Overview
Buddhism is one of the most preached religions in India and
its foundation stone was laid by a prince turned monk ‘Gautama Buddha’ around
2000 years back. He started his voyage from NEPAL and visited several places
en-route, each of which witnessed the evolution of Buddhism. The 6
Days Buddhist Tour Package India has been designed to take you on a
journey through all those places, which are currently located in Bihar and
Uttar Pradesh.
Day
01: Gaya (Arrival) - Bodhgaya
After reaching Gaya, meet our tour representative who will
help you with guided transfer to the pre-decided hotel. Complete the check-in
formalities and relax for a while. Thereafter, get ready to visit the Mahabodhi
Temple. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the temple is the place
where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment.
Within the temple complex, you will be taken to the Bodhi
Tree under which the Lord gained enlightenment. The site is a major pilgrimage
for Buddhist and is thronged by followers of Buddhism from all over the world.
From there you will be visiting the Wat Thai Temple. Dinner and Overnight Stay
at Hotel.
Day
02: Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna
Savor hearty breakfast in the morning. Later on, leave for
Patna by road. There will be a halt en route to explore attractions of Rajgir -
the first capital kingdom of Magadha. It is famed for housing Buddhist ruins,
rock-cut caves, shell inscriptions, Hindu Jain temples and forts etc.
Also, you will be visiting the Nalanda. Dating back to the
450CE, Nalanda was a Buddhist university. Many of the notable guests of this
longest running university in the Indian history were Mahavira and Buddha.
After exploring the places, resume your drive towards Patna. Upon arrival,
check-in at the hotel. Dinner and Overnight Stay at Hotel.
Day
03: Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar
After having your breakfast, enjoy a road trip to
Kushinagar, a Buddhist pilgrimage site. While on your way, visit Vaishali. A
small district in Bihar, Vaishali is also a revered Buddhist, Hindu and Jain
pilgrimage place. Lord Mahavira was born here whereas Lord Buddha has spent a
significant time of his life here. After exploring the Vaishali, continue your
journey to Kushinagar. On reaching, check-in at the hotel and relax.
Kushinagar is another Buddhist pilgrimage where Lord Buddha
attained Nirvana. Dotted with numerous stupas and monasteries, the sacred place
is famed for deriving its name from that of Lord Rama’s son, Kush. Dinner and
Overnight Stay at Hotel. .
Day
04: Kushinager - Varanasi
Day 4 of the Golden Triangle of Buddhist Tour starts with a
healthy breakfast. Post this, get ready for a city tour of Kushinagar. During
the day trip, you will be visiting the Mahaparinirvana Temple. The holy shrine
is a home to 6.10 m long statue of the Buddha in a reclining position. An
important characteristic of the statue is that it is made up of a single piece
of red sandstone of Chunar. Reckoned as the most sacred shrines of the
Buddhists, the temple is visited by numerous devotees throughout the year.
Subsequently, you will be traveling to the Wat Thai temple.
The temple is so splendid that it can be seen from anywhere in Kushinagar.
Attracting tourists from all over the world, the temple portrays the typical
Thai Buddhist architectural style. After paying homage, you will leave for
Varanasi. On Arrival Check-in at Hotel. Dinner and Overnight Stay at Hotel.
Day
05: Varanasi
The day starts early in the morning
as you enjoy a boat ride on river Ganges in Varanasi in the wee hours.
Thereafter, you can satiate your hunger with scrumptious breakfast. Post this,
visit Sarnath where Buddha preached his message after attaining enlightenment
at Bodhgaya. Ashoka adorned this place with numerous magnificent stupas and
monasteries.
The afternoon is reserved for
visiting the famous temples in Varanasi like the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and
the Durga Temple. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous Hindu
shrines of Lord Shiva and also houses one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. Painted
in red, the Durga Mandir is also known as the Monkey Temple. A holy abode of
Goddess Durga, the temple holds great religious importance and was built by a
Bengali Queen in the 18th century. A visit to the Banaras Hindu University is
also on the list. Dinner and Overnight Stay at Hotel.
Day
06: Departure from Varanasi
5 night’s
accommodation on Double Sharing
5
Breakfasts and 5 Dinners at Hotel
Pick-up from
Gaya Airport / Station & Drop to Varanasi Airport / Station.
All
Sightseeing Tour will be covered by as per itinerary
All
Transfer & Sightseeing Tour by AC Private Vehicle
All Toll Tax, Parking, State Tax, Driver night Halt.
Lunch, Tipping, Flight, Train, Volvo
Tickets.
Monument entry fee, Camera &
Video Camera fee.
Mineral Water, Laundry, Liquor.
Travel Insurance, Portage at Airport
/ Station.
Portage at Airport / Station, Local
Tour Guide.
Early Check-in / Late Check-out.
Gst 5 %
Or any other expense which is not
specify above Inclusions.
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