Tour Itinerary
Buddha Circuit Tour
7 Nights - 8 Days
Day 1 – Arrive at Varanasi Airport
- Arrival at Varanasi Airport
- Meet & Greet at Arrival
- Airport pickup
- Proceed to the Hotel and check in
- After Freshen up Evening Ganga Aarti
- Overnight Varanasi
Day 2 – Varanasi City Tour
- Breakfast at hotel
- Morning Ganges boat ride
- Visit Sarnath (First Sermon site)
- Overnight Varanasi
Day 3 – Varanasi - Bodhgaya
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Drive to Bodhgaya (5 - 6 hrs)
- Visit Mahabodhi Temple
- Meditation near the Bodhi Tree
- Overnight stay in Bodhgaya
Day 4 – Bodhgaya City Tour
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit international monasteries (Thai, Japanese, Tibetan)
- Visit Great Buddha Statue
- Leisure for meditation / spiritual experience
- Overnight stay in Bodhgaya
Day 5 – Bodhgaya - Kushinagar
- Breakfast at hotel
- Drive to Kushinagar
- Visit Mahaparinirvana Temple (where Buddha attained Nirvana)
- Overnight stay in Kushinagar
Day 6 – Kushinagar - Lumbini
- Breakfast at hotel
- Drive to Lumbini (cross India–Nepal border)
- Visit Maya Devi Temple
- Explore monastery zone
- Overnight stay in Lumbini
Day 7 – Lumbini - Kathmandu
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Fly to Kathmandu
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit Swayambhunath
- Overnight stay in Kathmandu
Day 8 – Depart to Kathmandu Airport
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to airport
Included
- Transportation is provided on the days mentioned.
- English-speaking driver/guide or driver and guide on the days mentioned.
- Excursions and visits as mentioned in the program.
- Meals as mentioned in the program.
- Entrances fees as mentioned in the program.
Not Included
- Any excursions not mentioned in the program.
- Any meals not mentioned in the program.
- Alcoholic beverages and/or additional drinks
- Tips and personal expenses.
- International and domestic flights.
- Visa, Flight Ticket & Travel Insurance.
- Accommodation not included (can be added at extra cost)