13 Days Buddhist Tour of India

Arrive in Delhi and meet your representative at the airport.

Transfer to your hotel and relax after your international journey.

Overnight in Delhi.

• Arrival transfer and hotel check-in in Delhi

• Arrival transfer and hotel check-in in Delhi

• Arrival transfer and hotel check-in in Delhi

<p>&amp;lt;p&gt;Begin with New Delhi’s landmark monuments before continuing into Old Delhi for its grand Mughal and market quarter atmosphere.&amp;lt;/p&gt;&amp;lt;p&gt;The day includes Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, a drive past India Gate, President’s House, Parliament House and the Secretariat buildings, then Old Delhi with the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk by rickshaw and Raj Ghat.&amp;lt;/p&gt;&amp;lt;ul&gt;&amp;lt;li&gt;Qutub Minar and Humayun’s Tomb&amp;lt;/li&gt;&amp;lt;li&gt;Old Delhi rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk&amp;lt;/li&gt;&amp;lt;li&gt;Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Raj Ghat&amp;lt;/li&gt;&amp;lt;/ul&gt;</p><ul><li>Qutub Minar and Humayun’s Tomb</li><li>Old Delhi rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk</li><li>Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Raj Ghat</li></ul>

• Qutub Minar and Humayun’s Tomb
• Old Delhi rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk
• Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Raj Ghat

• Qutub Minar and Humayun’s Tomb
• Old Delhi rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk
• Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Raj Ghat

Transfer to Delhi airport for your flight to Lucknow, or travel by train depending on the preferred schedule.

On arrival, drive to Shravasti, one of the important Buddhist pilgrimage sites where Buddha spent several monsoon seasons.

Visit the ancient Jetavana Monastery and other Buddhist remains.

Overnight in Shravasti.

• Flight from Delhi to Lucknow and onward road transfer
• Sravasti as a major Buddhist pilgrimage site
• Ancient Jetavana monastery area and Buddhist relic connection

• Flight from Delhi to Lucknow and onward road transfer
• Sravasti as a major Buddhist pilgrimage site
• Ancient Jetavana monastery area and Buddhist relic connection

• Flight from Delhi to Lucknow and onward road transfer
• Sravasti as a major Buddhist pilgrimage site
• Ancient Jetavana monastery area and Buddhist relic connection

Continue to Kapilavastu, traditionally associated with the early life of Prince Siddhartha Gautama before he renounced his royal life.

Explore the archaeological remains and important Buddhist sites around the area.

Overnight in Kapilavastu.

• Kapilavastu enroute for early Buddhist history
• Lumbini sacred garden and monastery zone
• A key cross-border day on the Buddhist circuit

• Kapilavastu enroute for early Buddhist history
• Lumbini sacred garden and monastery zone
• A key cross-border day on the Buddhist circuit

• Kapilavastu enroute for early Buddhist history
• Lumbini sacred garden and monastery zone
• A key cross-border day on the Buddhist circuit

Cross the border into Nepal and continue to Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha.

Visit the sacred Maya Devi Temple, Ashokan Pillar, Sacred Garden and surrounding monasteries.

Overnight in Lumbini.

• Kushinagar’s Parinirvana heritage
• Ramabhar Stupa and memorial site
• Peaceful pilgrimage atmosphere after the border crossing

• Kushinagar’s Parinirvana heritage
• Ramabhar Stupa and memorial site
• Peaceful pilgrimage atmosphere after the border crossing

• Kushinagar’s Parinirvana heritage
• Ramabhar Stupa and memorial site
• Peaceful pilgrimage atmosphere after the border crossing

Drive from Lumbini to Kushinagar in India, one of the four principal Buddhist pilgrimage destinations.

Visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple, reclining Buddha and Ramabhar Stupa, traditionally associated with Buddha's final rites.

Overnight in Kushinagar.

• Historic route through the Buddhist heartland
• Vaishali’s importance in Buddhist and early Indian history
• Balanced pacing after the cross-border leg

• Historic route through the Buddhist heartland
• Vaishali’s importance in Buddhist and early Indian history
• Balanced pacing after the cross-border leg

• Historic route through the Buddhist heartland
• Vaishali’s importance in Buddhist and early Indian history
• Balanced pacing after the cross-border leg

Drive to Vaishali, an important Buddhist site associated with several events in Buddha's life.

Visit the Ashokan Pillar, ancient stupa remains and other archaeological sites.

Overnight in Vaishali.

• Rajgir hill sites and monastery remains
• Nalanda’s renowned university ruins
• Arrival in Bodhgaya for a longer stay

• Rajgir hill sites and monastery remains
• Nalanda’s renowned university ruins
• Arrival in Bodhgaya for a longer stay

• Rajgir hill sites and monastery remains
• Nalanda’s renowned university ruins
• Arrival in Bodhgaya for a longer stay

A fascinating day through the Buddhist heritage of Bihar.

Visit Rajgir, associated with Buddha and the First Buddhist Council, followed by Nalanda, the ruins of the ancient Buddhist university.

Continue to Bodh Gaya.

Overnight in Bodh Gaya.

• Mahabodhi Temple and Bodhi Tree
• A full day focused on Bodhgaya’s spiritual core
• Great Buddha Statue and river-side context

• Mahabodhi Temple and Bodhi Tree
• A full day focused on Bodhgaya’s spiritual core
• Great Buddha Statue and river-side context

• Mahabodhi Temple and Bodhi Tree
• A full day focused on Bodhgaya’s spiritual core
• Great Buddha Statue and river-side context

Spend a full day exploring Bodh Gaya, the most important Buddhist pilgrimage destination in India.

Visit the magnificent Mahabodhi Temple, the sacred Bodhi Tree, Great Buddha Statue and other monasteries representing different Buddhist traditions.

Overnight in Bodh Gaya.

• Sarnath as the site of Buddha’s first sermon
• Dhamek Stupa and the Sarnath museum
• Evening Ganges boat ride and aarti in Varanasi

• Sarnath as the site of Buddha’s first sermon
• Dhamek Stupa and the Sarnath museum
• Evening Ganges boat ride and aarti in Varanasi

• Sarnath as the site of Buddha’s first sermon
• Dhamek Stupa and the Sarnath museum
• Evening Ganges boat ride and aarti in Varanasi

Drive to Varanasi, one of India's oldest living cities.

On arrival, explore the ancient lanes and ghats along the Ganges.

In the evening, witness the spectacular Ganga Aarti.

Overnight in Varanasi.

• Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges
• Kashi Vishwanath Temple and BHU visit
• Return flight to Delhi for onward connection

• Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges
• Kashi Vishwanath Temple and BHU visit
• Return flight to Delhi for onward connection

• Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges
• Kashi Vishwanath Temple and BHU visit
• Return flight to Delhi for onward connection

Visit Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment.

Explore Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, the archaeological museum and other important Buddhist remains.

Return to Varanasi and enjoy an evening at leisure.

Overnight in Varanasi.

Take a flight from Varanasi to Delhi.

On arrival, transfer to your hotel.

The remainder of the day is free for shopping, relaxation or optional sightseeing.

Overnight in Delhi.

<p>After breakfast, transfer to Delhi International Airport for your onward flight, concluding your 13 Days Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour of India &amp; Nepal.</p>