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Routes β Buddhist Circuit Road Trip
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Buddhist Circuit Road Trip
Follow the Buddha's footsteps β from enlightenment at Bodh Gaya to first sermon at Sarnath to final Nirvana at Kushinagar. The most important Buddhist pilgrimage road trip in the world.
Budget
βΉ1,500-3,000/day
Best Months
OctNovDecJanFebMar
Stops
8 destinations
Highlights
Bodhi Tree at Mahabodhi TempleSarnath deer parkNalanda university ruinsRajgir hot springsKushinagar reclining Buddha
Logistics
Start Varanasi (well-connected airport). Hire car with driver β Bihar roads require local knowledge. AC car βΉ3,000-4,000/day with driver.
Day by Day
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2
β Β· 260km
3
β Β· 10km
4
β Β· 80km
5
β Β· 130km
6
β Β· 250km
7
β Β· 280km
Route Map
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8 stops Β· Opens in new tab with driving directions
Route path
1Varanasi
β2Sarnath
β3Bodh Gaya
β4Rajgir
β5Nalanda
β6Vaishali
β7Kushinagar
β8Sravasti