Religious Tours in Varanasi

7 Days Varanasi to Lumbini Buddhist Expedition ( All Inclusive )

Wonderful experience.

I just completed the 7-Day Varanasi to Lumbini Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour and honestly, this is one of the best Buddhist circuit tours in India and Nepal I could have asked for. If you're searching for an all-inclusive Buddhist pilgrimage package covering Sarnath, Bodhgaya, Kushinagar, and Lumbini, this is it. The journey started right in Varanasi, with a smooth airport pickup and our first stop at Sarnath, the site of Buddha's first sermon, followed by an incredible evening at the Ganga Aarti ceremony on the ghats — a truly spiritual welcome to India. From there, we drove to Bodh Gaya, home to the sacred Mahabodhi Temple and the legendary Bodhi Tree, where Buddha attained enlightenment. Seeing the Great Buddha Statue and Sujata Kuti up close made the history feel real, not just something out of a textbook. Next came Rajgir and Nalanda, where we explored the ancient Nalanda University ruins — a must for anyone interested in Buddhist heritage and history in Bihar. The Bimbisar Jail stop added great historical context too. We then crossed into the Kushinagar region, visiting the Parinirvana Stupa and Ramabhar Stupa, the exact place where Buddha took his final breath. Deeply moving. Crossing the border into Lumbini, Nepal, was a highlight — visiting the Maya Devi Temple, Buddha's actual birthplace, felt like the emotional peak of the whole Buddhist heritage tour. The final days covering Kapilvastu and Shravasti, including the Angulimala Stupa, rounded out the pilgrimage beautifully before ending in Lucknow. What stood out: Comfortable 4-star hotel accommodations every night with private rooms Knowledgeable English-speaking Buddhist tour guide Smooth private transportation across India and Nepal All entrance tickets and breakfast included Well-paced 7-day itinerary — not rushed, not exhausting If you're planning a Buddhist pilgrimage trip to India and Nepal, tracing the life of Gautama Buddha from Sarnath to Bodhgaya, Kushinagar, and Lumbini, I'd highly recommend this tour operator. Great value, great guide, and an experience that stays with you long after you're home. Highly recommended for spiritual travelers, history lovers, and anyone seeking an authentic Buddhist circuit experience in India and Nepal.

Private Half-Day Tour in Sarnath from Varanasi

Positive experience in Varanasi

Overall positive, but the whole/half day tour seems to be quite tiring especially in a hot day. Himanshu is a great guide and very friendly.

Varanasi Private Tour with Licensed Local Guide

The impressive Varanasi by an expert

Varanasi has a special charm and more if you are accompanied by a local expert like Sanjay Gupta. His knowledge of the country, his sense of humour and his passion for his work are very present qualities.