09 Days Journey of Buddhist Sacred Sites

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Overview:

In this 08 nights / 09 days Buddhist trails you will cover Varanasi – an ancient city dating to the 11th century B.C. Regarded as the spiritual capital of India, the city draws Hindu pilgrims who bathe in the Ganges River’s sacred waters and perform funeral rites. Rajgir is a site of great Sanctity and significance for Buddhists. Afternoon proceed to visit Gridhkutta Hill, Bimbisar jail & Ajatashatru’s Fort. Khushinagar – which hold special place in Buddhist history. Reclining Buddha statue is a main attraction here.

And then Lumbini – according to Buddhist tradition, it is a birthplace of Lord Buddha. Saravasti – according to Buddhist tradition the Buddha spent significant portion of his monastic life in Saravasti. And Agra – which is a home of seven wonders of world – Taj Mahal.

Highlights:

Visit Sarnath – the land where Buddha preached his first Sermon.

Excursion to various ghats and temples.

Enjoy Boat ride on the Ganges Varanasi

Visit famous Mahabodhi Temple Bodhgaya

Mahaparinirvana Temple and Rambhar Stupa

Gridhkutta Hill, Bimbisar jail & Ajatashatru’s Fort.

Saheth (Jetvanaram) and Maheth (Angulimal Caves).

An eternal symbol of Love – Taj Mahal

Enjoy battery van ride at Taj Mahal.

Included/Excluded

• 08 nights’ accommodation based 01 double / twin room.
• Daily breakfast at the hotel.
• Arrival and departure assistance.
• Boat ride on the Ganges Varanasi
• Between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in each city or area by private air-conditioned vehicle [Air-conditioned Sedan] with a well knowledgeable driver as per program mentioned in the itinerary.
• English speaking guide during sightseeing.
• Train fare between Lucknow - Agra train by A/c Chair Car.

• Flight fare and train fare
• Monuments Entrance/ Camera fees during sightseeing
• Any other meals than those mentioned in the itinerary.
• Any other item not specified in the Package Inclusions.

Tour Plan

Day 01 Arrival Varanasi

After arrival in Varanasi, meet with our representative and transferred to the pre booked hotel.

Upon arrival check in at the hotel and in the afternoon expedition to Sarnath – the land where Buddha preached his first sermon.

Evening enjoy the Aarti ceremony at holy River Ganges Ghat.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 02 Varanasi - Bodhgaya

Morning enjoy a boat ride on the river ganges and see the numerous ghats with people ritually cleansing their sins. People all over the world visit here due to piousness of its waters.

Later back to the hotel and have breakfast. After that proceed for sightseeing tour of the temples of Varanasi.

After sightseeing drive towards Bodhgaya.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Bodhgaya.

Day 03 Bodhgaya

Morning after having a breakfast start full day sightseeing tour of Bodhgaya and visit the Mahabodhi temple.

Besides the Mahabodhi temple, visit several Buddhist temples built by the followers of Buddhism all over the world.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Bodhgaya.

Day 04 Bodhgaya - Nalanda - Rajgir

Morning breakfast at the hotel and drive towards Rajgir en-route visit Nalanda which is 12 kms drive. One of the greatest monastic universities of the ancient world university established here in the 5^th century.It is believed that Lord Buddha and also the founder of Jainism religion Lord Mahavir taught at this university for years

Continue drive towards Rajgir.

Afternoon proceed to visit Gridhkutta Hill, Bimbisar jail & Ajatashatru’s Fort.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 05 Rajgir - Kushinagar

Morning breakfast at the hotel and drive towards Kushinagar which is approximately 300 kms from Rajgir and the journey will take 6 hours to reach there. On arrival check in at the hotel.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Kushinagar.

Day 06 Kushinagar - Lumbini

Morning breakfast at the hotel and visit Mahaparinirvana Temple – where Buddha took his last breath and Rambhar Stupa – the creamation site of Lord Buddha. Drive back to the hotel and after having a lunch there drive towards Lumbini Nepal which is approximately 170 kms.

Note : Kindly obtain a double entry visa for India and single entry visa for Nepal.

On arrival check in at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel in Lumbini.

Day 07 Lumbini - Sravasti

Morning after having a breakfast at the hotel proceed to visit Holy Birth place of Lord Buddha.

Lunch at the hotel and drive to Sravasti which is approximately 200 kms from Lumbini and it will take 5 hours to reach there.
On arrival check in at the hotel in Sravasti.

Day 08 Sravasti / Lucknow (By Surface) Lucknow – Agra (By evening Train)

Morning breakfast at the hotel and proceed for visit Saheth (Jetvanaram) and Maheth (Angulimal Caves).

Continue drive towards Lucknow and transfer to railway station to board the train for Agra.

Upon arrival meet with our representative and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 09 Agra / Delhi + Dep

After having a healthy breakfast at the hotel proceed for sightseeing tour of Agra and visit Taj Mahal – an eternal symbol of Love and which is also counted in Wonders of the World.

Note : Taj Mahal is closed on Friday.

Drive back to Delhi and transfer to the airport to board the flight for onward destination.