BUDDHIST PILGRIMAGE

Buddhist Circuit India

In the footsteps of the Buddha.

A considered journey through places connected with the Buddha’s life and teachings, with room for reflection and a comfortable travel pace.

Discuss this journey A starting point, tailored around you.
The Great Buddha statue at Bodh Gaya, India
Suggested route
Bodh Gaya → Sarnath → optional Kushinagar
Duration & pace
Tailored to your dates
Travel style
Private, family or group
Price
Personalised quotation
YOUR JOURNEY, YOUR WAY

A route to begin with.

These are suggested places to connect, rather than a fixed daily schedule. We plan nights, transfers and time at each stop around your priorities.

  1. Bodh GayaSuggested stop
  2. SarnathSuggested stop
  3. KushinagarOptional extension
  1. Bodh Gaya

    Plan time around the Mahabodhi Temple area and other sites your group wishes to visit. Access and any requested monastery visits are checked during planning.

  2. Sarnath

    Explore the place associated with the Buddha’s first teaching. Time for the archaeological area, museums or quiet reflection can be discussed with your group.

  3. Kushinagar, if you wish

    Extend the route to the place associated with the Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana, allowing realistic transfer time and suitable overnight stops.

Good to know

This route covers India. Lumbini is in Nepal and is not included in this outline. Religious leaders, monastery activities and language-specific guiding are subject to separate confirmation.

CHOOSE YOUR PACE

Two ways to shape your journey.

Suggested starting points. Your dates, arrival plans and preferred pace determine the nights and transfers in your proposal.

OPTION 01

A focused journey of reflection

Bodh Gaya & Sarnath

Concentrate on two places of particular significance, with time for visits and reflection. Your arrival point and the connection between stops shape the final plan.

Discuss this option
OPTION 02

An extended Buddhist circuit

Bodh Gaya · Sarnath · Kushinagar

Include Kushinagar with additional overnight stops and rest between travel stages. We agree the pace and transport arrangements around your group.

Discuss this option
PLAN FOR YOUR COMFORT

The details that make it yours.

Time for reflection

Choose the sacred sites you wish to visit and how much time you would like at each.

Transfers & comfort

Discuss overnight stops and rest between places rather than treating the circuit as a rushed checklist.

Group requirements

Share room, meal and language preferences. Any guiding or religious-leader arrangements need confirmation.

CLEAR ARRANGEMENTS

Know what your proposal covers.

What we can coordinate

  • Route planning and accommodation preferences
  • Arrival transfers and ground transport
  • Sightseeing or pilgrimage visits along your route
  • Requested local arrangements, subject to confirmation

What needs agreement

  • Hotel category, meals and room arrangements
  • Guides, language support and entry tickets
  • International flights and entry requirements
  • Final inclusions, exclusions and payment terms

Services are included only when listed in your written quotation. Availability and access are checked before booking.

A few useful answers.

Is Lumbini included in this route?

No. This outline covers India; Lumbini is in Nepal. Any Nepal extension requires a separate discussion and confirmation of services and entry requirements.

Can we spend more time at Bodh Gaya?

Yes. Tell us which sites and activities matter to you. We can discuss extra nights and a less hurried schedule rather than giving every stop the same amount of time.

Is a monk or spiritual teacher included?

No religious leader is included by default. Tell us if your group is travelling with its own teacher or would like to discuss support. Any additional arrangement needs explicit confirmation.

Are monastery activities or meditation sessions guaranteed?

No. Access and participation depend on the venue and its arrangements. Share your interests so we can check possibilities before including anything in a proposal.