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Statue of Buddha in India
Angulimal Stupa, Shravasti, Uttar Pradesh
Group of Buddhist monks pray to take a refuge for the lord Buddha at bodhi tree,the place of enlightenment
Pilgrims visit the birthplace of Buddha during Buddha Jayanti Young monk prayer, on November in Lumbini Nepal
Kushinagar,State of Uttar PradeshIndia-Febuary 5 2017 Th Buddha_s death (The Buddha_s living nirvana) image inside at Parinirvana Stupa.

7 Days Buddhist Trail Tour of Sacred Discovery

By Jee Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is $656 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 7d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover the essence of Buddhism on this 7-day Buddhist Trail Tour. Begin in Delhi and travel to Lucknow, then to Sravasti, an important Buddhist site. Explore Lumbini, Buddha’s birthplace, and Kushinagar, where he attained Nirvana. Visit Varanasi and Sarnath, key locations in Buddha’s journey, before concluding in Bodhgaya, the site of his enlightenment.

Activity location

  • Shravasti
    • Shravasti, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Shravasti
    • Shravasti, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Private A/C Car & Driver. in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 7 days7d
    7d
  • Opening hours: Mon 8:00am-11:00am
  • English

Enjoy a smooth journey with private A/C Car and a Professional Driver only.

Pickup included

Price details
$655.78 x 1 Adult$655.78

Total
Price is $655.78
Until Sun, May 18
Private Car & Local Guide. in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 7 days7d
    7d
  • Opening hours: Mon 8:00am-11:00am
  • English

Travel comfortably with private A/C Car, a Dedicated Driver, and an expert Local Guide.

Pickup included

Price details
$874.37 x 1 Adult$874.37

Total
Price is $874.37
Until Sun, May 18
Private Car, Guide & Hotel. in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 7 days7d
    7d
  • Opening hours: Mon 8:00am-11:00am
  • English

Travel comfortably with private A/C Car, a Dedicated Driver, an Local Guide, and 3 Star Hotel with Breakfast.

Pickup included

Price details
$1,311.55 x 1 Adult$1,311.55

Total
Price is $1,311.55
Until Sun, May 18
All Inclusive Private Tour. in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 7 days7d
    7d
  • Opening hours: Mon 8:00am-11:30am
  • English

Enjoy private A/C Car, a Dedicated Driver, a Local Guide, 3 Star Hotel with Breakfast, and Entry Tickets.

Pickup included

Price details
$1,675.87 x 1 Adult$1,675.87

Total
Price is $1,675.87
Until Sun, May 18

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional Local Guide (if option selected).
  • What's includedWhat's includedIn-person English, and Hindi Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntry Tickets included (if option selected).
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's included3 Star Hotel Accommodations with Breakfast (if option selected).
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedNepal Visa Charge is not included.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAny type of flight ticket is not included.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch/Dinner is not included

