08 Nights / 09 Days
Bodhgaya – Dungeshwari Caves – Rajgir – Nalanda – Patna – Vaishali – Kesaria – Kusinagar – Kapilvastu – Lumbini .– Sravasti – Varanasi
‘Buddhist Circuit’ is well designed Buddhist pilgrim package which gives you the chance to explore the places which were belongs to the life of Buddha. During this tour you with visit the major stupas, Buddhist temples as monasteries as well. During this tour you will feel the essence of Buddha every at places which was belonged to his life. The duration of the tour is 08 nights and 09 days, covering the places such as Bodhgaya, Dungeshwari Caves, Rajgir, Nalanda, Patna, Vaishali, Kesaria, Kusinagar, Kapilvastu, Lumbini, Sravasti and Varanasi.
Visit Lord Buddha Temple and Bodhi Tree Upon arrival at Bodhgaya railway station/Airport, meet and check-in to Hotel. After Lunch, we drive to visit Lord Buddha Temple. Visit other sightseeing places Sita Kund, Janki temple, Bodhi Tree. Night stay at Hotel in Bodhgaya.
Dungeshwari Caves and Vishnupad Temple Today after breakfast, drive to Gaya. On the way vist Dungeshwari cave temples are also known as the Mahakala caves. These are the ancient caves, it believed that Lord Buddha underwent years of self mortification before descending to Bodhgaya. It is one of the most important pilgrim place for Buddhist. Latter Visit Vishnupad Temple is sacred among Hindus and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Back to Bodhgaya. Overnight stay in Bodhgaya.
Gridhakuta (Vulture’s peak), World Peace Stupa, Venuvanaram & Bimbisar Prison and Nalanda University After breakfast, proceed to Rajgir. En-route visit Gridhakuta, it is a hill located at Rajgir, Bihar where Lord Buddha carried out many dialogues with his disciples after he achieved enlightenment, aprt from this also visit World Peace Stupa, Venuvanaram and Bimbisar Prison. After visiting these places, resume drive to Nalanda, here visit ruins of world ancient University. It was one of the oldest Universities of the World and International Centre for Buddhist Studies. After visit proceed to Patna. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Patna.
Ashokan Pillar, Bawan Pokhar Temple, Budha Stupa-I After breakfast drive to Vaishali. Visit Ashokan Pillar, it was built by emperor Ashoka. It is made of a highly polished single piece of red sandstone, surmounted by a bell shaped capital. Then visit Bawan Pokhar Temple, it is an ancient temple which was established built in period of Pala. Apart from this you will also visit the Budha Stupa-I, it is built by the King Ashoka. It is one of the largest stupa in India. Latter drive to Kesaria and then to Kusinagar. Night stay at Hotel in Kusinagar.
Mahaparinirvana Temple, Rambhar Stupa, Japan Temple and Kapilvastu Today after having an early breakfast, proceed to visit Mahaparinirvana Temple, it is one of the holiest place in Buddhism, where Lord Buddha attained Parinirvana after his death. Then visit Rambhar Stupa it is the cremation site of lord Buddha and Japan Temple. Latter drive toward Lumbini. En-route visit Kapilvastu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is believed to be the birthplace of Gautama Buddha on arrival in Lumbini, check in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Lumbini.
Free at leisure After breakfast, proceed to visit Seavasti, who is believed to have spent 24 Chaturmases here. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. Rest day free at leisure. Overnight stay at Sravasti.
Saheth (Jetvanaram) & Maheth (Angulimal Caves), Boating on River Ganga and Ganga Arti Today after having an early breakfast, proceed for visit Saheth (Jetvanaram) and Maheth (Angulimal Caves). Latter drive toward Varanasi. Upon arrival in Varanasi, check-in to hotel. Take res for a while, in the evening, enjoy the boat ride on the River Ganges. Also enjoy the enjoy Ganga Aarti. Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Ashoka Pillar, and The Sarnath Museum Today early morning enjoy the boating on the river Ganges. After boating, return back to the hotel and have your breakfast. After breakfast, proceed to visit Sarnath, the ancient Buddhist town. The places you will explore here include the Stupa, Buddhist Temple and the Museum. After sightseeing resume your dive towards Varanasi. Upon arrival in Varanasi, check in to the hotel. Rest day is free at leisure. Overnight in Varanasi.
Today after breakfast, transfer to the airport/Railway station to board flight/ train for your onward journey.
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