Grand Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour: Path to Enlightenment
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Grand Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour: Path to Enlightenment
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Highlights
Embark on the "Grand Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour: Path to Enlightenment" spanning 12 enriching days. Commencing in Varanasi, the spiritual heart of India, you'll explore the sacred Sarnath, Banaras Hindu University, and the vibrant Ganga Aarti. Journey to Bodhgaya, where Buddha attained enlightenment, and visit the Mahabodhi Temple. Explore Rajgir's vulture Hill and hot springs, then discover Nalanda's ancient ruins. Continue to Kushinagar, the site of Buddha's last breath, before crossing into Lumbini, the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama. Witness the serene beauty of Sravasti, marvel at the cultural richness of Lucknow, and visit Sankasiya en route to Agra. Explore the iconic Taj Mahal and Agra Fort before concluding the pilgrimage in Delhi, visiting historical landmarks like Qutub Minar and Humayun Tomb. This transformative journey promises spiritual immersion amidst historical wonders.
Itinerary
Arrive - Varanasi (Flight)
Varanasi
Admission Ticket FreeOn arrival at Varanasi airport assistance and transfer to hotel.Sarnath
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedLater visit Sarnath - Buddha came to Sarnath to preach his message of the middle way to nirvana after he achieved enlightenment at Bodhgaya, and gave his famous first sermon at the deer park here in Isipatana. In the 3rd century BC, Emperor Ashoka erected magnificent stupas and monasteries here, as well as an engraved pillar. When Chinese traveller Xuan Zang dropped by in AD 640, Sarnath boasted a 100m-high stupa and 1500 monks living in large monasteries. However, soon after, Buddhism went into decline, and when Muslim invaders sacked the city in the late 12th century, Sarnath disappeared altogether. It was only ‘rediscovered’ by British archaeologists in 1835. Also visit Sarnath Museum (closed on Friday) and Stupa.Banaras Hindu University
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedBanaras Hindu University - established in 1916 with over 30,000 students residing in campus, it is the largest residential university in Asia.- AccommodationsOvernight at hotel.
Varanasi - Bodhgaya (255kms/ 5hrs)
Ganga Aarti
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedEarly morning boat ride on river Ganges and walking tour of bathing Ghats.Kashi Vishwanath Temple
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedVaranasi is a city dating to the 11th century B.C. Regarded as the spiritual capital of India, the city draws Hindu pilgrims who bathe in the Ganges River’s sacred waters and perform funeral rites. Along the city's winding streets are some 2,000 temples, including Kashi Vishwanath, the “Golden Temple,” dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.Bodh Gaya
Admission Ticket FreeBreakfast at Hotel, drive to Bodhgaya check in at hotel.- AccommodationsOvernight at hotel.Food And DrinksBreakfast
Bodhgaya
Bodhi Tree
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedBreakfast at hotel. Bodhgaya - considered one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites, it's dominated by the ancient brick Mahabodhi Temple Complex, built to mark the site where the Buddha attained enlightenment beneath a sacred Bodhi Tree. A direct descendant of the tree sits within the complex today, along with six other sacred sites, including a lotus pond.Mahabodhi Temple
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedVisit Mahabodhi Temple for SIL & Bodhi Tree, Great Buddha Statue, Niranjana River, Sujata Temple - which is across the Niranjana river & it's 30 minutes walk. Visit other Budhist Bodhgaya. Rest time free and easy to relax. Overnight at hotel. Visit Mahabodhi Temple for SIL & Bodhi Tree, Great Buddha Statue, Niranjana River, Sujata Temple - which is across the Niranjana river & it's 30 minutes walk. Visit other Budhist Bodhgaya. Rest time free and easy to relax.- AccommodationsOvernight at hotel.Food And DrinksBreakfast
Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna (170kms/ 6hrs)
Rajgir
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeBreakfast at hotel, drive to Patna enroute visit Rajgir - the vulture Hill, hot spring in Rajgir, world peace Stupa, Bamboo's Garden.Nalanda
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter that visit Nalanda to the ruins of world oldest University. Continue drive to Patna, check in at hotel.- AccommodationsOvernight at hotel.Food And DrinksBreakfast
Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar (225Kms/ 6hrs)
Vaishali
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeBreakfast at hotel, drive to Kushinagar enroute visit Vaishali stupa and Ashoka Pillar.Parinirvana Stupa
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedContinue drive to Kushinagar check in at hotel. Later visit Maha Parinirwana Temple (where Buddha took his last breath) and Rambhar Stupa (cremation site of Lord Buddha) & Japan Temple.- AccommodationsOvernight at hotel.Food And DrinksBreakfast
Kushinagar - Lumbini (180Kms/ 5hrs)
Lumbini
Admission Ticket FreeBreakfast at hotel, drive till Sonauli border from here our Nepal vehicle will take you to Lumbini. Arrive Lumbini check in at hotel.Lumbini
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeLumbinī is the place where, Queen Mahamayadevi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama in 563 BCE. Gautama, who achieved Enlightenment some time around 528 BCE, became the Buddha and founded Buddhism.Maya Devi Temple
4 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedVisit Maya Devi Temple, Ashokan Pillar, Chinese Maitreya Temple, Myanmar Golden Temple, Shanti stupa & Great Drigung Kagyud lotus Stupa.- AccommodationsOvernight at hotel.Food And DrinksBreakfast
Lumbini - Sravasti (225Kms/ 6hrs)
Shravasti
Admission Ticket FreeBreakfast at hotel, drive till Sonauli border from here your Indian driver will take you to Sravasti. On arrival check in at hotel rest time free and easy to relax.- AccommodationsOvernight at hotel.Food And DrinksBreakfast
Sravasti - Lucknow (170Kms/ 4hrs)
Shobhnath Temple
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedBreakfast at hotel, visit Sravasti, where Buddha spent his 24 monsoons. Visit Jetavana Monastery, Shobhnath Temple, Balrampur, Saheth and Ananda Bodhi Tree. Afternoon drive to Lucknow check in at hotel.- AccommodationsOvernight at hotel.Food And DrinksBreakfast
Lucknow - Sankasiya - Agra (350Kms/ 7hrs)
Agra
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeBreakfast at hotel, drive to Agra. Enroute visit Sankasiya Stupa and Pillar.Agra
Admission Ticket FreeArrive Agra check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax.- AccommodationsOvernight at hotel.Food And DrinksBreakfast
Agra - Delhi (210Kms/ 4hrs)
Agra Fort
3 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedBreakfast at hotel, visit world famous Taj Mahal (closed on friday), Agra Fort and Baby Taj.New Delhi
Admission Ticket FreeAfternoon drive to Delhi check in at hotel. Rest time free and easy to relax.- AccommodationsOvernight at hotel.Food And DrinksBreakfast
Delhi
Qutub Minar
4 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedBreakfast at hotel visit National Museum (Monday closed), drive Past India Gate, parliament house and President House. Visit Qutab Minar & Humayun Tomb.- AccommodationsOvernight at hotel.Food And DrinksBreakfast
Delhi – Departure (Flight)
New Delhi
Admission Ticket FreeBreakfast at Hotel, as per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.- Food And DrinksBreakfast
What's included
INCLUDED
Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.
11 Nights' accommodation (if option selected) in selected price category hotels.
Government taxes.
Bottled drinking water in the car.
Breakfast (11)
Monument entrances and activity charges mentioned in the itinerary.
English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
Assistance on arrival at the airport.
NOT INCLUDED
Any flight ticket.
Camera charges at monuments if any.
Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
Gratuities and optional activities.
Additional information
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Location
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Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Agora Voyages Pvt. Ltd.
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