2N / 3D
Deoghar Baidyanath Dham Yatra
ID: TG-03422
- Hotel
- Daily Breakfast
- Sightseeing
- Transfers
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Buddhist Circuit — Bodh Gaya to Kushinagar
Bihar · Religious · Buddhist
Religious
Bodh Gaya, Bihar
7N / 8D · priced on enquiry
About this trip
The Buddhist Circuit follows the life of the Buddha across Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh — Bodh Gaya where he attained enlightenment, Rajgir and Nalanda of the great monastic university, Vaishali, Sarnath where he gave his first sermon, and Kushinagar of his final passing. This route links the four principal and several secondary sites of Buddhism in the order of the Buddha's own journey, a profound heritage-and-pilgrimage experience.
What this package includes
- 7N / 8D
- Hotel
- Daily Breakfast
- Sightseeing
- Transfers
Trip at a glance
What is the Buddhist Circuit — Bodh Gaya to Kushinagar?
The Buddhist Circuit follows the life of the Buddha across Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh — Bodh Gaya where he attained enlightenment, Rajgir and Nalanda of the great monastic university, Vaishali, Sarnath where he gave his first sermon, and Kushinagar of his final passing.
- Duration
- 7 Nights / 8 Days
- Start → End
- Bodh Gaya → Varanasi
- States
- Bihar, Uttar Pradesh
- Best time
- October to March
- Hotel category
- 3★ / 4★ or dharamshala/ashram as chosen (confirmed at quotation)
- Meals
- Daily breakfast (meal plan configurable)
- Transfers
- Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout (confirmed at quotation)
- Ideal for
- Buddhist pilgrims & culture travellers
What you see & do
Tour highlights
the Mahabodhi temple and Bodhi tree
Griddhakuta hill and hot springs
The ruins of the great Nalanda monastic university
the Ashokan pillar and stupa
Drive to Kushinagar, place of the Buddha's Mahaparinirvana
the Dhamek stupa and first-sermon site
Varanasi Ganga aarti and the old city
Morning boat on the Ganga and departure
Quick facts
- Destination
- Bodh Gaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Vaishali, Kushinagar, Sarnath, Varanasi
- Starting point
- Bodh Gaya
- Ending point
- Varanasi
- Duration
- 7 Nights / 8 Days
- States
- Bihar, Uttar Pradesh
- Hotel category
- 3★ / 4★ or dharamshala/ashram as chosen (confirmed at quotation)
- Meals
- Daily breakfast (meal plan configurable)
- Transfers
- Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout (confirmed at quotation)
- Ideal for
- Buddhist pilgrims & culture travellers
Who is this for
Ideal travellers
Family
Honeymoon
Seniors
Friends
Corporate
Solo
Good to know
Important information
- •This is a customisable framework — the detailed day-by-day, specific hotels and final inclusions are confirmed at quotation for your exact dates and party.
- •Carry a government photo ID (Aadhaar / passport). High-altitude shrine and festival dates are weather- and schedule-dependent and confirmed at planning.
Day by day
Complete itinerary
Tap any day to expand. Drive distances and times are realistic approximations, stated up front and traffic-dependent — never hidden. Every day's full plan is on this page even when a day is collapsed.
Day 1 Arrive Bodh GayaBodh Gaya
- Bodh Gaya
Arrive Bodh Gaya; the Mahabodhi temple and Bodhi tree.
The day-by-day order, exact timings, transport and hotels are confirmed at quotation for your dates, pace and party.
✓ the Mahabodhi temple and Bodhi tree
Overnight: Bodh Gaya
Day 2 RajgirRajgir
- Rajgir
Drive to Rajgir; Griddhakuta hill and hot springs.
The day-by-day order, exact timings, transport and hotels are confirmed at quotation for your dates, pace and party.
✓ Griddhakuta hill and hot springs
Overnight: Rajgir
Day 3 NalandaNalanda
- Nalanda
The ruins of the great Nalanda monastic university.
The day-by-day order, exact timings, transport and hotels are confirmed at quotation for your dates, pace and party.
✓ The ruins of the great Nalanda monastic university
Overnight: Nalanda
Day 4 VaishaliVaishali
- Vaishali
Drive to Vaishali; the Ashokan pillar and stupa.
The day-by-day order, exact timings, transport and hotels are confirmed at quotation for your dates, pace and party.
