9 Nights / 10 Days Buddhist Tour Package

Destinations Covered: Bodh Gaya – Rajgir – Nalanda – Patna – Vaishali – Kushinagar – Lumbini – Sravasti – Varanasi – Sarnath

Day-Wise Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Bodh Gaya

  • Arrival at Gaya Airport/railway station and transfer to the hotel.
  • Visit the Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where Buddha attained enlightenment.
  • Explore other attractions:
    • Bodhi Tree.
    • Great Buddha Statue.
    • Dungeshwari Cave Temples.
  • Overnight stay in Bodh Gaya.

Day 2: Bodh Gaya to Rajgir & Nalanda

  • After breakfast, drive to Rajgir (approx. 70 km).
  • Visit:
    • Griddhakuta Hill (Vulture’s Peak), where Buddha delivered many sermons.
    • Venuvana Monastery.
    • Ajatashatru Fort.
  • Proceed to Nalanda (approx. 15 km).
  • Explore the ruins of the Nalanda University and the Nalanda Archaeological Museum.
  • Drive to Patna (approx. 95 km) and check in at the hotel.
  • Overnight stay in Patna.

Day 3: Patna to Vaishali and Kushinagar

  • After breakfast, visit Vaishali (approx. 60 km):
    • Ashokan Pillar.
    • Relic Stupa.
    • Kundalpur, the birthplace of Mahavira.
  • Continue the drive to Kushinagar (approx. 200 km).
  • Check in at the hotel and rest.
  • Overnight stay in Kushinagar.

Day 4: Kushinagar Sightseeing

  • Visit key Buddhist sites in Kushinagar:
    • Mahaparinirvana Temple (where Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana).
    • Ramabhar Stupa.
    • Meditation Park.
  • Free time to explore or relax.
  • Overnight stay in Kushinagar.

Day 5: Kushinagar to Lumbini

  • After breakfast, drive to Lumbini, Nepal (approx. 170 km).
  • Visit Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha:
    • Maya Devi Temple.
    • Sacred garden and the Ashokan Pillar.
    • Various monasteries built by Buddhist countries.
  • Overnight stay in Lumbini.

Day 6: Lumbini to Sravasti

  • After breakfast, drive to Sravasti (approx. 190 km).
  • Visit:
    • Jetavana Monastery.
    • Anathapindika Stupa.
    • Gandhakuti (Buddha’s hut).
  • Overnight stay in Sravasti.

Day 7: Sravasti to Varanasi

  • Drive to Varanasi (approx. 320 km).
  • Check in at the hotel and rest.
  • In the evening, witness the spiritual Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.
  • Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 8: Excursion to Sarnath

  • Visit Sarnath (approx. 10 km):
    • Dhamek Stupa.
    • Chaukhandi Stupa.
    • Sarnath Archaeological Museum.
    • Mulagandha Kuti Vihar.
  • Return to Varanasi for an evening free to explore.
  • Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 9: Varanasi Sightseeing

  • Early morning boat ride on the Ganges.
  • Visit:
    • Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
    • Banaras Hindu University.
    • Bharat Mata Temple.
  • Leisure time in the evening.
  • Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 10: Departure from Varanasi

  • After breakfast, transfer to Varanasi airport/railway station for onward journey.

Inclusions

  1. Accommodation for 9 nights in comfortable hotels.
  2. Daily breakfast and dinner.
  3. AC vehicle for transfers and sightseeing.
  4. Entry fees to all Buddhist sites.
  5. Guide services at key locations.