A lesser-known chapter of Buddhism, unearthed slowly — hilltop stupas, monastic ruins and a serene relic casket, all set in the mist-fed hills near the Brahmani river.
This itinerary is a suggested starting point — every route, stay and pace can be customized to your needs.
Lalitgiri's excavation site, museum and the famous relic casket
Udayagiri's monastery ruins and stepped tank
Ratnagiri's hilltop stupa complex at sunrise
Lalitgiri excavation site and museum, Udayagiri monastery ruins in the afternoon.
Sunrise at Ratnagiri stupa complex, departure by noon.