6 Nights & 7 Days Package Buddhist Excursion.

“Journey Through Enlightenment: A 7-Day Pilgrimage from Varanasi to Lucknow via Sacred Buddhist Sites”

Duration : 7 Days
Places : Varanasi, Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Patna, Vaishali, Kushinagar, Lumbini, Kapilavastu, Shravasti,

Descriptions:

This tour will start from Varanasi and end in Lucknow. In this package, you will see all those places where Gautama Buddha took birth that place called Lumbini which is part of Nepal now. He learned all his preaching in Bodhgaya, as the story goes on Gautama Buddha desired to deliver all his preaching to 5 Disciples who were capable of caring for the learning and forwarding it to the next generation. Buddha took his last Breath in Kushinagar. Our travelers will experience all those prominent places related to Buddha’s life. You have a 7 day tour package that takes you to Varanasi, India, and 8 other destinations in Asia. The Buddhist Tour is a small group tour that includes hotel accommodation as well as specialized guidance, food and transportation.    

Note: It's just a way to identify possible tour mapping. We offer customized holidays to suit your specific needs. Contact us if you want to change so we can tailor your trip to suit your needs for a memorable trip to India. 





Itinerary


Day 01 Arrival at Varanasi.
Welcome to Varanasi. We hope you have a safe and nice journey. We will pick you up from the Airport or Railway station. After picking you up we will go directly to the hotel for check-in. Fresh n up you will proceed to Sarnath. Sarnath is a place 20 km away from the city of Varanasi. This is the place where Buddha preached his first sermon to his five apostles and so Buddhism begins from there. After that emperor Ashoka created several stupas and monuments to spread Buddhism. Also in Sarnath, several animals and birds get the matter of attraction (especially Deer Park). There are also some of the remaining monasteries and the beautifully polished Lion capital of Ashoka in Sarnath Museum. Our tour ends in Sarnath after that we will go back to the hotel for rest. 
Day 02 Varanasi – Bodhgaya
At Morning we will go ahead for Bodhgaya which is about 247 kms long way from Varanasi and could take 7 hrs to reach Bodhgaya. Bodhgaya is the place where Gautama Buddha attained inimitable, supreme Wisdom. On arrival at Bodhgaya check into the hotel and after lunch enjoy the sightseeing of Bodhgaya. It is counted one among the four most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites. Explore the beauty of Buddhist culture and lifestyle with a saunter around this place. Visit places like the Great Buddha Statue, Niranjana River and Sujata Temple. Sightseeing of Maha Bodhi Temple and Bodhi Tree. Visit the Chinese Temple. Also visit the school of the destitute. After your sightseeing visit Ends, return back to the hotel and stay overnight.
Day 03 Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna
At Morning check out from the hotel we will go ahead for Patna via Rajgir and Nalanda which is about 182 kms long way from Bodhgaya and could take 8 hrs to reach Patna. On the move visiting Rajgir and Nalanda. Rajgir is a site of great holiness and magnitude for Buddhists. Rajgir is a wonderful place for Buddhist pilgrimage, as Buddha spent 12 years here and also the first Buddhist council after the Buddha was hosted here at the Saptaparni caves. Afternoon visit Gridhakuta Hill, Bimbisara jail. After that drive to Nalanda. It was one of the oldest Universities of the World and International Centre for Buddhist Studies. Now we will Drive to Patna. After our arrival at Patna we transferred to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 04 Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar

At Morning check out from the hotel we will go ahead for Kushinagar via Vaishali which is about 256 km a longway from Patna and could take 7 hrs to reach Kushinagar. On the move visit Vaishali. Here the Buddha announced his approach to Mahaparinirvana. After that, we will go directly to Kushinagar (it is the place where Lord Buddha left the world, making an invaluable contribution to the development of mankind, the great religion known as Buddhism). On arrival in Kushinagar, transfer to the hotel. Afternoon visits Mahaparinirvana Temple (where Buddha took his last breath) and Rambhar Stupa (cremation site of Lord Buddha). Overnight stay at Kushinagar hotel.
Day 05 Kushinagar - Lumbini

At Morning check out from the hotel we will go ahead for Lumbini which is about 180 kms long way from Kushinagar and could take 5 hrs to reach Lumbini. On arrival in Lumbini, transfer to the hotel. Afternoon visits the birthplace of Buddha - Maya Devi Temple. This place is blessed with its tranquility and natural beauty, which fully corresponds to the perception of the place where the legend was born. Overnight stay at Lumbini hotel.
Day 06 Lumbini - Kapilavastu - Shravasti

At Morning check out from the hotel we will go ahead for Shravasti via Kapilavastu which is about 225 kms long way from Lumbini and could take 6 hrs to reach Shravasti. On the move visit Kapilavastu - the childhood home of Gautama Buddha. After that, we will go directly to Shravasti where the Buddha preached most of his sermons. He is said to have performed many miracles and levitated. During the monsoon, he used to stay at the Jetavana monastery on the outskirts of this town. Visit Sahet Mahet and Angulimal caves. After visiting all sightseeing overnight stay in Shravasti Hotel.
Day 07 Shravasti – Lucknow Departure

At Morning check out from the hotel we will go ahead for Lucknow which is about 154 km longway from Shravasti and could take 4 hrs to reach Lucknow. Once we reach Lucknow cover Imam Bara, Rumi Darwaza, and other historical monuments. In the evening directly transfer to Lucknow Airport for a flight for an onward journey to New Delhi to catch your flight home with the book of memories.

Additional informations


Inclusions
 
  • 4 or 5 Star Hotel  Rooms with Breakfast.
  • Ac Sedan / SUV / Tempo Vehicle inclusive of parking as per the above itinerary. 
  • Boat Tour in Varanasi. 
  • English-speaking Guide as per the above itinerary. 
  • Mineral Water every day. 
  • Site visit according to the itinerary. 

Exclusions
 
  •  Entrance fees for All Monuments mentioned above. 
  • Lunch & Dinner. 
  • Personal Expenses.
  • Gratitudes ( Tips )
 

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