With our 12 days tour of India Nepal Buddhist Tour, you will get an opportunity to visit two fascinating countries. In recent times, Nepal has emerged as the most popular tourist circuit when blended with India to cover the most popular Buddhist destinations which has religious significance in Buddhism. We begin with Varanasi, visiting Sarnath, Bodhgaya, Patna , Kushinagar, Sravasti, Lumbini and Kathmandu at last.
On arrival meet & assist at Varanasi airport by representative assigned by Raheja Vacations. Give a brief introduction for your driver and tour “Buddhist Circuit with Nepal”, now proceed further to hotel for check in . Varanasi - A major religious hub in India and the holiest of the seven sacred cities in Hinduism and Jainism. It is also known as Benares or Banaras and Kashi, located at Northern state of India. It is closely associated the holy river Ganges which makes it one of the main cultural centres of North India. The city is popular for its ghats , temples & other worthseeing places. Now get ready for excursion trip to Sarnath, it is the place where Lord Budha preached his first sermon after attained enlightenment. Sarnath presents the most expansive ruins, amongst the ruins the Dharmekh Stupa is impressive. Now drive back to Varanasi by evening. Enjoy local surroundings & witness Ganges arti.
Overnight at hotel in Varanasi.
Early morning enjoy a boat ride at River Ganges . As the dawn mists rise on the Holy River Ganges, glide silently on a boat to see the devout come to bathe and pray. Transfer back to hotel for breakfast. Afternoon proceed for city tour . Visit BHU (banaras Hindu University) is the largest residential university of Asia, with 124 departments, Durga Temple or Monkey Temple, Bharat Mata Mandir, Kashi Vishwanath Temple - the temple was destroyed multiple times by Mughal invaders and was re-constructed by Hindu kings who followed them, now pay a visit to the Ghats, it is a series of steps leading down to the river used by bathers and pilgrims. Dasaswamedh Ghat is the main Ghat. Afternoon take excursion trip to Sarnath where the Lord Buddha preached his first discourse and see the Stupas, ancient, Modern Temples and Ashoka Pillar. In the evening witness Ganges arti and enjoy Rikshaw ride. Return back to the hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Varanasi.
Post breakfast proceed by surface to Bodhgaya (5.5hrs approx.). On arrival check in at hotel. Bodhgaya is located by the bank of River Neranjana which is also known as uruwela where first temple was built by King Ashoka. It the place where Lord Buddha attained supreme Enlightenment. Evening free at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Bodhgaya.
Post breakfast you are scheduled for city sightseeing , visit Chinese Temple, Bodhi temple , Maha Bodhi temple. Post lunch continue sightseeing proceed to Niranjana River and Sujata Temple. Transfer back to hotel.
Overnight at hotel in Bodhgaya.
Having breakfast checkout from hotel & drive to Patna enroute visit historical towns of Rajgir & Nalanda (74 kms/2hrs. approx.). Rajgir was the ancient capital city of Magadha until the 5th century BC. Nalanda was a large Buddhist monastery in ancient India during Magadh kingdom and was a center of learning from the fifth century CE to c. 1200 CE. Now continue to Patna (2hrs. approx.), on arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel in Patna.
Post breakfast check out from hotel & leave for Kushinagar,enroute visit Vaishali (1.5hrs. approx.). It was at Vaishali that Lord Buddha announced his proximity to Nirvana, after the Enlightenment, Buddha is said to have visited Vaishali to preach his teachings, it holds special significance for Buddhist devotees. Now continue drive to Kushinagar, it is the place which is must visited at least once in lifetime by Buddhism followers. It is believed that Gautama Budha attained Parinirvana after his death. it is International Buddhist Pilgrimage centre. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel in Kushinagar.
Post breakfast visit Stupas and Temples. Kushinagar is the place where Buddha entered full peace, the state of Maha Parinirvana . Proceed to Sravasti by drive (7hrs. approx.), on arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel in Sravasti.
Post breakfast explore the city, visit the collection of ruins called Sahet-Mahet, also visit jetavana monastery where remains of Lord Buddha’s hut can be seen, other attractions are Jain temple & stupas. After the sightseeing tour proceed to Lumbini (5hrs. approx.), on arrival check in at hotel. Lumbini, the birthplace for Buddha. Evening participate in prayer in Buddhist temple.
Overnight at hotel in Lumbini.
Post breakfast visit major tourist attractions of Lumbini visit Lumbini grove, Rummendei Pillar, temple of Maya Devi, Dharmaswami Maharaja Buddha Vihara. On time transfer to airport to board the flight to Kathmandu. Pick-up from airport by our representative & Transfer to Hotel then check in to hotel. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Post breakfast go to half day sightseeing of Swoyambhu know as Monkey Temple & Kathmandu Durbar square where you will visit the Kumari, Museum. Evening enjoy shopping.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Post breakfast sightseeing of Pashuaptinath Temple and Bouddha Stupa. Evening free at leisure. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Post breakfast checkout from hotel & transfer to international airport to connect onwards flight.
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