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Delhi – Lucknow – Sravasti (180 Km, 4 Hours)
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Shravasti
  • 4h
begin your journey on the Buddhist Trail Tour. Drive to Sravasti, a key Buddhist pilgrimage site where Buddha delivered many significant sermons. Here, Buddha famously manifested a thousand-fold expression of himself, seated on a thousand-petaled lotus, with fire and water emerging from his body. Check in at the hotel in Sravasti for an overnight stay.
Sarnath
  • 3h
After lunch, we’ll explore Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his First Sermon at Deer Park (Rishipattana). Visit key sites including the Buddha Temple, Dhamekha Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, Mulagandh Kuti Vihara, and the Archaeological Museum, which showcases artifacts from the Sarnath site.
Ganga Aarti
  • 2h
In the evening, experience the Ganga Arti at the Ghats or a Buddhist ritual ceremony at the Sri Lankan Buddhist Temple, built with contributions from the AIK World Buddhist Cultural Association Japan and the Sri Lanka Buddhist Foundation. The temple features a domed shrine with a Buddha portrait and ceremonial items, framed by ink paintings on the wall.
Day 2: Sravasti – Lumbini (190 Km, 5 Hours)
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Shravasti
  • 4h
Morning: Visit Saheth in Sravasti, known for its Buddhist stupas and monasteries. Key sites include Gandhakuti, the sacred chamber used by Buddha, and Kosambakuti. Gandhakuti, or the "fragrant chamber," is significant as Buddha's personal retreat, where devotees offer flowers.
Kapilvastu
  • 4h
Afterward: Drive to Kapilvastu, an important pilgrimage site where Buddha spent his childhood and youth. Once the capital of the Shakya kingdom, the area is rich in Buddhist history and features stupas built by Ashoka and Gupta kings. Finally: Proceed to Lumbini, renowned worldwide as the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 3: Lumbini – Kushinagar (140 Km, 4 Hours)
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Maya Devi Temple
  • 4h
Morning: Visit the Maya Devi Temple in Lumbini, believed to be the birthplace of Siddhartha in 563 BC. The temple is surrounded by the remains of ancient monasteries and temples, including ruins from the 3rd century BC. Explore the sacred garden, Ashoka's ancient pillar, and the old stupas. Traditional robed monks can be seen under a Bodhi (pipal) tree adorned with prayer flags. Adjacent to the temple is a sacred pond where Maya Devi is said to have bathed before Buddha’s birth.
Kushinagar
  • 4h
Later: Travel to Kushinagar, an essential pilgrimage site where Buddha delivered his last sermon. Once the center of the Mallas dynasty, few ruins from that era remain. Ashoka the Great also constructed many structures at this site where Buddha attained Nirvana. Arrive and check in at the hotel.
Day 4: Kushinagar-Varanasi (250 Km, 7 Hours)
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Varanasi
  • 8h
In the morning leave for Varanasi, the oldest living city of the world and is famous as the city of temples. Varanasi or Kashi as it is popularly known is the most important place of pilgrimage for Hindus and the sight of devout praying standing water deep in Ganges. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Later in the afternoon we go to witness Ganga Aarti at Dashasumedh ghat which is performed daily by a group of priests there. It is a unique and unforgettable experience as the ceremony will enchant you with spiritual thoughts and positivity. Overnight stay.
Day 5: Varanasi – Sarnath – Bodhgaya (260 Km, 7 Hours)
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Ganga Aarti
  • 2h
Early in the morning, we go for a boat tour on the holy Ganges. This is an experience for which so many visitors from all over the world come to Varanasi. Sailing on the holy waters of Ganga, you will witness thousands of pilgrims worshipping and having a bath in the holy water.
Sarnath
  • 3h
Later, we leave for Sarnath, one of the four most important Buddhist pilgrimage destinations in India. Visit Dhamekh Stupa which is the most wonderful and massive structure at Sarnath. Built partly in brick and partly in stone, the Dhamekh Stupa is 28 meter in diameter at the base and 43.6 meter in height.
Dhamekh Stupa, Sarnath
  • 4h
Later, we leave for Sarnath, one of the four most important Buddhist pilgrimage destinations in India. Visit Dhamekh Stupa which is the most wonderful and massive structure at Sarnath. Built partly in brick and partly in stone, the Dhamekh Stupa is 28 meter in diameter at the base and 43.6 meter in height. We finally depart for Bodhgaya and upon arrival check in at hotel for overnight stay.
Day 6: Bodhgaya Sightseen
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Bodh Gaya
  • 8h
Full day is dedicated to visit of Bodhgaya. Visit Mahabodhi Temple which is believed to be built by Great Ashoka who visited this site 250 year after the enlightenment of Buddha. The Temple was rebuilt in 7th century A.D. and it has a long history that has seen periods of invasions and destruction. Muslim invaders destroyed the temple in the 12th century but the Burmese kings restored the temple in the 14th century. However, the temple complex was severely flooded and remained buried under silt till 1811. The temple finally received its last and massive restoration and conservation work after it was excavated in 1861.
Day 7: Departure
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Gaya
  • 2h
In the morning, transfer to Gaya airport to catch flight for onward destination.

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    • Shravasti, Uttar Pradesh, India

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    • Shravasti, Uttar Pradesh, India

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