BUDDHIST PILGRIMAGE CIRCUIT TOUR – 16 Days India Tour Packages

Publish Date : Jan. 15, 2025
India Tour 15 Days 14 Nights
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Hotels & Package Brief Itinerary

TRANSPORT

Meet and greet at Delhi Airport, followed by transfer to the hotel.

STAYS

Overnight at the hotel in Delhi.

MEALS

Breakfast at the hotel.

SIGHTSEEING

Explore Red Fort, Qutub Minar, India Gate, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, Humayun’s Tomb, and Gandhiji’s Memorial.

STAYS

Overnight at the hotel in Delhi.

MEALS

Breakfast at the hotel.

TRANSPORT

Drive to Jaipur.

SIGHTSEEING

Leisure time and shopping.

STAYS

Overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.

MEALS

Breakfast at the hotel.

SIGHTSEEING

Visit Amber Fort (elephant ride), Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Nawab Sahab ki Haveli, and Johari Bazaar.

STAYS

Overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.

MEALS

Breakfast at the hotel.

TRANSPORT

Drive to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri.

SIGHTSEEING

Explore Fatehpur Sikri, then visit the Taj Mahal, Red Fort, and Itmad-Ud-Daula’s Tomb.

STAYS

Overnight at the hotel in Agra.

MEALS

Breakfast at the hotel.

TRANSPORT

Flight to Varanasi, followed by hotel transfer.

SIGHTSEEING

Visit Sarnath, including Dhamekh Stupa, where Buddha delivered his first sermon.

STAYS

Overnight at the hotel in Varanasi.

MEALS

Breakfast at the hotel.

SIGHTSEEING

Early morning boat ride on the Ganges, followed by visits to Bharat Mata Temple and Vishwanath Temple.

STAYS

Overnight at the hotel in Varanasi.

MEALS

Breakfast at the hotel.

SIGHTSEEING

Visit the Mahabodhi Temple and experience Buddhist monks meditating.

STAYS

Overnight at the hotel in Bodhgaya.

MEALS

Breakfast at the hotel.

SIGHTSEEING

Visit Gridhkuta Hills in Rajgir, where Buddha spent 12 years, followed by Nalanda University.

STAYS

Overnight at the hotel in Bodhgaya.

MEALS

Breakfast at the hotel.

SIGHTSEEING

Explore Vaishali, the site of Buddha's last sermon. Visit Chaumukhi, Ashok Pillar, and Lotus Tank

TRANSPORT

Drive to Kushinagar

STAYS

Overnight at the hotel in Kushinagar.

MEALS

Breakfast at the hotel.

SIGHTSEEING

Visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple, Japanese and Sri Lankan Buddhist monasteries.

STAYS

Overnight at the hotel in Kushinagar.

MEALS

Breakfast at the hotel.

SIGHTSEEING

Visit the Ashoka Pillar and Mayadevi Temple in Lumbini, then Jetavana Monastery in Sravasti.

TRANSPORT

Drive to Balrampur.

STAYS

Overnight at the hotel in Balrampur.

MEALS

Breakfast at the hotel.

SIGHTSEEING

Explore Balrampur, then drive to Lucknow.

STAYS

Overnight at the hotel in Lucknow.

MEALS

Breakfast at the hotel.

SIGHTSEEING

Visit Bara Imambara, Central Hall, and Rumi Darwaza.

TRANSPORT

Flight to Delhi.

STAYS

Overnight at the hotel in Delhi.

MEALS

Breakfast at the hotel.

TRANSPORT

Transfer to the international airport for departure.

