HIGHLIGHTS
Possessing the mysterious features of the East, the country of India hides religious culture, ancient architecture and history, legends containing a distinct charm, unique customs... all of which have created a mysterious, fairy-like color for India.
The journey back to the sacred roots of the Buddha land through the famous sites of Lumbini Garden, Bodh Gaya, Deer Park, Kusinara and the mysterious Ganges River... truly becomes one of the most wonderful experiences for any tourist.
With us, every day will be a new surprise for every tourist when visiting Buddhist sites and understanding more about Buddhism in India, discovering the mystery and magic of Buddhism through the 7-day, 7-night India - Nepal Pilgrimage.

TIME 7 DAY 6 NIGHT
HOTEL STANDARDS
4🌟
AIRLINE: Indigo
DEPART:
HANOI / HO CHI MINH CITY
Price From 28,800,000 VND
TOUR PRICE
DEPART | UNIT PRICE |
January 31, 2025 | 30.800.000 |
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DEPART | UNIT PRICE |
20/02/2025 | 28.800.000 |
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DEPART | UNIT PRICE |
03/24/2025 | 28.800.000 |
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DEPART | UNIT PRICE |
April 10, 2025 | 28.800.000 |
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SCHEDULE
DAY 1: HANOI/HCM – KOLKATA – BODHGAYA (BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER)
- Morning: The group gathers at 00:30 (morning) at Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat international airports , checks in at the Indigo counter to board flight 6E 1632 at 3:10 to Kolkata .
- Arriving in Kolkata , the group completed immigration procedures at India and moved to the domestic airport to check in for flight 6E5253, domestic flight from Kolkata to Gaya at 10:30.
- Noon: Arrive in Gaya at 11:25 , car and local tour guide pick up the group to the hotel to rest and have lunch.
Buddhists will come to worship:
- Bodh Gaya Temple : Buddhist temple in Bodh Gaya, where Buddha Shakyamuni attained enlightenment, pay homage to the Mahabodhi Stupa.
- Bodhi Tree sacred place - The place where Prince Siddhartha attained Buddhahood after 49 days of meditation, with the name Sakyamuni Buddha. Here, the group held a short ceremony to express their respect to the Buddha.
- Sujata Village : visit the Sujata Milk-Offering Maiden Temple and the memorial tower built on the foundation of the house of the Milk-Offering Maiden – who offered a bowl of milk porridge to the Buddha when he was exhausted by the Ni Lien Thien River. The group also did charity work with the village's charity class.
- Ni Lien Thien River : here he received a bowl of milk porridge offered by Sujata and a bundle of auspicious grass as a meditation cushion from a local farmer, before he went to the Bodhi tree to begin his meditation.
- Visit temples in the Bodh Gaya area including the Vietnamese Buddhist Temple
- Evening: The group returns to the hotel, has dinner, then rests or meditates under the Bodhi tree.
Overnight in Bodh Gaya.

DAY 2: BODHGAYA – RAJRIG – NALANDA (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Morning: The group has breakfast at the hotel, then gets on the bus to depart for the capital city of Rajagriha - the first capital of the ancient kingdom of Magadha and a center of Buddhist research for many centuries. Visit:
- Vulture Peak Mountain – When the Buddha was still alive, he often stayed at Vulture Peak to preach – It was the place where Buddha preached the Mahayana sutras and the Lotus Sutra. Vulture Peak is written in Sanskrit as “Kỳ Xà Quất”.
- The caves of Sariputta, Ananda…
- Relics of King Bimbisara's prison.
- Ajatsatru Fort .
- Noon: Car takes Buddhists down the mountain to have lunch at a restaurant. Then, visit the city of Rajagriha.
- Truc Lam Garden – The first Buddhist monastery – The garden that King Bimbisara offered to the Buddha and the monks, is also where the Buddha preached the Great Blessing Sutra and many of his important sutras.
- Nalanda University : the largest Buddhist university in the world, built in the 5th century, where many important Sutras, Vinayas, and Abhidharmas were stored, where many holy monks were trained such as: Nagarjuna, Padmasambhava, Asvaghosa, Xuanzang ...
- Evening: The group will have dinner at the restaurant and return to the hotel to rest in Bodh Gaya.

DAY 3: BODHGAYA – VARANASI (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Morning: After breakfast, the group boarded the bus to return to Varanasi. Upon arrival, the group checked into the hotel and had lunch .
- Afternoon: In the afternoon, the delegation visited and solemnly paid homage at Deer Park - the place where Buddha first turned the Dharma Wheel, the "Four Noble Truths" after he attained enlightenment, where King Ashoka erected a stone pillar around 250 BC to mark this event, which still exists today.
- The Tower of the Dharma: means contemplating the Dharma, 32m high. There is a theory that this is where Buddha blessed Maitreya to become a Buddha in the future.
- Visit Huong That Phat : This is the temple where Buddha stayed for the first three months after he attained enlightenment, during his time in the Deer Park in the first summer of his reign.
- Xá Lợi Tower : the relic was formerly one of eight stupas worshiping Buddha's relics.
- Da Xa Temple: where Buddha preached the Fourfold Dharma to Da Xa, and where Da Xa's father went to find him, heard Buddha preach the Dharma and asked to take refuge, becoming the first male layman to take refuge in the Three Jewels.
- Evening: Buddhists check in, have dinner. Overnight in Varanasi.

