








THE FOOTSTEPS OF BUDDHA.(성지순례)
Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to customize this theme across your site. You can update and reuse text themes.
How to reach
Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to customize this theme across your site. You can update and reuse text themes.
Tour Essentials
Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to customize this theme across your site. You can update and reuse text themes.

Map
Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to customize this theme across your site. You can update and reuse text themes.
Tour Terms
DAY 1: FLIGHT TO DELHI
Welcome to India! Upon your arrival at Delhi International Airport, you will go through customs formalities and collect your luggage. You will then be warmly greeted by our French-speaking local guide, who will accompany you throughout your stay.
A private transfer will take you to your hotel, where you can relax and refresh after your flight.
🏨 Accommodation: Hotel Florence Inn 🚍 Drive: 30 minutes
🍽 Meals: Breakfast/lunch/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 300 m. ✈ Flight: Delhi
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
DAY 2: FLIGHT - DELHI – LUCKNOW - DRIVE TO SRAVASTI (스라바스티 기원정사)
After breakfast, transfer to the Airport for flight to Lucknow. Upon arrival at Lucknow, you will drive to Sravasti. The journey will take around 4 hrs covering 170 km. After check-in at hotel, the tour of Sravasti (Sahet Mahet), the capital of the ancient kingdom of Kosala which sheltered the Buddha for 24 rainy seasons in the Jetavana Vihara (Jetavana Park). The Vihara was offered by a wealthy merchant Anathapindika who paid for it by covering the area with gold coins! This holy place also has the Ananda Bodhi Tree which is said to have been planted by Buddha’s main disciple, Ananda. After his enlightenment, the Buddha spent the majority of his time at Sravasti. Visit Sahet Mahet. Jetavana Park, and Ananda Bodhi Tree.
🏨 Accommodation: Korean Temple 🚍 Drive: 4/5 Hours / 170km
🍽 Meals: Breakfast/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 60 m. ✈ Flight: Delhi to Lucknow 1h 10 mins.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
DAY 3: SRAVASTI- KAPILVASTU – IMMIGRATION – LUMBINI (룸비니)
So today is an early start, as we have a border crossing into Nepal. Morning after breakfast visit Angulimala stupa. Later drive to Lumbini. Enroute visit Kapilvastu stupa. Kapilvastu (Piprahwa) is the capital city of the Sakya clan and one of the earliest republics. It was in Kapilvastu that Lord Buddha spent his childhood. Lord Buddha saw four messengers of the gods: old age, sickness and death and then he saw a radiant happy Sadhu and so decided to renounce all worldly riches and pleasures and to seek the truth and embark on the path of liberation. This place holds significant value for Buddhist pilgrims and has several stupas. The archaeological excavations have revealed stone caskets containing relics believed to be that of the Buddha’s. On arrival Lumbini hotel check-in and Dinner. Overnight hotel in Lumbini, Nepal.
NOTE: - The visit of Kapilvastu depends on how much time is left after immigration for Nepal.
🏨 Accommodation: Hotel Red Sun and Resort 🚍 Drive: 4/5 Hours / 155km
🍽 Meals: Breakfast /dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 150m.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
DAY 4: LUMBINI FULL DAY
Breakfast at hotel. City tour of Lumbini. Prince Siddhartha Gautama was born in Lumbini, Nepal. What is considered the exact location of the birth is identified by a stone slab in the inner sanctum of the Maya Devi Temple, named after Siddharth’s mother. The oldest monument in Lumbini is the Ashoka Pillar which marks the birthplace of the Buddha. A little south of the pillar is the spring-fed rectangular Puskarni Pond, where Maya Devi is believed to have bathed before giving birth. The Sacred Garden beyond the Maya Devi compound hosts some 40 monasteries from Asian Buddhist nations. At the end of a beautiful canal and tree-lined avenue is the majestic World Peace Pagoda, built by the Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Order. Today, the Lumbini Sacred Garden is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of world peace.
🏨 Accommodation: Hotel Red Sun and Resort
🍽 Meals: Breakfast/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 150 m.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
DAY 5: LUMBINI – EMIGRATION – KUSHINAGARA (쿠시나라)
Today is another early start, as we have a border crossing into India. After breakfast drive from Lumbini to Kushinagar. On arrival check in and rest.
Kushinagara is an important and sacred place where pilgrims and tourists can find the real meaning of nirvana, the ultimate resting place of Lord Buddha, freedom from the cycle of births and deaths. Here at Kushinagara, Lord Buddha passed away and was cremated at the Muktabandhana or Rambhar Stupa. The Mahaparinirvana Temple where Lord Buddha’s statue is in reclining form symbolizes his nirvana. Visit Stupa and Nirvana temple.
