Sacred Buddhist Circuit: India & Nepal
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A Private Journey Through Buddhism’s Most Sacred Places
Follow the story of the Buddha across India and Nepal on a private pilgrimage connecting the places associated with his birth, spiritual search, enlightenment, teachings and Mahaparinirvana.
The journey begins with Delhi, Agra and the Taj Mahal before continuing through Lucknow to Sravasti, where the Buddha spent many monsoon retreats and delivered important teachings. Cross into Nepal to visit Lumbini, his birthplace, and explore the Sacred Garden, Maya Devi Temple and monasteries established by Buddhist communities from around the world.
Return to India and continue to Kushinagar, associated with the Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana. Travel through Vaishali, Nalanda and Rajgir before reaching Bodhgaya, where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment beneath the Bodhi Tree. Two nights allow time to experience the Mahabodhi Temple beyond a hurried sightseeing visit.
The journey concludes with Sarnath, where the Buddha delivered his first teaching after enlightenment, and Varanasi, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. A protected final night in Delhi separates the domestic flight from the international departure.
This is a private cultural and spiritual journey rather than a conventional luxury holiday. Comfortable hotels can be arranged in major cities, while Sravasti, Kushinagar, Rajgir and other pilgrimage towns offer fewer premium options. In these destinations, we select the best suitable accommodation available.
The program can be adapted for practicing Buddhists, meditation groups, interfaith travelers or culturally curious visitors. Time for reflection can be incorporated at the principal sacred sites.
Journey at a Glance
Duration: 16 Days / 15 Nights
Destinations: Delhi → Agra → Lucknow → Sravasti → Kapilavastu → Lumbini → Kushinagar → Vaishali → Patna → Nalanda → Rajgir → Bodhgaya → Varanasi → Sarnath → Delhi
Accommodation: Selected hotels in major cities and the best suitable available accommodation in smaller pilgrimage towns
Travel Style: Private, tailor-made, culturally immersive and spiritually focused
Ideal For: Buddhist pilgrims, meditation groups, culturally curious travelers, couples and private groups
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