Buddhist Circuit
a sacred journey
Journey through india's spiritual heartlands: from the sacred ghats of Varanasi to the serene stupas of Bodh Gaya, the ancient ruins of Rajgir, the vibrant streets of Patna, the tranquil grounds of Kushinagar, and the timeless tales of Ayodhya. A pilgrimage of culture, history, and enlightenment.​​
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VARANASI - BODH GAYA - RAJGIR - PATNA - KUSHINAGAR - AYODHYA
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8 NIGHTS / 9 DAYS
​DAY 1 : ARRIVE IN VARANASI
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Today you arrive at Varanasi Airport. You will be received and transferred to your hotel (Check in time is 3PM). Evening visit the Ghats to watch Ganga Arti. If time permits, visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Later return to hotel for overnight stay.
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DAY 2 : VARANASI
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Today by 5:30am, start from your hotel to visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple. You will take the VIP darshan. After that visit Kaal Bhairava Temple and Maa Annapoorna Temple. Post darshan, return to your hotel for breakfast. After breakfast drive to Sarnath for sightseeing. Later, on the way back visit Sankat Mochan Temple, Durga Temple and Tulsi Manas Temple.( Some temple visit can be shifted to next day if needed) Either you may return to your hotel or you may visit the ghats to watch the evening arti. Overnight at Hotel.
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DAY 3 : VARANASI - BODH GAYA (250 km / 5-6 hrs)
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After breakfast start to Bodh Gaya. On arrival visit Lord Buddha Temple (Maha Bodhi temple), Bodhi Tree, Buddha Statue. Cover other sightseeing places Sita Kund, Janki temple, Haleshwar Asthan, Ram chura (Vaisahali). (Some visit will have to be kept for the next day if not completed). Overnight at Hotel.
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​DAY 4 : BODH GAYA - RAJGIR (70 km / 2 hrs)
Today after breakfast checkout and proceed to Ramgir. On arrival visit Gridhrakuta, Sapataparni Cave, Bimbisar Jail, Ajatsatru Fort And Venuvana. Later check in at Hotel. Later visit Nalanda and proceed for sightseeing of Nalanda University, founded in the 5th century. Also, See Monasteries And Temples with impressive Buddhist & Hindu images.
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​DAY 5 : RAJGIR - PATNA (100 km / 2 hrs)
Today after breakfast checkout and proceed to Patna. On arrival check in at the hotel. Later visit the prominent sites such as Golghar, Sabhyata Dwar, Gandhi Maidan, Gandhi Ghat, Buddha Smriti Park and Takht Sri Harmandir Sahib Ji.
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​DAY 6 : PATNA - KUSHINAGAR (215 km / 5 hrs)
Morning breakfast at hotel and checkout and procced to Kushinagar. On arrival transfer to hotel and check in. Visit Mahaparinirvana Temple, Kushinagar, Museum, Ramabhar Stupa, Sun Temple and Thai Temple. Overnight in Hotel.
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​DAY 7 : KUSHINAGAR - AYODHYA (190 km / 3.5 hrs)
After breakfast check out and proceed to Ayodhya. On arrival, check in to your hotel. If you want, you may take rest or visit Saryu Ghat to watch evening arti.
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​DAY 8 : AYODHYA
Today early morning proceed to Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir. Post darshan, return back to hotel for breakfast. Later visit Hanuman Garhi Temple, Kanak Bhavan and Dhasharath Bhavan. By 5pm visit Guptar Ghat to watch the sunset or you may go to watch evening Arti at Sarayu Ghat.
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​DAY 9 : DEPARTURE FROM AYODHYA / LUCKNOW
After breakfast start your drive to Ayodhya / Lucknow airport for your onward journey.
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