Buddhist Tour with Nepal (14 Days / 13 Nights)
Destinations: Delhi – Lucknow – Sravasti – Lumbini – Kushinagar – Patna – Vaisali – Rajgir – Bodhgaya – Varanasi – Kathmandu – Delhi
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Itinerary
Day 01 : Delhi (Arrival)
Upon arrival in Delhi, meet our representative who’ll assist you in smooth transfer to the hotel pre-decided for your stay. Stay overnight in the hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi – Lucknow
Post breakfast in the hotel, check out and get transferred to the railway station to board the connecting train to Lucknow. On reaching Lucknow, check in at the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 03 : Lucknow – Sravasti
Post breakfast in the morning, drive to Sravasti. On reaching Sravasti, check in at the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 04 : Sravasti – Lumbini
After having breakfast, drive to Sahet Mahet. Post sightseeing, continue your journey towards Lumbni. On the way, visit Kapilavastu- the place where Lord Buddha stayed for 30 years. Upon arrival, get transferred to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 05 : Lumbini – Kushinagar
After having breakfast in the hotel, drive to Lumbini, the birth place of Lord Buddha. Later, continue your journey towards Kushinagar- the place where Lord Buddha achieved salvation. Late in the afternoon, embark on a sightseeing tour of Kushinagar- Nirvana Temple, Ramabhar Stupa and Cremation site of Lord Buddha. Stay overnight in the hotel.
Day 06 : Kushinagar – Patna
Today, after breakfast, check out and drive to Patna. On the way, visit Vaishali. Upon arrival, get transferred to the hotel for overnight stay. It is a place where Lord Buddha announced his pariniravana.
Day 07 : Patna – Rajgir – Bodhgaya
After having breakfast, check out and leave by road for Patna. On the way, visit Nalanda and Rajgir. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel for overnight stay. Bodhgaya is the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.
Day 08 : Bodhgaya
Post breakfast in the morning, set out to visit the Bodhi temple and Niranjana river. Stay overnight in the hotel.
Day 09 : Bodhgaya – Varanasi
Post breakfast in the hotel, check out and leave by road for Varanasi. Upon arrival, get transferred to the hotel. In the afternoon, set off to explore the city attractions. Stay overnight in the hotel.
Day 10 : Varanasi
Early morning, around 5 am, enjoy a boat cruise on the river Ganges. Post breakfast in the morning, visit Sarnath, located 10 kilometers away from Varanasi. The famous Buddhist chant “Buddham Sharanam Gachhami” was originated in Sarnath. In the afternoon, set off for a sightseeing tour of Varanasi- Durga Temple, Vishwanath Temple, Marble Temple and Benares Hindu University. Stay overnight in the hotel.
Day 11 : Varanasi – Kathmandu – By Flight
Today, you will be transferred to the airport to board connecting flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, our representative will meet you and assist you in smooth transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, embark on a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Day 12 : Kathmandu
In the morning, visit Sayambhunath Stupa- the famous Buddhist shrine. More than 2,000 years old, it is the oldest Stupa in Nepal and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the afternoon, drive to Patan. Stay overnight in the hotel.
Day 13 : Kathmandu
In the morning, embark on a sightseeing tour of Bouddhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath temple, both of which are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the afternoon, set off for a sightseeing tour of Bhakatapur. Dinner and overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Day 14 : Kathmandu – Delhi
The morning is at leisure. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport to board connecting flight to Delhi. Arrive in Delhi and have dinner at a local restaurant. Later, you will be transferred to the hotel to board flight for onward destination.