Buddhist Pilgrim Tour Package 13 Days – 12 Nights

Upon arrival at Lucknow Airport/Railway Station, you will be received by the representative of Pilgrim Packages India and driven to Shravasti (approx. 3 hours). Check in at the hotel and relax. Shravasti is known as the ancient capital of the Kosala Mahajanapada and is famous for the miracles performed by Lord Buddha. Overnight stay in Shravasti.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Lumbini was rediscovered in 1890 after remaining lost for nearly 1,500 years. Foreign nationals will complete visa and immigration formalities at the India–Nepal border. Check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Lumbini.

After breakfast, visit major attractions in Lumbini, including Maya Devi Temple, Sacred Garden, Bodhi Tree, Maya Devi Pond, Ashoka Pillar, World Peace Pagoda, and various international monasteries and temples. Overnight stay in Lumbini.

After breakfast, drive to Kushinagar, the place where Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana. Visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple and Rambhar Stupa, the cremation site of Lord Buddha. Overnight stay in Kushinagar.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Patna. En route, visit Vaishali, an important Buddhist pilgrimage site. On arrival in Patna, check in at the hotel and relax. Overnight stay in Patna.

Early check out and drive to Bodhgaya. En route, visit Nalanda University, one of the world’s oldest universities, and Shanti Stupa (Peace Pagoda) at Rajgir. On arrival in Bodhgaya, check in at the hotel and rest overnight.

After breakfast, visit the Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Great Buddha Statue, Niranjana River, and Sujata Temple. Explore various Buddhist monasteries and temples in Bodhgaya. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Varanasi. Visit Sarnath, the place where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon. Check in at the hotel. In the evening, enjoy a guided boat ride on the Ganges River. Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Early morning boat ride on the Ganges followed by breakfast. Visit Sarnath stupas and temples, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), and Bharat Mata Temple. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Varanasi.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel. You will be transferred to the Varanasi Airport/Railway Station for your journey to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, proceed onward to your home destination. Tour concludes.