Ultimate Abhivandana Pilgrimage

A Sacred Journey Across India & Nepal

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Duration

12 Days

Tour Type

Luxury

Group Size

Languages

English

Embark on a profound 12-day pilgrimage across the blessed lands of India and Nepal, walking where the Buddha was born, awakened, taught, and attained Parinirvana. From the sacred grounds of Varanasi to the Enlightenment seat in Bodhgaya, through the lush serenity of Lumbini, and culminating in the vibrant spiritual memories of Delhi — this journey invites reflection, devotion, and inner awakening. Experience the timeless wisdom of the Buddha, crafted luxuriously by Sahasra Holidays.

✅ 11 Nights’ accommodation at luxury hotels (4★/★★ standards). ✅ Daily Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Pure Vegetarian Meals). ✅ All airport, hotel, and sightseeing transfers by Air-Conditioned Luxury Coach. ✅ Entrance fees for all Buddhist monuments (excluding Taj Mahal). ✅ Daily bottled mineral water (2 bottles per person per day). ✅ Services of an English-speaking Buddhist Tour Guide throughout. ✅ Special Candle Offering at Mahabodhi Temple. ✅ Border formalities assistance (India-Nepal). ✅ All government taxes and parking charges.

❌ International Airfare. ❌ India & Nepal Visa fees. ❌ Travel Insurance. ❌ Personal expenses (Laundry, Phone Calls, Beverages). ❌ Camera and video charges at monuments if applicable. ❌ Donations at temples or monasteries. ❌ Any services not mentioned under ‘Inclusions.’

Arrival in Varanasi

City of Dhamma

Begin your spiritual journey in Varanasi, where the echoes of the Buddha’s first teachings still linger. Activities: Meet & greet at Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport. Check-in at hotel and relax. Evening Dhamma Chakka Pirith chanting at Nawa Mulagandha Kuti Vihara Temple. Dinner at hotel restaurant.

Varanasi – Sarnath – Bodhgaya

250 km

Meditate beneath the Bodhi Tree, at the heart of the Mahabodhi Temple, where liberation was attained. Activities: Early morning Vandana and Atasil program at Mahabodhi Temple. Visit 7 Holy Sites within Mahabodhi Complex. Alms giving ceremony. Afternoon at leisure for meditation. Dinner and overnight at Bodhgaya.

Bodhgaya

Land of Enlightenment

Bodhgaya – Dungeshwari

Free Day

Trace the Buddha’s journey of asceticism at Dungeshwari Caves and return to Bodhgaya for personal practice. Activities: Breakfast at hotel. Visit Dungeshwari Caves, Sujata Stupa, Kusa Grass Temple, Niranjana River. Lunch at hotel. Evening free for personal meditation or temple visits.

Bodhgaya – Rajgir – Nalanda – Patna

90 + 100 km

Explore the teachings and legacy at Vulture Peak, Rajgir’s Peace Pagoda, and Nalanda’s great ancient university. Activities: Breakfast and checkout. Visit Vulture Peak, World Peace Pagoda, Sapthaparni Cave, Nalanda ruins. Lunch enroute. Drive to Patna and check-in. Dinner at hotel.

Patna – Vaishali – Kushinagar

300 km

At Vaishali, reflect on the Buddha’s final teachings before reaching Kushinagar, the site of his Mahaparinirvana. Activities: Breakfast at hotel. Visit Vaishali Ruins, Kutagara Hall, Relic Stupa. Lunch at Vaishali. Transfer to Kushinagar. Dinner and overnight stay.

Kushinagar – Lumbini

146 km

Offer reverence at the Nirvana Temple and cross into Nepal to arrive at the sacred birthplace of the Buddha. Activities: Early morning sightseeing at Nirvana Temple, Ramabhar Stupa. Breakfast at hotel. Cross Indo-Nepal border. Visit Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, Sacred Pond. Dinner and overnight stay at Lumbini.

Lumbini – Kapilavastu – Sravasti

Travel through Kapilavastu, the land of Siddhartha’s early life, onward to Sravasti — city of miracles. Activities: Breakfast at hotel. Visit Kapilavastu. Lunch onboard (packed lunch). Drive to Sravasti and hotel check-in. Dinner at Sravasti hotel.

Sravasti – Lucknow

146 km

Offer devotion at Jetavana Monastery, where Buddha spent many rains retreats and performed miraculous acts. Activities: Breakfast at hotel. Visit Jetavana, Ananda Bodhi Tree, Jetavana Pond. Lunch at hotel. Transfer to Lucknow. Dinner at hotel.

Lucknow – Sankassa – Agra

400 km

Witness Sankassa, where the Buddha descended from Tavatimsa Heaven, then behold the Taj Mahal’s elegance. Activities: Breakfast at hotel. Visit Sankassa archaeological site. Lunch at Sankassa. Drive to Agra, visit Taj Mahal. Dinner and overnight stay in Agra.

Agra – Delhi

224 km

Travel to Delhi, where echoes of ancient Dhamma blend with modern vibrancy. Activities: Breakfast at hotel. Visit Ashoka Pillar, National Museum (Holy Relics), India Gate, Rashtrapathi Bhawan. Evening visit Akshardham Temple. Dinner and overnight stay.

Departure from Delhi

Journey's End

Depart with a heart touched by wisdom, serenity, and unforgettable memories of the Buddha’s sacred lands. Activities: Breakfast at hotel. Leisure time until transfer to New Delhi Airport for departure.

Back to your mother country with beautiful Memories

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