Visit the significant holy places of Buddhism, the place where Lord Buddha was born, where he gained enlightenment and the place where he delivered his first sermon. Check out this detailed itinerary below for more information.
Hotel Details
Hotel Bodh Gaya Gautam (4-star) in Bodh Gaya, or similar
Hotel Nalanda Regency (3-star) in Rajgir, or similar
Hotel Patliputra Nirvana (3-star) in Patna, or similar
The Royal Residency (3-star) in Kushinagar, or similar
Hotel Bodhi Redsun (3-star) in Lumbini, or similar
Hotel Vikram Palace in Varanasi, or similar
Itinerary
Day 1
Reach Gaya Airport
Meet and greet our representative
Check-in to the hotel at Bodh Gaya
Visit Mahabodhi Temple and wonderful monasteries of various countries like Thailand, Cambodia, Tibet, Bhutan, Burma and Japan, all located in proximity to the main temple
Also, see the 80 ft- Buddha statue
Return to the hotel for an overnight stay
Day 2
Early morning after breakfast, visit Gurpa which is 33 km drive away from Bodh Gaya
Gurpa is believed to be the place where future Buddha will appear in this world
On the way back to Bodh Gaya, visit Sujata Stupa and Dungeshwari Cave
Return to the hotel for an overnight stay
Day 3
Early morning after breakfast, leave for Rajgir (70 km) through the picturesque Jethian-Gehlaur valley road (the village shown in the movie Dasrath Manjhi - the Mountain Man)
Visit Vishwa Shanti Stupa by taking a ropeway ride and enjoy a panaromic view of the valley
A popular song from the movie Johny Mera Naam was also shot here
Also, visit Griddhakuta Peak, Maniyar Math and Venu Van
Enjoy a tonga ride to Ghorakatora Lake, enjoy boating with a picturesque view of the Rajgir hills and the beautiful Buddha statue
Check-in to the hotel in Rajgir
Overnight stay in Rajgir
Day 4
Early morning after breakfast, check out from the hotel
Visit Bimbisar Jail, Venu Van, Battleground of Jarasandh and Veerayatan
Later, proceed to explore Nalanda University, Hiuen Tsang Memorial, Kundalpur Jain Temple and Pawapuri
Get a transfer to Patna (95 km)
On arrival in Patna, check-in to the hotel in Patna
Day 5
Early morning after breakfast, do a city tour of Patna
Visit Golghar, Sabhyata Dwar, Gandhi Maidan, River Ghat, Buddha Smriti Park and Bihar Museum
Return to the hotel and relax
Rest of the day is at leisure
Overnight stay in Patna
Day 6
Early morning after breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Vaishali (70 km)
At Vaishali, visit the Vishwa Shanti Stupa, birthplace of Lord Mahavir, Buddha Relic Stupa and Hariharnath Temple
Drive to Kushinagar (150 km from Vaishali)
Enjoy sightseeing around Kushinagar
Overnight stay at the hotel in Kushinagar
Day 7
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed towards Lumbini (104 km from Kushinagar), the birthplace of Lord Buddha and one the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites
Visit the birthplace of Lord Buddha
Later, check-in to the hotel in Lumbini
Overnight stay in Lumbini
Day 8
Early morning after breakfast, proceed to Sarnath which is approximately 240 km from Lumbini
Visit the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon
Overnight stay at the hotel in Varanasi
Day 9
After breakfast, check out from the hotel
Proceed to the Varanasi Airport
This tour comes to an end
Inclusions
Accommodation
Meals: breakfast and dinner
Sightseeing of all places mentioned in itinerary by a private vehicle
Exclusions
Lunch
Entry fees to monuments/ museums/parks etc. as applicable
Any other personal expenses
Anything not mentioned under inclusions
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