Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour – 17 Nights & 18 Days

In the morning, after eating breakfast, depart for a full-day sightseeing trip of Delhi. The Red Fort, Jamia Masjid, Raj Ghat, Humayun's Tomb, Jantar Mantar, Qutab Minar, India Gate, President House, and Parliament House are just a few of the capital's well-known landmarks. Return to the hotel and spend the night after spending the day discovering the area.

You take a transfer this morning to Jaipur, which is your next stop and is located around 263 kilometres from Delhi. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. After you've had a chance to freshen yourself, take a tour of Jaipur's highlights.

Visit the area's stunning landmarks, such as The City Palace, The Hawa Mahal, The Jantar Mantar, The Albert Hall, The Vidhan Sabha, and The Birla Temple. Return to the hotel and spend the night after your day of sightseeing.

The following morning, after eating breakfast, set out to discover Jaipur's many hues. Start by going to the Amber Fort, where you can take an elephant ride up to the fort. The remainder of the day can be spent at your leisure or shopping at the neighbourhood market. Spend the night in a hotel.

You leave this morning for your next stop, Agra, via Fatehpur Sikri. Experience the splendour of Mughal architecture as you arrive in Fatehpur Sikri, which is around 200 miles from Jaipur.

Visit the Buland Darwaza and Salim Chisti's tomb. Then, head towards Agra. When you get to Agra, check into the hotel and enjoy your stay.

Enjoy this entire day by taking an Agra city tour. Visit the renowned Taj Mahal first. The Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, symbolises the greatest love story in history. Visit sites like Agra Fort and Sikandra Fort after seeing the Taj Mahal.

Once you've had your fill of sightseeing, take a transfer to the train station to catch your train to Varanasi. Have a relaxing overnight trip.

Early in the morning, you'll get to Varanasi. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Visit Sarnath, which is around 10 kilometres from Varanasi's holy city, after taking a break. It is the location of Buddha's first sermon, which was delivered more than 2500 years ago. Return to Varanasi later and spend the night at the hotel.

Varanasi, sometimes referred to as Kashi and Banaras, is one of the most sacred cities in the nation. It is regarded as the epicentre of civilization and learning. So you take a boat ride on the Ganges to start the day.

Enjoy the morning, and then spend some time at the city's bathing Ghats. Do stop by sites like Kasi Vishwanath Temple, Banaras Hindu University, and Bharat Mata Temple. In the motel, spend the night.

You take a transfer this morning to Bodhgaya, which is 247 kilometres from Varanasi. Check into the hotel as soon as you arrive in Bodhgaya. Take a nap during the day so you may depart to go to Mahabodhi Temple for evening prayers. Later, go back to the hotel and spend the evening there in comfort.

One of the four most significant Buddhist pilgrimage places is Bodhgaya. After breakfast, set out on a sightseeing tour of this lovely location. Walk through this area to discover the beauty of Buddhist culture and lifestyle. Visit locations including Sujata Temple, the Niranjana River, and the Great Buddha Statue. Return to the hotel and spend the night there after your sightseeing excursion.

After eating breakfast this morning, depart towards Rajgir. Bodhgaya is 74 kilometres from Rajgir. Enjoy this valley town's splendour and its landmarks, including Vulture Hill, the World Peace Stupa, and Bamboo's Garden.

After exploring the sites of Rajgir, go 18 kilometres to Nalanda. Visit the remains of the oldest university in the world here. It is a centre for Buddhist studies and one of the oldest universities in the world.

After that, travel 76 kilometres (km) to Patna. Arrive, settle into the hotel, and spend the night.

Leave for Kushinagar, which is approximately 253 km from Patna, after eating breakfast. Visit the historic Bihar city of Vaishali en route, and then savour lunch. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Kushinagar. Prepare yourself for sightseeing by getting ready before visiting sites like Japan Temple, Rambhar Stupa, and Mahaparinirwana Temple, which is thought to be the location of Lord Buddha's cremation. In the motel, spend the night.

After eating breakfast, depart for Lumbini, your next stop. Kushinagar is 170 kilometres from Lumbini. Complete all immigration and visa requirements at the India/Nepal border before departing for Lumbini (Nepal).

Check into the hotel as soon as you arrive. All followers of Lord Buddha are required to make the trip to Lumbini. Take a wander around the area and then head back to the hotel. In the motel, spend the night.

After breakfast, depart for Kapilvastu, which is located 10 kilometres from Lumbini. After that, go 150 kilometres to Sravasti. Go sightseeing after arriving to Sah Mahet, the capital of the former Kosala empire, Jetawana Gardens, and Buddhist temples.

After taking in the attractions, travel 19 kilometres to the Balarampur train station, where you may catch a train to Delhi.

Today, leave the hotel and travel to Lucknow to catch a flight to Delhi. Once you arrive in Delhi, go to the bus station to catch a coach to Dharamshala. Bus overnight.

Upon arrival, be transferred to the hotel in Dharamashala. Dharamshala is a stunning hill town that provides everyone with gorgeous scenery and good weather. Spend the day immersed in nature by visiting the various sites of this location, such as the Tibetan Handicraft Centre and the Dalai Lama's Namgyal Monastery. Return to the motel later and spend there the night.

After eating breakfast in the morning, go for Delhi. After arriving in Delhi, check into your hotel and spend the night.

The last day of your tour is today. In the evening, take a transfer to the airport and continue your adventure.