🛕 Buddhist Circuit Itinerary – 10 Days

Arrive at Gaya International Airport.

Warm welcome and assisted transfer to your hotel in Bodhgaya.

Check-in and unwind after your journey.

Overnight stay in Bodhgaya.

After breakfast, visit the Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Meditate under the sacred Bodhi Tree, where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment.

Explore the Great Buddha Statue and several international Buddhist monasteries.

Overnight stay in Bodhgaya.

Depart for Nalanda, renowned for the ancient Nalanda University ruins and its archaeological museum.

Proceed to Rajgir to visit:

• Gridhakuta (Vulture Peak) – where Buddha delivered key teachings.
• Japanese Peace Pagoda
• Natural Hot Springs sacred to both Buddhists and Hindus.

Overnight stay in Rajgir or Nalanda.

En route to Kushinagar, stop at:

• Vaishali – home to the Ashokan Pillar and ancient relic stupas.
• Kesariya Stupa – one of the tallest and largest Buddhist stupas globally.

Arrive at Kushinagar, the place of Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana (final liberation).

Overnight stay in Kushinagar.

Morning visit to:

• Mahaparinirvana Temple – marking the site of Lord Buddha’s passing.
• Ramabhar Stupa – cremation site of the Buddha.

Cross the India–Nepal border (valid passport/ID required).

In Lumbini, visit:

• Maya Devi Temple – Buddha’s birthplace.
• Ashokan Pillar and the peaceful monastic zone.

Overnight stay in Lumbini (Nepal).

Return to India and proceed to Shravasti, where Buddha spent 24 monsoon seasons.

Visit:

• Jetavana Monastery
• Angulimala’s Stupa
• Anathapindika’s Stupa

Overnight stay in Shravasti.

Drive to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after enlightenment.

Visit:

• Dhamek Stupa
• Sarnath Archaeological Museum
• Other revered sites such as Chaukhandi Stupa and Mulagandha Kuti Vihara

In the evening, experience the enchanting Ganga Aarti ceremony on the ghats of Varanasi.

Overnight stay in Sarnath or Varanasi.

Depart for Bodhgaya.

En route, optional sightseeing or rest at your convenience.

Overnight stay in Bodhgaya.

After breakfast, explore the surrounding sacred sites:

• Dungeshwari Cave Temples – where Siddhartha practiced extreme asceticism.
• Sujata Garh – where Sujata offered kheer, marking Buddha’s path to the Middle Way.
• Local markets for souvenirs and cultural experiences.

Overnight stay in Bodhgaya.

• After breakfast, transfer to Gaya International Airport for your onward journey.
• Tour concludes with blessings and serenity from the sacred land of the Buddha.