Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 — Travel Jaipur → Delhi → Fly / Train to Gaya / Bodh Gaya

• Depart Jaipur and transfer to Delhi (or directly to a rail/flight hub).

• From Delhi, take a train or flight to Bodh Gaya (Bihar) — where the Buddha attained enlightenment.

Day 2 — Bodh Gaya

• Visit the famous Mahabodhi Temple, the sacred Bodhi Tree, viharas and monasteries.

• Explore the meditation zones. Overnight stay in Bodh Gaya.

Day 3 — Bodh Gaya → Rajgir / Nalanda (optional)

• Travel to Rajgir / Nalanda — historically significant Buddhist/ancient-university towns (depending on interest).

Day 4 — Rajgir/Nalanda → Kushinagar / Lumbini or towards Uttar Pradesh route — start northwards

• Begin moving north/upwards: depending on route chosen, head towards Kushinagar (site of Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana) or travel toward Uttar Pradesh / Nepal side (if including Nepal).

Day 5 — Kushinagar (if route chosen) / or en-route travel toward Varanasi

• If in Kushinagar: visit Buddhist sites there.

• Else, travel towards Uttar Pradesh — plan arrival near Varanasi or surrounding region.

Day 6 — Varanasi — arrival, rest or local sightseeing (if time permits)

• Arrive in Varanasi, check-in, rest. Optionally enjoy local cultural/spiritual vibe or prepare for next day’s departure to Sarnath.

Day 7 — Varanasi → Sarnath (near Varanasi)

• Visit Sarnath — the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon after enlightenment, with historical stupas, monasteries, museums.

• Explore archaeological remains, stupas (like Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, viharas, modern temples).

Day 8 — Varanasi Local / Boat ride on Ganges (optional) + Spiritual / Cultural sightseeing

• Early-morning boat ride on the Ganges (if you want to experience local spiritual ambience). 

• Spend remaining time exploring local markets, culture or rest.

Day 9 — Buffer / Travel Day / Relax or Extra Visit

• Use as buffer to accommodate travel delays, extra sightseeing, or rest before return journey.

• Could also include nearby Buddhist-heritage sites or another local cultural experience.

Day 10 — Departure: Travel From Varanasi → Delhi → Jaipur

• Return journey to Jaipur (via Delhi or direct rail/flight depending on available connectivity).