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India is home to several important places connected to the life and teaching of Lord Buddha. These sacred destinations attract pilgrims and travelers across the globe to learn about Buddhism. At the same time, the beautiful North Eastern Himalayan region offers breathtaking mountain views, monasteries and calm natural surroundings. Our Buddhist circuit itinerary combines these sacred Buddhist destinations with the mesmerizing beauty of the Himalayas.
Our Buddhist circuit tour itinerary is designed to give travelers a balanced travel experience. This journey begins in New Delhi and then continues to some of the important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India such as Varanasi, Bodhgaya, Nalanda and Rajgir. After exploring these places, you will move towards eastern India and the Himalayan region. Travelers will visit Kolkata before heading to beautiful towns including Darjeeling, Pelling and Gangtok. During this 17 days journey, you will visit monasteries, temples and historic sites linked to Buddhism. Our tour is ideal for every traveler as it lets you experience peaceful mountain towns, beautiful views of the Himalayas and culture of the local communities.
Here’s the list of key destinations covered in our Buddhist tour itinerary:
New Delhi is the capital city of India and the starting point of our 17 days journey. This city has many historical monuments, cultural sites and temples. You will explore the famous Qutub Minar, India Gate, Red Fort, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial and Rashtapati Bhavan. Visit Old Delhi and stroll through Chandni Chowk and spice market. New Delhi helps you learn about the rich heritage of India.
It is one of the oldest cities in the world and an important spiritual center in India. Varanasi is located on the banks of holy Ganges River. Here, you will visit attractions including Chaudkhandi, Dhamek Stupa, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Dharmarajika Stupa. In the evening, attend Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. You will also enjoy a half day tour of Sarnath where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. In Varanasi, travelers will also enjoy a morning boat ride on the River Ganges to witness the mesmerizing sunrise.
Bodhgaya is a sacred destination for Buddhists. It is the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree. The Mahabodhi Temple here is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites. Other attractions you will visit are Sujata Village, Niranjana River and monasteries.
Kolkata is a vibrant cultural city with a rich colonial history. This city serves as a gateway to the eastern Himalayan region. In Kolkata, you will visit places like Belur Math, Mother Teresa Home, Victoria Memorial Palace, Metro Rail, China Town and Science City.
Darjeeling is a well-known hill station which is popular for its tea gardens and stunning views of the Himalayas. This town also has several monasteries that reflect the Buddhist culture of this region. Visit Tiger Hills to enjoy the beautiful sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak. You will also explore the Japanese Temple, Peace Agoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute.
It is a peaceful town in the Himalayan region of Sikkim. Pelling is popular for waterfalls, monasteries and breathtaking views of Mount Kanchenjunga. In a guided tour of Pelling, you will explore places such as Rimbi Rock Garden, Pemayangtse Monastery, Khecheopalri Lake and Rimbi Falls.
Gangtok is the capital city of Sikkim and an important destination in the Himalayan region. This city is very well-known for its scenic viewpoints, vibrant culture and monasteries. You will visit Hanmuman Tok, Tashi Viewpoint, Rumtek Monastery, Directorate of Handicrafts & Handlooms and Banjhakri Falls.
Kalimpong is a beautiful hill town famous for its flower gardens, ancient monasteries and calm atmosphere. Sightseeing here includes places like Deolo Hills, Durpin Dara, Flower & Orchid Nurseries and Zang Dhok Palri Phodang Monastery. Kalimpong is the best place to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the region.
Here’s why choosing our Buddhist sector itinerary is a smart choice:
The ideal time to enjoy a Buddhist tour with the North Eastern Himalayas is from October to April. These months offer lovely weather which is ideal for sightseeing in both plains and the Himalayan regions. Winter and early spring are comfortable seasons for exploring Buddhist pilgrimage sites such as Bodhgaya and Varanasi. This weather is also great for visiting hill stations including Kalimpong, Darjeeling and Gangtok.
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New Delhi – Varanasi – Bodhgaya – Nalanda – Rajgir – Patna – Kolkata – Bagdogra – Darjeeling – Pelling – Namchi – Gangtok – Kalimpong – Bagdogra – New Delhi
Begin your tour with your arrival at Delhi. Our representative will pick and you and transfer you to your booked accommodation. On arrival check into the hotel and rest for a while. Freshen up and in the evening walk through the busy local markets of the capital city or you can spend your day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
Begin your tour with a visit to the famous Qutub Minar which is an 11th century monument. Head to visit some of the other attractions like India Gate, President’s House, Red Fort, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, Laxmi Narayan Temple. Proceed to see Old Delhi where you will visit Chandni Chowk, Spice Market and enjoy the local delicacies of the city. Return back to the hotel for overnight stay.
