Arrive at Delhi International Airport, receive a warm Sahasra welcome and transfer to the hotel. Subject to arrival time, join a pilgrimage orientation and opening blessings before resting after the international journey.

Meals: Dinner, subject to arrival time   |   Overnight: Delhi

Travel to Sankassa, traditionally associated with the Buddha’s descent from Tavatimsa Heaven after teaching the Abhidhamma. Visit the sacred archaeological area and Ashokan elephant-capital site, with time for chanting, offerings and meditation.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner   |   Overnight: Sankassa region

Continue through Uttar Pradesh to Lucknow. After hotel check-in, rest or join an evening Dhamma reflection in preparation for the sacred journey ahead.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner   |   Overnight: Lucknow

Travel to Sravasti and enter the peaceful Jetavana Monastery area, associated with the 24 rainy seasons spent here by the Buddha. Begin with worship and an introductory walk among the ancient monastic remains.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner   |   Overnight: Sravasti

Spend an unhurried day at Jetavana, visiting Gandhakuti, Kosambakuti, Ananda Bodhi Tree, Anathapindika Stupa and Angulimala Stupa. Time is reserved for chanting, meditation, offerings and a Dhamma reflection.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner   |   Overnight: Sravasti

Cross the India–Nepal border using the confirmed immigration point and continue to Lumbini. After check-in, enjoy a gentle orientation around the monastic zone or rest according to the group’s pace.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner   |   Overnight: Lumbini

Worship at Maya Devi Temple and the Sacred Garden, visiting the Marker Stone, Nativity Sculpture, Ashokan Pillar and Puskarini Sacred Pond. Continue to the Eternal Peace Flame and selected international monasteries, with dedicated chanting and meditation time.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner   |   Overnight: Lumbini

Complete border formalities and continue to Kushinagar, the sacred place of the Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana. Subject to arrival time, join evening chanting at a selected shrine or monastery.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner   |   Overnight: Kushinagar

Visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple, reclining Buddha image and Nirvana Stupa. Continue to Ramabhar Stupa, the traditional cremation place, Matha Kuar Shrine and selected international monasteries before a merit-sharing programme.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner   |   Overnight: Kushinagar

Travel through Vaishali, visiting the Ashokan Pillar, Ananda Stupa, Kutagarasala Vihara and selected archaeological remains. Continue to Patna after worship and reflection at this important place of the Buddha’s final journey.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner   |   Overnight: Patna

Explore Rajgir, including Vulture’s Peak—Griddhakuta—and Venuvana. Subject to access, include selected related sites before continuing to Nalanda’s ancient monastic university and then travelling to Bodhgaya.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner   |   Overnight: Bodhgaya

Enter the Mahabodhi Temple Complex, worship at the Vajrasana and meditate beneath the Bodhi Tree. Explore Animesh Lochana, Ratnachankrama, Ratnaghara, Muchalinda Lake and other sacred locations connected with the weeks after Enlightenment.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner   |   Overnight: Bodhgaya

Visit Dungeshwari Cave Temples and Sujata Village, recalling Siddhartha’s ascetic practice and the offering before Enlightenment. Continue to selected international monasteries and return to the Mahabodhi Temple for evening chanting.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner   |   Overnight: Bodhgaya

Leave Bodhgaya early and travel to Varanasi before continuing to Sarnath. Worship at Dhamek Stupa, explore the monastic ruins and Mulagandhakuti Vihara, and chant the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta, subject to arrival time and site access.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner   |   Overnight: Varanasi

Transfer to Varanasi Airport and fly to Delhi according to the confirmed schedule, then connect with the international departure arrangements. Flight timings and minimum connection requirements must be confirmed before ticketing.

Meals: Breakfast   |   Overnight: —