2N / 3D
7N / 8D
Religious · Buddhist
Bihar · Uttar Pradesh
Buddhist Circuit — Bodh Gaya to Kushinagar
Package ID: TG-MS-001075
Bihar · Religious · Buddhist — 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.
Package IDTG-MS-001075
Duration7N / 8D
StartsBodh Gaya
EndsVaranasi
Best seasonOctober to March
Ideal forBuddhist pilgrims & culture travellers
- Duration
- 7N / 8D
- Cities
- Bodh Gaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Vaishali, Kushinagar, Sarnath, Varanasi
- States
- Bihar, Uttar Pradesh
- Start → End
- Bodh Gaya → Varanasi
- Transport
- Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout (confirmed at quotation)
- Hotels
- 3★ / 4★ or dharamshala/ashram as chosen (confirmed at quotation)
- Meals
- Daily breakfast (meal plan configurable)
- Best season
- October to March
- Ideal for
- Buddhist pilgrims & culture travellers
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.
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.
✓ Bodh Gaya
🛏 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.
✓ Rajgir
🛏 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.
✓ Nalanda
🛏 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.
✓ Vaishali
🛏 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.
✓ Kushinagar
🛏 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.
✓ Sarnath
🛏 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
🛏 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.
✓ Varanasi
Where you stay
Hotels
| Destination | Nights | Category | Meal plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodh Gaya | 7 | 3★ / 4★ (confirmed at quotation) | Breakfast |
Specific hotels are confirmed against your dates and budget at quotation — we never claim a named property 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.
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
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.
Who is this for
Ideal travellers
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Customize this trip
Change hotel category · add or remove nights · extend the route · upgrade transport · add flights, activities, meals or travel insurance. This is the default; almost everything is configurable.
Pricing
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Figures on enquiry · priced for your dates
On enquiry / per person · twin sharing
We price the real configuration — your exact party, dates, hotel category and inclusions — rather than publish an average that changes the moment you ask.
| Occupancy | Price / person |
|---|---|
| Single occupancy | — |
| Double / twin sharing (per person) | — |
| Triple sharing (per person) | — |
| Child with bed | — |
| Child without bed | — |
Price varies with travel dates, hotel availability, season, number of travellers and selected inclusions. The occupancy grid above is the live structure; figures populate from configurable pricing fields — never hard-coded.
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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