Arrive in Delhi.

New Delhi - Meet the driver in Delhi, and transfer to the hotel.

In the evening, take a traditional rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, the oldest and busiest market in New Delhi. Chandni Chowk, which translates to Moonlight Square, was built by a Mughal Emperor in the 17th century. It was divided by canals to reflect moonlight, but now that particular area is closed. It is one of the biggest wholesale markets in India.

Overnight stay in a Delhi hotel.

Delhi to Bodh Gaya airport by flight. (3 Hrs)

Bodh Gaya - Your Buddhist Trail tour begins today. Upon arrival at Gaya airport, you will be greeted by our Holy City Travels representative who will transfer you to your hotel. Check in to your hotel and relax to comfort yourself from the tiredness of your long journey. Bodhgaya (also written Bodh Gaya) in northeastern India is the site of the Buddha’s enlightenment and the most important of four main Buddhist pilgrimage destinations known as Uruvela in the Buddha’s time. The two major sacred sites in Bodhgaya are the Mahabodhi Temple and the Bodhi Tree, around which many other temples and monasteries of various Buddhist traditions (Japanese, Tibetan, Bhutanese, Vietnamese, Thai, and others) have been built. Every year, millions of Buddhist pilgrims, mainly from Asian countries, flock to Bodhgaya to be inspired, despite negative karma, and earn merit by visiting the holy site where the Buddha became Buddha (“Enlightened one”).

Mahabodhi Temple - In the evening, pay a brief visit to the world heritage site of Mahabodhi Temple and drive to Neranchara River, Sujata Village.

Bodh Gaya - Rest of the time free for leisure or visit the local market.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Bodhgaya.

Sightseeing in Bodhgaya.

Bodh Gaya - Today, after an early morning breakfast, proceed to visit Mahabodhi Buddha Temple and walk around the deer park. Later, see the monastery ruins area, Dhamekh Stupa, Archaeological Museum, etc. “Bodh Gaya is the place where Gautama Buddha attained unsurpassed, supreme Enlightenment. It is a place which should be visited or seen by a person of devotion and which would cause awareness and apprehension of the nature of impermanence.” Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha-to-be, had been dwelling on the banks of the Niranjana River with five ascetic followers for six years practicing austerities. Realizing that austerities could not lead to realization, he abandoned them. His five ascetic companions, disgusted at his seeming failure, deserted him and left for Sarnath. Later, visit Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Chinese Monastery, Big Buddha Statue, and Royal Thai Temple, etc.

Overnight stay in Bodhgaya hotel.

Bodhgaya to Rajgir and Nalanda (80 Kms) 2 Stops

Griddhakuta Peak - After early morning breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Rajgir and Nalanda. Rajgir was the capital of the Magadh Empire until Ajatshatru moved it to Pataliputra (Patna) in the 5th century BC. Rajgir is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site as Buddha had spent 12 years here and the first Buddhist council after the Buddha attained Nirvana was held here. Visit Ajatshatru’s fort, Venuvana, Swarna Bhandar, the Cyclopean wall. Visit the Peace Pagoda on the chair lift. Rajgir sightseeing includes Gridhkuth Mountain, Venuvan, Hot Spring, Jivaka Amravan, Bimbisar Jail.

Nalanda University Ruins - Then proceed to Nalanda University. Nalanda, founded in the 5th century BC, was one of the world’s great universities. Visit the remains of the brick-built Great Stupa and local archaeological museum. After lunch, drive to Rajgir and on arrival check in at the hotel.

Rajgir - Rest of the time free for leisure or visit the local market on your own.

Overnight stay in the hotel.

Rajgir to Kushinagar via Vaishali (300 KM/6 Hrs).

Ashok Pillar - After breakfast, proceed with your drive to Kushinagar, en route visiting Vaishali. Vaishali or Vesali was a city in present-day Bihar, India, and is now an archaeological site. It is a part of the Tirhut Division. It was the capital city of the Vajjian Confederacy (Vrijji mahajanapada), considered one of the first examples of a republic around the 6th century BCE. Gautama Buddha preached his last sermon before his death in c. 483 BCE, then in 383 BCE the Second Buddhist council was convened here by King Kalasoka, making it an important place in both Jain and Buddhist religions. It contains one of the best-preserved of the Pillars of Ashoka, topped by a single Asiatic lion.