✓ the Ashokan pillar and stupa
Overnight: Vaishali
Day 5 KushinagarKushinagar
- Kushinagar
Drive to Kushinagar, place of the Buddha's Mahaparinirvana.
The day-by-day order, exact timings, transport and hotels are confirmed at quotation for your dates, pace and party.
✓ Drive to Kushinagar, place of the Buddha's Mahaparinirvana
Overnight: Kushinagar
Day 6 SarnathSarnath
- Sarnath
Drive to Sarnath near Varanasi; the Dhamek stupa and first-sermon site.
The day-by-day order, exact timings, transport and hotels are confirmed at quotation for your dates, pace and party.
✓ the Dhamek stupa and first-sermon site
Overnight: Sarnath
Day 7 VaranasiVaranasi
- Varanasi
Varanasi Ganga aarti and the old city.
The day-by-day order, exact timings, transport and hotels are confirmed at quotation for your dates, pace and party.
✓ Varanasi Ganga aarti and the old city
Overnight: Varanasi
Day 8 Departure — VaranasiVaranasi
- Varanasi
Morning boat on the Ganga and departure.
The day-by-day order, exact timings, transport and hotels are confirmed at quotation for your dates, pace and party.
✓ Morning boat on the Ganga and departure
Inclusions
What's in the price
- ✓Accommodation on twin sharing (category confirmed at quotation)
- ✓Daily breakfast
- ✓All transfers & sightseeing by private vehicle
- ✓Toll, parking & driver allowance
- ✓Applicable taxes (GST)
Exclusions
Not included
- ✕Flights & train fares (can be added on request)
- ✕Temple/monument entry, guide, pony/palki, helicopter & activity charges
- ✕Lunch & dinner unless specified
- ✕Personal expenses, tips & offerings
- ✕Travel insurance
- ✕Anything not listed under inclusions
Cancellation
Cancellation policy
Charges are calculated from the date we receive your written cancellation request.
- 30 days or more before departureBooking deposit / advance non-refundable
- 29 – 20 days before departure50% of total package cost
- 19 – 14 days before departure75% of total package cost
- 13 – 07 days before departure90% of total package cost
- Less than 07 days / no-show100% of total package cost
Air, rail, hotel and visa charges follow each supplier's own rules. Full cancellation & refund policy →
Where you stay
Hotels
| City | Nights | 3★ | 4★ | Heritage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodh Gaya | 7 | ✓ named at quotation | ✓ named at quotation | — |
We confirm the specific property in each tier against your travel dates and budget at quotation — we never claim a named hotel is included unless your package explicitly specifies it.
Meals
What's included, day by day
| Day | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 · Arrive Bodh Gaya | — | Optional | Optional |
| Day 2 · Rajgir | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 3 · Nalanda | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 4 · Vaishali | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 5 · Kushinagar | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 6 · Sarnath | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 7 · Varanasi | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
| Day 8 · Departure — Varanasi | ✓ | Optional | Optional |
✓ Included · Optional add-on · — not included. Meal plan (CP / MAP / AP) is configurable per booking.
Route & drive times
How the route runs
Open the full route in Google Maps →
Drive distances and times are realistic approximations from this tour's own plan — confirmed at quotation and traffic-dependent, never hidden.
Things to do
Activities & experiences
Day 1 · Arrive Bodh Gaya
- Bodh Gaya
Day 2 · Rajgir
- Rajgir
Day 3 · Nalanda
- Nalanda
Day 4 · Vaishali
- Vaishali
Day 5 · Kushinagar
- Kushinagar
Day 6 · Sarnath
- Sarnath
Day 7 · Varanasi
- Varanasi
Day 8 · Departure — Varanasi
- Varanasi
Experiences follow the itinerary; optional add-ons can be arranged on request.
Questions
Package FAQs
Is this a fixed itinerary or can it be customised?
It is a real, well-established route used as a flexible framework. The exact day-by-day plan, hotels and inclusions are tailored to your dates, pace and party at quotation — add or drop nights and stops as you wish.
How is the price calculated?
On enquiry. We price your exact party, dates, hotel category and inclusions rather than publish an average. A consultant replies within one working day; no payment is required for a quote.
What is the best time to travel?
October to March. Exact dates, especially for festival and high-altitude shrine routes, are confirmed at planning as they shift each year and with weather.
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