Buddha’s Path: From Cities to Spiritual Calm

Buddha’s Path: From Cities to Spiritual Calm

(08 NIGHTS 09 DAYS DELHI - LUCKNOW - SRAWASTI - LUMBINI - KUSHINAGAR - VARANASI - BODHGAYA - DELHI)


  • Day 1: Welcome to Delhi! Your Japanese-speaking guide will meet you at the airport and assist you in settling comfortably into your hotel. Take the evening to rest and prepare for the spiritual journey ahead.



  • Day 2: After breakfast, board a flight to Lucknow. Upon arrival, enjoy a panoramic view of Lucknow’s charm. After lunch, drive to Sravasti, the ancient city of Buddha’s teachings. Check into your hotel and relax for the evening.



  • Day 3: Begin your day exploring Sravasti’s sacred sites, including Jetavana Vihara, the Anand Bodhi Tree, stupas, majestic monasteries, and several temples. Later, proceed to Lumbini, Nepal, known as the birthplace of the Buddha. (Visa on arrival is available; remember to carry two passport photos, a passport photocopy, and USD 30 per person.) After lunch, visit the Mayadevi Temple, the Rummindei pillar, and the Dharmaswami Maharaja Buddha Vihara. Spend the night in Lumbini.


  • Day 4: Travel to Kushinagar after breakfast. Visit iconic sites like Rambhar Stupa, Maha Parinirvana Stupa, and Matha Kuar Shrine. Enjoy dinner and overnight in Kushinagar.



  • Day 5: Prepare for a scenic drive to Varanasi. After lunch and rest at your hotel, explore the spiritual city’s highlights: Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple, and Benaras Hindu University. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight in Varanasi.



  • Day 6: Experience an early morning boat ride on the Ganges river to witness a breathtaking sunrise and observe devotees taking holy dips. Return for breakfast, then head to Sarnath to visit the Buddhist ruins and museum (note: the museum is closed on Fridays). After lunch, relax by the ghats and in the evening, witness the mesmerising Ganga Aarti ceremony. Overnight in Varanasi.



  • Day 7: Drive to Bodhgaya after breakfast. Visit the Mahabodhi Temple after lunch, a key pilgrimage site. Enjoy dinner and overnight in Bodhgaya.


  • Day 8: Visit Rajgir and the historic Nalanda University. After lunch, return to Bodhgaya and explore Niranjana and Sujata villages. Optionally, revisit the Mahabodhi temple. Dinner and overnight in Bodhgaya.



  • Day 9: Transfer to Gaya airport for your flight to Delhi. After arrival, enjoy lunch and panoramic sightseeing of Delhi before your transfer to the airport for your flight back to Japan. End of our services.

The rate for this itinerary package will be: USD 1251 per person based on 3 star hotels, meals, entrance fee, Japanese or English speaking guide, air conditioned car, train fare, air fare, boat ride in Varanasi, bottle of mineral water, gift at the end of tour (minimum 02 pax).

Cost for 04 and 05 star on request.