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India & Nepal (Buddhist Circuit)

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The Buddhist Circuit spans the sacred heartland of Buddhism across northern India and Nepal, connecting sites directly tied to the life of Siddhartha Gautama. Key pilgrimage stops include Lumbini (the Buddha's birthplace in Nepal), Bodh Gaya (where he attained enlightenment), Sarnath (where he delivered his first sermon), and Kushinagar (where he passed into Nirvana). The route draws pilgrims, meditators, historians, and curious travellers from around the world, offering a rare blend of spiritual depth and ancient archaeology. Beyond the sacred sites, travellers encounter rural South Asian landscapes, Buddhist monasteries alive with monks and ceremonies, and the broader cultural richness of the Indo-Gangetic plain.

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India & Nepal (Buddhist Circuit) · 10 days

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10-Day Buddhist Circuit: Birth to Death Places of Buddha (Self-Launched)

A self-launched version of the classic Buddhist Circuit pilgrimage from Varanasi to Delhi via Sarnath, Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Vaishali, Kushinagar, Lumbini, Sravasti and Lucknow. Instead of a private car and guide, you'll use India's excellent rail network plus short shared taxis and local buses between sites, stay in guesthouses and budget hotels near the main stupas, and pick up local guides or audio guides at each site for a fraction of the escorted tour price. Expect long but manageable travel legs — you can break them where you like — and plenty of quiet time for meditation and reflection at Bodhgaya and Lumbini.

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