Buddha Tour

Buddha Tour

10 days / 9 nightsStarts Delhi
10 days
9 nights
Delhi
start point
Oct–Mar or Year-round with heat precautions
best season
16+ yearscrafting India journeys · since 2010
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Overview

Tour overview

Buddha Tour in India takes the pilgrims to all the famous places that are associated with Lord Buddha. Bodh Gaya in Bihar is the holiest place for Buddhists around the world where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment.
Buddha Tour in India takes the pilgrims to all the famous places that are associated with Lord Buddha.Bodh Gaya in Bihar is the holiest place for Buddhists around the world as it is the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment about 2600 years ago. King Ashoka of the Mauryan Dynasty built the famous Bodh Gaya Mahavihara in 3rd century B.C. The Vihara is now visited by lakhs of faithfuls from around the world.Besides this, several monasteries and Viharas are located in various parts of India like Sarnath, Kushinagar, Rajgir, Nagpur, Lumbini, Nalanda, Patna, Kolkata etc which have great significance as far as Buddhist pilgrimage is concerned. Buddha Tour will provide you a glimpse of the all holy pilgrimage sites of Buddhist circuit.

Tour highlights

Visit Bijleshwari Devi temple
Visit Gorakhnath Temple
Visit Sarnath
Visit Madhbodhi Temple

Destinations covered

Best Time

Oct–Mar or Year-round with heat precautions

Ideal For

Families, Couples, Seniors, Culture/History Lovers, Photographers

Day by day

Day-by-day itinerary

A carefully paced plan, day by day. Tap any day for the stay, meals and altitude detail.

Welcome to the grand capital of India –New Delhi. On arrival you will be escorted to the hotel by the company representative. Rest of the day is at your own leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
In the morning enjoy your breakfast and later transfer to the airport to catch flight for Lucknow. Arrive at Lucknow and drive to Balrampur which is situated on the banks of river Rapti.Enroute to Balrampur, visit Sravasti,one of the important cities of ancient India and the where Lord Buddha is believed to have spent greater part of his monistic life. Later reach Balrampur.If time permits,you can visit Bijleshwari Devi temple and Neelbagh Palace. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
After breakfast you will drive for Lumbini.Lumbini is the famous place where Queen Maya Devi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautam who later founded the Buddhist tradition and became famous as Gautam Budha. In Afternoon drive for Gorakhpur. On arrival check into the hotel. Later go for city tour of Gorakhpur, where you can visit Gorakhnath Temple.Gorakhpur is famous as it is believed that it is at the confluence of rivers Rapti and Rohini that Gautam Buddha renounced his princely costumes in his quest of truth. Later reach back hotel and have your dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast drive for Varanasi or Banares at the banks of River Ganges. Enroute visit Sarnath where Lord Buddha preached his first Sermon and laid the foundation of Buddhist Sangha. Later arrive at Varanasi and check-in into the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
After Early morning breakfast,proceed for excursion to the Holy River Ganges and view the beautiful ghats of Varanasi on a boat cruise followed by the city tour of Varanasi. In Afternoon drive for Bodh Gaya. Arrive at Bodh Gaya and check-in into the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
After the breakfast proceed for the sight-seeing of Bodh Gaya covering Madhbodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Tibetan Monastery.Later drive for Rajgir enroute Nalanda. At Nalanda visit the Great Stupa and Archaeological Museum.In the evening drive to Rajgir. On arrival at Rajgir check-in into the hotel.Overnight stay at the hotel.
In the morning, after breakfast you will go for Sight Seeing of Rajgir where you would visit the Ajatashatru's Fort. Then in afternoon proceed for Patna. Upon arrival in Patna check-in into the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After enjoying your breakfast proceed for Sight Seeing of Patna.In Patna visit Goal Ghar, Stupa of Buddha. Later in the afternoon transfer to airport to board flight for Kolkata. On arrival check-in into the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
After morning breakfast in the hotel, proceed for full day city tour of Kolkata covering Museum, Kali Mandir, Ganges & old city. Enjoy the shopping in the evening. Dinner & Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast leave for Kolkata airport as your tour ends here & it’s time for returning home with happy memories.

Travel tips

Travel Tips

Travel Tips For Buddha Tour


What's included

What's included

Included

  • - 09 Nights accommodation in hotel.
  • - Daily Breakfast in the hotel.
  • - Transport services by an exclusive A/C Car with an English speaking driver as per itinerary.
  • - Services of an English speaking guide in Delhi. {One day only}

Not included

  • - Any train / air fare.
  • - Any monument and camera fees.
  • - Any guide charges

What travellers say

What travellers say

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Yashvind Kumar Poteeram★★★★★
A big thanks to Way To India for organising such a truly memorable and spiritually fulfilling experience during our 12 Jyotirlinga Darshan pilgrimage from 1st May to 18th May. They organized the entire journey exceptionally well, ensuring that every aspect of the trip was smooth, comfortable, and hassle-free. From transportation and hotel arrangements to darshan planning and coordination, everything was managed professionally. Despite the extensive travel across multiple destinations, the itinerary was well-structured, allowing us to complete all the Jyotirlinga darshans comfortably. Thanks to staff of Way To India, especially, Ms Neha, who was supportive, responsive, and attentive throughout the journey, always ready to assist whenever needed. Her dedication and careful planning made this sacred pilgrimage stress-free and enjoyable. I sincerely appreciate their excellent service, commitment, and hospitality. Highly recommend Way To India to anyone planning a spiritual tour, especially for the 12 Jyotirlinga Yatra. Thank you for making this divine journey so special and memorable.
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Aruna Persand★★★★★
We have successfully completed the 12 Jyotirlinga Yatra, with Waytoindia and it was a truly blessed and unforgettable journey. Every aspect of the tour was well planned and professionally organized, from transportation and accommodations to temple visits and sightseeing. Visiting all twelve sacred Jyotirlingas was a deeply spiritual experience. The itinerary was designed efficiently, allowing us to have darshan at each shrine comfortably while enjoying the cultural and religious significance of every destination. We sincerely appreciate the excellent support and coordination throughout the trip. The team was always available to assist, ensuring a smooth and stress-free pilgrimage. Thank you Waytoindia for making our dream of completing the 12 Jyotirlinga Yatra a reality. We highly recommend this tour to anyone seeking a well-organized and spiritually enriching pilgrimage experience. Har Har Mahadev! 🙏🕉️
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Yash Bhargava★★★★★
We recently entrusted our honeymoon planning to 'Way to India', and it turned out to be one of the best decisions we made. From itinerary finalization to on-ground execution, everything was handled with remarkable professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail. Every aspect of our trip — flights, hotels, transfers, experiences, and even the small thoughtful touches — was perfectly curated. The itinerary was balanced, well-planned, and tailored exactly to what we wanted. We never had to worry about a single thing; all arrangements were seamless and absolutely hassle-free. What truly stood out was their responsiveness and genuine care. They were always available, always patient, and consistently went the extra mile to ensure our journey was special. Special thanks to Neha Ma'am for planning everything. We are incredibly grateful and wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone looking for a stress-free, personalised, and delightful travel experience. Thank you for making our honeymoon truly magical!
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