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10 Days Buddhist Circuit with Birth to Death Place of Buddha

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 6
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Varanasi

    Start point
    Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Babatpur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India (Arrival Gate Varanasi Airport, 06:00 - 23:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Half day temple tour visiting Bharat Mata Mandir, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, and Vishwanath Temple
    • Ganga Aarti at Dasaswamedh Ghat
    • Morning boat ride in Varanasi
    Landmarks
    Bharat Mata Mandir
    Durga Temple
    Tulsi Manas Temple
    Sankat Mochan Temple
    Vishwanath Temple
    Dasaswamedh Ghat
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  2. Day 2

    Varanasi to Sarnath

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Half day city tour of Sarnath visiting Deer Park where Buddha preached his first sermon
    • Visit to Dharmarajika Stupa
    • Visit to Chaukhandi Stupa
    • Visit to Dhamek Stupa
    • Visit to Lion Capital of Ashoka
    • Exploration of monastery remains
    Landmarks
    Sarnath Deer Park
    Dharmarajika Stupa
    Chaukhandi Stupa
    Dhamek Stupa
  3. Day 3

    Varanasi to Bodhgaya

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Evening prayer at Mahabodhi Temple
    Landmarks
    Mahabodhi Temple
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  4. Day 4

    Bodhgaya to Patna via Rajgir and Nalanda

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Gridhakuta Hill (Vulture's Peak)
    • Visit to Bimbisara Jail
    • Exploration of Saptaparni Caves
    • Exploration of Nalanda University ruins
    Landmarks
    Gridhakuta Hill
    Saptaparni Caves
    Bimbisara Jail
    Nalanda University
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  5. Day 5

    Patna to Kushinagar via Vaishali

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Vaishali
    • Visit to Mahaparinirvana Temple
    • Visit to Rambhar Stupa
    Landmarks
    Vaishali
    Mahaparinirvana Temple
    Rambhar Stupa
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  6. Day 6

    Kushinagar to Lumbini

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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Mayadevi Temple
    Landmarks
    Mayadevi Temple
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  7. Day 7

    Lumbini to Sravasti

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Anand Bodhi tree
    • Visit to Jetavana monastery ruins
    • Visit to ancient stupas
    • Visit to Sahet Mahet
    • Visit to Angulimal caves
    Landmarks
    Jetavana Monastery
    Anand Bodhi Tree
    Sahet Mahet
    Angulimal Caves
  8. Day 8

    Sravasti to Lucknow to New Delhi

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    Breakfast
  9. Day 9

    New Delhi City Tour

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Jama Masjid
    • Visit to Chandni Chowk marketplace
    • Visit to Red Fort
    • Visit to Rajghat
    • Visit to Humayun Tomb
    • Drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan
    • Visit to India Gate
    • Visit to Qutub Minar
    • Rickshaw ride experience
    Landmarks
    Jama Masjid
    Chandni Chowk
    Red Fort
    Rajghat
    Humayun Tomb
    Rashtrapati Bhawan
    India Gate
    Qutub Minar
  10. Day 10

    New Delhi Departure

    End point
    Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Airport Rd., New Delhi, Delhi, India (Drop To New Airport, 06:00 - 23:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • 10 Days Buddhist Circuit with Birth to Death Place of Buddha reviewer 1
    December 29th, 2025
    5.0
    Comfortable hotels, well-timed sightseeing, and enough free time for reflection made this Buddhist Circuit tour very...
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    Traveled in November 2025
    Reply from: Varanasi Excursion Pvt Ltd
    Thank you so much for your kind review and for choosing Varanasi Excursion. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your trip and our services. Your satisfaction is our biggest motivation, and we truly look forward to welcoming you again for another memorable journey. Warm regards, Aamir – Varanasi Excursion
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  • 10 Days Buddhist Circuit with Birth to Death Place of Buddha reviewer 2
    December 28th, 2025
    5.0
    The tour became much more insightful thanks to our guide Arvind, whose explanations about Buddha’s life and teachings...
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    Traveled in November 2025
    Reply from: Varanasi Excursion Pvt Ltd
    Thank you so much for your kind review and for choosing Varanasi Excursion. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your trip and our services. Your satisfaction is our biggest motivation, and we truly look forward to welcoming you again for another memorable journey. Warm regards, Aamir – Varanasi Excursion
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  • 10 Days Buddhist Circuit with Birth to Death Place of Buddha reviewer 3
    December 27th, 2025
    5.0
    Having the same driver Bablu for the entire trip made a big difference. He was calm, experienced, and handled long...
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    Traveled in October 2025
    Reply from: Varanasi Excursion Pvt Ltd
    Thank you so much for your kind review and for choosing Varanasi Excursion. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your trip and our services. Your satisfaction is our biggest motivation, and we truly look forward to welcoming you again for another memorable journey. Warm regards, Aamir – Varanasi Excursion
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  • R
    December 25th, 2025
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    Excellent tour planning and smooth execution. Aamir managed everything professionally and was always available when...
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    December 24th, 2025
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    A deeply spiritual journey covering all major Buddhist sites from birth to Mahaparinirvana. The itinerary was well...
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  • E
    April 10th, 2025
    4.0
    India was beautiful and wild and enlightening. I came away wishing that I would have spent more time in one place....
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    Traveled in February 2025
    Reply from: Varanasi Excursion Pvt Ltd
    Dear Guest, Greetings of India, Thank you for choosing us to plan your trip and taking out your precious time to review your experience. We are happy to hear that you have a great overall experience and have a lot of memories. In fact, creating good memories is our driving force, and all our partners are constantly striving to achieve this goal. Our team is very happy to receive your gratitude. Once again Thanks from whole VE Team.
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  • S
    July 9th, 2019
    5.0
    The entire trip was fantastic, i enjoyed the tour with the familiar guides & driver Babloo was very amazing during...
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    Traveled in July 2019
    Reply from: Varanasi Excursion Pvt Ltd
    Dear Rueben, Greetings of India, Thank you for choosing us to plan your trip and taking out your precious time to review your experience. We are happy to hear that you have a great overall experience and have a lot of memories. In fact, creating good memories is our driving force, and all our partners are constantly striving to achieve this goal. Our team is very happy to receive your gratitude. Once again Thanks from whole VE Team.
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  • 10 Days Buddhist Circuit with Birth to Death Place of Buddha reviewer 8
    March 31st, 2019
    5.0
    My first Trip to India with such a Excellent service providers. Tour was really amazing They accommodated us very...
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    Traveled in March 2019
    Reply from: Varanasi Excursion Pvt Ltd
    Dear Daniel, Greetings of India, Thank you for choosing us to plan your trip and taking out your precious time to review your experience. We are happy to hear that you have a great overall experience and have a lot of memories. In fact, creating good memories is our driving force, and all our partners are constantly striving to achieve this goal. Our team is very happy to receive your gratitude. Once again Thanks from whole VE Team.
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    Asked on January 12th, 2025

    Do I have to book my own flight in day 10 from Lucknow back to New Delhi?

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    • Varanasi Excursion Pvt LtdOperatorWritten January 2025

      Yes You Have Book The Flight From Lucknow To New Delhi After 2 PM..

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      Do I have to book my own flight? So I am NOT booked for a flight right now?

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