Truly unforgettable
“My visit to Varanasi was truly unforgettable, thanks to their efficient service and friendly staff. They held a real sense of the city for us.”
Noah W. · New Zealand
Verified · TripAdvisorSept 2024
India Spiritual Circuits
Varanasi Bodhgaya Rajgir Nalanda Patna
Buddhist pilgrimage through sacred sites where Buddha's teachings shaped spiritual history
4 Nights / 5 DaysStarts 5:30 AM (Day 2 onwards)Private — small groupModerateEnglish, Hindi on requestVaranasi · Bihar4.9· TripAdvisor
From₹38,000per person, twin sharing
Overview
What this journey is, in one breath.
Explore Buddhism's most revered locations across Varanasi and Bihar.
Visit Sarnath where Buddha delivered his first sermon after enlightenment, discovering the Dhamek Stupa and ancient monastic ruins.
In Bodhgaya, witness the Mahabodhi Temple and the sacred Bodhi Tree where Siddhartha achieved enlightenment.
Explore Nalanda's legendary university ruins spanning the 5th-12th centuries, once a premier center of Buddhist learning.
Visit Rajgir's Viswa Shanti Stupa atop Ratnagiri Hill with panoramic views of 26 Jain shrines.
Conclude in Patna exploring the Bihar Museum, historic Golghar, and Mahatma Gandhi Setu for comprehensive cultural immersion.
Highlights
What you'll remember.
- Sarnath Buddhist pilgrimage with Dhamek Stupa
- Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat
- Mahabodhi Temple and Bodhi Tree in Bodhgaya
- Viswa Shanti Stupa on Ratnagiri Hill with chairlift access
- Nalanda University archaeological ruins and museum
- Griddhakuta where Buddha preached
- Patna Museum and Golghar historic sites
- Traditional Bihari breakfast experience
The day, hour by hour
Itinerary.
Day 1
Arrival in Varanasi – Temple Tour & Sarnath Excursion
Airport/railway welcome and hotel check-in. Visit New Kashi Vishwanath Temple (BHU), Sankat Mochan, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, Shri Mani Mandir. Excursion to Sarnath featuring Mulagandhakuti Vihara, Sarnath Museum, Chaukhandi Stupa, Dhamekh Stupa, Dharmarajika Stupa. Evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat with optional boat ride.
Day 2 (5:30 AM start)
Varanasi – Bodhgaya Sightseeing
Early visits to Old Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Annapurna Temple, Vishalakshi Temple, Kal Bhairav Temple. Breakfast and checkout. Drive to Bodhgaya. Afternoon: Sujata Temple, Sujata Kheerdan Sthal, Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Great Buddha Statue, nearby monasteries.
Day 3
Bodhgaya – Rajgir – Nalanda
Travel to Rajgir, ancient Magadha capital. Chairlift to Viswa Shanti Stupa with Buddha statue representations and panoramic views. Explore Jain shrines across 26 hills. Visit Griddhakuta. Proceed to Nalanda exploring university archaeological ruins, monasteries, temples, lecture halls (5th-12th centuries). Museum showcasing sculptures, pottery, coins, manuscripts.
Day 4
Nalanda to Patna – Sightseeing
Drive to Patna. Traditional Bihari breakfast (litti chokha, sattu paratha, aloo puri). Patna Museum exploring Bihar's cultural heritage and artifacts. Golghar historic granary with panoramic river/city views. Mahatma Gandhi Setu bridge crossing Ganges. Evening dinner and shopping at Patna Market or Maurya Lok Complex.
Day 5
Departure from Patna
Hearty breakfast before departure to Patna Airport or Railway Station for onward journey.
My visit to Varanasi was truly unforgettable, thanks to their efficient service and friendly staff. They held a real sense of the city for us.
The fine print
What's in. What's out.
Included
- AC vehicle transfers
- Airport/arrival assistance
- All sightseeing by AC vehicle per itinerary
- Double/twin sharing accommodation with breakfast
- Driver charges, bhatta, tolls, taxes, parking
Not included
- Airfare/train fare
- 5% GST
- Boat rides
- Guide charges and language services
- Monument entrance fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses (drinks, telephone, laundry)
- Costs from flight delays, cancellations, weather, political closures
- Other unspecified services
Glimpses
From the lanes.
In their own words
What guests said.
4.9· verified across platforms
Comfortable and unhurried
“Everything was perfectly organised, from airport pickup to sightseeing. Their team ensured a comfortable, unhurried stay.”
Jack H. · Australia
Verified · TripAdvisorAug 2024
Stress-free and quietly beautiful
“Stress-free, memorable and quietly beautiful. Our guide was extraordinary — knew every alley and every story.”
Sophie M. · Canada
Verified · TripAdvisorDec 2024
From the journal
Read more before you go.
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Questions guests ask
Good to know.
50% advance required to confirm booking. 100% payment due 30 days before check-in for final voucher.
Cancellation
Clear ladder. No surprises.
- More than 30 days before — 10% processing fee, full refund of the rest.
- 20 to 29 days before — 50% refund.
- Less than 20 days — no refund, but rescheduling possible subject to availability.
- Bookings between 15 December and 15 January are non-refundable.
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