Pilgrimage Tours

Buddhist Yatra

The doctrine or philosophy declared by the Buddha is known as Buddhism. It is not a religion or a system of faith or worship. Buddhism starts from the point of reasoning or understanding. It does not advocate any prescribed system of ritual and worship or supplication of deities or gods. It is distinguished and different from other systems of "religion." Buddhist Tours India offers Tours to Buddhist destinations in India. Travel on the Lotus Path to Buddhist Pilgrimage destinations and see Buddhist sites with Buddhist Tours India. Travel to the Source of Buddhism with Buddhist Tours India.Buddhist Circuit With Lucknow and Golden Triangle

Destinations: Delhi - Lucknow - Sravasti - Lumbini - Kushinagar - Vaishali - Patna - Nalanda - Rajgir - Bodhgaya - Varanasi - Lucknow - Sankasya - Agra
Duration : 12 Nights/13 Days

DAY 01: On arrival at Delhi, our representative will receive you and transfer to the hotel for full day rest or you can sightseeing of old Delhi with Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana and in New Delhi visit Rashtrapati Bhawan, India Gate, Lakshmi-Narayan Temple, Qutub Minar and Bahai Temple & after that stay Overnight at the hotel.


DAY 02 : Take a Flight to Lucknow by morning or leave by Shatabdi Exp to Lucknow. As Lucknow first rose to prominence as the capital city of the Nawabs of Awadh and Now Lucknow’s reputation as a city of culture and gracious living stems. On arrival drive to Sravasti Visit Saheth-Maheth, Jetavana, ruins of Anandakuti and Gandhakuti, Pakki Kuti, Temples and Monasteries of Sri Lanka, China, Myanmar and Thailand and Jain Temple. Overnight stay at Sravasti.

DAY 03 : After breakfast at the hotel you will be taken for a sightseeing of Jetvana Vihar and Buddhist temples Sahet Mahet - once the capital of ancient Kingdom of Kosala.After that you will be driven to Lumbibi in Nepal, 225 km. take a full day rest in hotel Lumbibi as Lumbini is the birthplace of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Lumbini is also one of the UNESCO world heritage sites.

DAY 04: Lumbini - Kushinagar
Breakfast at Hotel. you will be taken for a sightseeing tour of Lumbini. Its Covers Mayadevi temple, Ashokan Pillar, Buddhist temples, Pushkarni (the sacred pool), sanctum sanctorum of Buddha's birthplace and stupas. After Lumbini you will visit Kushinagar (161km) the sacred Buddhist place where Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana or the final exit from the earth. On reaching Kusghinagar you will be transferred to the Hotel. Overnight stay will be at hotel in Kushinagar.

DAY 05 : Kushinagar - Vaishali - Patna
This morning, drive to Patna and enroute visit Vaishali.Vaishali - is a special place for the Buddhists as Buddha delivered his last sermon here and announced his implanting 'nirvana'.This place is also birthplace of Lord Mahavira, the Jain Guru, and is a sacred place for Jains. Visit Abhishek Pushkarni, Ashoka Pillar, Lotus Tank, Chau-Mukhi Mahadeo and the Vaishali Museum. Arrive Patna and transfer to hotel for Rest & Relax. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 06 : Patna - Nalanda - Rajgir - Bodhgaya
Check out in the morning and proceed for the sight-seeing of Bodhgaya covering Madhbodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Tibetian Monastery and then drive for Rajgir- the first Buddhist Council enroute Nalanda - the great Buddhist University and the Great Stupa and Archaeological Museum. Evening drive to Rajgir. On arrival at Bodhgaya check in to Hotel. Overnight stay.

DAY 07 : Bodhgaya
Morning after breakfast visit the Mahabodhi Temple, Mahabodhi Tree, Animeshlochana Chaitya, Ratnachankrama or Jewel Walk, Ratnaghar Chaitya, Muchhalinda Pond, Bodh Gaya Museum, Magadh University Tibetan Monastery and Monasteries. Overnight stay at Bodh Gaya.

DAY 08 : Bodhgaya - Varanasi
After breakfast, drive to Varanasi via Sarnath, Sarnath - Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after enlightenment and revealed the eight fold path, the Buddhists doctrine. Then Visit Chaukhandi Stupa, Ashok Pillar, Dhamek Stupa, Dharamika Stupa, Dhamek Stupa, Archaeological Museum then transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at Varanasi.

DAY 09 : Varanasi & Sarnath
In the morning, drive to Sarnath - Its about 10 kms from the holy city of Varanasi.Where you can See the Ashoka Pillar, Dhamekh Stupa, Dharamrajika Stupa, Mulgandhkuti Vihara, Chaukhandi, Sarnath Museum and Mahabodhi Society. You can also go on excursion to Kaushambi. Overnight stay at Varanasi.

DAY 10 : Varanasi - Lucknow
Having the breakfast departure to Lucknow (Approx 10 hrs. by road) check in hotel or you can also visit Bara imumbary Hussain Immarnbara, Sikandera Bagh, Kai Serbara, Palace Zoo, state Museum etc. are the places to be visited over back to the Hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 11: Lucknow - Sankasya - Agra.
After breakfast from Lucknow en-route Sankasya is a small but important Buddhist destination, located at about 47 km from Farrukhabad district of Uttar Pradesh,A tour to Sankasya can provide you a unique feeling and experience. Then departure to Agra. Overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 12 : Agra - Delhi.
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to Agra. On arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of the most beautiful monument in the world - the "Taj Mahal." Also visit the magnificient Agra Fort. Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay at hotel in Agra.

DAY 13 :
The day is free at leisure. Late evening transfer to next destination.