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Highlights of Buddhist India Tour from Varanasi - 7 Days

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From Varanasi to Patna
4.9 (251 reviews)
  • Historical site with ruins and a large stupa in a grassy area.
  • Colorful riverside market with boats and bustling activity.
  • Group of people in front of a white dome-shaped stupa.
  • Large gathering of monks in orange robes in front of a temple.
  • Historical ruins with pillars and people exploring the site.
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Memorable India Journeys
Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 10
Ages 10+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Varanasi

    Varanasi
    Start point
    Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India (Airport, Railway Station, Hotel, 10:00 - 20:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Sarc Inn )

    Included Activities

    • Visit important landmarks in Varanasi
    • Explore the bathing ghats
    • Attend Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedha Ghat

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Manikarnika burning ghats (riverside cremation sites)
    Landmarks
    Dashashwamedha Ghat
    Manikarnika Ghat
    Ganges River
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  2. Day 2

    Varanasi

    Varanasi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Sarc Inn )

    Included Activities

    • Boat ride on the Ganges River at sunrise
    • Visit Sarnath Deer Park

    Optional Activities

    • Visit monuments in Sarnath region
    • Visit temples in Sarnath region
    • Visit monasteries in Sarnath region
    • Visit stupas in Sarnath region
    Landmarks
    Sarnath Deer Park
    Ganges River
  3. Day 3

    Varanasi to Bodhgaya

    Varanasi to Bodhgaya
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Jataka Inn )

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Buddhist monasteries in Bodhgaya
    • Visit Buddhist temples in Bodhgaya
    • Visit Buddhist museums in Bodhgaya
    Landmarks
    Bodhgaya
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  4. Day 4

    Bodhgaya

    Bodhgaya
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Jataka Inn )

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Mahabodhi tree
    • Visit Mahakala Caves
    • Visit Buddha statue
    • Visit Buddha stone seat
    Landmarks
    Mahabodhi Temple
    Mahakala Caves
  5. Day 5

    Bodhgaya to Rajgir

    Bodhgaya to Rajgir
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel-Diamond-Vihar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Barabar Caves
    • Visit Venuvana in Rajgir
    • Visit Vishwa Shanti Stupa in Rajgir
    • Visit Buddha's cave on Griddhakuta Hill
    • Dip in hot springs at Lakshmi Narayan Temple
    Landmarks
    Barabar Caves
    Venuvana
    Vishwa Shanti Stupa
    Griddhakuta Hill
    Lakshmi Narayan Temple
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  6. Day 6

    Rajgir to Nalanda

    Rajgir to Nalanda
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel-Diamond-Vihar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit archaeological ruins of Nalanda University
    Landmarks
    Nalanda University
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  7. Day 7

    Nalanda to Vaishali

    Nalanda to Vaishali
    End point
    Patna, Bihar, India (Airport, Railway Station, Hotel, 12:00 - 18:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Vaishali town
    • Visit Kolhu where Buddha gave his last sermon
    • Visit Ashok pillar
    • Visit stupas in Vaishali
    Landmarks
    Vaishali
    Ashok Pillar Vaishali

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    Hotel Sarc Inn

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    Hotel-Diamond-Vihar

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    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for India. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for India. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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