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Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour

Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days Tour

Destinations Covered: Bodhgaya - Nalanda - Rajgir - Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar -Lumbini - Sravasti - Varanasi - Bodhgaya

Day 01: Arrive Bodhgaya
On arrival at Gaya International Airport, you will be met by our company representatives and we drive to Bodhgaya (12 km - ½ hour). Arrive Bodhgaya and check into the Hotel. Later visit the sacred Mahabodhi Temple and Mahabodhi Tree among other attractions of Bodhgaya.

Overnight stay will be at Bodhgaya.

Day 02: Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna
After breakfast at hotel, we drive to Patna visiting Rajgir and Nalanda, enroute.

Rajgir, also known as Rajgriha (the House of Royalty), is one of the most important Buddhist destinations of the world. The Buddha spent many years in Rajgir and delivered some of the most important discourses here. In Rajgir, visit the Gridhkut Hill and Vishwa Shanti Stupa among other attractions.

After lunch, we drive to Nalanda, famous for its ancient 5th century AD Buddhist University and Library. It was the first residential international university of the world with strength of 2,000 teachers and 10,000 monks' students from all over the Buddhist world. In Nalanda, visit the ruins of Nalanda University and Nalanda Archaeological Museum. Then, we continue drive to Patna.

Arrive at Patna and check into the Hotel and relax. Overnight stay will be at Patna.

Day 03: Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar
After breakfast at hotel, we drive to Kushinagar visiting Vaishali, enroute.

Vaishali was one of the important Buddhist destinations in ancient India. The Buddha preached his last sermon and proclaimed of his Parinirvana, near Vaishali. It was the venue of the 2nd Buddhist Council, which was held almost after 100 years of Buddha's parinirvana (passing away). In Vaishali, visit the Ashokan Pillar and Shanti Stupa.

Arrive at Kushinagar check into the Hotel. Overnight stay will be at Kushinagar.

Day 04: Kushinagar - Lumbini
After breakfast at hotel, visit Mahapari Nirvana Temple and Ramabhar Stupa. Thereafter, we proceed to Lumbini by surface. Arrive at Lumbini and check into the Hotel. In the afternoon, visit the 'Sacred Garden' the birthplace of Lord Buddha. See the Ashokan Pillar, which carry an inscription identifying the spot as the birthplace of the Buddha, and the sacred Puskani Pond.

Overnight stay will be at Lumbini.

Day 05: Lumbini - Sravasti
After breakfast at hotel, we proceed to Sravasti by road. Sravasti is the place where the Buddha spent his 24 rainy season. Arrive at Sravasti and check into the Hotel. Afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing of Sravasti visiting Maheth and Saheth.

Overnight stay will be at Sravasti.

Day 06: Sravasti -Varanasi
After breakfast at hotel, we proceed to Varanasi by road. Arrive Varanasi and check into the Hotel. Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay will be at Varanasi.

Day 07: Varanasi - Bodhgaya
Early morning visit to lively Ghats of the Ganges to enjoy the breathtaking view of the sunrise and rituals performed by thousands, on its banks. Enjoy an unforgettable boat cruise on the Ganges, indeed a wonderful experience. Return to the hotel for breakfast.

After breakfast, we drive to Sarnath, where the Buddha preached his first sermon. Sarnath is an important site of the Buddhist Circuit. In Sarnath, visit the Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath Museum and the Ashokan Pillar.

Later, we proceed to Bodhgaya by road (240 km- 6hrs). Arrive at Bodhgaya and check into the Hotel. Overnight stay will be at Bodhgaya.

Day 08: Bodhgaya - Departure
After breakfast at hotel, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Bodhgaya. Visit the world-famous Mahabodhi Temple, Sujata Village and Niranjana River. Also visit the amazing Buddhist Monasteries of Bodhgaya. Evening, revisit the Mahabodhi Temple for prayer.

Later, in time transfer to airport to board the flight for your onward destination or way back home with sweet memories of Buddhist Tour.

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