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Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour with Northeast India

20 days
Start and end in Darjeeling
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 30
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    New Delhi

    Start point
    Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Pickup from Main Entrance, Terminal 3, IGI Airport, New Delhi - As per your flight timing.)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore New Delhi's bustling streets
    • Wander tree-lined boulevards
  2. Day 2

    New Delhi to Varanasi

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Train from New Delhi to Varanasi (Vande Bharat Express)
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Varanasi - Sarnath

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Boat ride on River Ganges at sunrise
    • Guided walk through old city of Varanasi exploring sacred ghats
    • Visit Dhamekha Stupa in Sarnath
    • Explore Archaeological Museum with ancient Buddhist relics
    • Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
    • Attend Ganga Aarti ceremony
    Landmarks
    River Ganges
    Dhamekha Stupa
    Sarnath Archaeological Museum
    Chaukhandi Stupa
  4. Day 4

    Varanasi to Bodhgaya

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mahabodhi Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Explore Bodhi Tree
    • Visit Muchalinda Lake
    • Visit Vajrasana
    Landmarks
    Mahabodhi Temple
    Bodhi Tree
    Muchalinda Lake
    Vajrasana
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Bodhgaya

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sujata Kuti
    • Visit Dungeshwari Cave Temples
    • Visit Great Buddha Statue
    • Explore Thai Monastery
    • Explore Japanese Temple
    • Explore Tibetan Monastery
    • Meditation at Mahabodhi Temple
    Landmarks
    Sujata Kuti
    Dungeshwari Cave Temples
    Great Buddha Statue
    Thai Monastery
    Japanese Temple
    Tibetan Monastery
  6. Day 6

    Bodhgaya to Rajgir

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Vulture's Peak (Griddhakuta Parvat)
    • Visit Bimbisara's Prison
    • Visit Venu Vana (Bamboo Grove)
    • Visit Cyclopean Wall
    • Cross 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
  7. Day 7

    Rajgir - Nalanda - Vaishali

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Ruins of Ancient Nalanda University
    • Visit Ashoka Pillar in Vaishali
    • Visit Vishwa Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda)
    • Visit Buddha Stupas I and II
    • Visit Abhishek Pushkarini
    • Visit Vaishali Archaeological Museum
    Landmarks
    Nalanda University Ruins
    Ashoka Pillar
    Vishwa Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda)
    Buddha Stupa I
    Buddha Stupa II
    Abhishek Pushkarini
    Vaishali Archaeological Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Vaishali to Kushinagar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Parinirvana Stupa (Mahaparinirvana Temple)
    • Visit Matha Kaur Shrine
    • Visit Ramabhar Buddhist Stupa
    Landmarks
    Parinirvana Stupa (Mahaparinirvana Temple)
    Matha Kaur Shrine
    Ramabhar Buddhist Stupa
  9. Day 9

    Kushinagar to Lumbini

    Meals
    Breakfast (Packed breakfast)
  10. Day 10

    Lumbini - Kapilvastu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mayadevi Temple (Birthplace of Buddha)
    • Visit Puskarini (sacred pond)
    • Visit Ashoka Pillar
    • Visit World Peace Pagoda
    • Rickshaw ride to temples and monasteries (Japanese Temple, Korean Temple, Chinese Temple, Myanmar Golden Temple, Vietnamese Temple)
    • Visit Gotihawa Stupa and Pillar
    • Visit Tilaurakot (Eastern Gate and Western Gate)
    • Visit Kapilvastu Museum
    Landmarks
    Mayadevi Temple
    Puskarini
    Ashoka Pillar
    World Peace Pagoda
    Japanese Temple
    Korean Temple
    Chinese Temple
    Myanmar Golden Temple
    Vietnamese Temple
    Gotihawa Stupa and Pillar
    Tilaurakot
    Kapilvastu Museum
  11. Day 11

    Lumbini to Shravasti

    Meals
    Breakfast (Packed breakfast), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kapilvastu (Indian side)
    Landmarks
    Kapilvastu
  12. Day 12

    Shravasti to Lucknow

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Changu Lake (Tsomgo Lake)
    • Visit Baba Mandir
    Landmarks
    Changu Lake (Tsomgo Lake)
    Baba Mandir
  13. Day 13

    Lucknow to Bagdogra - Kalimpong

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery on Durpin Hill
    • Visit Mangal Dham Temple
    • Visit Pine View Nursery
    • Visit Dr. Graham's Homes Complex
    • Visit Delo Hill for Mt. Kanchenjunga views
    Landmarks
    Zong Dog Palri Fo-Brang Monastery
    Durpin Hill
    Mangal Dham Temple
    Pine View Nursery
    Dr. Graham's Homes Complex
    Delo Hill
    Mt. Kanchenjunga
  14. Day 14

    Kalimpong to Gangtok

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tashi View Point
    • Visit Rumtek Monastery
    • Stroll along MG Marg
    Landmarks
    Tashi View Point
    Rumtek Monastery
    MG Marg
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    Gangtok

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hanuman Tok
    • Visit Ganesh Tok
    • Visit Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom
    • Visit Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
    • Visit Do Drul Chorten
    • Visit Banjhakri Falls and Energy Park
    Landmarks
    Hanuman Tok
    Ganesh Tok
    Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom
    Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
    Do Drul Chorten
    Banjhakri Falls and Energy Park
  16. Day 16

    Gangtok to Darjeeling

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Darjeeling at your own pace
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  17. Day 17

    Darjeeling

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Batasia Loop
    • Board Darjeeling Toy Train to Ghoom (roundtrip, subject to availability)
    • Visit Ghoom Monastery
    • Walk through Darjeeling tea garden

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning excursion to Tiger Hill (around 4:00 AM sunrise viewing)
    Landmarks
    Tiger Hill
    Batasia Loop
    Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (Toy Train)
    Ghoom Station
    Ghoom Monastery
    Darjeeling Tea Garden
    Japanese Temple
    Peace Pagoda
  18. Day 18

    Darjeeling to Bagdogra - Kolkata

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Kolkata at your own pace
  19. Day 19

    Kolkata

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Victoria Memorial
    • Visit Memorial Hall
    • Visit Mother Teresa's Home
    • Explore China Town
    • View Vidyasagar Setu
    • View Howrah Bridge
    • Walk through local market
    Landmarks
    Victoria Memorial
    Memorial Hall
    Mother Teresa's Home
    China Town
    Vidyasagar Setu
    Howrah Bridge
  20. Day 20

    Kolkata

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

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