After breakfast take flight to Varanasi and on arrival, you will get transferred to the booked hotel. Later in the afternoon proceed for half day tour of Sarnath where Buddha preached his first sermon in the Deer Park. Visit other attractions like Dharmarajika, Chaukhandi and Dhamek Stupa. Later in the evening enjoy Ganga Arti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. Return back by evening for overnight stay.
Begin your day with an exclusive morning boat ride on the River Ganges and witness the beautiful sunrise. Later get driven to Kashi Vishwanath Temple which is a 18th century temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated on the western banks of the Holy River Ganga, this temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas that has been spread across the country. You will then proceed to visit Tulsi Temple where Tulsidas, a popular Indian poet wrote epic Ramacharitramanas in the 16th Century. Visit Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple that is dedicated to Lord Hanuman. Later get ready to enjoy visually appealing Ganga Arti that is performed every day at the Dashashwamedh Ghat. It is truly a divine experience to witness the aarti where you will hear the sound of the bells, priests saying the Sanskrit mantras etc. Return back to your hotel by evening and overnight stay at Varanasi.
After breakfast, drive to Bodhgaya and on arrival, check in and refresh yourself. Rest of the day is for leisure. Overnight stay at Bodhgaya.
Today after breakfast, proceed for guided tour to Bodhgaya and visit Mahabodhi Temple, Sujata Village, Niranjana River and monasteries. Overnight stay at Bodhgaya.
Today after breakfast, drive to Patna and enroute visit Rajgir and Nalanda. Visit Gridhakut, World Peace Stupa, Venuvanaram and Bimbisar Prison at Rajgir. Later after lunch, drive to Nalanda where you will be visiting the ruins of world ancient University. On arrival at Patna, check in at the hotel and rest of the day is for leisure. Overnight stay at Patna.
After breakfast, get transferred to Patna airport and board the flight to Kolkata. On arrival, check in at the hotel and rest of the day is for leisure. Overnight stay at Kolkata.
Today after breakfast, proceed for full day tour of Kolkata where you will visit places like Victoria Memorial Palace, Science City, Metro Rail, Belur Math, China Town, Mother Teresa Home. Return back by evening for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast transfer to the airport from where you will board flight to Bagdogra. On arrival, meet our guide who will transfer you to Darjeeling. Rest of the day is for leisure. Overnight stay at Darjeeling.
Early morning visit Tiger Hills to catch the view of sunrise over Kanchenjunga Peak. Later drive back to the hotel and enroute visit Ghoom Monastery, Batasia Loop. After breakfast, proceed for guided tour of Darjeeling where you will visit places like Japanese Temple, Peace agoda, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park and Himalyan Mountaineering Institute. Return back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Today after breakfast, drive to Pelling and on arrival, check in to the hotel. Rest for a while and later proceed for guided tour of Pelling where you will visit places like Rimbi Falls, Sacred Khecheopalri Lake, Kanchendzonga Falls, Rimbi Rock Garden, Pemayangtse Monastery. Return back after the tour for dinner and overnight stay at Pelling.
After breakfast, drive to Gangtok and enroute visit Namchi, Samdruptse Hill and Char Dham. On arrival at Gangtok, check in at the hotel for overnight stay.
Enjoy your breakfast and proceed for guided tour of Gangtok where you will visit Hanuman Tok, Ganesh Tok & Tashi View Point, Rumtek Monastery or Banjhakri Water Falls, Directorate of Handicrafts & Handloom. Rest of the day is at leisure and overnight stay at Gangtok.
After breakfast, drive to Kalimpong and on arrival check in at the hotel. Rest for a while and proceed for half day sightseeing tour which includes places like Kalimpong Durpin Dara (view point), Zang Dhok Palri Phodang, Flower & Orchid Nurseries, Deolo Hills. Overnight stay at Kalimpong.
Today after breakfast, get transferred to Bagdogra airport and from there board flight to Delhi. On arrival, check in at the hotel and rest of the day is for leisure. Overnight stay at Delhi.
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