Buddhist Circuit — Sarnath & Beyond
Walk the path of the Buddha, from the first sermon at Sarnath
Duration
4 Days / 3 Nights
Category
Buddhist Circuit
Destinations
4 places
From
₹21,999/pp
Overview
Trace the footsteps of Gautama Buddha across the sacred Buddhist circuit — beginning at Sarnath where he gave his first sermon, and extending to the great sites of enlightenment and mahaparinirvana.
Highlights
- Dhamek Stupa & Sarnath Archaeological Museum
- Mulagandha Kuti Vihar
- Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya (UNESCO site)
- Parinirvana Stupa, Kushinagar
- Ganga Aarti in Varanasi
Day-by-day Itinerary
Day 1
Varanasi & Sarnath
Arrive in Varanasi. Afternoon visit to Sarnath — Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar and the museum. Evening Ganga Aarti. Overnight in Varanasi.
Day 2
Varanasi to Bodh Gaya
Sunrise boat ride, then drive to Bodh Gaya. Evening at the Mahabodhi complex. Overnight in Bodh Gaya.
Day 3
Bodh Gaya Exploration
Full-day Mahabodhi Temple, the Bodhi Tree, and the international monasteries. Overnight in Bodh Gaya.
Day 4
Kushinagar & Departure
Visit to Kushinagar — Parinirvana Stupa and Ramabhar Stupa. Transfer for departure.
What’s included
- ✓ 3 nights accommodation on twin-sharing basis
- ✓ Daily breakfast
- ✓ Private AC vehicle for all transfers & sightseeing
- ✓ Knowledgeable heritage guide
- ✓ Monument assistance
Not included
- ✕ Monument entry fees
- ✕ Lunch & dinner
- ✕ Personal expenses
- ✕ Anything not mentioned under inclusions