Delhi, Lucknow, Sravasti, Kushinagar, Vaishali, Patna, Nalanda, Rajgir, Bodhgaya & Varanasi
The Land Of Buddha
Overview
Fringed around the vast landscape of India and Nepal, this eight nights and nine days tour is aimed at unfolding Gautam Buddha’s illuminating life of self-realization.
The trip will kickstart in Lucknow from where you will be heading towards Sravasti - one of India’s ancient cities that rose to fame during Buddha’s lifetime. The place is acknowledged around the Buddhist communities around the globe for beautifully preserving the centuries-old Jetavanarama and Angulimala’s stupa.
Lumbini is the next destination in focus. Situated in Nepal, it rose to prominence for being the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama before he became Shakyamuni Buddha. Holding the designation of UNESCO World Heritage Site, the place is dotted with several stupas belonging to various Buddhist countries including Japan, China, Vietnam commemorating the teaching of Buddha.
After two days' stay in Lumbini, we will be heading towards Kushinagar - a significant pilgrimage site where Lord Buddha took his last breath. Today the place resonates with Buddhist hymns, creating tranquility in the mind.
A few hours from Kushinagar will lead you to Vaishali, yet another place that has deep links with Buddhism and Buddha.
Bodhgaya and Varanasi are the last two destinations you will be visiting before the culmination of the tour. While Bodhgaya is a place where Buddha attained enlightenment, Varanasi beautifully carries stupas and ruins belonging to the Buddha.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Shanti Palace
Arrive at Delhi Airport, you will be met by Asian Adventures representative and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Lotus Nikko Hotel
After breakfast at hotel, check out from the hotel and drive to the airport to connect the flight for Lucknow (flight by own). On arrival at Lucknow, transfer to Sravasti (180 Kms, 4:30 hrs). Arrival at Sravasti and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight stay
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Nirvana
After breakfast at hotel, visit Jetvanaram and Angulimal Caves. Later drive to Lumbini, Nepal (190 kms, 5 -6 hrs). Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Buddha's, one of the world's most important Buddhist spiritual sites in Rupandehi District, Nepal. Arrival at Lumbini and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight stay
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Lotus Nikko Hotel
After breakfast at hotel, visit the Japanese Stupa, Chinese Stupa, Vietnam Stupa, and many other Buddhist Stupas. Buddha’s birthplace, Mayadevi Temple, Ashokan Pillar and Pushkarni Lake. Lunch will be served at Hotel. After lunch drive to Kushinagar (130 kms / 04 hrs). Arrival Kushinagar, transfer to Mahaparinirvana temple and Rambhar Stupa (Cremation centre). Check-in hotel.
Overnight stay
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Clarks Inn
After breakfast at hotel, drive to Patna (280 kms. / 07 hrs). En-route visit Vaishali which is small district in Bihar, named after a historic king Vishal who ruled here. Arrival at Patna & check-in at the hotel. You may go out to explore the sights in Patna on your own such as Patna Museum and Patna Sahib Gurudwara.
Overnight stay
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Lotus Nikko Hotel
After breakfast at hotel, drive to Nalanda (85 kms), visit ruins of ancient Buddhist university. Visit the archaeological museum which houses the Nalanda University seal, sculptures and other remains found on the site. After lunch drive to Rajgir (15 kms) where you will visit Gridhkuta Peak “Hill of Vultures”, where the Buddha delivered some of his most famous sermons, Venuvanaram and Bimbisara Jail. Later drive to Bodhgaya. Arrival at Bodhgaya (65 kms) and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight stay
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Lotus Nikko Hotel
Post breakfast, proceed for full day sightseeing tour at Bodhgaya. Visit some famous places like Mahabodhi temple which means ‘Great Awakening Temple’, Sujata Village, Niranajana River.
Overnight stay
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Peacock Villa
After breakfast at hotel, later drive to Varanasi (250 km). On arrival at Varanasi, check in to the hotel. Later proceed to Sarnath (14 km) and visit Dhamekha Stupa and Deer Park. Evening back to Varanasi and and visit to the ghats to witness the Puja ceremony of Ganga Aarti.
Overnight stay
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel ITC Mughal Sheraton or similar
Early morning boat excursion on the river Ganges, a ferry pilgrimage from ghat to ghat. People bathe early in the morning to offer the prayers to the rising sun. Come back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast at hotel then drive to the airport to connect the flight to Agra. On arrival at Agra, you will be met and transferred to the hotel.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Morning visit to see Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
Later drive to Delhi (4 hours). Reach Delhi in the evening. Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight stay
Highlights
- Buddhism
- Devotion and Spirituality
- Buddhist Temples and Architecture
- Bodhi Tree
- Ganga Aarti
- Boat Ride at Varanasi
- Photography
- Village Visits
- Local Food
- Quaint Accommodation
Included
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis 01 night at Delhi
- 01 night at Sravasti 01 night at Lumbini
- 01 night at Kushinagar 01 night at Patna
- 01 night in Agra Meals as per the itinerary
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary Many experiences
- Dedicated vehicle for entire tour An International language speaking guide | All applicable taxes
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