🏨 Accommodation: Hotel Imperial 🚍 Drive: 4/5 Hours / 170 km
🍽 Meals: Breakfast/ dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 100 m.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
DAY 6: KUSHINAGAR – VAISHALI (바이샬리)
After breakfast leave for Vaishali. Vaishali mentioned in the Ramayana and in Buddhist literature, is reputed as the birthplace of Lord Mahavira and the capital of Lichavies, one of the main tribes, from early times. It was the scene of the Second Buddhist Council held about a hundred years after Lord Buddha's death. Here, the Buddha stayed for five years after awakening and gave many of his teachings. It was here for the first time; women were ordained into the Sangha. Gautama's foster mother, Mahaprajapati Gautami joined the order with 500 Sakya women.
In Vaishali we will be visiting Ashoka Pillar, Buddha stupa and Shanti stupa.
🏨 Accommodation: Hotel Vaishali Residency 🚍 Drive: 5/6 Hours / 220km
🍽 Meals: Breakfast/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 51 m.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
DAY 7: VAISHALI – NALANDA (나란다대학) – RAJGIRI (라즈기리)– BODHGAYA (보드가야)
In the morning after breakfast, leave Vaishali for Bodhgaya enroute visiting Nalanda University and Rajgiri.
Nalanda University Ruins. Nalanda University was founded in the 5th Century C.E. and became a famous seat of learning. At the time, 2,000 teachers and 10,000 Students from all over the Buddhist world lived and studied at Nalanda, the first Residential International University in the World. A walk in the ruins of the university takes you to the era that saw India leading in imparting knowledge, to the world - the era when India was a coveted place for studies. The University flourished during the 5th and 12th century.
If we talk about the courses, the university knowledge bank featured courses from varied disciplines including grammar, politics, astronomy, medicine, logic, philosophy, mathematics It is one of the ancient heritage marvels of India that shaped the country’s identity as the giver of the knowledge. Nalanda tour is characterized by a visit to the ancient ruins, spread over an area of 14 hectares, the ruins here feature splendid temples and monasteries built by the patron kings.
Rajgiri is just 15 km away from Nalanda and, as it is one of the prominent Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India visited by Lord Buddha himself, it cannot be missed. Here, atop the Gridhakuta Hill (영산회상) was the favourite place for Lord Buddha to deliver many discourses after he attained enlightenment. It was here that he gave two important sutras the Lotus Sutra (법화경) and the Prajnaparamita (반야바라밀다심경-- which includes the Heart and Diamond Sutras).
🏨 Accommodation: Hotel Bodhgaya Residency 🚍 Drive to Bodhgaya: 5/6 Hours / 200km
🍽 Meals: Breakfast/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 115 m.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
DAY 08: BODHGAYA
Today we will have a full day excursion to Bodhgaya. We will be visiting The Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Great Buddha Statue, Sujata Temple and Dungeshwari cave.
The Mahabodhi temple built on the east of the sacred tree stands majestically 164 feet (50 meters) high, and consists of a soaring pyramidal tower surmounted by a stupa. The Vajrasana or Diamond Throne, lying between the Bodhi Tree and the temple, marks the actual spot where the Buddha sat in meditation and attained illumination. A gilded Buddha smiles upon the visitors from a niche in the wall of the temple and his first footsteps, carved in stone, hold flower offerings from the devout. Unbelievable peace pervades the atmosphere giving credence to the legend. Besides the Mahabodhi temple; we will visit several Buddhist temples built by different Buddhist countries from all over the world.
The Dungeshwari Hills are located around 12 km from Bodh Gaya and are popular destinations for pilgrims and tourists alike. Lush green forests surround the hill range and offer breath-taking landscape views.
The caves at Dungeshwari Hills are believed to be where Buddha practiced austerities before discovering the Middle Path. The largest cave is called the Mahakala Cave, which is around 108 feet (34 meters) long and 30 feet (9 meters) wide. It has a large stone carving of Lord Buddha in a meditative pose. The other caves are smaller and are believed to have been used by the Buddha's disciples for meditation
🏨 Accommodation: Hotel Bodhgaya Residency
🍽 Meals: Breakfast /dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 115 m.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
DAY 09: BODHGAYA -VARANASI (바라나시)
In the morning after breakfast, you will be driven to Varanasi and upon arrival at Varanasi check in for 2 nights.
Later in the afternoon visit the Main Spice Market. You will step into old lanes of Varanasi. A guided walk in Varanasi old streets and through thousands of years old alleys, holy temples will leave you mesmerised. Discover the sacred and oldest living culture of this ancient city. A walk which promises surprises at every step. This Varanasi walk takes place in the Northern part of the Ghats, and will give real insights into Varanasi. With this walking tour one would be able to see Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Famous Food Streets of Varanasi, Kachuri Gali, and Perfume Market, Flower market, Silk Market, Souvenirs Market, Spice Market and countless other things.
