Out–Mar tends to offer more favorable trail conditions, visibility and access to the planned stages, always subject to mountain weather.
INDIA/NEPAL · SPIRITUALITY + HERITAGE
INDIA & NEPAL — PATHS OF BUDDHISM
Discover the places that shape the history of Buddhism in India and Nepal.
DURATION14 days
BEST TIMEOct–Mar
EXPERIENCESpirituality + Heritage
COUNTRYIndia/Nepal
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Varanasi → Sarnath → Bodh Gaya → Kushinagar → Lumbini → Kathmandu
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Trails in Varanasi
2Sarnath viewpoints
3High altitude landscapes in Bodh Gaya
4Walk in steps
5Villages and local culture
6Great mountain scenery
Discover the places that shape the history of Buddhism in India and Nepal. The combination of Varanasi and Kathmandu gives the itinerary an identity that does not depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Varanasi
The trip begins in Varanasi, with time for Varanasi's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods.
DAY 2
Varanasi — landscapes and culture
More time in Varanasi, now with monuments, traditions and everyday life in Varanasi. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 3
Varanasi → Sarnath
The journey leaves Varanasi and heads to Sarnath, with the rest of the day focused on monuments, traditions and everyday life in Sarnath.
DAY 4
Sarnath — selected experiences
The day in Sarnath combines the historic center, architecture and local life of Sarnath. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 5
Sarnath — local experience
The stay in Sarnath continues with Sarnath's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 6
Sarnath → Bodh Gaya
The route between Sarnath and Bodh Gaya changes the scene of the trip; Upon arrival, enter Bodh Gaya's historic center, architecture and local life.
DAY 7
Bodh Gaya — local experience
The stay in Bodh Gaya continues with Bodh Gaya's landmark heritage, markets and neighborhoods. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 8
Bodh Gaya in depth
Day in Bodh Gaya for monuments, traditions and daily life of Bodh Gaya. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 9
Bodh Gaya → Kushinagar
From Bodh Gaya to Kushinagar, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by Kushinagar's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods.
DAY 10
Kushinagar in depth
Day in Kushinagar for monuments, traditions and daily life of Kushinagar. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 11
Kushinagar → Lumbini
Shift from Kushinagar to Lumbini. After arrival, the day opens up space for monuments, traditions and daily life in Lumbini.
DAY 12
Lumbini — full day
Lumbini gets a full day for Lumbini's historic center, architecture and local life. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
DAY 13
Lumbini → Kathmandu
Departure from Lumbini towards Kathmandu, where upon arrival you can start exploring the historic center, architecture and local life of Kathmandu.
DAY 14
Kathmandu — landscapes and culture
More time in Kathmandu, now with Kathmandu's landmark heritage, markets and neighborhoods. The pace considers distance, terrain and physical adaptation throughout the stage.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Places associated with the life of the Buddha and Buddhist traditions in two countries. The sequence between Varanasi and Kathmandu gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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