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India Buddhist Tour 7 Days (3, 4 & 5 Star Hotel Options)

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From Varanasi to Lucknow
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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, French, Spanish, Chinese
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Varanasi

    Varanasi
    Start point
    Varanasi Airport, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India (Pick-up From Airport, Railway Station or Your location, 06:00 - 23:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Half-day temple tour to Sarnath
    • Visit Dharmarajika Stupa
    • Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
    • Visit Dhamek Stupa
    • Explore ancient monastery remains
    • View Lion Capital of Ashoka
    Landmarks
    Sarnath
    Dharmarajika Stupa
    Chaukhandi Stupa
    Dhamek Stupa
    Lion Capital of Ashoka
  2. Day 2

    Varanasi to Bodhgaya

    Varanasi to Bodhgaya
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Great Buddha Statue
    • Visit Niranjana River
    • Visit Sujata Temple
    • Visit Maha Bodhi Temple
    • Visit sacred Bodhi Tree
    • Visit Chinese Temple
    • Visit school for the destitute
    Landmarks
    Great Buddha Statue
    Niranjana River
    Sujata Temple
    Maha Bodhi Temple
    Bodhi Tree
    Chinese Temple
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  3. Day 3

    Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna

    Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gridhakuta Hill (Vulture's Peak)
    • Visit Bimbisara Jail
    • Explore Nalanda University ruins
    Landmarks
    Saptaparni Caves
    Gridhakuta Hill
    Bimbisara Jail
    Nalanda University
  4. Day 4

    Patna to Vaishali to Kushinagar

    Patna to Vaishali to Kushinagar
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Vaishali
    • Visit Mahaparinirvana Temple
    • Visit Rambhar Stupa
    Landmarks
    Vaishali
    Mahaparinirvana Temple
    Rambhar Stupa
  5. Day 5

    Kushinagar to Lumbini

    Kushinagar to Lumbini
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mayadevi Temple
    Landmarks
    Mayadevi Temple
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  6. Day 6

    Lumbini - Kapilavastu - Shravasti

    Lumbini - Kapilavastu - Shravasti
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kapilavastu
    • Visit Sahet Mahet ruins
    • Visit Angulimal Caves
    Landmarks
    Kapilavastu
    Sahet Mahet
    Angulimal Caves
    Jetavana Monastery
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  7. Day 7

    Shravasti to Lucknow

    Shravasti to Lucknow
    End point
    Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Kanpur Road, Amausi, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India (Drop To Airport, Railway Station or Your location, 06:00 - 23:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Imambara
    • Visit Rumi Darwaza
    • Explore Lucknow's historical monuments
    Landmarks
    Imambara
    Rumi Darwaza

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Rating
4.9 (235 reviews)
Response time
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