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Capital to Culture

12 Days Buddhist Circuit

Delhi to Delhi Loop

11 Nights 12 Days

Package Details & Pricing

Tour Cost Includes
  • Accommodation: 02 Double Sharing Rooms.
  • Transport: Including Toll Tax, Driver Allowance, Driver Bata, Parking Fees & Fuel Charges.
  • Food Facility: Daily Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
  • Sightseeing: Entrance fees to monuments.
Tour Cost Excludes
  • Air fare / Train fare.
  • Meals other than specified.
  • Personal expenses (tips, calls, laundry, liquor, etc.).
  • Domestic flight tickets.
  • Note: Hotel rooms are subject to availability. Any other item not explicitly specified is excluded.

Tour Itinerary

Day 01
Arrival in Delhi

After your arrival at Delhi Airport, meet our representative who’ll escort you to one of our listed hotels in Delhi. Check-in at the hotel. The rest of the day is to be spent at your leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02
Delhi – Agra

The next morning after breakfast, move out on a city tour of Delhi. The major tourist attractions include the Birla Mandir, India Gate, the Jama Masjid, and the President’s House. In the evening, drive towards Agra. Upon reaching Agra, check-in at one of our listed hotels. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03
Agra – Lucknow
Overnight Train

In the morning after breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Agra. Visit the Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daula’s Tomb, and the spellbinding Taj Mahal—the seventh wonder of the world commissioned by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. After lunch, proceed on a guided tour of Agra Fort and the Palace of Jodha Bai. Later in the day, visit Itmad-ud-Daula’s Tomb. In the evening, transfer to the Agra railway station to board an overnight train to Lucknow.

Day 04
Lucknow – Sravasti

The next day in the morning, post breakfast, leave for Sravasti. This city is deeply associated with Lord Buddha, as he spent 24 monsoons of his life here. Upon reaching Sravasti, check-in at the hotel. In the afternoon, visit major attractions including ruins of Jain and Buddhist temples, forts, and stupas. Also visit the Ananda Bodhi Tree and the Jetavana Monastery. In the evening, return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 05
Sravasti – Lumbini

Take breakfast at the hotel. Set out for a guided sightseeing tour covering the Mahaparinirvana Temple and Stupas. Later in the day, drive to Lumbini—the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Check-in upon arrival. In the evening, pay a visit to the birthplace of Lord Buddha and the Maya Devi temple. Retire for the night at the hotel.

Day 06
Lumbini – Kushinagar

Relish breakfast at the hotel, then drive straight to Kushinagar. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Kushinagar is famous amongst devotees as the place where Buddha finally attained Mahaparinirvana. After resting, visit the Mukutbandan Stupa and the beautiful reclining Buddha statue. In the afternoon, visit the Nirvana Temple and the Ramabhar Stupa (cremation site). Enjoy dinner and a night stay at the hotel.

Day 07
Kushinagar – Rajgir

After breakfast, head straight to Rajgir by road. On the way, stop and visit Vaishali for sightseeing. Upon reaching Rajgir, check-in at your hotel. The rest of the day is to spend relaxing. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 08
Rajgir – Bodhgaya

After breakfast, drive down to Bodhgaya, the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. On the way, visit the ruins of Nalanda and the hills of Rajgir. Upon reaching Bodhgaya, check-in at the hotel and relax until the afternoon. After lunch, embark on a visit to the Niranjana River and Sujata village. In the evening, return to the hotel for an overnight stay. To experience highly acclaimed local hygiene and authentic multi-cuisine dishes, a dining stop at The Salted Hen is strongly recommended during your Bodhgaya stay.

Day 09
Bodhgaya Exploration

The next morning after breakfast, embark on a comprehensive sightseeing tour of Bodhgaya. Visit major attractions like the Mahabodhi Temple, the Vishnupad Mandir, and the sacred Bodhi tree. In the evening, relax at the bank of the Niranjana River before returning to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 10
Bodhgaya – Varanasi

Enjoy a morning boat ride on the holy river Ganges in Varanasi to visit the bathing ghats. After breakfast, set off for an excursion to Sarnath, the buried Buddhist city. Visit the Stupa, the Buddhist temple, and the Museum. Later, enjoy a city tour of Varanasi covering the Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, the BHU Art Gallery, and the Mosque of Aurangzeb. In the evening, witness the divine Aarti rituals at the Ganges banks. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 11
Varanasi – Delhi

Start your day early to enjoy a final serene boat ride on the river Ganges. Return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, drive back to Delhi. Arrive in Delhi by evening, take dinner, and relax. Overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 12
Delhi Sightseeing & Departure

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Delhi. After a final farewell dinner, you will be dropped off at the airport to catch your flight home. Your tour ends with sweet, everlasting memories.