Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in New Delhi
You'll be picked up at New Delhi airport and taken to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to wander around the city at your own pace, checking out the busy streets and tree-lined boulevards to get a feel for India.
- Start point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Pickup from IGI Airport in New Delhi, as per your flight timing)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rockland CR Park or similar - New Delhi)
Optional Activities
- Explore the city's bustling streets
- Wander tree-lined boulevards
- Day 2
Delhi Sightseeing
You'll spend the full day seeing Delhi's historical sites starting at Rajghat, then heading to Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque. A rickshaw ride through the busy Chandni Chowk market in Old Delhi comes next, followed by driving past the Presidential House and India Gate. After that, you'll walk through Humayun's Tomb and finish at the Qutab Minar, a notable brick minaret structure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rockland CR Park or similar - New Delhi)
Included Activities
- Visit Rajghat, memorial site of Mahatma Gandhi
- Visit Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque
- Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi's busiest market
- Drive past Presidential House
- Drive past India Gate
- Explore Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Qutab Minar, world's tallest brick minaret
Landmarks Rajghat Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk Presidential House India Gate Humayun's Tomb Qutab Minar - Day 3
New Delhi to Bodhgaya
After breakfast, you'll head to New Delhi airport for your flight to Gaya. Once you arrive, you're transferred to your hotel in Bodhgaya. After settling in, you'll visit the Mahabodhi Temple to see the Bodhi Tree, Muchalinda Lake, and the Vajrasana, the specific place where Buddha meditated.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel The Imperial Bodhgaya or similar - Bodhgaya)
Included Activities
- Visit Mahabodhi Temple
- Explore Muchalinda Lake
- Visit the Bodhi Tree
- Visit the Vajrasana (Diamond Throne)
Landmarks Mahabodhi Temple Bodhi Tree Muchalinda Lake 
- Day 4
Bodhgaya
You'll have early breakfast and then head to the Mahabodhi Temple to see the Bodhi Tree, Muchalinda Lake, and Vajrasana. Next comes viewing the 80-foot Great Buddha Statue in a meditative pose. You'll check out various monasteries including the Thai Monastery, Japanese Temple, and Tibetan Monastery. Then you'll visit Sujata Kuti, the house where Sujata offered Buddha rice pudding. If time allows, you can head to the Dungeshwari Cave Temples where Buddha meditated before coming to Bodhgaya.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel The Imperial Bodhgaya or similar - Bodhgaya)
Included Activities
- Visit Mahabodhi Temple
- See Bodhi Tree
- Visit Muchalinda Lake
- Visit Vajrasana (Diamond Throne)
- Visit Great Buddha Statue
- Explore Thai Monastery
- Explore Japanese Temple
- Explore Tibetan Monastery
- Visit Sujata Kuti
Optional Activities
- Visit Dungeshwari Cave Temples (if time permits)
Landmarks Mahabodhi Temple Great Buddha Statue Thai Monastery Japanese Temple Tibetan Monastery Sujata Kuti Dungeshwari Cave Temples - Day 5
Bodhgaya to Rajgir
After breakfast, you'll travel to Rajgir. First up is Vulture's Peak, a sacred site with views where Buddha gave important teachings. You'll see Bimbisara's Prison, where King Bimbisara was imprisoned. Then you'll walk through Venu Vana (Bamboo Grove), a peaceful monastery, and check out the Cyclopean Wall, an ancient limestone structure. You'll also see the Rajgir Glass Bridge and finish at Ghora Katora Lake for some time to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rajgir Residency or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Vulture's Peak (Griddhakuta Parvat)
- Visit Bimbisara's Prison
- Visit Venu Vana (Bamboo Grove)
- Visit Cyclopean Wall
- Visit 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 - Day 6
Rajgir to Vaishali
You'll leave around 7:00 AM heading to Vaishali with a stop to see the Ruins of Ancient Nalanda University. Once you arrive in Vaishali, you'll visit the Ashoka Pillar, Vishwa Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda), Buddha Stupas I and II, Abhishek Pushkarini ancient tank, and the Vaishali Archaeological Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Vaishali Residency or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Ruins of Ancient Nalanda University
- Visit Ashoka Pillar
- Visit Vishwa Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda)
- Visit Buddha Stupas I and II
- Visit Abhishek Pushkarini
- Visit Vaishali Archaeological Museum
Landmarks Ruins of Ancient Nalanda University Ashoka Pillar Vishwa Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda) Buddha Stupas I and II Abhishek Pushkarini Vaishali Archaeological Museum 
