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India & Nepal (Buddhist Circuit)

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The Buddhist Circuit spans the sacred sites of northern India and Nepal that are directly linked to the life of Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha. Key pilgrimage destinations include Lumbini (Nepal), the Buddha's birthplace; Bodh Gaya, where he attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree; Sarnath, where he delivered his first sermon; and Kushinagar, where he passed away. The route draws pilgrims, spiritual seekers, historians, and curious travellers alike, offering a rare combination of ancient monasteries, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and living religious traditions shared across Theravāda, Mahāyāna, and Vajrayāna Buddhist communities.

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India & Nepal (Buddhist Circuit) · 7 days

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Self-Launched Buddhist Circuit: Varanasi to Lucknow (7 Days)

A self-launched version of Varanasi Excursion's 7-day private Buddhist pilgrimage, covering the same sacred sites across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and the Nepal border — Sarnath, Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Vaishali, Kushinagar, Lumbini, Kapilavastu, Shravasti and Lucknow. Instead of a private car and driver, you build the route yourself using trains, shared jeeps, local buses and the odd cheap taxi, staying in monasteries, guesthouses and budget hotels. It's slower and needs more patience at bus stands, but you get the same pilgrimage for a fraction of the operator price — and total freedom over how long you sit under the Bodhi Tree. Costs are rough backpacker estimates in GBP and exclude international flights and visas.

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