Overnight stay in Kushinagar hotel.

Kushinagar to Lumbini (170 KM/3 Hrs).

Lumbini - Lord Buddha was born at Lumbini while his mother was on her way to a parental home from Kapilavastu. Buddha was born in Lumbini during the full moon day in the month of Vaisakh in 623 BC. He was born under a Sal tree when Mayadevi was going to her maternal town on the occasion of delivery. Upon arrival, proceed for a sightseeing tour of this adorable city Lumbini and its temples of Lord Buddha. After sightseeing, check into the hotel for an overnight stay in Lumbini.

Lumbini to Varanasi (280 KM/6 Hrs)

Varanasi - After early morning breakfast, check out from your hotel and embark on a drive to Varanasi. Upon arrival, check in to the Varanasi hotel.

Ganga Aarti - In the evening, Arti Ritual is performed by the local priest of the temple at the banks of Ganga. It is one of the greatest spectacles to experience here. In the evening, take a stroll through the narrow lanes and market of Godowlia, where you can shop for souvenirs. Later, take a walk through the local market and narrow lanes of Banaras city, and get a glimpse of one of the world’s oldest living cities. You will be able to interact with the local people, ask questions, and sample local delicacies. Few tourists ever wind their way through the bazaars in the Northern Gullis of the old city where you will find hidden alleys leading directly through the sacred zone of Banaras to the oldest Ghats of the city. Winding through the street of the Bengalis, visiting hidden shrines, and the vistas of life along the riverside to the historic bathing site called Dashashwamedh, the ten-horse sacrifice Ghat.

Overnight stay in Varanasi hotel.

Varanasi Sightseeing

Sarnath - Visit Sarnath, a place located 18 kilometers northeast of Varanasi near the Ganges and the Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India. The deer park in Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dhamma and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna.

Dhamek Stupa - Then see the Dhamek Stupa. It is situated 12 kilometers away in the village of Sarnath. Here, find the Dhamek Stupa, a massive stone and brick structure that’s 43.6 meters tall and 28 meters in diameter. The stupa was built more than 1,500 years ago to replace a structure that dated back to 249 BCE.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple - Visit Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple. This impressive structure, dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva, has earned the nickname “The Golden Temple” for its striking spire — plated in some 800 kilograms of pure gold. The distinctive design of this temple has gone on to inspire the architecture of hundreds of other temples across India.

Manikarnika Ghat - Then go ahead to Manikarnika Ghat, and see the perpetual cremations that happen on this ghat. Hindus believe that Manikarnika Ghat is one of the most auspicious places for the departed to reach moksha (emancipation from the cycle of spiritual rebirth). The funeral pyre at this ghat burns 24 hours, and around 100 cremations take place every day.

Varanasi - Rest of the time free for leisure or visit the local market on your own.

Overnight stay in Varanasi hotel.

Departure to Onwards Destination from Varanasi.

Dasaswamedh Ghat - Dasaswamedh Ghat: Early morning, proceed for a boat ride in the Ganga River during the sunrise in Varanasi, where you can experience the way of life of the people. Before the boat ride, you may also take a holy dip in Ganga, which is the symbol of the faith of spirituality and divinity of this holy Hindu river.

Varanasi - After having your breakfast, catch your flight to your home destination with amazing memories of the Buddhist trail tour package.

• Entry Tickets included (If Option Selected)
• Professional Local Guide (If Option Selected)
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Varanasi City Guide Service included
• 3 Star Hotel Accommodations with Breakfast (If Option Selected)
• Nepal border fees included
• Toll Tax, Parking, Fuel and driver allowance included

• Delhi to Gaya Air Ticket ₹4,019 per person ($49 Per Person)
• Lunch/Dinner/Drinks
• Any type of entrance charge is not included.
• This Tour is Self Guided Tour.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.