Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour
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Embark on a spiritual journey tracing the footsteps of Lord Buddha across some of the most sacred Buddhist sites in India and Nepal. This 9-day pilgrimage offers profound insight into the life and teachings of the Enlightened One, covering his birthplace, the place of enlightenment, first sermon, and Mahaparinirvana.
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Day 01: Arrive Bodhgaya (D)
- Welcome upon arrival at Bodhgaya Int’l Airport.
- After meet & assist services transfer to your hotel.
- Evening at leisure or one can go to Mahabodhi Temple for prayer.
- Dinner & Overnight at Bodhgaya.
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Day 02: Bodhgaya (B/L/D)
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Mahabodhi Temple & Bodhi Tree – site of the Lord Buddha’s enlightenment.
- Also visit The Great 80Ft. Buddha Statue.
- Afterwards back to hotel for lunch.
- Then visit to Sujata Stupa – marks the village where Sujata offered kheer.
- Witness the Niranjana (Lilajan) River.
- Conclude your day with the visit to Thai, Japanese, and Tibetan monasteries.
- Dinner & Overnight at Bodhgaya.
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Day 03: Bodhgaya – Kushinagar (B/L/D) (approx. travel time 08 hours’)
- Early breakfast at hotel.
- Drive to Kushinagar – site where Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana.
- On arrival, check in to the hotel.
- Visit Mahaparinirvana Temple & Ramabhar Stupa.
- Then visit Matha Kuar Shrine.
- Dinner & overnight stay at Kushinagar.
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Day 04: Kushinagar – Lumbini (Nepal) (B/L/D) (approx. travel time 4.5 hours’)
- Breakfast at hotel & then travel to
- On arrival, check in to the hotel.
- Visit Maya Devi Temple – birthplace of Lord Buddha.
- Also visit World Peace Pagoda.
- Conclude your day with the visit to Monastic Zone.
- Dinner & overnight stay at Lumbini.
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Day 05: Lumbini – Shravasti (via Kapilvastu) (B/L/D) (approx. travel time 06 hours’)
- Breakfast at hotel & then travel to
- Enroute visit Kapilvastu- site where Lord Buddha spent his early life.
- On arrival, check in to the hotel.
- Visit Jetavana Monastery – where Lord Buddha spent 24 rainy seasons (Vassa).
- Ananda Bodhi Tree – Angulimala Stupa and other ruins.
- Dinner & overnight stay at Shravasti.
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Day 06: Shravasti – Varanasi (B/L/D) (approx. travel time 08 hours’)
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Afterwards, get ready for a long drive to
- Lunch at local restaurant.
- On arrival, check in to the hotel.
- Dinner & overnight stay at Varanasi.
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Day 07: Varanasi – Bodhgaya (B/L/D) (approx. travel time 06 hours’)
- Early morning sunrise boat ride on the Ganges River to witness the rituals.
- Thereafter, breakfast at hotel.
- Proceed for the excursion to Sarnath - site of Lord Buddha's first sermon.
- Visit Dhamek Stupa & Sarnath Museum (closed on every Friday)
- After lunch drive to Bodhgaya.
- Dinner & overnight stay at Bodhgaya.
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Day 08: Bodhgaya – Rajgir – Nalanda – Bodhgaya (B/L/D)
- After breakfast at hotel, drive to
- Visit Griddhkuta Hill (Vulture’s Peak), Shanti Stupa & .
- Then drive to Nalanda – a UNESCO world heritage site.
- Visit the Ancient Nalanda University ruins and museum.
- Evening drive back to Bodhgaya.
- Dinner & Overnight at Bodhgaya.
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Day 9: Bodhgaya + departure (B)
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Transfer to Bodhgaya Int’l Airport for departure.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Visit Mahabodhi Temple and Bodhi Tree in Bodhgaya – the site of Buddha’s enlightenment.
- Explore Kushinagar, where Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana.
- Visit Maya Devi Temple in Lumbini – Buddha’s birthplace.
- Discover Shravasti’s Jetavana Monastery – one of Buddha's most visited monastic residences.
- Enjoy a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges and explore Sarnath in Varanasi.
- Walk through the ancient ruins of Nalanda University and the serene hills of Rajgir.
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis.
- All transfers by private air-con vehicle.
- Full board meals as per the itinerary.
- English speaking guide.
- All monument entrances.
- Fuel, parking, drive allowance & all toll taxes.
- Assistance upon arrival & departure.
- Assistance for border facilities (India-Nepal).
- Sunrise boat ride at Varanasi.
- All applicable government taxes.
- Any airfare & airport departure tax.
- Bank transfer charges.
- Nepal visa fees (US$ 30 pp.)
- Any kind of travel insurance.
- Personal expense such as telephone, laundry, etc.
- Any kind of beverages.
- Tips for guide, driver & assistance.
- Supplement cost due to any unforeseen circumstances like flight delay, medical emergency, etc.
- Supplement for any festive period.