Day 1: Delhi to Gaya (990 km) by Overnight Train (Mahaparinirvana Express)
Report at 3:00 PM at Safdarjung Railway Station, New Delhi, where our offbeat representative will meet you. You will receive a briefing about the tour and travel documents, including the itinerary, contact details for local representatives, and a map for your journey. After completing your check-in formalities, you will be assigned your seats, and the train will depart for Gaya at 4:00 PM. Enjoy the overnight journey on the Mahaparinirvana Express. Evening tea and snacks will be served. Overnight stay and dinner on the train.

Day 2: Gaya to Bodhgaya (20 km / 1 hour)
Early in the morning, you will arrive at Gaya Railway Station and transfer by road to Bodhgaya. On arrival, check in to your hotel. Bodhgaya, located on the banks of the Niranjana River, is a significant Buddhist pilgrimage site. King Ashoka built the first temple here. Lord Buddha attained enlightenment at this sacred location. After freshening up and breakfast, visit key attractions like the Mahabodhi Temple, the Bodhi Tree, and the Niranjana River. Explore temples such as the Japanese Temple, Thai Temple, and the Buddha Statue. Overnight stay and dinner at the hotel.

Day 3: Bodhgaya to Rajgir and Nalanda (95 km / 2-3 hours one way), Gaya to Varanasi by Overnight Train
After breakfast, drive to Rajgir for an excursion. Rajgir is an important Buddhist site where Lord Buddha spent 12 years and preached. Visit the World Peace Pagoda atop a hill (accessible by ropeway or a 600-step climb), Swarn Bhandar, Venu Van, and Saptaparni Cave. After lunch, continue to Nalanda to explore the ruins of Nalanda University, which thrived for almost 800 years, attracting students from China, Korea, Japan, Sri Lanka, and Tibet. Visit the Nalanda Museum for further insights into its rich history. Afterward, return to Gaya, have dinner, and board your overnight train to Varanasi.

Day 4: Arrival in Varanasi, Visit Sarnath, and Overnight Train to Gorakhpur
Arrive early morning at Varanasi Railway Station and transfer to your hotel. After freshening up and breakfast, visit Sarnath, an important Buddhist site where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Explore the Dharmarajika Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, and the Ashoka Lion Capital. Visit the Mula Gandha Kutir Vihara with frescoes by Kosetsu Nosu, the Sarnath Museum, and other historical sites. After lunch, visit Varanasi's Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, and the local market. In the evening, enjoy a boat ride on the Ganges followed by the spectacular Ganga Aarti ceremony. Later, board your train to Gorakhpur. Overnight stay and dinner on the train.

Day 5: Gorakhpur to Kushinagar (60 km / 2 hours)
Arrive early at Gorakhpur Railway Station and drive to Kushinagar. Check in to your hotel. Kushinagar is a prominent Buddhist pilgrimage site where Lord Buddha attained Parinirvana. After freshening up, visit the Parinirvana Temple, which houses the reclining Nirvana statue of Buddha, and the Nirvana Stupa behind it. Continue to Rambhar Stupa, where Buddha was cremated, and explore various temples, including the Indo-Japan, Sri Lanka, Thai, and Burmese temples. Attend a meditation and chanting session in the evening. Overnight stay and dinner at the hotel.

Day 6: Kushinagar to Lumbini and Return to Gorakhpur, Overnight Train to Gonda
After breakfast, drive to Lumbini, Nepal. At the Indo-Nepal border, complete the immigration formalities and proceed to Lumbini. Visit the Sacred Garden, Mayadevi Temple (Buddha’s birthplace), Ashoka Pillar, and the Sakyamuni Reservoir. Explore other sites like the Bodhi Tree, Mayadevi Pond, World Peace Pagoda, Lumbini Museum, and Royal Thai Buddhist Monasteries. After the tour, drive back to Gorakhpur and transfer to the railway station for your train to Gonda. Overnight stay and dinner on the train.

Day 7: Arrival in Gonda, Sravasti Excursion, and Overnight Train to Agra
Arrive in Gonda early morning and drive to Sravasti (65 km). Check in to your hotel and after breakfast, visit the famous Jetavana Monastery. Spend time meditating and learning about Buddhism here. Visit Anand Bodhi Tree and Mahamangaljay Temple, which houses a large golden statue of Lord Buddha. Continue your visit to Pakki Kuti, Sehat Mahet, and the Thai Temple. After lunch at the hotel, drive back to Gonda Railway Station to board your overnight train to Agra. Overnight stay and dinner on the train.

Day 8: Arrival in Agra, Visit Taj Mahal, and Transfer to Delhi
Arrive early at Agra Railway Station and have breakfast on board. Visit the iconic Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. After visiting the Taj Mahal, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Post-lunch, proceed to Agra Railway Station for your train to Delhi. Arrive at Safdarjung Railway Station by around 6:30 PM, concluding your tour.