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Buddhist Circuit Road Trip
Follow the Buddha's footsteps — 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
₹1,500-3,000/day
Best Months
अक्नवंदिसजनवफ़रमार
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 — Bihar roads require local knowledge. AC car ₹3,000-4,000/day with driver.
Day by Day
1
→
2
→ · 260km
3
→ · 10km
4
→ · 80km
5
→ · 130km
6
→ · 250km
7
→ · 280km
Route Map
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Route path
1Varanasi
→2Sarnath
→3Bodh Gaya
→4Rajgir
→5Nalanda
→6Vaishali
→7Kushinagar
→8Sravasti