Overview
This 16-day tour combines Buddhist pilgrimage with Eastern India’s cultural and Himalayan charm. Beginning in Delhi and Varanasi, the journey follows Lord Buddha’s trail through Bodhgaya, Rajgir, and Nalanda before moving to Patna and the colonial city of Kolkata. The second half unfolds in the Eastern Himalayas with Darjeeling, Pelling, Gangtok, and Kalimpong, offering breathtaking landscapes, serene monasteries, and vibrant local culture. The tour concludes with a return to Delhi for a memorable farewell.
Trip Highlights
- Witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti at Varanasi’s Dashashwamedh Ghat
- Visit Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon
- Explore the sacred Mahabodhi Temple & Bodhi Tree in Bodhgaya
- Meditate at Dungeshwari Cave Temples and visit Sujata Village
- Discover Rajgir’s Vulture’s Peak, Peace Pagoda, and Bimbisar Jail
- Walk through the ancient ruins of Nalanda University & Xuan Zang Memorial
- Walk through the ancient ruins of Nalanda University & Xuan Zang Memorial
- Watch sunrise from Tiger Hill, Darjeeling, overlooking Mt. Kanchenjunga
- Visit peaceful monasteries in Darjeeling, Pelling, and Gangtok
- Explore Rumtek Monastery & Namgyal Institute of Tibetology in Gangtok
- Discover the scenic beauty of Kalimpong – Durpin Monastery & Deolo Hill
- Conclude with a Delhi city tour: India Gate, Qutub Minar & Parliament House
