• Evening Arrival: Arrive at 21:50. Mohit will greet you at the airport.
• Accommodation: Hotel Shanti Plaza-by Haveliya Hotels, 8651, Arakasha Rd, Pahar Ganj, New Delhi. Rest after your arrival.

• Departure: Leave Delhi at 5:00 AM for Sankisa (260 km, 5 hours).
• Sankisa: Visit the sacred site believed to be where Buddha descended from Tavatimsa (Heaven).
• Drive to Chitrakoot: Continue to Chitrakoot (180 km, 3.5 hours). Explore serene spots like Phool Bagh and Bara Imanbarra (INR 500 for foreigners).
• Accommodation: Fab Hotel Relax Inn, Kanpur.

• Drive: Chitrakoot to Varanasi (330 km, 5.5 hours).
• Activities: Visit the ghats of Varanasi and take a private boat ride to witness the Evening Ganga Aarti Ceremony (INR 3,000).
• Accommodation: Shiva Ganges View Guest House, Varanasi.
• Guide: Jyoti Chaubey will accompany you.

• Drive: Short trip to Sarnath (10 km, 30 minutes).
• Sarnath: Visit Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, and the Ashok Pillar. Explore Mulagandha Kuti Vihar and the Sarnath Museum (INR 100 for foreigners).
• Accommodation: Shivas Ganges Guest House, Varanasi.

• Drive: Varanasi to Bodh Gaya (250 km, 5 hours).
• Activities: Visit the Mahabodhi Temple and Bodhi Tree, the sacred site where Buddha attained enlightenment.

Accommodation: Bodhi Palace Resort, Bodh Gaya.

• Activities: Explore the Great Buddha Statue, Sujata Stupa, and Dungeshwari Hills.
• Accommodation: Bodhi Palace Resort, Bodh Gaya.

• Drive: Bodh Gaya to Rajgir (80 km, 2 hours).
• Activities: Visit Vulture’s Peak and the Japanese Peace Pagoda.
• Accommodation: Pandu Pokhar Eco Adventure Resort, Rajgir.

• Drive: Rajgir to Nalanda (15 km, 30 minutes) and then to Patna (95 km, 3 hours).
• Nalanda University: Explore the ruins of Nalanda University (INR 200 for foreigners).
• Patna Museum: Visit the museum for Buddhist relics and artifacts (INR 250 for foreigners).
• Accommodation: Sharda Residency, Patna.

• Drive: Patna to Barabar Caves (65 km, 2 hours) and then to Vaishali (60 km, 1.5 hours).
• Barabar Hill Caves: Explore the oldest rock-cut caves in India (Free entry).
• Vaishali Stupas: Visit the Vaishali Stupas.
• Accommodation: Hotel JK Residency, Muzaffarpur.

• Drive: Muzaffarpur to Kushinagar (195 km, 4 hours).
• Sites: Visit the Parinirvana Stupa (Free) and Rambhar Stupa, Buddha's cremation site.
• Accommodation: JP Palace, Kushinagar.

• Drive: Kushinagar to Lumbini (150 km, 3.5 hours, crossing the border).
• Sites: Visit Maya Devi Temple (INR 500), the Ashokan Pillar, and the Sacred Garden.
• Accommodation: Lumbini Palace Resort, Lumbini.

• Activities: Visit the World Peace Pagoda and Lumbini Monastic Zone.
• Drive to Kapilavastu: Explore the sites at Tilaurakot Palace (27 km, 1 hour).
• Accommodation: Lumbini Palace Resort.

• Drive: Lumbini to Ayodhya (165 km, 3.5 hours).
• Jetavana Monastery: Visit the site where Buddha spent 24 rainy seasons.
• Anathapindika’s Stupa: Visit the stupa built by Buddha's lay disciple.
• Accommodation: Royal Heritage Hotel, Ayodhya.

• Drive: Ayodhya to Agra (491 km, 7.15 hours).
• Morning: Stop in Prayagraj for a visit to Triveni Sangam and enjoy morning tea (entrance fee INR 20-50).
• Activities: Visit Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage site built by Emperor Akbar (INR 50-600).
• Accommodation: Da Bungalo- A Vacation Abode, Agra.

• Drive: Agra to Delhi (230 km, 3.5 hours).
• Visit: Stop in Mathura to visit Vishram Ghat and the Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple.
• Accommodation: Hotel The Infinity, Delhi.

• Morning: Transfer to the airport for a 13:20 flight.
• Mohit: Ensure daily communication with Elaine to keep the schedule on track and avoid delays.

This itinerary offers an in-depth Buddhist cultural experience across India and Nepal, with stops at sacred sites, temples, and meditation areas for reflection and learning about Buddha’s journey.