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Buddhist Circuit

Destination Covered: Varanasi

Circuit is aroute that follows in the footsteps of the Buddha from Lumbiniin Nepal where he was born, through Bihar in India where he attainedenlightenment, to Sarnath and Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh in India, where hegave his first teachings and died.

DURATIONS : 07 Nights / 08 Days

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DAY 01 : Arrival Varanasi

Arrival at Varanasi Airport/Railway Station check in to Hotel& Visit Buddhist Town SarnathThe hallowed spot where Lord Buddha Preached His First Sermonafter Enlightenment in Deer Park,contains the most impressive remains, as well as a Modem Temple, The Dharmarajika,Chaukhandi Stupa & Dhamek Stupa are Outstanding, There areNewly Built 80 FeetLord Buddha Statue is the Also a Alteration, There are also theremains of a Monastery & the Beautifully Polished Lion Capital of Ashoka, OvernightStay in Varanasi.

DAY 02 : Varanasi-Bodhgaya

After Breakfast proceed to Bodhgaya is the place whereGautama Buddha attained unsurpassed, supreme Enlightenment. Onarrival check into hotel and the rest of the day is free. You can leave forattending evening prayer at Mahabodhitemple. Later, return to the hotel and have a comfortable stay at night inBodhgaya.

DAY 03 : Bodhgaya – Rajgir – Nalanda – Patna

Afterbreakfast, depart for Patna enroute visit Rajgir & Nalanda. Rajgir was the capital of the Magadhakingdom and is a pilgrimage for Jains and Hindus as well. TheJapanese Buddhists have built the massive Viswa Shanti Stupa on the Ratnagiri Hill which can be accessed by a chairlift. TheStupa has statues of Buddha at the four stages of his life - birth,enlightenment, teaching and death. From the hill top, the Jain shrines can alsobe viewed scattered across 26 distant hills. Griddhakuta, located on Ratnagiri Hill is another sitewhere Buddha stopped by to preach .Nalanda is the ancient universitytown of Bihar, goes back to the days of Buddha and Mahavira in theSixth Century B.C. The town was home to Nalanda Mahavihara, a monasticuniversity of international repute. After Proceed to for check in hotel &Overnight stay at Patna.

DAY 04 : Patna- Vaishali – Kushinagar

Afterbreakfast, take a local sightseeing tour of Patna. This would include Golghar (built as agranary), Gandhi Museum, Patna Museum, Har Mandir Takht, Qila House or Jalan Museum with somereally rare relics like Napoleon’s bed and Marie Antoinette's porcelain; andthe ruins of Pataliputra. Back to hotel after Lunch proceed to kushinagarenroute visit vaishali place where Buddha announcedthe approaching of his Mahaparinirvana. After that continue drive to Kushinagaron arrival check in into hotel Overnight stay.

DAY 05 : Kushinagar – Lumbini

Morning proceeds to visit Mahaparinirvana Temple(where Buddha took his last breathe) and Rambhar Stupa (cremation site of Lord Buddha. Later drive toLumbini - the birth place of Lord Buddha (180 kms and 05 hrs drive).On arrival, transfer to hotel. . Later visit the birth place of Buddha-Mayadevi Temple. This place is ablessed one for its serenity and the natural beauty, purely coinciding to theperception of a place where the legend was born. Overnight stay at Lumbinihotel.

DAY 06 : Lumbini - Kapilavastu – Sravasti

Morning leavefor Sravasti (225 kms and 5.30 hrsdrive) enroute visiting Kapilavastu–thechildhood home of Gautam Buddha & Visit Maha Parinirwana Temple (where Buddha took his lastbreathe) and Rambhar Stupa(cremation site of Lord Buddha), JapanTemple. After that proceed to Overnight stay in Sravasti.

DAY 07 : Sravasti-Varanasi

Sravasti wherethe Buddha preached most of his sermons. Here he is said to haveperformed many miracles, and levitated. During the monsoon, Visit Sahet Mahetand Angulimal caves where Buddha usedto stay at the Jetavana monastery onthe outskirts of this town. Visit Jetvanaand Ananda Bodhi Tree. Then drive to Varanasi, Overnight stay at Varanasi.

DAY 08 : Varanasi Departure

After Breakfastcheck out from Hotel & drop at Varanasi Airport/Railway Station for your destination with sweet memories….

  • Hotel Accommodation on twin / double sharing basis.
  • Breakfast in the respected Hotel during the tour.
  • All Transfers and sight seeing throughout the tour by an individual Air Conditioned vehicle.
  • Driver charge / Bhatta, Toll, Tax, Parking Charge etc.
  • All currently applicable taxes.
  • Airfare/Train fare/Guide Charges/Language spoken/Monuments entrance fees.
  • Any kind of personal expenses such as monument Fees, laundry, telephone bills and alcoholic beverages. Camera fees (still or movie).
  • Personal Expenses such as drinks, telephone, laundry bills etc.
  • Any additional expenses incurred due to any flight delay or cancellation, weather conditions, political closures, technical faults etc.
  • Services of Local English Speaking Guide during sightseeing as per choice.