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Embark on a 15-Day Complete Buddhist Trail Tour in India & Nepal, Featuring the Iconic Taj Mahal

🌍 Complete Buddhist Trail Tour with Taj Mahal | 15 Days India & Nepal

🕉️ Follow the Path of Enlightenment Across Sacred Sites in India and Nepal

🧭 Tour Overview

Embark on a spiritually enriching 15-day journey tracing the footsteps of Lord Buddha through the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India and Nepal. From Bodhgaya—where Buddha attained enlightenment—through Varanasi, Kushinagar, Lumbini (Nepal), and Sravasti, to Rajgir and Nalanda, this immersive trail also includes a magical visit to the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra and the Pink City of Jaipur. Designed for spiritual seekers and cultural enthusiasts, this full-board pilgrimage combines comfortable travel with deeply transformative experiences.

🌤️ Weather Information

  • India: October to March offers pleasant temperatures (10°C–30°C), ideal for pilgrimage travel.

  • Nepal (Lumbini): Cooler and dry between November and February (8°C–25°C); warm and humid in summer (April–June).

  • Note: Summers (April–June) are hot in northern India (up to 40°C). Monsoon months (July–September) may bring rain.

📅 Best Time to Visit

  • Ideal Months: October to March

  • Avoid: Mid-June to September (monsoon), unless you prefer less crowded sites.

🏨 Hotel Categories Offered

  • 🛏️ 3-Star Hotels: Clean, comfortable stays with all basic amenities

  • 🏨 4-Star Hotels: Premium comfort with elevated services

  • 🌟 5-Star Hotels: Luxury properties with full-service amenities

  • 👑 Super Luxury / Top-Rated: Iconic heritage or resort-style hotels, subject to availability

All hotels are carefully selected near major pilgrimage and sightseeing areas.

🛐 15-Day Detailed Itinerary: Buddhist Trail Tour with Taj Mahal

Day 1: Arrival – Bodhgaya

  • Arrive at Gaya Airport

  • Visit Niranjana River, Sujata Village, Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree

  • Dinner & overnight stay in Bodhgaya

Day 2: Bodhgaya – Varanasi (250 km / 5 hrs)

  • Drive to Varanasi

  • Excursion to Sarnath: Dhamek Stupa, Deer Park, Museum

  • Dinner & overnight in Varanasi

Day 3: Varanasi – Sankisa

  • Early morning Ganges boat ride

  • Drive to Sankisa

  • Dinner & overnight stay

Day 4: Sankisa – Delhi

  • Drive to Delhi, lunch en route

  • Evening visit Akshardham Temple

  • Dinner & overnight in Delhi

Day 5: Delhi – Jaipur (265 km / 5 hrs)

  • City tour: Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate, Qutub Minar

  • Afternoon drive to Jaipur

  • Dinner & overnight in Jaipur

Day 6: Jaipur – Agra (245 km / 5 hrs)

  • Visit Amber Fort by jeep, Sheesh Mahal, wall paintings

  • Drive to Agra

  • Dinner & overnight in Agra

Day 7: Agra – Sankisa (170 km / 4 hrs)

  • Visit Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays)

  • Drive to Sankisa

  • Visit Sankisa post-lunch

  • Dinner & overnight stay

Day 8: Sankisa – Sravasti (360 km / 6-7 hrs)

  • Drive to Sravasti

  • Visit Jetavana Monastery, Ananda Bodhi Tree, Angulimal Caves

  • Dinner & overnight in Sravasti

Day 9: Sravasti – Lumbini (195 km / 5 hrs)

  • Cross into Nepal

  • Visit Mayadevi Temple (Birthplace of Buddha), Ashoka Pillar

  • Dinner & overnight stay

Day 10: Lumbini – Kushinagar (160 km / 4-5 hrs)

  • Drive to Kushinagar

  • Visit Mahaparinirvana Temple, Rambhar Stupa, Japanese Temple

  • Dinner & overnight stay

Day 11: Kushinagar (Free Day)

  • Free time for relaxation, reflection, or shopping

  • Dinner & overnight stay

Day 12: Kushinagar – Vaishali – Rajgir (330 km / 7-8 hrs)

  • Visit Vaishali: Ashokan Pillar, Buddha preaching site

  • Continue to Rajgir

  • Dinner & overnight stay

Day 13: Rajgir – Nalanda – Bodhgaya (90 km / 3 hrs)

  • Visit Gridhkuta Hill, Venuvan, Bimbisara’s Jail

  • Explore Nalanda University Ruins

  • Arrive Bodhgaya

  • Dinner & overnight stay

Day 14: Bodhgaya (Free Day)

  • Free time for final prayers, reflection or shopping

  • Dinner & overnight stay

Day 15: Departure

  • Transfer to Gaya Airport for onward journey
    Tour Ends with Beautiful Memories

✅ Cost Includes

  • 14 nights hotel accommodation (Twin/Triple sharing)

  • Full board meals (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

  • A/C luxury transport with driver

  • English-speaking guide throughout

  • All sightseeing and excursion visits per itinerary

  • Airport assistance on arrival and departure

  • 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day

  • All currently applicable taxes including GST

❌ Cost Excludes

  • International and domestic airfare

  • Nepal Visa (to be arranged on arrival)

  • Monument entrance fees (supplementary)

  • Personal expenses: laundry, phone, beverages, etc.

  • Tips to guide and driver

  • Any cost due to flight delays or unforeseen changes

✈️ Travel Tips & Notes

  • Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from travel date.

  • Nepal Visa available on arrival at Lumbini border (USD payable).

  • Taj Mahal is closed to visitors every Friday.

  • Pack modest clothing for temple visits.

  • Always carry some local cash in INR & NPR for small purchases.

  • Travel insurance is recommended.

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