Buddhist circuit tour package.
Inclusions: Hotel, Transport, Meal, Sightseeing
Duration: 8 Nights / 9 Days
Cities: Varanasi-Bodhgaya-Nalanda-Khusinagar-Lumbini-Sarwasti-Lucknow
DAY WISE PLAN
Day 1 - Arrival at Varanasi – Overnight stay in Varanasi
Arrival at the airport or train station in Varanasi. Register at the hotel. Rest and unwind.
Visit in the evening to take part in the legendary Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat and have one of the most unforgettable experiences of your life. Get a sense of the social, religious, and cultural variety taking place at the Ganga Ghats. A night's stay in a Varanasi hotel.
Day 2 - Morning boat ride , Excursion to Sarnath - Overnight stay
Feel the spirituality of Subah-e-Banaras in Varanasi early in the morning while taking a Ganges boat trip. Experience Varanasi's several ghats. Every ghat has a distinct past and worth. For breakfast, return to the hotel.
We'll be taken on a trip to Sarnath after breakfast. Lord Buddha preached his first sermon to his followers in Deer Park (Rishipattana) in Sarnath. The Buddha Temples, Chaukhandi Stupa, Mulagandh Kuti Vihara, the Archaeological Museum, and the Dhamekha Stupa Light and Sound Show in the evening are other local attractions in Sarnath. Return to the hotel later to spend the night.
Day 3 - Proceed to Bodh Gaya - Overnight stay
Drive to Bodhgaya which is approx. 300 Kms (6 hrs.) and check into the pre-arranged hotel after breakfast. Later excursion to Bodhgaya landmarks including the Bodhi Tree and Lord Buddha Temple (Mahabodhi Temple). The Mahabodhi Temple, which was constructed next to the spot of enlightenment in the sixth century AD, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a well-known Buddhist pilgrimage site in India. Stay the night at Bodhgaya.
Day 4 - Local sightseeing of Bodh Gaya and half day meditation session at Sujata village -Overnoght stay at Bodh Gaya
Visit the Dungeshwari Cave Temples, also referred to as the Mahakala Caves, after breakfast. Before going to Bodhgaya, the Lord Buddha spent years performing penance here. He also went to the Sujata Village Temple. Return to Bodhgaya later for a half-day of meditation in one of the Buddhist monasteries there. spending the night in Bodhgaya.
Day 5 - Drive towards Rajgir and Nalanda - Overnight stay at Patna
Visit Rajgir, the former capital of the Magadha Empire, which is a Buddhist pilgrimage site, after breakfast. On Ratnagiri Hill, the enormous Vishwa Shanti Stupa was constructed by Japanese Buddhists. Buddha statues representing each stage of his life—birth, enlightenment, teaching, and death—can be found in the stupa. Lord Buddha also made a preaching halt at Griddhakuta (Vulture Peak). Visit Bimbisar Prison and Venuvanaram as well.
Drive to Nalanda after lunch so you can tour the Nalanda University Archaeological Complex. Visit the Chinese pagoda known as XuanZang Memorial Hall after exploring the remains.
Go to Patna via car. Register at the hotel. Spend the night in a Patna hotel.
Day 6 - Patna - Vaishali - Overnight stay at Khusinagar
Drive to Kushinagar after breakfast, stopping along the way to see the site of Lord Buddha's Last Sermon in Vaishali. In the future, explore more of Vaishali's attractions, including the Ashokan Pillar, Ananda Stupa, Abhishek Pushkaran, Buddha Stupas, Kutagar Shala Vihara, and more.
Later, travel to Kesaria to explore the Kesaria stupa, which is the largest ancient Buddhist monument.
Getting to Kushinagar. Arrive at the hotel and spend the night in Kushinagar.
Day 7 - Local sightseeing of Khusinagar - Drive towards Lumbini and overnight stay
Drive to Kushinagar after breakfast, stopping along the way to see the site of Lord Buddha's Last Sermon in Vaishali. In the future, explore more of Vaishali's attractions, including the Ashokan Pillar, Ananda Stupa, Abhishek Pushkaran, Buddha Stupas, Kutagar Shala Vihara, and more.
Later, travel to Kesaria to explore the Kesaria stupa, which is the largest ancient Buddhist monument.
Getting to Kushinagar. Arrive at the hotel and spend the night in Kushinagar.
Day 8 - Local sightseeing of Lumbini - Overnight stay at Sravasti
We shall go to Siddhartha Gautama's sacred birthplace after breakfast. Later, take a journey to Lumbini's other attractions, including the Myanmar Golden Temple, Thai Buddhist Monastery, Maya Devi Temple, and Eternal Peace Flame.
Later, travel by car to Kapilvastu, the location of Lord Buddha's childhood home. Tilaurakot Museum, Kapilvastu Kingdom Complex, and Lumbini Garden are further attractions in Kapilvastu. Drive onward to Sravasti. Spend the night at Sravasti and check into the hotel.
Day 9 - Local sightseeing of Sravasti - Departure
Visit Saheth (Jetvanaram) and Maheth (Angulimal Caves) after breakfast. The Jetavana Vihara, the Ananda Bodhi Tree, the monasteries, Angulimala's Stupa, and the Anathapindika Stupa are a few additional Shravasti attractions that you will see.Drive to Lucknow later. Drop off at the train or airport for your own location.
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IMPORTANT NOTES
- The above mentioned itinerary is just a tentative itinerary, which would give you a brief on the sightseeing places which would be covered at each destination. The final itinerary would change depending on your arrival and departure details.
- There may be a supplement charged applicable during peak season, long weekends and the festive periods.
- Above mentioned prices may change without prior notice, the supplement charges as applicable will have to be borne by the guest directly.
- We would adhere the Check-In/ out time as per the respective hotel’s policy. Complimentary early check in & late checkout will be at hotel’s discretion whenever possible or else extra charge for a full day will be applicable.
- Every monument and temple has an opening and closing hour & some remain closed on particular days of the week depending on the tourist destination. When choosing the dates and schedule of any tour, keep this in mind.
- If you need to purchase urgent entrance tickets for monuments or temples, you could have to pay more than the printed price; you'll be informed of this when the need arises based on demand.
- The vehicle will not be at disposal it will be available to guest as per itinerary only (point to point basis). Hill stations have a restriction on the accessibility of the vehicle at certain places like: Mall Road, etc. The driver will drop you to the closest point possible adhering the traffic rules.
- Various cities may have certain restricted areas where the commercial vehicles are not allowed to enter. Request you to deboard the vehicle take a walking route or opt for local vehicle facility to cover the sightseeing.
- Please note that AC does not work in the vehicle on hill stations and when the vehicle is not moving.
- We would adhere as per the local state / transport rules and regulations for audio visual systems applicable for commercial vehicles.
- If the day duty is longer than 8 hours, night charges will apply. The driver will get night allowances for any time before 6 AM and after 8 PM.
- Temple Tours is only liable for room reservations at the respective Hotels, for more details on Hotel Information (Location, Facilities, etc) please check hotel website and Feedback / Reviews of the travellers on various websites available on internet.
- For any operational issues at the hotel, Temple Tours will assist and facilitate in finding the amicable solutions. Ultimately it is the hotels’ responsibility / hotels’ discretion and Temple Tours cannot be held liable for the same.
- While you are on the tour, there will be no refunds for any partially used or unused services that were included in the package.
- Supplements will be charged if petrol prices or road taxes increase.