What's Included

Inclusions
  • TWO BOTTLES OF WATER INCLUDED PER DAY
  • ALL MEALS INCLUDED  
  • ALL TICKETS MEUSEUM
  • TYPICAL SOUVENIR
Exclusions
  • Government Taxes Extra. GST 5% for Domestic/International tours.
  • TCS as applicable for International tours.
  • Any additional meal/snacks.
  • All tipping for guide, drivers, representatives, restaurants, cruise etc.
  • Any personal items like laundry, phone calls, water, juice, soft/hard drinks, etc.
  • Bank transmitting fees/wire charges.
  • The package cannot be combined with any other offer.
  • Camera fee (still / video).
  • Whatever not mentioned in inclusions.
Payment Policy
  • Pay 50% amount in advance of the total invoice to confirm the booking.
  • All payments have to be clears 30 days prior to the date departure failing which IML keeps the right to release the bookings.
  • International tickets will be issued within 24 hours from the time of advance payment.
  • Booking voucher and final itinerary will be provided maximum 7 calendar days prior to the schedules departure.
  • IML travel shall not be responsible for any change in flight schedule and cancellation without prior intimation. The guests must reconfirm the flight schedule at-least 03 days prior to the date of departure either directly from the airline or IML helpline number +91 921 3732000.
  • All transfers are as per itinerary, in the event of guests not turning up at the pick-up point at the scheduled departure time, there is no provision of alternative transfer arrangement.
  • IML Travel shall not be held liable for the partial or complete failure to perform its obligations under this agreement due to circumstances beyond its control and unforeseeable, including but not limited to acts of nature such as fire, flood, earthquake, hurricane, or other natural disasters, political unrest, epidemics, military actions, or actions by governmental authorities (collectively referred to as 'Force Majeure'). In such events, the time period for fulfilling the obligations herein shall be extended for the duration of the Force Majeure conditions.
Cancellation Policy
  • Cancellation stage: 30 days or more before departure. 25% of the package cost will be charged as penalty on cancellation 30 days or more before departure.
  • Cancellation stage: 20 to 29 days before departure. 50% of the package cost will be charged as penalty on cancellation between 10 to 29 days before departure.
  • Cancellation stage: 10 to 19 days or less before departure. 75% of the package cost will be charged as penalty on cancellation 07 to 14 days before departure.
  • Cancellation stage: 10 days or less before departure. 100% of the package cost will be charged as penalty on cancellation 10 days or less before departure.
  • Flights Cancellation: Domestic/International For all Domestic / International Flights we will comply with airline cancellation policy for standalone flight bookings or packages inclusive of Domestic/International flights.

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Detailed Journey

Detailed Journey

Day 1 : ARRIVAL AT DELHI

Upon arrival at the Delhi airport, meet our tour representative who’ll escort you to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 2 : DELHI CITY TOUR

Post breakfast in the morning, embark on a sightseeing tour of Delhi. The attractions that you will visit include Red Fort, Qutub Minar, India Gate, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, Humayun’s Tomb and Gandhiji’s Memorial. Later, return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 3 : DELHI- JAIPUR

In the morning, leave by road for Jaipur. On reaching Jaipur, proceed to the hotel to relax. Evening free in leisure and shopping, Stay overnight in the hotel.

Day 4 : JAIPUR CITY TOUR

Post breakfast in the morning, embark on a guided sightseeing tour of the ‘Pink City’ Jaipur. Take an elephant joyride to the Amber Fort. Later, proceed on a sightseeing tour of Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Nawab Sahab ki Haveli and Johari Bazaar. Later, you’ll be transferred to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5 : JAIPUR- AGRA

Post breakfast in the morning, set off for a road trip to Agra. On the way, halt at Fatehpur Sikri for sightseeing. Later, proceed to the Jaipur. On reaching Jaipur, you will be transferred to the hotel to relax. Afterwards, embark on a sightseeing tour of Agra which include visits to Taj Mahal, Red Fort and Itmad-Ud-Daula’s Tomb. Later, return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6 : AGRA- VARANASI

Early morning, you will be transferred to the airport to board the connecting flight to Varanasi. On reaching Varanasi airport, get transferred to the hotel. Post lunch, leave by road for Sarnath, famous for Dhamekh Stupa, where Buddha delivered his first sermon. Stay overnight at the hotel in Varanasi.

Day 7 : VARANASI SIGHTSEEING TOUR

In the wee hours of the morning, enjoy a boat ride through the river Ganges. Post breakfast, explore the fabulous temples of Varanasi which include the Bharat Mata Temple and Vishwanath Temple etc. Later, return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 8 : VARANASI- BODHGAYA DRIVE

On arrival at the city of enlightenment check-in to a hotel and relax for sometime, in the evening you will visit the world famous sight of Mahabodhi temple and experience Buddhist monks meditating around the temple premises.

