Short Tour of Buddhist Pilgrimage
Duration : 05 Nights / 06 Days
Destinations covered : Bodhgaya – Patna – Vaishali – kushinagar – Lumbini – Sravasti – Lucknow – Delhi
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Gaya
Upon arrival at Gaya airport, our representative is present to welcome you and accompany you till the hotel. He will assist you to check-in at the hotel which is pre-booked for you. Bodhgaya is one of the most famous Buddhist site as it is the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment, and where Buddhists reside. Later visit the Mahabodhi Temple, Sujata Village and Niranjana River. Stay overnight at the hotel in Bodhgaya.
Day 02: Bodhgaya - Ragjir - Nalanda - Patna
Today morning after breakfast, we shall drive to Patna. En-route we shall visit Nalanda and Rajgir. Rajgir was the capital of the Magadh kingdom, during the time of Buddha. It is surrounded by river Banganga and five hills. Nalanda is one of the first ancient universities of India. After arrival in Patna, we check in to our pre-booked hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 03: Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar
Today morning after breakfast, we travel to Kushinagar, where Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana. Here you shall also see the ruins of Mukutbandhan Stupa. While traveling to Vaishali you shall also spot a reclining Buddha statue. After arrival at Kushinagar, check in to our pre-booked hotel. Spend the night at the hotel.
Day 04: Kushinagar- Varanasi
Today morning after breakfast visit Mahaparinirvana Temple and stupas. Later drive towards Varanasi. Upon arrival check in to our pre-booked hotel. Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Day 05: Varanasi
Today morning after breakfast proceed for guided tour of Varanasi including the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Gyanvapi Mosque, Dasaswamedh Ghat, Benaras Hindu University and other important monuments. Afternoon drive to Sravasti. Sravasti was the capital of Kosala, an ancient kingdom that gave shelter to Buddha during 24 rainy seasons. It is believed that Lord Buddha performed some extraordinary miracles in this place. Here, we shall visit Jetvan and Saheth-Maheth. Return to Varanasi for overnight stay.
Day 06: Departure from Varanasi
Post breakfast transfer to Varanasi airport to board the flight for onward journey.