DAY 4: VARANASI – SRAVASTI (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Early morning : You will visit the Ganges River - considered as the sacred mother's milk. This is one of the indispensable pilgrimage sites in Varanasi, where Hindus often gather to pray and purify worldly impurities and watch the sunrise. Cruise the Ganges River, release animals, release prayer lamps, and learn about the cremation customs on the banks of the river.
- After breakfast , the car will take you to Sravasti (Xa Ve City) - the capital of the ancient Kosala kingdom. This place is revered by Buddhists because 2540 years ago, Buddha performed supernatural powers to teach the masters who worshiped the fire god; along the way, enjoy the scenery of the Indian countryside. The group has lunch on the way.
Arriving at Savatthi city, the delegation visited:
- Savatthi City – where Buddha spent 24 rainy season retreats in 45 years to constantly save sentient beings. Visit:
- Jetavana Monastery : where the Buddha spent 18 rainy seasons. This place is associated with the story of the wealthy man Anathapindika who covered the courtyard of Prince Jeta's garden with gold.
- Buddhists come together to pay homage: The Incense of the Seven Buddhas, the stupa of Venerable Ananda, the stupa of the Holy Monk Sivaly (Dai Loc), the stupa of Venerable Maha Kassapa, the stupa of Venerable Maudgalyayana, the well of the Sangha, the old guest house...
- Ananda Bodhi Tree – is the Bodhi tree that Ananda had grafted from the mother Bodhi tree in Bodhgaya so that the monks and nuns could worship it whenever they came here to pay homage and remember the Buddha when he was not present here. Paying homage to this Bodhi tree is also considered paying homage to the Buddha.
- Visit the memorial house of Mr. Cấp Cô Độc, built right on the foundation of his old house.
- Tower of Bhikkhu Vo Nao – was once a notorious and brutal bandit who killed 999 people to cut off their little fingers to string into rosaries. He took refuge in Buddha and attained Arhatship.
- Evening: Buddhists check in, have dinner. Overnight in Sravasti.

DAY 5: SRAVASTI – LUMBINI (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, the group departs for Nepal .
- Noon: Arrive in Lumbini , check in, have lunch, and rest.
- Afternoon: The group visits and worships Lumbini Holy Land - the birthplace of Buddha, recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage. The group pays homage at important locations in the holy land such as:
- Queen Maya Devi Temple – inside, right at the head of the line of worshipers is the location of the stone carving, the exact place where the Prince was born. And above the head of the first person in line is the location of the fossil painting of the event of the queen raising her hand to pick the ashoka flower to give birth to the Prince , the brick foundation is the excavated ancient temple relic.
- Ashoka Stone Pillar : marking the place where Buddha was born.
- Sacred lake : where the Queen bathed before giving birth to the Crown Prince.
Evening: Dinner, overnight at hotel. Overnight in Nepal.

DAY 6: LUMBINI – KUSHINAGAR (BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER)
- Morning: Have breakfast at the hotel. Then the car will take you to visit:
- Lumbini Vietnam National Pagoda (of Master Huyen Dieu) then departed back to India;
- Visit the second Kapilavastu – built by the Sakyas who survived the massacre – Stupas dedicated to King Suddhodana and Queen Maya
- Afternoon/Evening: The group moves from Nepal to India, arriving at Kushinagar - a village in Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh state of India, the land where Buddha passed away in Parinirvana - formerly known as Kushinagar. You will re-enter India.
The group checked in and rested in India.

DAY 7: KUSHINAGAR – KOLKATA- VIETNAM (BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER)
- Morning: After breakfast, the delegation paid homage to Kusinara:
- Mahaparinirvana Temple : home to a 6-meter long statue of Buddha in the position of entering nirvana
- Ramabhar Stupa: The Stupa of Cremation is located on the shore of Ramabhar Lake, commemorating the cremation (cremation) of the Buddha's body. According to Buddhist legend, this was a very large stupa, but over time it has become a giant brick structure with a diameter of about 34m and a height of 15.5m.
- Noon: The group has lunch, checks out and moves to Gorakhpur airport to take flight 6E 7306 from Gorakhpur to Kolkata. The group continues to move through the international departure hall, taking flight 6E 1631 from Kolkata to Hanoi/HCMC at 21:50.
Arrive in Vietnam at 2:10 am the next morning . The car takes the group back to Hanoi Opera House, farewell and end of the program.

