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Tours

About The Trip

12

DAYS

Itinerary Summary

 

  • Day 1  Delhi

    Arrive Delhi. Welcome and assistance upon arrival at the airport. Later transfer to hotel.

  • Day 2 Delhi

    (555 KM)

    Morning free to relax and adjust to the time zone. Afternoon visit one of the Buddhist Culture center.

  • Day 3 Delhi - Varanasi

    After breakfast at the hotel transfer to airport for flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit Sarnath - a place where Lord Buddha first preached his sermon. Overnight at the hotel.

  • Day 4 Varanasi - Bodhgaya

    Early morning sunrise boat cruise over holy river Ganges will take you to its famous bathing ghats where hundreds of pilgrims can be seen cleansing their souls by taking a holy dip. Also visit its burning ghats where bodies are cremated after performing the last rites according to ancient Hindu customs.

    After lunch drive to Bodhgaya ( Apprx.7 hours) .Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.





  • Day 5  Bodhgaya

    After breakfast at the hotel full day visit to Bodhgaya a place where Lord Buddha entered a state of mediation under the `Bodhi` tree (banyan tree) and attained Nirvana (the enlightenment). On the walls of Mahabodhi temple, one can see images of Lord Buddha in different aspects. Overnight at the hotel.

  • Day 6 Bodhgaya - Rajgir

    After breakfast at the hotel drive to Rajgir ( Apprx.5 hours) .Upon arrival check in at hotel.Visit Rajgir - a sacred town to all Buddhist where Lord Buddha meditated and preached on the Hill, Karanda Tank where Lord Buddha would bathe, seven hot springs where Lord Buddha for its healing powers. Also visit the ancient Nalanda University founded in the fifth century B.C. Ancient Buddhist texts revelas that Lord Buddha studied here. A Chinese travel Heum Tsang, who spent several years at this University wrote about this great seat of learning. Visit the Enquire NowArchaeological museums. Overnight at the hotel.

  • Day 7 Rajgir - Vaisahli - Patna

    After breakfast at the hotel drive to Patna ( Apprx. 5 hours ) via Vaishali - A place where Lord Buddha visited frequently and during the last visit here told his disciplines that they would see him no more as he was to attain the Mahaparinirvana (the ultimate bliss). Visit the Buddhist stupas. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

  • Day 8 Patna - Kushinagar

    After breakfast at the hotel drive to Kushinagar ( Apprx.7hours) .Upon arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon city tour of Kushinagar where Lord Buddha breathed his last and attained Mahaparinirvana saying decay is inherent in all component things. Visit the Nirvana temple which enshrines a colossal statue of Lord Buddha in a reclining position. Overnight at the hotel.

  • Day 9  Kushinagar - Lumbini - Balrampur

    Golde Temple, KushinagarAfter breakfast at the hotel drive to Balrampur ( apprx.10 hours) via Lumbini .

  • Day 10 Balrampur - Sahetath - Lucknow

    After breakfast at the hotel drive to Lucknow ( Apprx.5 hours) via Satehmath famous for Buddhist Stupas. Upon arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

  • Day 11 Lucknow - Delhi

    Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

  • Day 12 Delhi - Onward Destination

    Transfer to airport flight to your onward destination. / Optional Extension tour.

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