- Day 7
Vaishali to Kushinagar
After breakfast, you'll travel to Kushinagar. Upon arriving, you'll visit the Parinirvana Stupa (Mahaparinirvana Temple), where Gautama Buddha attained Nirvana. You'll also see the Matha Kaur Shrine where Buddha delivered his last sermon, and the Ramabhar Buddhist Stupa where Buddha was cremated.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel The Imperial or similar - Kushinagar)
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 - Day 8
Kushinagar to Lumbini
After breakfast, you'll head to the Indo-Nepal border for immigration processing, which could take 3 to 4 hours depending on how busy it is. Once that's done, you'll proceed to your hotel in Lumbini and have the rest of the day free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Five Elements or similar)
- Day 9
Lumbini and Kapilvastu
After breakfast, you'll visit Mayadevi Temple, the birthplace of Buddha, and walk through the sacred pond Puskarini. You'll see the Ashoka Pillar that Emperor Ashoka put up in 249 BC. Next comes the World Peace Pagoda for reflection. You'll take a rickshaw to see several temples and monasteries including Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Myanmar, and Vietnamese temples. Later, you'll travel 50 kilometers to Kapilvastu to visit the Gotihawa Stupa and Pillar, Tilaurakot (ancient Shakya capital), the Eastern and Western Gates, and the Kapilvastu Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Five Elements or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Mayadevi Temple
- Visit Birthplace of Buddha
- Visit sacred pond Puskarini
- Visit Ashoka Pillar
- Visit World Peace Pagoda
- Electric cycle ride to visit temples and monasteries
- Visit Japanese Temple
- Visit Korean Temple
- Visit Chinese Temple
- Visit Myanmar Golden Temple
- Visit Vietnamese Temple
- Visit Gotihawa Stupa and Pillar
- Visit Tilaurakot
- Visit Eastern Gate
- Visit 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 - Day 10
Lumbini to Shravasti
You'll grab a packed breakfast and head to the Sonauli Border for immigration processing to get back into India from Nepal, which may take 3 to 4 hours. After finishing immigration, you'll proceed to Shravasti, the former capital of the Kosala kingdom. Sightseeing starts at Jetavana Gardens where Buddha spent 24 rainy seasons. You'll visit the Ananda Bodhi Tree, Angulimala Stupa, Anathapindika Stupa, and Orajhar, famous for two miracles performed by Buddha.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Packed breakfast), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Tulip Inn or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Jetavana Gardens
- Visit Ananda Bodhi Tree
- Visit Angulimala Stupa
- Visit Anathapindika Stupa
- Visit Orajhar
Landmarks Jetavana Gardens Ananda Bodhi Tree Angulimala Stupa Anathapindika Stupa Orajhar - Day 11
Shravasti to Varanasi
After breakfast, you'll travel to Varanasi and check into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rio Benaras or similar - Varanasi)
- Day 12
Varanasi and Sarnath
You'll start early with a boat ride on the River Ganges in the peaceful morning. You can visit the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple or take a walk through the sacred Ghats of Varanasi. Back at the hotel for breakfast, and then you'll head to Sarnath to see the Sarnath Archaeological Site and Dhamek Stupa, the Ashoka Pillar, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, and the Sarnath Archaeological Museum. You'll also visit the Chaukhandi Stupa marking where Buddha met his disciples. Your day finishes with evening Aarti on the banks of the River Ganges.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rio Benaras or similar - Varanasi)
Included Activities
- Boat ride on River Ganges
- Visit Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple or sacred Ghats (choose one)
- Visit Sarnath Archaeological Site
- Visit Dhamek Stupa
- Visit Ashoka Pillar
- Visit Mulagandha Kuti Vihar
- Visit Sarnath Archaeological Museum
- Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
- Attend Aarti on the banks of River Ganges
Landmarks River Ganges Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Varanasi Ghats Sarnath Archaeological Site Dhamek Stupa Ashoka Pillar Mulagandha Kuti Vihar Sarnath Archaeological Museum Chaukhandi Stupa - Day 13
Varanasi to New Delhi
After breakfast, you'll head to Varanasi Airport for your flight to New Delhi. When you arrive at IGI Airport, you'll be picked up and taken to your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rockland CR Park or similar - New Delhi)
- Day 14
Departure from New Delhi
In the morning, you'll transfer to IGI Airport in New Delhi for your flight home or to your next destination.
- End point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Drop-off at IGI Airport in New Delhi)