Note: The tour program may change in accordance with traffic conditions, actual weather conditions or changes in flight schedules by the airline. The travel company reserves the right to change or cancel any attractions that may affect your safety (all changes will be notified in advance).
TOUR INCLUDED
- Round-trip Indigo airline tickets for groups (HAN – KOL – HAN) 30kg checked baggage + 7kg carry-on baggage. Airport taxes of both countries, security fees, fuel fees. (Tax price $147 applied at the time of ticket issuance).
- Pick up and drop off service from Hanoi city center to Noi Bai airport.
- Accommodation, sightseeing, transportation according to tour program.
- 4 star hotel in India
- Vietnamese tour guide throughout the tour and English tour guide in India
- Overseas travel accident insurance fee (maximum compensation for personal injury is 50,000 USD/person)
- Double entry visa to India and single entry visa to Nepal
THE TOUR IS NOT INCLUDED
- Passport must be valid for more than 06 months (must be intact, not edited).
- Excess baggage
- Shows outside the program.
- Personal expenses.
- Tips for local tour guide and driver: 49USD ($7/day/guest).
- Vietnam entry visa fee (VK + NN) 1 month 1 time: 920,000 VND/person (~ 40 USD/person).
- Single room surcharge: 280 USD/person
- Costs incurred if the flight is canceled due to force majeure: natural disasters, weather, strikes, etc.
- VAT
CHILDREN POLICY
- Children 11 years and older: Considered as adults
- Children from 2 to under 11 years old: 90% of adult tour price, sleeping with parents
- Children under 2 years old: 20% of tour price compared to adults, parents take care of themselves, sleep with parents
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT RULES
- Customers fill out the registration form and provide visa application documents at least 20 days before departure date.
- Pay tour deposit 9,000,000 VND/person (INCLUDING VISA FEE + AIR TICKET)
- Complete tour payment 10 days before departure date (in case the consulate reports that your visa is rejected after paying the full tour fee, we will refund the full tour fee according to regulations).
- For guests with visa exemption or visa, we will deduct 1,000,000 VND/guest
In case your visa application is refused:
- 100% deposit refund – In case you register and submit your application 30 days before departure date (Not applicable for EVISA)
- Non-refundable fee is 3,500,000 VND/ guest – in case the guest registers and submits the application after 30 days (Due to payments such as: visa fee, visa service fee, translation, guarantee letter, air ticket deposit...)
- Complete the deposit (if any) immediately after the customer enters Vietnam.
- The company will guide you through visa procedures, how to fill out visa application forms, register the date of application submission. Please provide correct and complete information as required by the visa department to ensure your visa results are smooth.
- For passengers over 80 years old, insurance may waive liability.
MORE INFORMATION
- Cancel tour after registration penalty fee 70% deposit
- Cancel tour 7 days in advance, penalty fee = 50% of total tour program price. (Calculated by working days)
- Cancel tour 5 days in advance, penalty fee = 75% of total tour program price. (Calculated by working days)
- After the above time, penalty fee = 100% of total program value. (Calculated by working days)
- The cancellation of the trip must be notified directly to the Company or by fax, email, telephone message and must be confirmed by the Company. Cancellations by telephone are not accepted.
- Cancellation time is calculated for working days, excluding Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.
- For customers who already have a visa, the Company will keep the passport for 3 months (visa validity period) or cancel the visa stamp.
In case of positive test, it will be postponed to the nearest day.
– Before registering for a tour, please read carefully the tour program, terms, tour price included and not included in the program.
– In case you already have a visa, 500,000 VND will be deducted.
– If the customer is refused exit or entry by immigration authorities for personal reasons (images, information in the original are blurred, unclear, passport is expired or not in accordance with regulations...), the travel company will not be responsible and will not refund the tour fee.
– Citizens must fulfill their tax obligations to the state and not violate the law before being allowed to leave the country. In case an individual still owes taxes and is not allowed to leave the country, the Company is not responsible for compensating for damages.
– Due to the nature of the group tour, the company will accept a minimum of 10 adults and ensure that the tour will depart on schedule. In case the tour does not have enough guests 7 days before departure,
The company is responsible and will refund the tour fee.
– Customers who have had cosmetic surgery, please re-issue a new passport with the current photo. If you are unable to enter the country due to the passport photo being different from the actual photo, the travel agency will not be responsible and will not refund the tour fee.
– No reason for separation from the group for visiting relatives, business… is accepted.
– Because flights depend on the Airlines, in some cases flight times may change without prior notice.
– (Passport) Must be valid for more than 6 months (from departure date).
– The tour is purely tourist, throughout the program you are not allowed to leave the group. (For customers who separate from the group, the Chinese company will charge a fee for separating from the group).
– If the guest is an overseas Vietnamese or a foreigner with a separate visa, they must bring it with them on the tour.
– Children under 15 years old must be accompanied by a parent or an authorized person must have a letter of authorization from the parent.
– The company will support the application procedures to the best of its ability when you are denied entry into Chinese territory.