Buddhist Pilgrimage Short Tour Package from Bodhgaya in India

The great Dhamekh Stupa and its ruins still reverberate with the Buddha's teachings. The smooth glistening pillar established by Emperor Ashoka in 273-232 B.C. marks the foundation of the Buddhist Sangha.

Buddhist Pilgrimage Short Tour Package from Bodhgaya in India

Day 1

Arrival - Bodhgaya local sightseeing - Mahabodhi Tree &Lord Buddha Temple (Mahabodhi Temple)Arrive in Bodhgaya , meet our representative at the airport and transfer to hotel. After lunch, we will drive to visit Lord Buddha Temple (Mahabodhi Temple) . Explore other Local Sightseeing of Bodhgaya like Bodhi Tree under which Lord Buddha got enlightenment and Buddhist Monasteries . The Mahabodhi Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and world famous Buddhist Pilgrimage place in India built adjacent to the site of enlightenment in the 6th century AD. Have dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Bodhgaya.

Day 2

Bodhgaya -Kushinagar(450 KM, 8 Hrs) - Mahaparinirvana Temple - Rambhar ChaityaAfter breakfast, drive to Kushinagar & Check-in to hotel . Later, visit Mahaparinirvana Temple ( where Buddha attained Maha Nirvana), the ruins of the Rambhar Stupa also called Mukutbandhan Mahachaitya ( Cremation site of Lord Buddha) and a beautiful statue of the Reclining Buddha . Overnight stay in Kushinagar.

Day 3

Kushinagar–Lumbini (225 KM, 4 Hrs) -Birthplace of Lord BuddhaAfter breakfast, proceed to Lumbini . Kindly obtain double entry visa for India & single entry visa for Nepal. On arrival, check in at hotel. Later visit – Holy birth place of Lord Buddha along with Lumbini Local sightseeing. It was relocated in 1890 after being untraced for 1,500 years. Stay at night in Lumbini.

Day 4

Lumbini - Varanasi(400 KM, 8Hrs) - Evening Ganga Arti CeremonyAfter early breakfast drive to Varanasi . On arrival in Varanasi get transferred to hotel. In evening, get ready to experience one of the most memorable moments of your life, as you will be taken for world famous Ganga Aarti at Dashaswamedh Ghat . Get a glimpse of the cultural diversity and social and religious activities being carried out at the Ganga Ghats . Dinner and night stay at hotel in Varanasi.

Day 5

Varanasi –Morning Boat Ride - Sarnath(10 KM, 25 Min) - First sermon of Lord Buddha at Deer Park - DepartureEarly morning feel spirituality of Subah-e-Banaras in Varanasi in which you will enjoy Boat Ride in the Ganges while Sunrise. Experience the different Ghats of Varanasi . Each Ghat has its own history and value. Come back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, we will be taken for an excursion to Sarnath . Sarnath is the place where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon to his disciples at deer park . The attractions at Sarnath are the Buddha Temples, Dhamekha Stupa , Chaukhandi Stupa , Deer Park (Rishipattana) , Mulagandh Kuti Vihara and the Archaeological Museum . After lunch drive to Airport / Railway Station to board the flight or train for onwards journey. Return with sweet memories of Holy Trip of Buddhist Circuit in India.

Overview

Bodh Gayā is a religious site and place of pilgrimage associated with the Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. It is famous as it is the place where Gautama Buddha is said to have attained Enlightenment (Pali: bodhi) under what became known as the Bodhi Tree.

Policy

Inclusions

What all are included in this?

Accommodation as per your selected package.
Guided tours and activities specified in your itinerary.
Transportation as outlined in your package.
Customer support throughout your journey.

Exclusions

What all are not included in this?

Airfare is not included unless specified.
Travel insurance is not part of our packages.
Personal expenses, souvenirs, and extra activities are not covered.
Visa, passport fees, and vaccinations are your responsibility.
Gratuities are optional but appreciated.