GRAND BUDDHIST PILGRIMAGE TOUR
Tour Start from
US$ 2777
Grand Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour
Duration: 12 Days - 11 Nights
(Delhi - Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Vaishali - Patna - Kushinagar
- Lumbini - Balrampur)
India,
a country thousands of years old hold within an everlasting treasure of its
culture and wisdom. Centuries ago, Lord Buddha was born here and walked on its
soil spreading the message of Universal Brotherhood and Peace. Perhaps, the
every day life of violence and tension reminds us of the alternative that was
always available to us, the buddha's way of life - gentle and simple. This 12
Days Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour will take you on the footsteps of Lord Buddha.
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Welcome and assistance upon arrival at the airport. Later transfer
to hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
Morning free to relax and adjust to the time zone. Afternoon visit one of the
Buddhist Culture center.
Day 03: Delhi - Varanasi
Morning transfer to airport for flight to Varanasi. Arrive Varanasi and transfer
to hotel. Afternoon visit Sarnath - a place where Buddha first preached his
sermon.
Day 04: Varanasi
Early morning sunrise boat cruise over river Ganges. Later depart by private
motorcoach /Car to Bodhgaya. Arrive and check in at hotel.
Day 05: Bodhgaya
Full day visit to Bodhgaya a place where Lord Buddha entered a state of mediation
under the 'Bodhi' tree (banyan tree) and attained Nirvana (the enlightenment).
On the walls of Mahabodhi temple, one can see images of Lord Buddha in different
aspects.
Day 06: Bodhgaya - Rajgir
Morning depart by motorcocach /car to Rajgir. Arrive and check in at hotel.
Visit Rajgir - a sacred town to all Buddhist where Lord Buddha meditated and
preached on the Hill, Karanda Tank where Lord Buddha would bathe, seven hot
springs where Lord Buddha for its healing powers. Also visit the ancient Nalanda
University founded in the fifth century B.C. Ancient Buddhist texts revelas
that Lord Buddha studied here. A Chinese travel Heum Tsang, who spent several
years at this University wrote about this great seat of learning. Visit the
Archaeological museums.
Day 07: Rajgir - Vaishali - Patna
Morning depart by private motorcoach/car to Patna visiting enroute Vaishali
- a place where Lord Buddha visited frequently and during the last visit here
told his disciplines that they would see him no more as he was to attain the
Mahaparinirvana (the ultimate bliss). Visit the Buddhist stupas. Arrive Patna
and check in at hotel.
Day 08: Patna - Kushinagar
Morning depart ofr Kushinagar by motorcoach/car. Arrive and check in at hotel.
Afternoon city tour of Kushinagar where Lord Buddha breathed his last and attained
Mahaparinirvana saying decay is inherent in all component things. Visit the
Nirvana temple which enshrines a colossal statue of Lord Buddha in a reclining
position.
Day 09: Kushinagar - Lumbini - Balrampur
Morning depart for Lumbinin by motorcoach/car on Indo-Nepal border. Lumbini,
a tiny village situated on the fotthills of Himalayas witnessed the birth of
a Prince called Shakyamuni Gautam Siddhartha who later vecame Lord Buddha the
awakened one. Visit the sacred pond, Ashoka Pillar, Mahadevi temple.
Later drive to Balrampur. Arrive and check in at hotel.
Day 10: Balrampur - Sahetath - Lucknow
Leave for Lucknow by motorcoach/car via Satehmath famous for Buddhist Stupas.
Arrive Lucknow and check in at hotel.
Day 11: Lucknow - Delhi
Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. Arrive and check in at hotel.
Day 12: Delhi - Onward Journey
Transfer to airport flight to your onward destination.
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SERVICES INCLUDE:
- Accommodation as per chosen hotels
- Sightseeing tours at all places as mentioned in the itinerary
- Shatabdi express first class rail fare with snacks.
- English speaking guide/ escort for tour.
- All meet and assist at the airport / station on arrival / departure.
- All meet and assist at the airport/station on arrival/departure
- All meals from day two till last day.
- All applicable taxes and service charges.
- Camera fees (where applicable).
- Mineral water bottles while on tour.
- Porter charges.
- All monument entrances and
- Farewell dinner.
SERVICES DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- International airfares & visa charges
- Personal Expenses
- Tips
- Meals not mentioned
HOTELS SUGGESTED
| CITY |
BEST AVAILABLE HOTELS AND PALACES |
NIGHTS |
| Delhi |
Imperial |
2 |
| Varanasi |
Taj Ganges |
2 |
| Bodhgaya |
Lotus Nikko |
1 |
| Rajgir |
Hokke |
1 |
| Patna |
Maurya |
1 |
| Kushinagar |
Lotus Nikko |
1 |
| Balrampur |
Lotus Nikko |
1 |
| Lucknow |
Taj Residency |
1 |
PRICES:
With Deluxe Hotels: US$ 2777
With Luxury Hotels: US$ 4166
Note: For single room add single supplement; solo travelers use solo
price available on request. The private tours can be expanded / shortened &
modified; we can customize according to your preferences and interests. All
prices subject to change. All hotels are subject to availability.
Tour End
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