7-Day India and Nepal Tour Packages
Our week-long Buddhist pilgrimages connect the essential sites across India and Nepal. Starting at Varanasi's Sarnath, where Buddha first shared his teachings, you'll travel to Bodhgaya - the place of his enlightenment. The route takes in Rajgir, where Buddha spent 12 years teaching, and includes the fascinating ruins of Nalanda's ancient university. Our TourRadar customers often mention how much they appreciate traveling in smaller vehicles instead of big buses, as it gives them more time to experience places like Kushinagar, where Buddha reached Mahaparinirvana. The journey comes full circle at his birthplace in Lumbini, covering all the most meaningful Buddhist sites along the way.
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7 Days Private Buddhist Tour
This weeklong Buddhist pilgrimage takes you through India and Nepal's most revered sites. The route covers 9 destinations from Varanasi to Lucknow, including Lumbini, with 6 nights in 3-star hotels and expert-guided tours.
From Varanasi: 7 Days Private Buddhist Tour
This private week-long journey covers 9 sacred sites across India and Nepal with English-speaking guides, traveling from Varanasi to Lucknow. Walk through Sarnath to see the Dharmarajika and Dhamek Stupas where Buddha delivered his first sermon, then cross into Nepal to find the Mayadevi Temple in Lumbini at Buddha's birthplace.
Path of Enlightenment: Lumbini, Kushinagar, Bodhgaya & Sarnath
The weeklong spiritual route weaves through India and Nepal's borders. Two nights each in Lumbini and Varanasi, with stops in Kushinagar and Bodhgaya, perfectly paced to absorb the essence of each sacred site.
