Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour

Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour

Buddhist TourDuration: 13 Nights /14 days
Places to Visit: Delhi - Sravasti - Lumbini - Kushinagar - Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Bodhgaya - Sarnath - Varanasi - Delhi - Agra - Jaipur

India is the root country of Buddhism. There are numerous pilgrimage sites in India which are profoundly revered in Buddhism like Bodhgaya, Patna, Kushinagar, Vaishali, etc. Nepal houses the two pilgrimage sites of Buddhism- Kapilvastu and Lumbini. Kathmandu has also a prominence in Buddhism. These Buddhist sites offer an unsurpassed tranquillity and spirituality to the tourist's mind. Thus, these sites are frequented by religious travellers all round the year. This 15 nights and 16 days itinerary takes the traveller to these sacred sites, and to the other spots linked with early Buddhism. The list of the revered spots includes Kushinagar, Patna, Vaishali, Lucknow, Sravasti, Lumbini, Kushinagar, Bodhgaya, and Varanasi. It is an ideal tour package for the travellers who want to follow the footsteps of Lord Buddha.

 

Day 1: Delhi
Arrive Delhi. Meet and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2: Sravasti
Jetwana Gardens, Ananda Bodhi tree, Angulimala Cave.

Day 3: Lumbini
Birthplace of the Buddha-Mayadevi Temple.

Day 4: Kushinagar
Mahaparinirvana Temple, Rambhar Stupa.

Day 5/6: Bodhgaya
Mahabodhi Temple, SujathaKutti-Temples/Monasteries of different nations.

Day 7: Rajgir, Nalanda, Bodhgaya
Take the ropeway to Vultures Peak. Visit the Vishwa Shanti Stupa-Nalanda's university.

Day 8: Sarnath
Dhamek Stupa, Dhammarjika Stupa, Mulagandha Kutti Vihara, Museum, Ashok Vihara.

Day 9: Varanasi
Ganges-Boat ride to view sunrise. Board flight to Delhi.

Day 10: Delhi
Tour of Old and New Delhi, Late evening transfer to airport.

Day 11: Delhi - Agra
Morning drive to Agra enroute visiting Sikandra, on arrival check in into the hotel. Afternoon half day city tour is being organized covering Taj Mahal, Red fort, Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 12: Agra - Jaipur
This day drive to Jaipur enroute visiting an old deserted town of Mughal Dynasty - Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival check in into the hotel.Afternoon enjoy the city atmosphere which by many means is fabulous. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 13: Jaipur
Morning you will be taken to Amer Fort, where you will have the sheer pleasure to enjoy the Elephant Ride. Afternoon city tour covering Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Royal Observatory & Bazaar. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 14: Jaipur - Delhi Onward destination
Morning free. Late afternoon drive back to Delhi upon arrival you will be taken to a hotel where we will be holding a few rooms for wash & change. Have your dinner organized by us. Transfer to International Airport for flight back to onward destinations.