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Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour India Nepal

16 days
From Mumbai to New Delhi
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 25
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Mumbai

    Mumbai
    Start point
    Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (Pickup from Mumbai International Airport, as per your flight timing.)
  2. Day 2

    Mumbai

    Mumbai
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant), Dinner (Buffet dinner at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided full-day tour of Mumbai
    • Ferry ride to Elephanta Island
    • Explore Elephanta Caves
    • Visit Gateway of India
    • Visit Prince of Wales Museum
    • Visit Mani Bhavan memorial

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping along bustling streets
    Landmarks
    Elephanta Island
    Elephanta Caves
    Gateway of India
    Prince of Wales Museum
    Mani Bhavan
  3. Day 3

    Mumbai to Aurangabad

    Mumbai to Aurangabad
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Buffet dinner at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ellora Caves (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Explore Kailasa Temple
    • Visit Daulatabad Fort
    Landmarks
    Ellora Caves
    Kailasa Temple
    Daulatabad Fort
  4. Day 4

    Aurangabad

    Aurangabad
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Buffet dinner at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ajanta Caves (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Explore Buddhist murals and sculptures
    • Visit Bibi Ka Maqbara
    Landmarks
    Ajanta Caves
    Bibi Ka Maqbara
  5. Day 5

    Aurangabad to Varanasi

    Aurangabad to Varanasi
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Buffet dinner at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Attend Aarti ceremony on the banks of River Ganges
    • Boat ride on River Ganges
    Landmarks
    River Ganges
  6. Day 6

    Varanasi to Bodhgaya

    Varanasi to Bodhgaya
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Buffet dinner at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Serene boat ride on River Ganges
    • Visit Sarnath Archaeological Site
    • Visit Dhamek Stupa
    • See Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath
    • Visit Mulagandha Kuti Vihar
    • Visit Sarnath Archaeological Museum
    • Visit Chaukhandi Stupa

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple
    • Walk through sacred Ghats of Varanasi
    Landmarks
    Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple
    Sarnath Archaeological Site
    Dhamek Stupa
    Ashoka Pillar
    Mulagandha Kuti Vihar
    Sarnath Archaeological Museum
    Chaukhandi Stupa
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Bodhgaya

    Bodhgaya
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Buffet dinner at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mahabodhi Temple
    • See Bodhi Tree
    • See Muchalinda Lake
    • Visit Vajrasana (Diamond Throne)
    • Visit Great Buddha Statue
    • Explore Thai Monastery
    • Explore Japanese Temple
    • Explore Tibetan Monastery
    • Visit Sujata Kuti
    • Visit Dungeshwari Cave Temples
    Landmarks
    Mahabodhi Temple
    Bodhi Tree
    Muchalinda Lake
    Great Buddha Statue
    Thai Monastery
    Japanese Temple
    Tibetan Monastery
    Sujata Kuti
    Dungeshwari Cave Temples
  8. Day 8

    Bodhgaya to Rajgir

    Bodhgaya to Rajgir
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Buffet dinner at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Vulture's Peak (Griddhakuta Parvat)
    • Visit Bimbisara's Prison
    • Visit Venu Vana (Bamboo Grove)
    • Visit Cyclopean Wall
    • Visit Rajgir Glass Bridge
    • Visit Ghora Katora Lake
    Landmarks
    Vulture's Peak (Griddhakuta Parvat)
    Bimbisara's Prison
    Venu Vana (Bamboo Grove)
    Cyclopean Wall
    Rajgir Glass Bridge
    Ghora Katora Lake
  9. Day 9

    Rajgir to Vaishali

    Rajgir to Vaishali
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Buffet dinner at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ruins of Ancient Nalanda University
    • Visit Ashoka Pillar
    • Visit Vishwa Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda)
    • Visit Buddha Stupas I and II
    • Visit Abhishek Pushkarini
    • Visit Vaishali Archaeological Museum
    Landmarks
    Ruins of Ancient Nalanda University
    Ashoka Pillar
    Vishwa Shanti Stupa
    Buddha Stupas I and II
    Abhishek Pushkarini
    Vaishali Archaeological Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Vaishali to Kushinagar

    Vaishali to Kushinagar
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Buffet dinner at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Parinirvana Stupa (Mahaparinirvana Temple)
    • Visit Matha Kaur Shrine
    • Visit Ramabhar Buddhist Stupa
    Landmarks
    Parinirvana Stupa
    Matha Kaur Shrine
    Ramabhar Buddhist Stupa
  11. Day 11

    Kushinagar to Lumbini

    Kushinagar to Lumbini
    Meals
    Breakfast (Packed breakfast)
  12. Day 12

    Lumbini

    Lumbini
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Buffet dinner at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mayadevi Temple
    • Visit Birthplace of Buddha
    • Visit Puskarini pond
    • Visit Ashoka Pillar
    • Visit World Peace Pagoda
    • Rickshaw ride to temples and monasteries
    • Visit Japanese Temple
    • Visit Korean Temple
    • Visit Chinese Temple
    • Visit Myanmar Golden Temple
    • Visit Vietnamese Temple
    • Visit Gotihawa Stupa and Pillar
    • Visit Tilaurakot
    • Visit Eastern Gate
    • Visit Western Gate
    • Visit Kapilvastu Museum
    Landmarks
    Mayadevi Temple
    Birthplace of Buddha
    Puskarini
    Ashoka Pillar
    World Peace Pagoda
    Japanese Temple
    Korean Temple
    Chinese Temple
    Myanmar Golden Temple
    Vietnamese Temple
    Gotihawa Stupa
    Tilaurakot
    Kapilvastu Museum
  13. Day 13

    Lumbini to Shravasti

    Lumbini to Shravasti
    Meals
    Breakfast (Packed breakfast), Dinner (Buffet dinner at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kapilvastu (Indian site)
    Landmarks
    Kapilvastu
  14. Day 14

    Shravasti to Lucknow

    Shravasti to Lucknow
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Buffet dinner at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jetavana Gardens
    • Visit Ananda Bodhi Tree
    • Visit Angulimala Stupa
    • Visit Anathapindika Stupa
    • Visit Orajhar
    Landmarks
    Jetavana Gardens
    Ananda Bodhi Tree
    Angulimala Stupa
    Anathapindika Stupa
    Orajhar
  15. Day 15

    Lucknow to New Delhi

    Lucknow to New Delhi
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at the hotel), Dinner (Buffet dinner at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bada Imambara Complex
    • Explore Bhool Bhulaiya (labyrinth)
    • Visit Asfi Mosque
    • Train journey from Lucknow to New Delhi (Chair Car Seating)
    Landmarks
    Bada Imambara Complex
    Bhool Bhulaiya
    Asfi Mosque
  16. Day 16

    New Delhi

    New Delhi
    End point
    Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Drop-off at IGI Airport, New Delhi.)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Humayun's Tomb
    • Visit Tibetan Market
    • Drive through Lutyens' Delhi
    • Visit India Gate
    • Visit Qutab Minar
    Landmarks
    Humayun's Tomb
    Tibetan Market
    Presidential House
    India Gate
    Qutab Minar

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