Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days
Tour
Bodhgaya - Nalanda - Rajgir -Patna -Vaishali -Kushinagar -Lumbini
- Sravasti -Varanasi -Bodhgaya
Day 01.
Arrive BodhgayaOn arrival at Gaya International Airport, Shamrock' representatives
will meet you and we drive to Bodhgaya (12 km - ½ hour). Arrive Bodhgaya
and check into the Hotel. Later visit the sacred Mahabodhi Temple and Mahabodhi
Tree among other attractions of Bodhgaya.
Overnight at hotel in Bodhgaya.
Day 02.
Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna
After breakfast at hotel, we drive
to Patna visiting Rajgir and Nalanda, enroute.
Rajgir, also known as Rajgir
(the House of Royalty), is one of the most important Buddhist destinations of
the world. The Buddha spent many years in Rajgir and delivered some of the most
important discourses here. In Rajgir, visit the Gridhkut Hill and Vishwa Shanti
Stupa among other attractions.
After lunch, we drive to Nalanda, famous
for its ancient 5th century AD Buddhist University and Library. It was the first
residential international university of the world with strength of 2,000 teachers
and 10,000 monks' students from all over the Buddhist world. In Nalanda, visit
the ruins of Nalanda University and Nalanda Archaeological Museum. Then, we continue
drive to Patna.
Arrive at Patna and check into the Hotel and relax. Overnight
at hotel in Patna.
Day 03. Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar
After
breakfast at hotel, we drive to Kushinagar visiting Vaishali, enroute. Vaishali
was one of the important Buddhist destinations in ancient India. The Buddha preached
his last sermon and proclaimed of his Parinirvana, near Vaishali. It was the venue
of the 2nd Buddhist Council, which was held almost after 100 years of Buddha's
parinirvana (passing away). In Vaishali, visit the Ashoka Pillar and Shanti Stupa.
Arrive at Kushinagar check into the Hotel. Overnight at hotel in Kushinagar.
Day 04. Kushinagar - Lumbini
After breakfast at hotel, visit
Mahapari Nirvana Temple and Ramabhar Stupa. Thereafter, we proceed to Lumbini
by surface. Arrive at Lumbini and check into the Hotel. In the afternoon, visit
the 'Sacred Garden' the birthplace of Lord Buddha. See the Ashoka Pillar, which
carry an inscription identifying the spot as the birthplace of the Buddha, and
the sacred Puskani Pond.
Overnight at hotel in Lumbini.
Day 05.
Lumbini - Sravasti
After breakfast at hotel, we proceed to Sravasti by road.
Sravasti is the place where the Buddha spent his 24 rainy season. Arrive at Sravasti
and check into the Hotel. Afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing of Sravasti visiting
Maheth and Saheth.
Overnight stay will be near Sravasti.
Day 06.
Sravasti -Varanasi
After breakfast at hotel, we proceed to Varanasi by road.
Arrive Varanasi and check into the Hotel. Evening free at leisure. Overnight at
hotel in Varanasi.
Day 07.
Varanasi - Bodhgaya
Early morning
visit to lively Ghats of the Ganges to enjoy the breathtaking view of the sunrise
and rituals performed by thousands, on its banks. Enjoy an unforgettable boat
cruise on the Ganges, indeed a wonderful experience. Return to the hotel for breakfast.
After breakfast, we drive to Sarnath, where the Buddha preached his first
sermon. Sarnath is an important site of the Buddhist Circuit. In Sarnath, visit
the Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath Museum and the Ashoka Pillar.
Later, we proceed
to Bodhgaya by road (240 km- 6hrs). Arrive at Bodhgaya and check into the Hotel.
Overnight stay will be at Bodhgaya.
Day 08. Bodhgaya - Departure
After
breakfast at hotel, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Bodhgaya. Visit the world-famous
Mahabodhi Temple, Sujata Village and Niranjana River. Also visit the amazing Buddhist
Monasteries of Bodhgaya. Evening, revisit the Mahabodhi Temple for prayer.
Later,
in time transfer to airport to board the flight for your onward destination or
way back home with sweet memories of Buddhist Tour.
Duration. 09 Nights
/ 10 Days Tour Destinations Covered: Bodhgaya - Nalanda - Rajgir - Patna
- Vaishali - Kushinagar -Lumbini - Sravasti - Varanasi - Agra - Delhi
Day
01. Arrive Bodhgaya
Day 02. Bodhgaya
Day 03.
Bodhgaya - Nalanda - Rajgir - Patna
Day 04. Patna - Vaishali -
Kushinagar
Day 05. Kushinagar - Lumbini
Day 06.
Lumbini - Sravasti
Day 07. Sravasti - Varanasi
Day 08.
Varanasi - Sarnath - Agra
Afternoon, enjoy sightseeing of some of the famous
Hindu temples. Evening, in time transfer to Railways Station for train to Agra.
Overnight will be on board the train.
Day 09: Agra - Delhi
Arrive
at Agra and check into the Hotel. After breakfast, visit the Taj Mahal - the most
beautiful monument in the world and the magnificent Agra Fort. After lunch, we
proceed to Delhi by road. Arrive and check into the Hotel. Overnight stay will
be at Delhi.
Day 10: Delhi - Tour Concludes
After breakfast
at the Hotel, enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of old Delhi. Visit and see the
magnificent Red Fort, Jama Masjid (Biggest mosque in India), Chandni Chowk Bazaar
(oldest market of Delhi) and Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi memorial). Afternoon, enjoy
a sightseeing of New Delhi visiting India Gate, President House, Parliament House
and Laxmi Narayan Temple. Evening free for Shopping.
After dinner, in
time transfer to international airport to board the flight for your onward destination
or way back home with sweet memories of India.