Morning after breakfast drive to Nalanda and visit Nalanda University Ruins of the ancient Nalanda University, one of the world’s first residential universities, an important center for Buddhist learning. Later on drive to Patna and check in the hotel.

Overnight Stay: Patna, Meal: Breakfast.

Drive: 105 Km

Day 5: Patna to Kushinagar

Morning after breakfast, checkout and drive to Kushinagar (Approx. 6 hours) This is the place where Lord Buddha passed into Mahaparinirvana (final enlightenment). Visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple and the Rambhar Stupa, which marks the site of Buddha’s cremation. Later visit Meditation Park for quiet reflection and contemplation.

Overnight Stay: Kushinagar, Meal: Breakfast.

Drive : 250 Km

Day 6: Kushinagar to Gorakhpur Departure

Morning after Breakfast Drive to Gorakhpur airport to take flight onward destination.

Meal: Breakfast.

Drive: 60 Km