India Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour

DAY 1 : Arrival at Delhi

Arrival at the Delhi IGI airport with an affectionate salutation in Indian ritual and then our spokesperson will convene and assist you. Now we'll progress to your pre-booked hotel. Take it easy as the day is free for relaxation. Hang about at the hotel overnight.

DAY 2 : At Delhi

Post breakfast explore the adventure of road-trip to tour old Delhi including sites like red for , marvel of red sandstone , jama masjid-the biggest mosque of India, rajghat-mahatma Gandhi's memorial. All this would be incomplete without a rickshaw ride, so we shall pass through the authentic silvery street of chandani chowk to New Delhi exploring the rashtrapati bhavan and the India gate. Later in the noon see the sights of laxmi narayan temple, Humayun's tomb, lotus temple, qutub minar, jantar mantar etc. evening would be full fun along with the light and sound show at the red fort. Arriving at the hotel, relax in the sundown followed by a lip-smacking buffet.

DAY 3 : At Bodhgaya ( Via Flight )

Sunup feast and we'll progress to Bodhgaya (via air), land and shift to hotel. Followed by entire daylight hours visiting the attractions of Bodhgaya, Here under the famous Peepal tree also known as the Bodhi tree (Tree of Knowledge). It is believed that Shakyamuni Gautama attained superlative understanding of the happenings of the world to become Buddha, the Enlightened One as he is quoted, and the profounder of Buddhist religion. River Niranjana is located side by where Lord Buddha often bathed. Arriving at the hotel, relax in the sundown followed by a lip-smacking buffet.

DAY 4 : Bodhgaya - Nalanda - Rajgir - Patna

Sunrise buffet and we'll progress to Patna. on the way stopover at Nalanda which is the oldest recognized institution of higher education of the world. . The archeological site has exhumed a gigantic composite of a University founded and patronized via Gupta emperors. various aspects, included are Buddhism, Vedas and Vedic texts, Logic, Grammar, Languages, Theology, Astronomy, Mathematics and also medicine. Then we will progress to the Griddhakuta popularly known as, the hill of the Vultures, Saptparni cave and Rajgir (12km away). It is considered as a sanctified place of Buddhism and Jainism founders. Moreover a visit to the Saptparni caves which is a resource of hot water springs also have therapeutic properties and is blessed to Hindus. An aerial ropeway provides the linkage with a peak stupa. Feast and enquirea Good night sleep.

DAY 5 : Patna - Vaishali - Kushiagar

Post breakfast at Patna progress to Kushiagar and Vaishali, lunch in midway at good place in Chakiya. Shift to Kushiagar inn. During noon advance to stopover at Kushiagar. One of the most important spots on the Buddhist pilgrimage trail, Small town was celebrated as Kushinara at that moment. Move out for sightseeing the once upon a time small Malla dynasty kingdom. Here Lord Buddha breathed last at the age of 80 and also preached his last oration.

DAY 6 : Kushiagar - Lumbini

Post breakfast proceed to Lumbini. Shift to the hotel here. Visit to birth place of Lord Buddha on India-Nepal border. A saying there is that mother of lord dreamt of white elephant before giving birth to him which is considered to be a good omen. Embrace the beautiful Maya temple and the situated Asoka pillar as well. Hang about at the hotel overnight at Lumbini.

DAY 7 : Lumbini / Sravasti

After sunup breakfast, move down to Sravasti. Move to inn and leave for witnessing a new tranquil world of supernatural sites of Sahet-mahet (Sravasti). Unearth the facts of Kosala kingdom and lots more. . Feast and a Good night sleep at the hotel.

DAY 8 : Sravasti - Varanasi

First light feast and progress to Varanasi. Transfer to the inn and leave for visiting the attractions like Dhamekh stupa popularly known for the fact of Lord Buddha preaching his first sermon there. This place at Sarnath is also known to be the deer park. Arriving at the hotel, relax in the sundown followed by a lip-smacking buffet.

DAY 9 : Varanasi - Sarnath - Varanasi

Sunup move to Sarnath and various temples of Sarnath and also the famous Asoka pillar. Later retreat to Varanasi. A stopover to the nearby Vishwanath Temple and Bharat Mata temple. Moreover, sunset with a soporific boat ride extraterrestrial experience at sacred river Ganges. Arriving at the hotel, relax in the sundown followed by a lip-smacking buffet.

DAY 10 : Varanasi - Delhi ( Via Air )

Post-brunch vacate from hotel and way back to New Delhi shift to the Airport for your beyond passage to your homeland.