About BuddhaYatra
In the Footsteps of the Awakened One
We are a small sangha of practitioners organizing pilgrimages to the places where the Buddha lived, taught and passed into Mahaparinirvana — journeys designed not as tourism, but as a continuation of your practice on the road.
Who we are
A pilgrimage, kept sacred
BuddhaYatra began with a simple realization: the most important sites of the Dhamma — Bodhgaya, Sarnath, Rajgir, Kushinagar, Lumbini — are scattered across hundreds of kilometres, and visiting them meaningfully takes more than a map. It takes time, a quiet pace, and a group that understands why you are there.
So we organize them the way we would want to travel ourselves. Each yatra follows a day-wise path through the sites associated with the life of the Tathagata — with meditative walks at the sacred spots, guided sitting sessions, Sangha-Dāna offerings at the monasteries, and space to simply be present where these events unfolded two-and-a-half millennia ago.
Our yatras are open to everyone — meditators deepening their practice, families honouring their elders’ devotion, and the simply curious. No prior experience is needed; we help you meditate along the way.
How we travel
Four quiet commitments that shape every journey
Sadhana, not tourism
Every itinerary is built around practice — morning sittings, guided meditation at each site, and a full day of Vipassana on the Bodhgaya route.
Guided by practitioners
Our Dhamma guides walk with you through each stop — narrating what happened here, then sitting with you in silence where it happened.
Panchsheel discipline
We travel together under the Five Precepts — non-harming, non-stealing, celibacy, truthful speech, and freedom from intoxicants.
Simple, sattvic travel
Comfortable lodging, vegetarian meals prepared with mindfulness, private AC coach, and all entry fees — nothing to juggle on the road.
The sacred circuit
Where the Buddha walked
Birth, enlightenment, teaching, Mahaparinirvana — the whole arc of the Buddha's life, in the lands where it happened.
From here to the holy sites, in four steps
Step 1
Choose your yatra
Pick from our sacred circuit — Bodhgaya, Rajgir-Nalanda-Vaishali, Kushinagar, Lumbini, or Shravasti — and choose an upcoming batch date.
Step 2
Book your seat
Tell us who is travelling and pick vehicle, meal and stay preferences. Every option is shown upfront — nothing hidden.
Step 3
Pay your way
Transfer online and upload the receipt, or choose Cash on Travel and settle when the yatra begins — whatever is easier.
Step 4
Walk the path
Join the group at the pickup point. We handle the road; you keep the practice.
Every yatra includes
Everything you need for a comfortable and focused pilgrimage
Accommodation
Comfortable lodging throughout the journey
Meals
Vegetarian meals prepared with mindfulness
Transport
Private air-conditioned coach
Guided Meditation
We help you meditate — daily guided sessions for all levels, no prior experience needed
Expert Guide
Knowledgeable Dhamma guide throughout
Entry Fees
All monument and temple entry fees included
May all beings share in the merit
Whether it is your first yatra or your tenth, the path is open. Come walk it with us.