The Buddhist circuit of Bihar takes you on a journey to places that is believed to have held significance in Lord Buddha’s life. From Bodhgaya, where he attained enlightenment, to Sarnath, where he preached his first sermon and Kushinagar where he attained Mahaparinirvana – all these places in Bihar are respected as the greatest Buddhist Pilgrimages. Visit the many Stupas, Statues, and Sculptures that have been built in his honour and marvel at the art and architecture of the regions.
Details Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi
After breakfast sightseeing tour to explore the tourist attractions in Delhi. Here you will visit Jama Masjid, Gandhi Memorial, Red Fort, Parliament House, India Gate, Qutub Minar Complex and Humayun’s Tomb.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi – Jaipur :
Early morning breakfast, leave Delhi by road for Jaipur. On the way, enjoy an elephant / jeep ride to the Amber Fort. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. After some rest, embark on a sightseeing tour of Jaipur covering Jantar Mantar and City Palace. Stay overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.
Day 04 : Jaipur – Agra :
After breakfast, leave Jaipur by road for Agra. On the way, explore the red-sandstone city ‘Fatehpur Sikri’. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Later, embark on a sightseeing tour of Agra covering Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Stay overnight in the hotel.
Day 05 : Agra – Jhansi – Khajuraho :
After breakfast, board the train to Jhansi from Agra Cantt railway station. Upon arrival in Jhansi, leave by road for Khajurhao. On arrival Khajuraho, check into the hotel. Explore the length and breadth of the Khajuraho temples. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 06 : Khajuraho – Varanasi :
After breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Khajuraho. Later, with proper assistance, you will be transferred to the airport to board flight for Varanasi. On arrival Varanasi, meet our tour representative and transferred to the hotel. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 07 : Varanasi :
Early morning, around 5 AM, enjoy a boat cruise on the river Ganges. Post breakfast, leave by road for Sarnath, the place where the famous Buddhist chant “Buddham Sharanam Gachhami” was originated. In the afternoon, explore the famous temples in Varanasi covering The Vishwanath Temple &The Dugra Temple besides the famous Benaras Hindu University. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 08 : Varanasi – Bodhgaya :
After breakfast, leave by road for Bodhgaya. It is the place where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment after meditating beneath the Bodhi tree, whose descendant is still there. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 09 : Bodhgaya :
After breakfast, embark on a half day sightseeing tour of Bodhgaya, the place where Buddha attained enlightenment. The afternoon is free for individual activities. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 10 : Bodhgaya – Rajgir – Nalanda – Patna.
After breakfast, leave by road for Patna. On the way, visit Rajgir followed by the ancient Indian university ‘Nalanda’. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 11 : Patna – Delhi :
After breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Patna covering Golghar, Museum and Patna Sahib Gurudwara. Later, check out of the hotel and drive to the airport to board flight for Delhi. On arrival Delhi, have dinner at a restaurant located nearby international airport to board flight back home.
