Varanasi or Benaras (also known as Kashi) is one of the oldest living cities in the world. Varanasi's Prominence in Hindu mythology is virtually unrevealed.
1 night(s) in Varanasi
1 night(s) in Bodhgaya
1 night(s) in Patna
1 night(s) in Kushinagar
1 night(s) in Lumbini
1 night(s) in sravasti
1 night(s) in Varanasi
Day 1: Arrival At Varanasi
Arrive Varanasi, transfer to hotel. Later excursion to Sarnath where the Buddha preached his first sermon in the Deer Park. Night stay in Varanasi.
Day 2: Varanasi To Bodhgaya
Morning Breakfast in Hotel then transfer to Bodhgaya. Bodhgaya is the place where Buddha attained enlightenment, and the most important Buddhist pilgrimage site in the world. You will have a full day tour of the area as we follow in the steps of the Buddha. in this large working Buddhist center, you will see the descendent of bodhi tree under the Buddha sat. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3: Bodhgaya To Nalanda
After Breakfast drive to Vaishali enroute sightseeing of Nalanda & Rajgir. Rajgir the picturesque Rajgir or Rajagriha as it was known in the past (literally, the abode of kings) is surrounded by the meandering river Banganga and 5 hills. During the lifetime of the Buddha this was the capital of the powerful Magadhan kingdom, ruled by the virtuous King Bimbisara. The hills and caves surrounding Rajagriha were home to spiritual teachers, ranging from the materialism of the early Charavaka school to the metaphysics of Upanishadic philosophers. Like many others in search of truth, Prince Siddhartha, after he renounced his royal heritage came to this city to seek the path of vation. Nalanda was the most renowned university in ancient India. It derived its name from Na-alam-da, meaning Insatiable in Giving, one of the names by which the Lord Buddha was known. Overnight stay at hotel in Patna.
Day 4: Patna To Kushinagar
After breakfast drive to Vishali Visit Vaishali Ashoka pillar Monkey Tank & Ruins of Buddha, Original Relic Stupa. Again Drive to Kushinagar, where the Buddha finally attained Mahaparmirvana. Amongst the ruins are the Mukutbandhan Stupa and a beautiful statue of the reclining Buddha. Arrive Kushinagar & transfer to hotel. Visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple & Stupas, Matha Kunwar. Night stay in Kushinagar.
Day 5: Kushinagar To Lumbini
After breakfast visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple & Stupas, later drive to Lumbini & transfer to hotel. Lumbini the birthplace of the Buddha, was located in 1890 after being untraced for 1,500 years. Evening sightseeing tour of Lumbini including a visit to the birth Place of Lord Buddha. Night stay in Lumbini.
Day 6: Lumbini To Sravasti
After breakfast drive to Sravasti the capital of the ancient kingdom of Kosala, has the honour for sheltering Buddha for 24 rainy seasons in the Jetvana Gardens. The city believed to be founded by the mythological king Sravast, has age-old stupas, majestic monasteries and several temples. Buddha is said to have performed some miracles here. In Sravasti visit Saheth - Maheth & Jetvan. Night stay in Sravasti.
Day 7: Sravasti To Varanasi
After breakfast drive to Varanasi . Transfer to Hotel and evening free to own activities.
Day 8: Departure
Breakfast at hotel. Today we shall assist you with departure transfer to airport or railway station.