Overview
Embark on a profound 12-day Buddhist pilgrimage tour, starting in Delhi, where you will explore landmarks like Raj Ghat and Lotus Temple. Journey to Varanasi, India’s spiritual hub, to witness the Ganga Aarti ceremony and experience the serenity of River Ganges at sunrise. Continue to Bodh Gaya, where Buddha attained enlightenment, visiting the Mahabodhi Temple and various monasteries. Explore Rajgir’s Vulture Peak and Nalanda’s ancient ruins before heading to Patna and Vaishali. Cross into Nepal to visit Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, and enjoy serene moments at Maya Devi Temple. Drive to Sravasti, where Buddha performed miracles, and end your journey in Delhi via Lucknow. This tour offers a blend of spiritual exploration, historical discovery, and cultural immersion across significant Buddhist sites in India and Nepal.
Trip Highlights
- Explore Delhi’s heritage including Lotus Temple & India Gate before starting the pilgrimage.
- Witness the sacred Ganga Aarti at Varanasi, one of the oldest living cities in the world.
- Visit Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon.
- Experience the serenity of Bodhgaya, the place of Buddha’s Enlightenment.
- Explore ancient universities of Nalanda and the meditation sites at Rajgir.
- Pay homage at Vaishali, an important center in Buddha’s life.
- Visit Kushinagar, where Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana.
- Cross into Nepal to see Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha.
- Explore Sravasti, where Buddha spent 24 monsoon seasons.
- End the journey at Lucknow and Delhi, combining spiritual exploration with cultural immersion.
- A soulful journey through India and Nepal’s most important Buddhist circuit sites.
