Buddhist Heritage Spiritual Trail
An inspiring Buddhist pilgrimage visiting Bodhgaya, Vaishali, Kushinagar, Lumbini and Varanasi with guided tours, sacred temples, meditation, and cultural discovery.
Buddhist Heritage Spiritual Trail
Duration: 07 Nights /08 Days
Destinations Covered: Bodhgaya – Rajgir – Nalanda – Patna – Vaishali – Kushinagar – Lumbini – Varanasi
Follow the sacred footsteps of Lord Buddha on this 8-day Buddhist Heritage Spiritual Trail, a soul-nourishing journey across India and Nepal. Begin your pilgrimage in Bodhgaya, the place of Buddha’s enlightenment, and continue to the spiritual heartlands of Rajgir, Nalanda, Patna, Vaishali, Kushinagar, Lumbini, and Varanasi. Meditate at the Mahabodhi Temple, explore the ancient ruins of Nalanda University, pay homage at Kushinagar’s Mahaparinirvana Temple, and visit the birthplace of Buddha in Lumbini, Nepal. End your spiritual trail in Varanasi, witnessing the divine sunrise over the River Ganges and exploring Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon. With guided visits, comfortable transfers, and time for meditation, this journey offers both a spiritual retreat and a cultural discovery.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at Bodhgaya by Flight (L/D)Arrive at Bodhgaya airport, where our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. After lunch, enjoy a peaceful evening of meditation at the Mahabodhi Temple, one of the holiest Buddhist shrines. Dinner and overnight stay in Bodhgaya.
Day 02: Bodhgaya – Rajgir – Nalanda – Patna (B/L/D)
After breakfast, drive to Rajgir, a site deeply associated with Buddha’s teachings. Visit Gridhkutta (Vulture’s Peak), the World Peace Stupa, Venuvanaram, and Bimbisar’s Prison. Enjoy lunch in Rajgir before continuing to Nalanda, once home to a world-famous ancient Buddhist university. Later, proceed to Patna, check in at your hotel, followed by dinner and overnight stay.
Day 03: Patna – Vaishali – Kushinagar (B/L/D)
After breakfast, drive to Kushinagar, stopping at Vaishali, the place where Buddha delivered his last sermon. Relish lunch en route and continue your journey to Kushinagar. On arrival, check in at your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 04: Kushinagar – Lumbini (B/L/D)
Begin the day with a visit to the Mahaparinirvana Temple, where Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana, and the Rambhar Stupa, his cremation site. After lunch, drive to Lumbini, Nepal (ensure a double-entry Indian visa and a Nepal visa). Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 05: Lumbini – Varanasi (B/L/D)
After breakfast, visit the Maya Devi Temple, the sacred birthplace of Lord Buddha, and explore nearby monasteries. Return to the hotel for lunch and then drive to Varanasi, the eternal city on the banks of the Ganges. On arrival, check in to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 06: Varanasi – Bodhgaya (B/L/D)
At dawn, take a peaceful boat ride on the River Ganges, witnessing the mesmerising sunrise and morning rituals on the ghats. After breakfast, drive to Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon. Visit the Dhamek Stupa and Sarnath Museum before enjoying lunch. Later, drive to Bodhgaya for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 07: Explore Bodhgaya (B/L/D)
Spend the day exploring Bodhgaya in depth. Visit the sacred Mahabodhi Temple, Sujata Village, Niranjana River, and the towering 80-feet Buddha Statue. Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel in Bodhgaya.
Day 08: Departure from Bodhgaya (B/L)
After breakfast, enjoy a final meditation session at the Mahabodhi Temple. Later, have lunch at the hotel before being transferred to Bodhgaya airport for your onward journey
