Buddhist Pilgrimage Itinerary 7 Day Tour

Lucknow - Sravasti - Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Nalanda - Patna - Rajgir - Vaishali - Kushinagar - Lumbini

50,000 Price (per person)
7D / 6N Tour Duration
Mid Range Tour Type

Inclusions:
Hotel
Sightseeing
Transfers
Pickup-Drop
Private Cab
Welcome Drink
Accommodation
Veg Meals

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Itinerary
Inclusions
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Package Overview

Rate – 500 US$ PER PERSON {MENIMUM 20 PAX)

Total Approximate Distance Covered
1,200 km across India & Nepal

This is a straight-direction pilgrimage covering major Buddhist sites without backtracking. Let me know if you need modifications!

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Day wise Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Varanasi (Sarnath)

Archaeological Museum

Distance: Arrive in Varanasi
Things to Do:
Visit Sarnath (10 km from Varanasi) – where Buddha gave his first sermon.
Explore Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihara.
Visit Sarnath Archaeological Museum.
Evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat (optional).

Activities : Food and Drink , Boating , Art Galleries , Monuments & Historical Places , Museums , Sightseeing
Day 2

Varanasi to Bodh Gaya

Gaya

Distance: 250 km (~5–6 hrs)
Things to Do:
Drive to Bodh Gaya – the place of Buddha’s enlightenment.
Visit Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Animesh Lochan Chaitya.
Explore Great Buddha Statue, Thai and Tibetan Monasteries.

Activities : Food and Drink , Art Galleries , Monuments & Historical Places , Sightseeing
Day 3

Bodh Gaya to Rajgir & Nalanda, then to Patna

Gaya

Distance: Bodh Gaya to Rajgir (70 km), Rajgir to Nalanda (15 km), Nalanda to Patna (90 km)
Things to Do:
In Rajgir: Visit Vulture’s Peak (Griddhakuta), Venuvana, Japanese Stupa.
In Nalanda: Explore Nalanda University ruins, Nalanda Museum.
Drive to Patna, overnight stay.

Activities : Museums
Day 4

Patna to Vaishali, then to Kushinagar

Distance: Patna to Vaishali (55 km), Vaishali to Kushinagar (230 km)
Things to Do:
In Vaishali: Visit Ashokan Pillar, Ananda Stupa, Buddha Relic Stupa.
Drive to Kushinagar – where Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana.

Activities : Sightseeing
Day 5

Kushinagar to Lumbini (Nepal)

Distance: Kushinagar to Lumbini (160 km, ~5 hrs, border crossing at Sonauli)
Things to Do:
Visit Maya Devi Temple – birthplace of Buddha.
Explore Ashokan Pillar, World Peace Pagoda, Lumbini Museum.
Visit various international monasteries.

Activities : Food and Drink , Monuments & Historical Places , Sightseeing
Day 6

Lumbini to Sravasti (India)

Distance: Lumbini to Sravasti (170 km, ~4–5 hrs)
Things to Do:
Visit Jetavana Monastery – where Buddha spent 24 rainy seasons.
Explore Anathapindika’s Stupa, Angulimala Stupa, Gandhakuti.

Activities : Sightseeing
Day 7

Sravasti to Lucknow (Departure)

Distance: Sravasti to Lucknow (170 km, ~4 hrs)
Things to Do:
If time permits, explore Buddhist relics in Lucknow Museum.
Fly/train back to home destination.

Activities : Sightseeing

Food/Meal Plan

MAP (Room + Breakfast + Lunch/Dinner)

Inclusions
Exclusions

. Accommodation as per plan.
2. All inter transfer & sightseeing as per Itinerary by Suitable NON AC Vehicle.
PLS. NOTE THAT VEHICLE WILL NOT BE ON DISPOSAL. IT WILL BE PROVIDED AS PER ITINERARY AND POINT TO POINT BASIS
3. News paper and bottled water on arrival.
4. All parking and permit charges.
5. Assistance on arrival.

The Cost Doesn’t Include:
1. Government Service Tax as applicable on the above rates
2. Airfare, Train Fare, Insurance Premium etc.
3. Entry Fee to Any Monument, Park, Museum, Monastery or any other visiting places.
4. Payment for service provided on personal basis
5. Expenses incurred due to mishap, landslide, strikes, political unrest etc. In such cases extra will be charged as per actual
6. Cost for services which is not mentioned in “Inclusions”
7. Personal expenses on items such as Laundry, Soft & Hard Drinks, Bottle Water, Incidentals, Porterage, and Bell-Boy charges, Tips etc.

Price & Rates

No of pax	Age Limit	Price per pax (Rs)
Adult	Above 8 years	50000 / Adult

* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.

Package Start From

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :

* 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :

* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.
* Refund will be made within 15 working days from the date of receipt of the cancellation.

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