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Walk in the Buddha’s Footsteps: Secure Your Spot for the 2026 India & Nepal Pilgrimage.

Walk in the Buddha’s Footsteps: Secure Your Spot for the 2026 India & Nepal Pilgrimage.

India & Nepal March 2026 In a rare and transformative opportunity for spiritual seekers around the world, RetreaTours, in collaboration with Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, has announced the return of its acclaimed pilgrimage, Walk with the Buddha. The 2026 edition will be led by Venerable Bhante Buddharakkhita, founder of the Uganda Buddhist Centre and one of Africa’s pioneering voices in engaged Buddhism.

Running from March 8 to 21, 2026, this immersive journey invites participants to trace the footsteps of the Buddha himself from his birthplace in Lumbini to his enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Bodhgaya, to his first teaching in Sarnath, and finally, to his peaceful passing in Kushinagar.

For those seeking an extended spiritual experience, an optional post-tour extension in Kathmandu, Nepal, will run through March 24, offering time for reflection, exploration, and community connection.

This is more than a pilgrimage; it is a profound return to the roots of the Dhamma, says Ven. Bhante Buddharakkhita. It’s an invitation to connect deeply with the teachings in the very places where they were first shared.

A Spiritual Journey Grounded in Ethics and Sustainability

The pilgrimage is intentionally designed to honor Buddhist values not only in practice but in logistics. The tour is carbon-negative, thanks to RetreaTours’ partnership with Carbonfund.org, and prioritizes cultural sensitivity, mindful travel, and ecological responsibility. Participants will benefit from:

  • Daily meditations and teachings with Bhante Buddharakkhita
  • Guided visits to the Four Holy Sites and surrounding communities
  • An intimate group setting to foster deep spiritual reflection
  • Thoughtfully arranged accommodation, meals, and transportation for a seamless and nourishing journey

Global Interest Already Building

With limited availability and international interest growing, early registration is highly encouraged.

To learn more and reserve your place, visit:

www.retreatours.com/Buddha2026

The Buddha s teachings are timeless. This pilgrimage is a reminder that the path he walked is still alive today within us, and across the world, Bhante Buddharakkhita.

Walk in the footsteps of the Buddha with Ven. Bhante Buddharakkhita and Tricycle on a pilgrimage through India and Nepal, March 8–21, 2026.

Optional extension to Kathmandu.

Reserve your place today

http://www.retreatours.com/Buddha2026

Registration Link below

https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScoQFFUGq1…/viewform…