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Buddhist Path Tours - 10 Days

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Places Cover: Delhi - Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Nalanda - Rajgir - Vaishali - Lumbini (Nepal)

The Buddhist Circuit is a pilgrims' trail that follows in the footsteps of Lord Buddha. Lumbini is the most important places where the Lord Buddha was born situated in the western Nepal. Another important place is Bodhgaya which is today counted among one of the most famous  places in India, The Bodhi tree under which Buddha performed his meditation and attained enlightenment is located here. Rajgir, where Buddha spent considerable time. From Rajgir, visit the ruins of Nalanda, an ancient seat of learning and important Buddhist centre. Vaishali, where Buddha preached his final sermon. He died short of the border at Kushinagar. Sarnath, near Varanasi, where Buddha first preached his 'middle way' message after achieving enlightenment.

Group Size : 02 - 14 people altitude  Max-Altitude : 150m
Destination : India Fitness level : Leisurely Plus
Trip Season : All Season ( Jan - Dec) Departure from : Kathmandu
Meals : Breakfast
Accomodation : 3 star standard hotel
Trip Mode : Hotel
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Tour Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival Delhi

After your arrival in Delhi airport, our local guide will pickup you up and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at Delhi hotel.

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Day 2: Delhi-Varanasi (Fly).

In the morning, transfer to the airport to fly Varanasi. Upon arrival Varanasi transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Varanasi.

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Day 3: Varanasi – Bodhgaya (270 km / 6 hrs Approx.)

Early in the morning leave for a boat ride on the River Ganges, considered sacred by Hindus. Explore the bathing ghats, pilgrims taking a ritual dip, chanting prayers, and offerings flowers in worship to the holy river. Smell the incense and feel the spiritual aura of the city of Varanasi, as the sun rises over the city of temples. After breakfast at hotel take an excursion to Sarnath, site of Lord Buddha's first sermon. Visit Mulgandha Kuti Vihar , Dhamek Stupa, Deer Park. Later drive to Bodhgaya. Overnight in Bodhgaya.

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Day 4: Bodhgaya

After breakfast visit Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree and Monasteries. Bodhgaya,the place where Lord Buddha obtained enlightenment. Later Explore temples made by Various Buddhist Committees from different parts of South Asia. Overnight stay at hotel in Bodhgaya.

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Day 5: Bodhgaya-Nalanda-Rajgir (190 km / 2hrs approx.)

After breakfast ,drive towards Nalanda,Visit Nalanda, site of the 2nd university of the world. Return to Rajgir and visit Buddha Shanti Stupa ,Griddhakuta Hill & Bharma Kund(hot springs). Overnight at hotel in Rajgir.

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Day 6: Rajgir-Vaishali-Kushinagar ( 380 km / 9hrs approx.)

After early morning breakfast,proceed towards Kushinagar. Enroute visit Vaishali (Ashokan Pillar & monasteries).Upon arrival at Kushinagar, check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel in Kushinagar.

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Day 7: Kushinagar- Lumbini (Nepal) (185 km / 4hrs Approx.)

Morning visit Mahapari Nirvana Temple and Ramabhar Stupa. Later Explore temples made by Various Buddhist Committees from different parts of South Asia. Later drive towards Lumbini (Nepal). Overnight in Lumbini.

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Day 8: Lumbini (Nepal)

Lumbini is the most important places to be visited where the Lord Buddha was born. Visit Mayadevi (Buddha’s Mother) temple, Puskarini ( Holy Pond) where the Buddha's mother took the ritual dip prior to his birth and where he, too, had his first bath. Overnight in Lumbini.

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Day 09: Lumbini-Kathmandu (235 km/ 7 hrs Approx.)

After Breakfast drive to Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu.

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Day 10: Varanasi-Delhi-Home

On time transfer you to the airport for your onward journey.

  • Accommodation on double sharing basis.
  • Daily breakfast.
  • All applicable govt taxes.
  • Ac vehicle for all transfers & intercity travel.
  • All the arrival and departure transfer with company representative.
  • Complete transportation with an English speaking guide.
  • Driver Allowance.
  • Toll Taxes and Parking.
  • State taxes.
  • Fuel.
  • All the currently applicable taxes.
  • Monument fees.
  • Meals ( Lunch / Breakfast ).
  • Tips, Laundry, Phone calls.
  • Any other expenses not mentioned above.

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