How long is the Mini Buddhist Tour?

It’s a 6-day itinerary covering major Buddhist destinations in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

Can this tour be extended to Nepal (Lumbini)?

Yes, the tour can be customized to include Lumbini and Kushinagar.

Is this tour suitable for senior citizens?

Absolutely. The route and accommodations are designed for comfort.

Do we get a guide at each site?

Yes, professional guides are provided at all key monuments.

Mini Buddhist Tour – Aloka Tours

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The Mini Buddhist Tour is a journey through India’s most revered Buddhist pilgrimage sites. Starting from Patna, this 6-day spiritual trail covers Vaishali, Rajgir, Nalanda, Bodhgaya, and Sarnath, ending in Varanasi, one of the world’s oldest living cities. Experience the path of enlightenment — from the sacred Bodhi Tree in Bodhgaya to the peaceful Dhammekha Stupa in Sarnath — while soaking in the spiritual ambiance of India’s Buddhist heritage.

Highlights

Ashokan Pillar & Relic Stupa – Vaishali
Patna Museum – Patna
Shanti Stupa & Venuvana – Rajgir
Nalanda Ancient University – Nalanda
Mahabodhi Temple & Bodhi Tree – Bodhgaya
Mahakala Cave – Gaya
Sujata Garh & Niranjana River – Bodhgaya
Evening Aarti at Ganga River – Varanasi
Dhammekha Stupa & Sarnath Museum – Sarnath

Day 1 :

Arrival in Patna – Transfer to Vaishali

Arrive at Patna Airport or Railway Station. Meet our representative and drive to Vaishali (60 km / 1.5 hrs). Check in at hotel and enjoy dinner.
Overnight stay in Vaishali.

Day 2 :

Vaishali – Patna – Rajgir

After breakfast, visit Ashokan Pillar, Relic Stupa, and Shanti Stupa at Vaishali. Proceed to Patna and visit the Patna Museum, which houses Buddha relics. Continue your journey to Rajgir and check in at the hotel.
Overnight stay in Rajgir.

Day 3 :

Rajgir – Nalanda – Bodhgaya

After breakfast, explore Rajgir, visiting Shanti Stupa, Jeevaka’s Clinic Ruins, Son Cave, and Venuvana Vihara. Continue to Nalanda (30 mins) to visit the Ancient University ruins, Nalanda Museum, and Black Buddha statue. Later, drive to Bodhgaya (80 km / 2 hrs).
Overnight stay in Bodhgaya.

Day 4 :

Bodhgaya Sightseeing

After breakfast, visit Mahakala Cave at Dhungeshwari Hills and Sujata Garh, the site of Buddha’s pre-enlightenment alms offering. Visit international monasteries and temples representing global Buddhist cultures. In the evening, meditate under the Bodhi Tree at Mahabodhi Temple.
Overnight stay in Bodhgaya.

Day 5 :

Bodhgaya – Varanasi

Day 06 :

Varanasi – Sarnath – Departure

After breakfast, drive to Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon. Visit Dhammekha Stupa, Sarnath Museum, and Mulagandha Kuti Vihara. Later, return to Varanasi for your onward journey or flight.

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