How do I book this tour?

Fill out the enquiry form on the website. Our team will respond within 24 hours. For urgent queries, contact WhatsApp: +91 9319065858.

Can meals other than breakfast be arranged?

Yes, customized meals can be requested while filling the enquiry form.

Can accommodations be customized?

Yes, hotels and room types can be customized via the enquiry form.

Are domestic flights included?

Yes, flights such as Indore → Nashik and Mumbai → Rajkot are included or can be arranged.

What type of transport is provided?

Comfortable private AC vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing.

Are all sites accessible for international travelers?

Yes, sites have English signage and guides; some require moderate walking.

Can the itinerary be modified?

Yes, you can customize routes, duration, and stops via enquiry form.

Is this tour suitable for families?

Yes, it’s designed for all age groups, blending culture, history, and spirituality.

Is there 24×7 support during the tour?

Yes, tour escort, driver, and on-ground support are available throughout.

Are entry fees included?

Yes, all major monuments and caves visited on the itinerary are included.

Western & Central India Buddhist Heritage Tour

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Overview

Embark on a spiritual and cultural journey across Western and Central India, exploring ancient Buddhist and Jain caves, stupas, and monasteries. Discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Sanchi, Ajanta, and Ellora, along with lesser-known rock-cut sites in Satdhara, Sonari, Udayagiri, Pandavleni, Pitalkhora, Junnar, Karla, Bhaja, Kanheri, and Junagadh. Travel in comfort with private AC transport, domestic flights, and train options, guided by English-speaking escorts, and enjoy a blend of history, spirituality, and architectural marvels.

Trip Highlights

Explore UNESCO sites: Sanchi, Ajanta, Ellora
Visit Buddhist and Jain caves: Satdhara, Sonari, Udayagiri, Pandavleni, Pitalkhora, Junnar, Karla, Bhaja, Kanheri, Khambhalida, Uparkot
Witness Ashokan Edicts at Junagadh
Comfortable private AC transfers with professional guides
Opportunities for meditation and reflection in serene locations
Customizable meals and accommodations
Moderate daily travel distances ensuring comfort
Cultural interaction and local sightseeing experiences

Day 01 :

ARRIVAL AT DELHI

Arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi.
Warm welcome by our representative and transfer to the hotel.
Rest and recover from your journey.
Overnight stay in Delhi

Day 02 :

DELHI – BHOPAL (BY FLIGHT)

Transfer to the airport for your morning flight to Bhopal.
Arrive in Bhopal, check-in at hotel and relax.
Evening at leisure to explore the local surroundings or hotel amenities.
Overnight stay in Bhopal.

Day 03 :

BHOPAL – SANCHI – BHOPAL (97.2 KM / 3 HRS)

Morning drive to Sanchi:
Visit Sanchi Stupa, Ashokan Pillar, Sanchi Museum.
Return to Bhopal.
Overnight stay in Bhopal.

Day 04 :

BHOPAL – SATDHARA – SONARI – UDAYAGIRI – BHOPAL (~127 km / 4 HRS)

Explore the Satdhara Caves, known for their ancient Buddhist rock-cut architecture.
Continue to Sonari Caves, a lesser-known site with historical Buddhist significance.
Visit Udayagiri Caves, famous for early Buddhist sculptures and inscriptions.
Return to Bhopal
Overnight stay in Bhopal.

Day 05 :

BHOPAL – INDORE (191 km / 5 HRS)

Drive to Indore.
Evening free for local sightseeing.
Overnight stay in Indore.

Day 06 :

INDORE – NASHIK (BY FLIGHT VIA AHMEDABAD)

Transfer to airport for Nashik.
Transfer & Check-in to hotel.
Overnight stay in Nashik.

Day 07 :

NASHIK – PANDAVLENI CAVES – AURANGABAD (195 km / 5 HRS)

Visit Pandavleni Caves, ancient Buddhist rock-cut caves.
Afternoon drive to
Overnight stay in Aurangabad.

Day 08 :

AURANGABAD – ELLORA CAVES – AURANGABAD (58.6 km / 2 HRS)

Full-day excursion to Ellora Caves (Buddhist caves 1–12).
Return to Aurangabad.
Overnight stay in Aurangabad.

Day 09 :

AURANGABAD – AJANTA CAVES – AURANGABAD (203 km / 6 HRS)

Visit Ajanta Caves, renowned for murals and rock-cut architecture.
Overnight stay in Aurangabad

Day 10 :

AURANGABAD – PITALKHORA CAVES – AURANGABAD (158 km / 4 HRS)

Explore Pitalkhora Caves, Maharashtra’s earliest Buddhist caves.
Return to Aurangabad.
Overnight stay in Aurangabad.

Day 11 :

AURANGABAD – PUNE (233 km / 6 HRS)

Drive to Pune.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight stay in Pune.

Day 12 :

PUNE – JUNNAR CAVES – PUNE (189 km / 5 HRS)

Explore Junnar Caves, ancient Buddhist viharas & chaityas.
Return to
Overnight stay in Pune.

Day 13 :

PUNE – KARLA CAVES – BHAJA CAVES – PUNE (167 km / 4 HRS)

Visit Karla & Bhaja Caves.
Return to Pune.
Overnight stay in Pune.

Day 14 :

PUNE – MUMBAI (156 km / 4 HRS)

Drive to Mumbai.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight stay in Mumbai.

Day 15 :

MUMBAI – KANHERI CAVES – MUMBAI (77.3 KM / ~2 HRS)

Visit Kanheri Caves, carved inside Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
Explore Buddhist sculptures, viharas, and prayer halls.
Return to Mumbai.
Overnight stay in Mumbai.

Day 16 :

MUMBAI – RAJKOT (FLIGHT) – JUNAGADH

Fly to Rajkot and drive to Junagadh.
Check-in at hotel.
Overnight stay in Junagadh.

Day 17 :

JUNAGADH – UPARKOT CAVES – ASHOKAN EDICTS – JUNAGADH (10 km / 40 min)

Explore Uparkot Caves and Ashokan Edicts.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight stay in Junagadh.

Day 18 :

JUNAGADH – KHAMBHALIDA CAVES – RAJKOT (124 km / 3 hr 5 min)

Visit Khambhalida Caves.
Drive to Rajkot.
Overnight stay in Rajkot.

Day 19 :

RAJKOT – AHMEDABAD (214 km / 3 hr 53 min)

Drive to Ahmedabad.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight stay in Ahmedabad.

Day 20 :

AHMEDABAD – DELHI (FLIGHT)

Fly to Delhi.
Check-in at hotel.
Overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 21 :

DELHI TOUR & DEPARTURE

Half-day heritage tour of Delhi:
- India Gate
- Qutub Minar
- Drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan & Parliament House
Last-minute shopping.
Transfer to Delhi International Airport for departure.
End of the Tour