Buddhist Pilgrimage Short Tour from Varanasi to Lumbini, Nepal

Lumbinī is a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the Rupandehi District of Lumbini Province in Nepal. It is the place where, according to Buddhist tradition, queen Maya gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama at around 566 BCE.

Buddhist Pilgrimage Short Tour from Varanasi to Lumbini, Nepal

Day 1

Varanasi - Morning Boat Ride –Bodhgaya (300 KM, 6 Hrs)-Local TourWe will receive you at Varanasi Railway Station/Airport to check-in to hotel. After lunch, 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 is the Buddha Temples, Dhamekha Stupa , Chaukhandi Stupa , Deer Park (Rishipattana) , Mulagandh Kuti Vihara and the Archaeological Museum. Enjoy evening ritual ceremony at Sri Lankan Buddhist Temple in Sarnath

Day 2

Varanasi - Morning Boat Ride –Bodhgaya (300 KM, 6 Hrs)-Local TourEarly morning feel spirituality of Subah-e-Banaras in Varanasi in which you will enjoy Morning Boat Ride in the Ganges during Sunrise . Experience the different Ghats of Varanasi . Each Ghat has its own history and value. Come back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, drive to Bodhgaya- Buddha's Enlightenment place . Bodhgaya is situated along the River Niranjana. Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree . Later proceed for city sightseeing of Bodhgaya covering Mahabodhi Temple , Niranjana River and Sujata Village . Check-in at hotel & night stay in Bodhgaya.

Day 3

Bodhgaya - Kushinagar (400 KM -07 Hrs)After breakfast, drive to Kushinagar which is place of Mahaparnirvana of Lord Buddha . Arrive Kushinagar & check in at hotel. Later visit Mahaparinirvana Temple ( where Buddha took his last breath), the ruins of the Mukutbandhan Chaitya / Rambhar Stupa ( cremation site of Lord Buddha) and a beautiful statue of the Reclining Buddha. Have dinner and Stay at night in Kushinagar.

Day 4

Kushinagar – Lumbini (180 KM, 04 Hrs) Birthplace of Lord BuddhaAfter breakfast, proceed to Lumbini .Kindly obtain double entry visa for India & single entry visa for Nepal . On arrival in Lumbini, check in to hotel. Later visit birth Place of Lord Buddha. It was relocated in year 1890 after being untraced for 1,500 years. Dinner and stay at night in Lumbini.

Day 5

Lumbini –Drop to Gautama Buddha Airport (30 KM, 45 Min)After breakfast, drive to Gautama Buddha Airport (Bhairahawa Airport) to board the flight for onwards journeys.Return with pleasant memories of Buddhist Tour.

Overview

Varanasi has found place not only in the great Hindu epic, Mahabharata, but also in Buddhist scriptures as the place of Gautam Buddha's first sermon. These factors make Varanasi a significantly holy place.

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.