The Buddha Trail
Duration : 08 Nights / 09 Days
Destinations covered : : Delhi – Varanasi – Bodhgaya – Patna – Vaishali – kushinagar – Lumbini – Sravasti – Lucknow – Delhi
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Delhi
Upon arrival at New Delhi International 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. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi - Varanasi
Morning after breakfast transfer to Delhi airport to board the flight towards Varanasi. Arrive Varanasi & transfer to hotel. After some relaxation proceed to visit Sarnath – the holy place where Lord Buddha’s first sermon was delivered. There, you shall see the remains of Buddha and a temple as well. Witness aarti at river ganges in evening. Stay overnight at the hotel in Varanasi.
Day 03: Varanasi – Bodhgaya
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 travel by road to Bodhgaya and check in to our pre-booked hotel. 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 04: 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 05: 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 06: Kushinagar- Lumbini
Today morning after breakfast, you shall see the Mahaparinirvana Temple and stupas. Next, you shall drive to Lumbini and check in to our pre-booked hotel. This town is the birthplace of Lord Buddha. In the evening, we shall go on a sightseeing tour of the town of Lumbini. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 07: Lumbini - Sravasti
Today morning, post breakfast, we shall commence driving 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. Stay overnight in Sravasti at our pre-booked hotel.
Day 08: Sravasti - Lucknow – Delhi
Post breakfast, in the morning, we shall commence driving to Lucknow. From Lucknow airport board the flight towards Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi you will be transferred to pre-booked hotel. Stay overnight in Delhi.
Day 09: Departure from Delhi
Today get transferred from hotel to Delhi airport for journey to home.