Bihar: From Delhi to Sarnath 8 days/ 7 Nights

Arrive in Delhi from your city.

Take a flight to Bodhgaya.

Check-in at the hotel.

Overnight stay in Bodhgaya.

Mahabodhi Temple (UNESCO site): Enlightenment spot under the Bodhi Tree.

Monastic Zone: Visit various monasteries (Thai, Japanese, Tibetan, Bhutanese, etc.).

Sujata Village: Where Buddha received milk porridge.

Dhamma Bodhi Stupa: Symbolizing Buddha’s teachings.

Hidden Gem Tip: Some lesser-known monasteries offer early morning chanting sessions—join for a peaceful start.

Overnight stay in Bodhgaya.

• Drive to Nalanda (1.5 hours).

  • Nalanda University Ruins: Ancient academic center.

  • Nalanda Archaeological Museum.

  • Hiuen Tsang Memorial Hall.

• Drive to Rajgir (1 hour).

  • Vulture Peak (Griddhakuta): Buddha’s sermon site.

  • Brahma Sarovar: Tranquil water body.

  • Bimbisara Jail: Where King Bimbisara was imprisoned.

• Overnight stay in Rajgir.

Drive to Vaishali (approx. 3 hours).

• Vaishali Stupa: Where Buddha gave his last sermon.

• Ashoka Pillar: With lion capital and inscriptions.

• Buddha’s Last Sermon Memorial.

Hidden Gem Tip: Local village trails in Vaishali often hold unmarked ruins and peaceful ponds.

Overnight stay in Vaishali.

Cross the border and drive to Lumbini (approx. 6 hours).

• Lumbini Gardens: Sacred landscaped area.

• Maya Devi Temple: Birthplace of Buddha.

• Bodhi Tree near the temple.

• Sacred Pond (Puskarini): Where Queen Maya Devi bathed.

Overnight stay in Lumbini.

Drive to Sravasti (approx. 5 hours).

• Sahet Mahet: Ancient ruins of Buddha’s discourses.

• Jetavana Monastery:

  • Anathapindika Stupa: Dedicated to Buddha’s benefactor.

  • Meditation site of Buddha.

Hidden Gem Tip: Nearby forest paths offer quiet walking meditation spots.

Overnight stay in Sravasti.

Drive to Varanasi (approx. 6 hours).

• Kashi Vishwanath Temple: Dedicated to Lord Shiva.

• Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat: Evening boat ride on Ganges.

• Explore:

  • Manikarnika Ghat: Cremation site.

  • Varanasi Gali: Narrow, historical alleys with temples and shops.

Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Visit Sarnath (30 min drive):

• Dhamek Stupa: Buddha’s first sermon.

• Sarnath Archaeological Museum: Ancient Buddhist artifacts.

• Ashoka Pillar: Icon of Indian emblem.

Fly back to Delhi.

Tour ends.