9 days 8 nights
Daily Tour
1 person
English, Hindi
Go on a spiritual journey through some of the most significant Buddhist sites in India and Nepal. Begin in Bodhgaya, visiting the revered Maha Bodhi Temple and other local landmarks. Continue exploring Bodhgaya before traveling to Rajgir, Nalanda, and Vaishali, each rich in historical and religious importance. Proceed to Kushinagar, the site of Buddha’s Mahaparinirvana, then on to Lumbini, his birthplace. Discover the sacred sites of Kapilvastu and Sravasti before heading to Varanasi, where you’ll experience the spiritual atmosphere along the ghats of the Ganges River and visit the Buddhist site at Sarnath. Conclude your journey in Varanasi, returning home with profound memories of these holy destinations.
Arrive in Bodhgaya by flight, meet our representative, and transfer to your hotel. Check in and relax. Later, enjoy a tour visiting the famous Chankamana (Jewel Walk), the Bodhi Tree, the Maha Bodhi Temple, and the museum which houses a collection of stone sculptures and other artifacts. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, embark on a full-day tour of Bodhgaya. Visit the Mahabodhi Temple, Sujata Village, Niranjana River, the 80-feet high Lord Buddha Statue, and various international monasteries. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Rajgir to visit Vulture Hill, the hot springs, World Peace Stupa, and Bamboo's Garden. Continue to Nalanda to visit the ruins of the world's oldest university. Drive to Vaishali, the capital of the Licchavis kings, where Buddha preached his last sermon and proclaimed his Parinirvana. Vaishali was also the site of the 2nd Buddhist council, held 100 years after Buddha's death. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, visit the Lion Capital in Vaishali. Later, proceed to Kushinagar, the place where Buddha chose for his Mahaparinirvana, or final exit from this earth. Arrive and check into your hotel for an overnight stay.
Following breakfast, visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple. Then, drive to Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha. Lumbini is one of the four holy places of Buddhism and is often referred to as the Mecca of every Buddhist. Upon arrival, check into your hotel for an overnight stay.
In the morning, after breakfast, visit the prime attractions of Lumbini, including the sacred garden, Mayadevi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, and Pushkarni (the sacred pond where Mayadevi is said to have bathed before giving birth to Buddha). Then, drive to Sravasti via Kapilvastu. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, enjoy some free time until lunch. Post-lunch, drive to Varanasi. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Early in the morning, take a boat ride along the ghats, absorbing the morning rituals and offerings as the first rays of the sun appear. After breakfast, visit the Buddhist site at Sarnath. In the evening, explore the bustling markets and observe the rituals on the ghats of the holy river Ganges. Overnight stay at the hotel.
In the morning, enjoy breakfast at leisure. In the afternoon, check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight back home or to your onward destination.
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