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Embark on an 11-Day Spiritual Journey: Buddhist Pilgrimage with Agra & Delhi

🕉️ 11-Day Spiritual Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour with Agra & Delhi​

✨ Overview

Embark on a life-changing journey through the sacred Buddhist pilgrimage trail, enriched with visits to spiritual sites in India and Nepal, including Varanasi, Bodhgaya, Kushinagar, and Lumbini—the birthplace of Buddha. This exclusive 11-day itinerary also covers the historical marvels of Agra and Delhi, blending deep spirituality with cultural exploration.

Your journey is thoughtfully designed for comfort and insight, with handpicked top-rated accommodations in each city, bullet train travel, and guided excursions to UNESCO World Heritage Sites and legendary landmarks.

📅 Tour Highlights:

  • Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights

  • Destinations: Delhi, Varanasi, Bodhgaya, Nalanda, Rajgir, Patna, Vaishali, Kushinagar, Lumbini, Sravasti, Agra

  • Countries: India & Nepal

  • Tour Style: Spiritual Pilgrimage, Guided Cultural Tour

  • Starts In: Delhi

  • Ends In: Delhi

🌤️ Weather & Best Time to Visit

  • Best Season: October to March (pleasant weather, ideal for outdoor sightseeing)

  • Avoid: June to September (monsoon season with high humidity)

  • Temperature Range:

    • Winter (Nov–Feb): 10°C to 25°C

    • Spring/Summer (Mar–May): 25°C to 38°C

🛏️ Hotel Categories (or Similar)

Subject to availability; hotels may be replaced with same standard alternatives.

City 3-Star Hotels 4-Star Hotels 5-Star Hotels / Super Luxury
Delhi Hotel Singh Continental The Suryaa New Delhi The Leela Palace / Taj Mahal Hotel
Varanasi Hotel City Inn Rivatas by Ideal Taj Ganges / BrijRama Palace
Bodhgaya Hotel Sujata / Mahamaya Hotel Bodhgaya Regency Royal Residency / Oaks Bodhgaya
Patna Hotel Patliputra Continental Lemon Tree Premier Hotel Maurya Patna
Kushinagar Lotus Nikko / Rahi Pathik Niwas Royal Residency Kushinagar The Imperial Kushinagar (Proposed)
Lumbini Hotel Nirvana / Buddha Garden Hotel Ananda Inn / Lumbini Hokke Buddha Maya Garden by KGH Group
Sravasti Hotel Pawan Palace Lotus Nikko Hotel Heritage Inn Sravasti
Agra Atulyaa Taj Hotel Crystal Sarovar Premiere ITC Mughal / The Oberoi Amarvilas

✈️ Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Delhi – Bullet Train to Varanasi

  • Welcome at Delhi airport by GLP Tours Representative

  • Transfer to station and board Vande Bharat Express to Varanasi

  • Arrival and transfer to hotel
    🛏 Overnight in Varanasi

Day 2: Varanasi – Sarnath – Bodhgaya (B/L/D)

  • Morning Ganges boat ride & ghats visit

  • Excursion to Sarnath (Dhamek Stupa, Museum, Deer Park)

  • Drive to Bodhgaya
    🛏 Overnight in Bodhgaya

Day 3: Bodhgaya Sightseeing (B/L/D)

  • Visit Sujata Village, Niranjana River

  • Explore Mahabodhi Temple & sacred Bodhi Tree
    🛏 Overnight in Bodhgaya.

Day 4: Bodhgaya – Rajgir – Nalanda – Patna (B/L/D)

  • Visit Vultures Peak, Japanese Stupa, Nalanda ruins

  • Drive to Patna via historic Rajgir
    🛏 Overnight in Patna

Day 5: Patna – Vaishali – Kesariya – Kushinagar (B/L/D)

  • Explore Ashokan Pillar, Relic Stupa, Kesariya Stupa

  • Drive to Kushinagar
    🛏 Overnight in Kushinagar

Day 6: Kushinagar – Lumbini (Nepal) (B/L/D)

  • Visit Mahaparinirvana Temple, Ramabhar Stupa

  • Cross border into Nepal, arrive in Lumbini
    (Note: Visa Requirements – India double-entry + Nepal single-entry)
    🛏 Overnight in Lumbini

Day 7: Lumbini – Sravasti (B/L/D)

  • Visit Mayadevi Temple, Ashoka Pillar

  • Drive to Sravasti, the land of Buddha’s miracles
    🛏 Overnight in Sravasti

Day 8: Sravasti – Agra (B/L/D)

  • Visit Jetavana Monastery, Ananda Bodhi Tree, Angulimala Caves

  • Drive to Agra, check-in and relax
    🛏 Overnight in Agra

Day 9: Agra – Delhi (B/L/D)

  • Visit Taj Mahal & Agra Fort

  • Drive to Delhi
    🛏 Overnight in Delhi

Day 10: Delhi Sightseeing (B/L/D)

  • Drive past Parliament House, President’s Estate, India Gate

  • Visit Qutub Minar, Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple
    🛏 Overnight in Delhi

Day 11: Delhi Departure (B)

  • Breakfast at hotel

  • Transfer to airport for onward flight
    ✈️ End of the tour

✅ Inclusions:

  • 10 Nights accommodation with breakfast, lunch & dinner (B/L/D)

  • Bullet train Delhi – Varanasi (Vande Bharat Express, Executive Class)

  • All airport/train station transfers with air-conditioned vehicles

  • English-speaking local guides for sightseeing

  • Entrance fees to monuments & sites as per itinerary

  • Visa support documentation (Nepal entry)

  • Daily bottled mineral water

  • All applicable taxes and service charges

❌ Exclusions:

  • International airfare & airport taxes

  • Indian & Nepal Visa fees

  • Travel insurance (mandatory)

  • Camera/video charges at monuments

  • Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, tips)

  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary

  • Any optional activities or excursions

🧘‍♀️ Why Choose This Tour?

  • Seamless spiritual journey through the Four Holy Sites of Buddhism

  • Well-curated mix of spiritual, historical, and cultural experiences

  • Carefully selected top-rated hotels across all categories

  • Smooth logistics with bullet train & guided border crossings

  • Perfect for Buddhist groups, cultural travelers, and heritage seekers