On Buddha's Footsteps
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Sightseeing; kathmandu; Delhi; varanasi; Lumbini; Vaisali; Rajgir; Lord Buddha; Kapilavastu; Patna;
‘Buddham Sharanam Gachami' the Buddha tours aiming at doing the same while staying in the material world. The various destinations covered in this package take you to the world-renowned holy sites that have held significance in Buddha’s life like Lumbini, Kapilavastu, Bodhgaya, Sarnath, Kushinagar, Patna, Rajgir and Vaisali. All the ...
Read Full Description- Destination:
- Bihar, India; Delhi, India; Kathmandu, Nepal; Lumbini, Nepal; Patna, India; Varanasi, India
- Trip Length:
- 12 days
- Price Range:
- From $0 to $2000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- Any time.
- Recommended for:
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Infants (under 2)
Children (2 - 5)
Children (6 - 8)
Children (9 - 11)
Children (12 - 14)
Children (15 - 17)
Adults (18 - 20)
Adults (25 - 29)
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Spiritual Journey
Detailed Trip Description
‘Buddham Sharanam Gachami' the Buddha tours aiming at doing the same while staying in the material world. The various destinations covered in this package take you to the world-renowned holy sites that have held significance in Buddha’s life like Lumbini, Kapilavastu, Bodhgaya, Sarnath, Kushinagar, Patna, Rajgir and Vaisali. All the sacred sites have been associated with Lord Buddha right from his birth to the rise of Buddhism in India. All in all the tour package offers the best of the Buddhist circuit in India. So get ready to walk on the footprints of Lord Buddha with the Buddha tours.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Kathmandu
Arrive Kathmandu.
Welcome on arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 2 - Kathmandu
Sightseeing
Breakfast. Full day guided tour Kathmandu visiting the Pashupatinath temple, the Durbar Square and the Bhaktapur town.
Hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 - Lumbini
Kathmandu – Lumbini.
Commercial Flight
After breakfast, transfer to airport to catch flight to Bhairahawa.
On arrival, transfer to hotel at Lumbini, 25 kms away.
Sightseeing
Afternoon, take a guided tour of Lumbini, declared a World Heritage Site. Visit the Sacred Gardens, Ashoka pillar and Lumbini Museum.
Hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 - Lumbini
Lumbini – Kushinagar (148 kms).
Sightseeing
Breakfast at hotel. Half day guided tour of Kushinagar visiting the Ramabha stupa, which stands, on the spot where the body of the Lord was cremated.
Sightseeing
Also visit Natha Kumarka Kot enshrining the large recumbent figure of Buddha in the state of Nirvana.
Private Car Service
Drive to Varanasi.
Hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 5 - Varanasi
Kushinagar – Varanasi (260 kms / 6 hrs).
Sightseeing
After breakfast, a half-day guided tour to Sarnath - the principle centre of Buddhism. It was here around 530 B.C that Buddha preached his 1st sermon after gaining enlightenment. Visit the Choukhandi Stupa, Dhamekh and Dharmarajika stupas. Return to Varanasi.
Sightseeing
Afternoon visit the ghats and temples.
Hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 - Varanasi
Private Car Service
Breakfast. Drive to Bodh Gaya - one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage centres. It was here that Gautama attained enlightenment and became Buddha under the "Bodhi" tree. On arrival check into hotel.
Relaxation
Evening free for relaxation.
Hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 7 - Varanasi
Varanasi – Bodh Gaya (242 Kms / 6 hrs).
Sightseeing
Breakfast. Drive to Bodh Gaya - one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage centres. It was here that Gautama attained enlightenment and became Buddha under the "Bodhi" tree. On arrival check into hotel.
Hotel
Evening free for relaxation. Overnight at hotel.
Day 8 - Bihar
Bodhgaya – Rajgir (193 kms / 4 hrs & 30 mins).
Sightseeing
After breakfast, a half-day guided tour of Bodh Gaya visiting the Bodhi tree, Satabodhi temple, Japanese and Tibetan monasteries along with Magadha University museum are also visited. Enroute to Rajgir, stopover at the Baraliar caves - the earliest examples of rock cut caves. Most impressive craftsmanship of carving and rock inscription can be seen. These caves served as inspiration for the setting of E.M Foresters "A Passage to India".
Hotel
Arrive Rajgir and overnight at hotel.
Day 9 - Bihar
Sightseeing
Breakfast at hotel. Drive down to Rajgir the capital of 6th century Magadha Empire. It was revered site of Buddha’s discourses. Buddha spent many years here. Visit Gridhrakula, Sapataparni cave, Ajatsatru fort and Venuvana. Afternoon visit Nalanda - the world's oldest university founded in the 5th century.
Sightseeing
Also visit monasteries and temples with impressive Buddhist & Hindu images. The Institute for research into Buddhism and Pali literature, which houses rare manuscripts, is also worth visiting for the enthusiasts. Archaeological museum is also not to be missed for the rare collections.
Hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 - Patna
Rajgir – Patna (102 kms / 2.5 hrs).
Private Car Service
Breakfast at hotel. Drive down to Patna - 2500-year-old ancient city.
Sightseeing
Afternoon excursion to Vaishali where Lord Buddha preached his last sermon announcing his approaching Nirvana. Visit stupas holding urns containing ashes of Buddha and Ashok pillar erected by Emperor Ashoka to mark places sanctified by Buddha. The place is also known now for famous Madhubani paintings.
Hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 - Delhi
Patna – Delhi.
Commercial Flight
Breakfast. Transfer to airport to catch flight to Delhi.
Hotel
On arrival at Delhi, check into hotel.
Historical and Educational Tours
Afternoon tour of the historic city of old Delhi to include Jama Masjid, largest mosque in Asia, both built by Shahjahan, Rajghat-memorial to Mahatma Gandhi and the magnificent Red Fort.
Sightseeing
Stay over for the Son-et-Lumiere at Red Fort.
Hotel
Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 - Delhi
Depart Delhi.
Sightseeing
After breakfast, a half-day tour of New Delhi to include Humanyun Tomb, Qutab Minar, India Gate, Birla Mandir and Bahai Temple.
Hotel
Return to hotel for wash-n-change.
Transfer to airport for connecting flight.
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