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Educational Fam Tour - Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour

FAM

Delhi

Lumbini

Sravasti

Varanasi

Rajgir

Bodhgaya

Vaishali

Tour Overview

This 10 Days Buddhist Circuit Tour offers a perfect blend of India’s cultural heritage and spiritual legacy. Starting from Delhi, the journey continues to the most important Buddhist pilgrimage destinations including Varanasi, Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Vaishali, Kushinagar, Lumbini (Nepal), and Sravasti. The tour provides valuable insight into Buddhist history, sacred sites, and cross-border tourism between India and Nepal, making it ideal for FAM tours and Buddhist travel groups.

Tour highlights

Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya – UNESCO World Heritage Site where Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment
Lumbini – sacred birthplace of Lord Buddha and a major international pilgrimage center
Sarnath – the holy site where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon
Kushinagar – revered place of Mahaparinirvana (final liberation) of Lord Buddha
Nalanda University Ruins – ancient center of Buddhist learning and scholarship

Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrival Varanasi

Arrival at Varanasi. After rest visit Varanasi – is the blessed city where more than 2500 years ago Buddha selected to deliver his first sermon. Dhamake stupa, visit sarnath museum and drive pass Chukhandi stupa. Dinner & overnight at Hotel in Varanasi.

Day 02 : Varanasi – Bodhgaya

Around 0500 or 0530 hrs drive to Ganga Ghats to take boat ride and to see the sunrise back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast drive to Bodhgaya, visit Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Sujata Temple, Niranjana River, Visit Durgeshwari Caves take part in religious activities. Dinner & overnight at Hotel in Bodhgaya.

Day 03 : Bodhgaya – Rajgir/Nalanda

After breakfast, drive to Rajgir, visit Venuwan (Closed on Tuesday) & Bimbisar Jail, Vulture Peak, World Peace, Nalanda visit the ruins for Nalanda University. Dinner & overnight at Rajgir.

Day 04 : Rajgir – Vaishali

After breakfast drive to Vaishali. On arrival visit Relics Stupa, Ananda Stupa and Ashoka pillar. Dinner & overnight at Vaishali.

Day 05 : Vaishali – Kushinagar – Lumbini

Early breakfast later drives to Lumbini. Enroute visit Kushinagar, On arrival Visit Mahaparinirwana temple and Rambhanstupa at Kushinagar.
Lumbini Stop at the India/Nepal Border to complete your immigration/customs formalities (Ensure Double/ Multiple Entry Visa for India). Dinner & overnight at Hotel in Lumbini.

Day 06 : Lumbini – Sravasti

After early breakfast visit and sight seen of the birth place of Lord Buddha, drive to Sravasti. Dinner & overnight at Hotel in Sravasti.

Day 07 : Sravasti – Lucknow

After breakfast, visit where Buddha spent his 24 monsoons, visit Jetvana and Anand Bodhi Tree. Angulimal Cave & ruins etc. In time transfer to Lucknow airport to board the flight for Delhi Lucknow / Delhi by Evening Flight.

Hotels / Prices

Valid from 01 April till 30 September 2026
Per person cost based on 02 people
USD - 365
CAD - 508
Euro - 318
Pound - 275
Transfers/tours by air-conditioned medium car & assistance.

Hotels

Varanasi - Hotel Pinnacle Inn / HHW Buddha Lineage / Similar
Bodhgaya - Hotel The Residency
Rajgir - Hotel The Rajgir Residency
Vaishali - Hotel The Vaishali Residency
Lumbini - Hotel Landmark / Bhairahawa Garden Resort / Similar
Sravasti - Hotel The Sravasti Residency

Cost includes

Accommodation on Twin room basis for 06 Nights.
Breakfast & Dinner.
All tours and transfers by AC transport.
Boat Ride in Varanasi.
Two Bottle of Mineral water per person per day.
Entrance fees of the monuments.

Cost does not includes

India & Nepal Visa Fees.
Lunch.
No english speaking guide.
Entrance fee.
Any kind of an Insurance / RT PCR Test etc. / Any Medical Expenses. Camera Fees etc.
Expenses of personal nature like Room Service, telephone calls, etc.
Tips for Hotel, Restaurants, Driver, Cleaner & Tour Coordinator.
Any Expenses or damage due to Delay or Flight Cancelation or any kind of Natural calamities/disaster or unrest situation in the area's that you will be visiting on the above itinerary, which is beyond our control.
Tea or Coffee / Snacks etc while traveling or on the way which is not mention in the above itinerary.
Any expense of service not mentioned above.

Supplement

English Speaking Local Guide Fee USD - 174 / CAD - 242 / Euro - 152 / Pound - 131
Monument Entry Fee USD - 06 / CAD - 08 / Euro - 05 / Pound - 04 Per person .

Note

The above offer is strictly applicable for travel agents/tour operators only. At the time of booking and at all the hotels, IATA/IATAN ID Card or proof of working in the travel trade has to be given.
We have quoted you net rates valid from 01 April to 30 September 2026, in case of any hike in fuel or taxes or currency fluctuation,the hike will be passed on to you. .
Rooms are subject to availability.