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Buddhist Pilgrimage Trip

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Duration

8 Nights 9 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English, Japanese, Vietnamese

Overview

When you need a break on the weekend and want to get away from the Life to know about Buddhism which is one of the most important Asian spiritual traditions, Spans from the 5th century BC to the present; which arose in the eastern part of Ancient India, in and around the ancient Kingdom of Magadha (now in Bihar, India), and is based on the teachings of Siddhārtha Gautama. 

  • Lumbini  Birth Place (in present-day Nepal) during the 5th century BCE
  • Bodhgaya  The place where Gautama Buddha attained unsurpassed, supreme Enlightenment .
  • Varanasi Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma
  • Kushinagar is where Gautama Buddha have attained Parinirvana.

Our vacation itineraries are customized to satisfy the wanderlust of the travellers.

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Bodhgaya ~ Rajgir ~ Nalanda ~ Vaishali ~ Kesaria ~ Kushinagar ~ Lumbini ~ Kapilwastu ~ Sravasti ~ Varanasi

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival ~ GAYA ~ BODHGAYA ( 10 kms )

Arrival at Gaya International Airport. TopWorld representatives will receive you. Transfer to Bodhgaya (10 Kms ) far from Airport , Check inn at Hotel Relax Afternoon Free Activity Proceed for sightseeing visiting Mahabodhi temple ( A World Heritage site ). The main shrine of supreme enlightenment, The Bodhi tree- situated inside the temple premises, under which Buddha attained illumination. It is believed to be the fourth or fifth generation off springs of the original, overnight will be at Hotel.

Day 2 : BODHGAYA

Morning Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing of Dungeshwari Cave Temples, also known as Mahakala caves, is situated 35 km north-east of Bodhgaya, Gautama Siddhartha is believed to have piously meditated at this place for six years before he went to Bodhgaya for the final realization. Back to Bodhgaya Relaxed at Hotel , After Lunch Continue for sightseeing of Niranjana River, Sujata village & monasteries of different countries (optional). Overnight stay will be at hotel in Bodhgaya.

Day 3 : BODHGAYA ~ RAJGIR ( Nalanda )

Morning Breakfast at Hotel then Drive to Rajgir its 85 Kms Far from Bodhgaya , On arrival excursions tour of Rajgir places are Gridhkuta (vulture’s peak) – a hill on which Buddha mediated, Bimbisara prison – king Bimbisar was imprisoned here by his son Ajatstru, Venuvan Vihara – a bamboo garden of king Bimbisara, who made it as a gift to Lord Buddha. Check inn at Hotel, After lunch drive to Nalanda which is 12 kms far from Rajgir, On arrival sightseeing ruins of Nalanda University ( A World Heritage site ) – the centre of one of the oldest known universities of the world the ruin contains a number of Buddhist Stupa & Chaityas, monasteries, hostels, cells or rooms on four sides with a central courtyard, return back to Rajgir. Over night will be at Hotel.

Day 4 : RAJGIR ~ VAISHALI ~ KUSHINAGAR

Morning Breakfast at hotel and drive to Kushinagar ( 380 kms, 8-9 hrs) enroute visiting Vaishali – an special place for the Buddhists as Buddha delivered his last sermon here and announced his impending “ nirvana “ the 2nd Buddhist council held after 100 years of Buddha’s par nirvana “ also took place here. start journey Lunch at any Restaurant & Also you will see Kesharia Stupa world largest stupa , and continue drive to Kushinagar, on arrival check-in to hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.

Day 5 : KUSHINAGAR ( India ) / LUMBINI ( Nepal)

Morning Breakfast at hotel. Proceeds for sightseeing Nirvana stupa – standing at a height of 2.74 m, the nirvana stupa is built of bricks. This huge stupa was excavated in 1876. Nirvana temple – this temple houses the 6 m long statue of reclining Buddha which was unearthed in 1876. Carved from chunar sandstone, Ramabhar stupa – referred to as the Mukt Bandhan Vihar in ancient Buddhist texts, this stupa marks the site where the lord Buddha was cremated. This large stupa rises to a height of 49 ft. after sightseeing Lunch at Hotel & drive to Lumbini ( Nepal ) (190 kms, 4 - 5 hrs). ( Also You need to Cross the Immigration India & Nepal Border ) On arrival check-in Overnight stay at hotel in Lumbini.

Day 6 : LUMBINI ( Nepal ) ~ SRAVASTI ( India )

Morning Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed to Maya Devi Temple Birth place of Lord Buddha , Lunch at hotel Drive to Sravasti (240 kms, 6-7 hrs) ( Also You need to Cross the Immigration India & Nepal Border )en-route visit Kapilavastu ( India) 30 Kms South from Lumbini , A Small village of Piprahwa Lord Buddha had spent his first twenty-nine years of life. Kapilavastu was capital of Shakya kingdom,and continue drive to Saravasti , . On arrival transfer to hotel overnight will be at Hotel.

Day 7 : SRAVASTI ~ VARANASI

Morning Breakfast proceed to visit Maheth: identified with the remains of the city, Maheth cover an area of about 400 acres. Excavations have exposed the massive gates of the city, ramparts and also the ruins of other structures, which stand testimony to the prosperity of ancient Sravasti,

Saheth – known primarily as the site of the jetvana monastery; Saheth covers an area of 32 acres. Lying about a quarter of a mile to the south-west of Maheth, it becomes an important place of pilgrimage with numerous shrines, Stupa and monasteries. Lunch and drive to Varanasi ( 340kms, 7- 8 hrs). on arrival check-in to hotel overnight stay.

Day 8 : VARANASI ~ BODHGAYA

Early morning Boat ride on Holy River the Ganges with picturesque view of sunrise. Then back to hotel. After breakfast proceed for excursion to Sarnath (10km from Varanasi) Buddha came to Sarnath to preach his message of the middle way to nirvana after he achieved enlightenment at Bodhgaya, and gave his famous first sermon here. In the 3rd century BC, Emperor. Lunch and Proceed to Bodhgaya (275 Kms 5-6 Hrs ) on arrival check inn Overnight at Bodhgaya .

Day 9 : BODHGAYA ~ Departure

Morning Breakfast on time transfer to Gaya International airport to catch flight for onward Destination with best peaceful memory or Lord Buddha.

Included/Excluded

  • 08 Nights hotel accommodation on twin or Double Shearing at suggested or similar category hotels.
  • Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner as mentioned in the itinerary (set menu)
  • Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary (entrance and guide charges not included)
  • Transfers & Sightseeing by comfortable AC Indigo for 2/3 passengers travelling together and AC Innova for 4/5 passengers travelling together and AC Tempo 9seater for 6/7 passengers travelling together or Similar vehicle as per the tour itinerary
  • GST 5% (Government Tax) on total package cost.
  • Airfare/ Railway Fare/ Visa Fee/ All Tips.
  • Any up gradation in airline class or hotel room category
  • Entrance fees of all sightseeing places to be visited from inside
  • Any extra cost incurred on behalf of any individual due to illness, accident, hospitalization or any personal emergency, Anything specifically not mention in the tour price inclusions column
  • Porter age (Coolie charges), laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water (unless specified), items of personal nature and food and drink which is not part of set group menu, Any services or activity charges other than those included in Itinerary

Durations

Multi day

Languages

English
Japanese
Vietnamese

Tour's Location

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