Evening free for walk on the streets of Bodhgaya and shopping. Stay overnight at the hotel in Bodhgaya.

Day 9 : BODHGAYA-NALANDA-BODHGAYA

After early morning breakfast embark on a day excursion to the famous Nalanda university while visiting the Gridhkuta hills in the Rajgir where Buddha spent 12 years after the attainment of Nirvana.

Thereafter, proceed to Nalanda, one of India’s greatest ancient universities. Later, return back to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 10 : BODHGAYA-VAISHALI-KUSHINAGAR

Start your day with a visit to Vaishali, an important Buddhist destination. It is the place where Lord Buddha delivered his final sermon and attained Parinirvana here. Later, set out to explore some important landmarks such as Chaumukhi, Ashok Pillar and Lotus Tank. Thereafter, drive to Kushinagar for overnight stay.

Day 11 : KUSHINAGAR-LUMBINI

Post breakfast in the morning, embark on a sightseeing tour of Kushinagar which include the Mahaparinirvana Temple. Later, visit the Japanese and Sri Lankan Buddhist monasteries to get a deep insight into Buddhism. Later, you will be transferred to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 12 : LUMBINI-KAPILVASTU-SRAVASTI-BALRAMPUR

Post breakfast in the morning, set off to explore the Ashoka Pillar, a commemorative monument built by King Ashoka in Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha.

Later, proceed to the Mayadevi Temple, an old Buddhist monastery. In the afternoon, drive to Balrampur. On the way, halt in Sravasti, an ancient deserted town surrounded by ruins. Make sure to visit the Jetavana Monastery. Later, proceed to Balrampur. On reaching Balrampur, proceed to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 13 : BALRAMPUR-LUCKNOW

Post breakfast in the morning, embark on a sightseeing tour of Balrampur. Later, leave by road for Lucknow. On reaching Lucknow, get transferred to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 14 : LUCKNOW CITY TOUR-DELHI

Post breakfast in the morning, embark on a sightseeing tour of Lucknow. Start with Bara Imambara, a unique piece of architecture built without any pillars, followed by Central Hall, world’s largest arched room.

Thereafter, visit Rumi Darwaza, a fine example of Awadh architecture. In the evening, head straight to the airport to board flight to Delhi. On reaching Delhi, proceed to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 15 : DEPART FROM DELHI

Today comes the Last stage of Buddhist Pilgrimage tour, Early morning, leave the hotel and get transferred to the international airport to board flight for onward destination.

About the Place

About the Place

Get suffused in a spiritual journey that will take you to some of the prominent Buddhist Pilgrimage sites in India.

The ‘Buddhist Pilgrimage Circuit Tour’ package will cover Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi, Bodhgaya, Vaishali, Kushinagar, Lumbini, Kapilvastu, Sravasti, Balrampur and Lucknow.

Most of the destinations covered in this journey stands as a testimony to the various events that occurred in the life span of Lord Buddha.

Highlights of this Buddhist Pilgrimage tour revolves mainly around the life cycle of Lord Buddha. Most important of them are listed below.

  • Excursion to Sarnath- Dhamekh Stupa
  • World heritage Mahabodhi Temple
  • Sightseeing Tour  of Varanasi- Bharat Mata Temple and Vishwanath Temple
  • Sightseeing tour of Vaishali- Chaumukhi, Ashok Pillar and Lotus Tank
  • Explore the length and breadth of Nalanda University
  • Visit Jetvana Monastery

A beautiful quote by the Lord himself “No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.” Buddha

Frequently Asked Questions FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions
Are there meditation or spiritual sessions included?

Some tours may include meditation sessions or visits to monasteries for spiritual activities.

Frequently Asked Questions
Are the sites crowded with tourists?

Some popular sites can get crowded, especially during peak tourist seasons, but there’s still plenty of time to enjoy the spiritual atmosphere.

Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main pilgrimage sites?

Bodh Gaya, Sarnath, Kushinagar, Lumbini, and more.

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