About the trip
The spiritual capital of the country, Varanasi, also known as Benaras or Kashi, is a city on the banks of the holy River Ganges. It is the holiest of the Sapta Puri, or seven sacred cities, of both Hinduism and Jainism, and it also played a pivotal role in the development of Buddhism.
Accommodation
Hotel Sujata
2 nights in Bodhgaya
Hotel Costa River
1 nights in Varanasi
Lotus Nikko Hotel
1 nights in Kushinagar
Hotel Pawan Palace
1 nights in sravasti
India Awadh Hotel
1 nights in Lucknow
Included in the price
Bodhgaya
- Transfer & Sightseeing by exclusive -AC Indigo / Etios
- All tours and Transfers by AC Transport as per mentioned itinerary
- Entrance Fees to the Monuments
- English Speaking guide services
- One bottle of mineral water per person Per day
- Assistance on arrival / departure transfer
Bodhgaya
- Transfer & Sightseeing by exclusive -AC Indigo / Etios
- All tours and Transfers by AC Transport as per mentioned itinerary
- Entrance Fees to the Monuments
- English Speaking guide services
- One bottle of mineral water per person Per day
- Assistance on arrival / departure transfer
Day-wise Itinerary
ExpandDay 1: Arrival Patna To Bodhgaya
Arrival at Patna Airport and drive to Bodhgaya where the Buddha attained enlightenment and which is one of the most sacred pilgrimage place for the Buddhist. Enroute visit Nalanda and Rajgir. Nalanda-a great center of Buddhist learning and one of the most famed university citadels of ancient times. Rajgir, it was once the ancient capital of the powerful Kingdom of Maghada. From the out-skirts of Rajgir, a historic road leads to Gridhakuta or vultures peak where the Buddha preached. Here the first Buddhist Council was held after the Lord's Mahaparinirvana. Arrive in Bodhgaya and overnight in Bodhgaya.
Day 2: Bodhgaya Sightseeing
Sightseeing of Bodhgaya visiting Mahabodhi temple. Overnight in Bodhgaya.
Day 3: Bodhgaya To Varanasi
Morning leave Bodhgaya for Varanasi by surface. On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon excursion to Sarnath. Overnight in Varanasi.
Day 4: Varanasi - Sarnath - Kushinagar
Early morning boat ride on the river Ganges to see the sunrise and the bathing Ghats of an ancient Hindu city. Later leave Varanasi for Kushinagar. Overnight in Kushinagar.
Day 5: Kushinagar To Lumbini
- Leave Kushinagar for Lumbini (in Nepal) by surface. Sightseeing of Lumbini where Lord was born. Emperor Ashoka, in the twenty first year after his coronation, visited this Birthplace and raised a pillar on the spot.
- Later proceed to Sravasti (Sahet-Mahet). Overnight at Sravasti.
Day 6: Sravasti To Lucknow
Morning visit Sravasti (Sahet-Mahet), capital of the ancient Kingdom of Kosala, an active centre for Buddhism. After sighseeing proceed to Lucknow. Overnight in Lucknow.
Day 7: Departure From Lucknow To Delhi
Leave Lucknow for Delhi by air. Upon arrival transfer to hotel, Overnight in Delhi.
