8 Days Kashi to Rajgir Pilgrimage Tour Package from Kochi
8 Days Kashi to Rajgir Tour Package via Patna and Lumbini
The 8 Days Tour Package, Kashi, Dungeshwari, Lumbini, Patna, and Rajgir, by Cochin Tours and Travels, is a well-structured tour that harmoniously mixes spirituality, culture, and history in a very satisfactory manner. Well-planned steps have been taken to make this tour cover a good percentage of India's and Nepal's most significant religious and historical points of interest and yet keep some semblance of reasonable balance between worship, tradition, and heritage.
Your journey starts in Kashi (Varanasi), the world's oldest city, with divine ghats, advanced culture, and sunset Ganga Aarti, a sacred worship of devotion that unites the whole divine ambiance. We continue to Bodhgaya, the city where Buddha was enlightened, to see Dungeshwari Caves, the Mahabodhi Temple, and the site of Buddha's Bodhi tree. We will be in the second part of the journey to Buddha's birthplace in Lumbini, Nepal, a holy site to begin a pilgrimage, as it is one of the three most sacred sites in Buddhism. It is made up of picture-perfect villages, monasteries, and superb peace.
Finally, we arrive in Patna, where tourists can make visits to the outstanding sites of Patna Sahib Gurudwara, Golghar, and Patna Museum. On the final day, we will have the inclusion of Rajgir and Nalanda, as Rajgir is an ancient Buddhist and Jain center, and Nalanda is an ancient learning center. The major attractions at Rajgir include Vishwa Shanti Stupa and Gridhakuta hill.
Cochin Tours and Travels offers a great balance of pilgrimage, culture, and history through this 8-day tour, so that you remember it forever.
8 Days Kashi to Rajgir Tour Plan via Lumbini from Kochi
Day 1: Arrival in Varanasi (Kashi)
- Arrival at Varanasi Airport → Transfer to hotel
- Evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
- Stroll around local markets & street food.
- Overnight Stay: Varanasi

Day 2: Varanasi Sightseeing
- Sunrise boat ride on the River Ganga
- Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple & Annapurna Temple
- Explore Bharat Mata Mandir & Tulsi Manas Mandir
- Evening at your leisure
- Stay: Varanasi

Day 3: Varanasi → Bodh Gaya (Dungeshwari Caves)
- Drive to Bodh Gaya, with a visit to Dungeshwari Caves on the way.
- Visit Mahabodhi Temple & Bodhi Tree
- Explore Buddhist monasteries from different countries.
- Evening meditation session (optional)
- Stay: Bodh Gaya

Day 4: Bodh Gaya → Lumbini (Nepal)
- Drive towards the Indo-Nepal border → Enter Nepal
- Visit Maya Devi Temple (birthplace of Buddha)
- Explore the Ashokan Pillar & Lumbini Garden
- Evening cultural walk in monastic zones
- Stay: Lumbini

Day 5: Lumbini → Kushinagar
- Morning prayer at monasteries in Lumbini
- Drive to Kushinagar (where Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana)
- Visit Mahaparinirvana Temple & Ramabhar Stupa
- Stay: Kushinagar

Day 6: Kushinagar → Patna
- Drive to Patna
- Visit Patna Sahib Gurudwara & Patna Museum
- Explore local heritage sites & evening leisure walk.
- Stay: Patna

Day 7: Patna → Rajgir & Nalanda Excursion
- Morning drive to Rajgir (ancient Buddhist & Jain sites)
- Visit Gridhakuta Hill, Venuvan, and the Japanese Peace Pagoda
- Excursion to Nalanda University ruins & Nalanda Museum.
- Return to Patna
- Stay: Patna

Day 8: Departure from Patna
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to the Patna Airport
- Tour Ends

Package Inclusions
- Pick-up & drop-off by private cab as per itinerary
- The package will be accommodated for 05 nights in 01 room (Twin sharing)
- MAP Meal Plan consisting of 5 Mornings, 5 breakfasts, and 5 Dinners
- Transfers & sightseeing by cab as per the itinerary
- All applicable taxes (Toll Tax, Luxury Tax, Green Tax, Fuel Expenses, Service & Driver Charges)
Package Exclusions
- Any air or train fare
- Monument fees, camera fees, or any entry charges not mentioned in the itinerary
- Transportation outside the specified itinerary (cab not at disposal)
- Surcharges applicable during festivals, peak season & special events
- Any changes in government taxes
- Heater requirement (contact the hotel directly for arrangements)
- Any other personal expenses not included in the itinerary.
Why Choose Our Kashi to Rajgir Pilgrimage Tour Package?
Expertly Curated Itinerary
We cover Kashi, Dungeshwari, Lumbini, Patna, and Rajgir with an itinerary designed for comfort, balance, and spiritual enrichment.
Seamless Travel Experience
We take care of your flights, transfers, hotels, and guided tours, so you get a hassle-free travel experience.
Trusted Local Guides
Our skilled guides will share the history of the sites and stories of the culture, making your journey more engaging, memorable, and meaningful.
Affordable Customized Options
We have competitive packages with reasonable prices that enable travelers to select the comfort level that serves their personal requirements.