Journey to Buddhist Pilgrimage

Early morning enjoy boat ride on River Ganges visit Bathing Ghats. Witness the live rituals of the world’s most important religion. Sailing on the holy waters of Ganga, enjoy the sight of sunrise. Return to hotel for breakfast. Now proceed for city tour.  The main attractions are  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.  After this leave for excursion trip to Sarnath  it a place where the Buddha preached his first sermon in the Deer Park, contains the most impressive remains, as well as a modern temple.  Return back to hotel.

Overnight at hotel in Varanasi.

Post breakfast check out from hotel and leave for Sravasti by drive (9hrs approx.). 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, this is the place where he delivered many of his important sermons

Overnight at hotel in Sravasti.

Post breakfast check out from hotel and visit Saheth - Maheth & Jetvan , It has a number of Buddhist Stupas and monasteries.  Now drive to Kapilvastu Lord Buddha had spent his childhood and youth in this town.  Continue to Lumbini, on arrival check in at hotel.

Overnight at hotel in Lumbini. 

Post breakfast check out from hotel and take Lumbini sightseeing tour, visit Maya Garden, Vietnam temple, Japanese and Chinese temple, Ashoka Pillar.  Also visit Maya Devi temple which is believed the birth place of Lord Buddha, you will find a sacred pond beside the temple.  Now time to proceed to Kushinagar by drive (4.5hrs. approx.).   On arrival complete the check in formalities.  Evening at leisure.

Overnight at hotel in Kushinagar.

Post breakfast check out from hotel.  Kushinagar is  the place where the Buddha finally attained Mahaparmirvana.  You will  Mahaparinirvana Temple & Stupas.  Now drive to Patna (7hrs. approx.), enroute visit Vaishali - the lord Buddha preached his last sermon here before his death.  Continue drive to Patna, transfer to hotel for smooth check in.

Overnight at hotel in Patna.

Post breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to Bodhgaya by drive (5hrs. approx.).   Enroute visit Nalanda and 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-  it 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. Arrive Bodhgaya, transfer to hotel for smooth check in.

Overnight at hotel in Bodhgaya.

Post breakfast leave for local sightseeing.  Bodhgaya  - it is the place where Buddha attained supreme knowledge or Enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. It is considered the most important pilgrimage for all sects of Buddhists throughout the world. It is the spiritual home of Buddhist. Visit the major tourist attractions such as Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi tree  and Sujata Village.  Transfer back to hotel. Spend some time at the bank of Niranjana river in the evening.

Overnight at hotel in Bodhgaya.

Post breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Varanasi (5.5hrs. approx.) to board the flight for onwards journey.