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Complete Buddhist Temple Tour

Duration:

10 Nights / 11 Days

Destination:

Kathmandu – Lumbini – Kapilvastu – Sravasti – Kushinagar – Sarnath – Varanasi – Bodhgaya – Patna – Kolkata

Introduction

‘Complete Buddhist Temple Tour’ 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 11 nights and 12 days, covering the places such as Kathmandu, Lumbini (Nepal), Sravasti, Kushinagar, Varanasi (Sarnath), Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Patna (Vaishali) and Kolkata.

Tour Highlights
  • Patan, Swambhunath, Bhadgaon and Bodhnath
  • Ashoka's pillar, Mayadevi temple and stupas
  • Kapilvasatu
  • Mahaparinirvana temple and Lord Buddha's cremation site
  • Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Ashoka Pillar and The Sarnath Museum
  • Guided city tour of Varanasi
  • Mahabodhi temple where Buddha attained enlightenment
  • Visit Nalanda and Rajgir
  • Ashok Pillar, Chaumukhi, Lotus Tank
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Itinerary

Day 1

Kathmandu (Arrival)

Free at leisure Upon arrive at Kathmandu airport, meet our representative and transfer to the hotel. Rest day is free at leisure. Overnight Stay in Kathmandu.

Day 2

Kathmandu

Patan, Swambhunath, Bhadgaon and Bodhnath Today after breakfast, proceed for full day guided city tour including Patan, Swambhunath, Bhadgaon and Bodhnath. After sightseeing return back to the hotel in the evening. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 3

Kathmandu – Lumbini (About 280 Kilometres)

Ashoka's pillar, Mayadevi temple and stupas After breakfast, drive to Lumbini. On arrival at Lumbini, check-in at hotel. After freshen up, proceed to visit Ashoka's pillar, which is located in a dense Sal forest, Mayadevi temple which is the remains of an ancient monastery. Apart from this also visit some stupas as well. Overnight stay in Lumbini.

Day 4

Lumbini – Kapilvastu (About 58 Kilometres) – Sravasti (About 141 Kilometres)

Kapilvasatu Post breakfast drive to Sravasti, where Buddha spent 24 rainy seasons. On the way explore Kapilvasatu, it is one of the most popular UNESCO World Heritage Site which is known as the birthplace of Gautama Buddha Upon arrival in Sravasti, check in to the hotel. Overnight in Sravasti.

Day 5

Sravasti – Kushinagar (About 239 Kilometres)

Mahaparinirvana temple and Lord Buddha's cremation site Today after breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Kushinagar. Visit the Mahaparinirvana temple and the Lord Buddha's cremation site. After sightseeing, return back to the hotel. Overnight at Kushinagar.

Day 6

Kushinagar – Sarnath (About 221 Kilometres) – Varanasi (About 11 Kilometres)

Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Ashoka Pillar and The Sarnath Museum After having an early breakfast, proceed to Varanasi. En- route 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.

Day 7

Varanasi

Guided city tour of Varanasi Today early morning enjoy the boating on the river Ganges. After boating, return back to the hotel and have your breakfast. Enjoy the Guided city tour of Varanasi. After sightseeing return back to the hotel. Overnight in Varanasi.

Day 8

Varanasi – Bodhgaya (About 255 Kilometres)

Mahabodhi temple where Buddha attained enlightenment After having an early breakfast, proceed to Bodhgaya. Upon arrival, Check in to your pre booked hotel. After freshen up, visit the Mahabodhi temple where Buddha attained enlightenment. Overnight in Bodhgaya.

Day 9

Bodhgaya

Full day for meditation and Prayers Today after breakfast, rest day is free at leisure, enjoy the full day for meditation and Prayers in Bodhgaya. Overnight in Bodhgaya.

Day 10

Bodhgaya - Patna (About 115 kilometres)

Visit Nalanda and Rajgir After having an early breakfast, drive to Patna. En-route visit Nalanda and Rajgir. On arrival in Patna, check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay in Patna.

Day 11

Patna - Kolkata/Delhi – Departure

Ashok Pillar, Chaumukhi, Lotus Tank After having an early breakfast, proceed to Vaishali, it is renowned as the place where Lord Buddha gave his last sermon. Visit Ashok Pillar, Chaumukhi, Lotus Tank. Transfer to the airport to board flight for Kolkata/Delhi. On arrival transfer to International airport for return/onward journey.

Inclusions
  • Accommodation for 09 Nights on twin / double sharing basis.
  • Daily buffet breakfast at all hotels.
  • Transportation by private air-conditioned car with driver for all arrivals, Departures, sightseeing and inter-city drives as per the itinerary.
  • Services of English speaking guide at the major destinations.
  • Services of Trip India Representative on all arrivals and departures.
  • Fuel charges, toll tax, state tax & parking charge
  • All presently applicable luxury taxes.
Exclusions
  • Entrance fees at monuments/parks/museums.
  • Items of personal nature like drinks on table, laundry, telephone bills etc.
  • Meals other than mentioned above.
  • Indian visa fees or international airfare / domestic flight fare / train ticket
  • Still Camera or video charges levied by some monuments.
  • Any other shopping and personal purchase.
  • Medical Requirements on request.
  • Service Tax as per government.
  • Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

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