NOTE: -Above mention visit completely depends on the time we reach Varanasi
Ganga Aarti: - In the evening, we are going to participate Ganga Aarti, on a private balcony or private boat near Dashwasamedh Ghat to sit on private chairs reserved with best view of Arti ceremony. As the sun dips below the horizon in Varanasi, the Ghats of the Ganges come alive with the Evening Aarti Ceremony. Flames dance in the hands of devout priests, hymns fill the air, and incense weaves mysticism. A mesmerizing spectacle unfolds, where ancient rituals bridge the earthly and the divine, captivating hearts. After this return back to hotel around 08:30 PM. Enjoy your dinner and stay overnight.
🏨 Accommodation: Hotel The Pinnacle Inn 🚍 Drive: 6/7 Hours / 250km
🍽 Meals: Breakfast/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 81 m.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
DAY 10: VARANASI – SARNATH (사르나트) – VARANASI.
Early in the morning, before breakfast, you will be taken on a boat excursion on the holy river Ganges where you will see the bathing Ghats and cremation site. As you watch people taking holy dips in Ganges and executing the worshipping rituals on the Ghats, you will feel the spirituality of the locals and it might lead you to the deeper insight into your existence in this universe. Visiting Manikarnika Ghat offers a glimpse into the profound customs and beliefs of Varanasi. While it may not be a typical tourist attraction, it's a powerful and insightful experience into the rich spiritual traditions of this ancient city. After this disembark from your boat and return back to hotel for your breakfast.
After breakfast you will be drive to Sarnath. It enjoys the extraordinary privilege of Lord Buddha delivering his first sermon, the Turning of the Wheel of the Dharma, after attaining enlightenment 2500 years ago. It is about 10 km from Varanasi and holds a number of Buddhist sites that include the famous Dhamekha Stupa. You can also visit the ruins of Dharmarajika Stupa and Mulagandhakuti Temple, where Lord Buddha is said to have rested and meditated while in Sarnath. The Ashoka Pillar built by the emperor Ashoka is a must see in Sarnath. The Lion Capital on top of this pillar is now the National Emblem of India and stands apart for its excellent artistry and carvings. The original is in the museum where you can also see the original statue of the Buddha which was in the temple dedicated to this place of the first teaching.
🏨 Accommodation: Hotel The Pinnacle Inn 🚍 Drive: 1/ ½ Hours / 45 km
🍽 Meals: Breakfast /dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 81 m.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
DAY 11: FLIGHT – VARANASI – DELHI
In the morning after breakfast, you will be transferred to Varanasi Airport to take a flight to Delhi. Arrive in Delhi Lunch in a Restaurant and city sightseeing included India Gate, Parliament house, President house, Birla Mandir, National Museum (to see the Buddha’s relics.) After the visit transfer to the hotel.
🏨 Accommodation: Hotel Florence Inn ✈ Flight: Delhi 1H: 45 M 🚍 Drive: 30 mins.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast /dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 300 m.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
DAY 12: DELHI – VISIT – DINNER -WASH & CHANGE – FLIGHT HOME
This morning after breakfast we are going to revisit Old Delhi, Juma Masjid, Jain Temple and Guru Dwarka Bangla Sahib. Lunch in a typical Indian restaurant.
After the visit back to the hotel for wash and change and dinner. After that will transfer to the international airport to catch the flight home.
🏨 Accommodation: Hotel Florence Inn 🚍 Drive: 2 Hours 30 km.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast/dinner. ⛰ Altitude: 300 m. ✈ Leave India
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
DAY BY DAY
Our program is subject to modification and adaptation based on opportunities, local and weather constraints or unforeseen circumstances.
Itinerary
1. Visiting the Buddhist sector offers a transformative journey of spiritual discovery, cultural immersion, and personal enrichment.
2.Follow the footsteps of the Buddha or trace the spread of Buddhism through ancient trade routes.
3.Visiting the most important places linked to Buddha's life and teachings like Lumbini, Bodh Gaya, Sarnath, and Kushinagar etc.
4. Passing through the villages and will meet the local populations.
Contact
Fixed Departures
Day of week
Status
Suitable for
Day of week
Suitable for
Day of week
GET IN TOUCH
Thank you
Your booking request has been sent. We'll get back to you soon.
Overview
Itinerary
How To Reach
Trek Terms
Trek Essentials
Gallery
OTHER TOURS IN INDIA
THE FOOTSTEPS OF BUDDHA.(성지순례)
Plateaux Himalayens >
Trekking >
Plateaux Himalayens
LOCATION
TOUR DURATION
12 Days
CATEGORY
OTHER TOURS IN INDIA
DIFFICULTY
EASY
BEST TIME OF THE YEAR
Jan Feb Mar Apr
May Jun Jul Aug
Sep Oct Nov Dec
COST
PRICING, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR GROUPS OF 4 TO 12 PEOPLE.