Is Bodh Gaya easy to visit?

Yes — Gaya has an airport, and it's a 4-hour drive from Varanasi.

Buddhist Circuit — Bodh Gaya & Sarnath — 6 days · 5 nights from $820

Retrace the Buddha's journey — the monuments of Delhi, the site of his first sermon at Sarnath, and Bodh Gaya where he attained enlightenment.

6 days · 5 nightsDuration
Private tourOnly your group
Pickup includedFrom your hotel in the city
Live guideEnglish
Free cancellationAsk us for the exact terms

What our travellers say

“They met us at the airport at 1am, took us to the hotel, and from then on we didn't think about a single arrangement for nine days. Worth every dollar.”

Sarah M. – 🇺🇸 Boston, USA

“Our flight to Jaipur was cancelled. Their coordinator had a car and a new hotel sorted before we'd even left the terminal. That's what you're paying for.”

James W. – 🇬🇧 London, UK

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Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Delhi

Airport pickup; Qutub Minar and India Gate.

Day 2Delhi → Varanasi

Flight; evening Aarti on the ghats.

Day 3Varanasi

Sunrise boat ride, Sarnath in full.

Day 4Varanasi → Bodh Gaya

Drive to Bodh Gaya.

Day 5Bodh Gaya

Mahabodhi Temple, meditation, monastery circuit.

Day 6Departure

Return to Varanasi (or Gaya airport) for departure.

Itinerary may change slightly — we'll tailor timings to your group.

Includes

4★ hotels, 5 nights
Private car with driver
Mahabodhi Temple entry & guide
Sarnath & Dhamek Stupa tours
Daily breakfast

International flights
Lunch & dinner
Personal expenses & tips

Meeting point

Indira Gandhi International Airport, Terminal 3 arrivals

Frequently asked questions

Yes — the full circuit includes those; tell us and we'll extend to 8-9 days.

Traveller reviews

4.8/5Based on 47 reviews

Sarah M.🇺🇸 Boston, USA
They met us at the airport at 1am, took us to the hotel, and from then on we didn't think about a single arrangement for nine days. Worth every dollar.
James W.🇬🇧 London, UK
Our flight to Jaipur was cancelled. Their coordinator had a car and a new hotel sorted before we'd even left the terminal. That's what you're paying for.
Claire L.🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada
Travelling with two kids in India sounded impossible. They planned it so well that it was the easiest family holiday we've had.