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Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour of Places Associated with Lord Buddha

7 days

Easy

Embark on a profound Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour, commencing in Varanasi. Begin your journey with a visit to the historic Ramnagar Fort, showcasing Mughal architecture and housing unique collections. Explore the spiritual essence of Varanasi with a morning boat ride along the Ganges and a visit to the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Mandir. Delve into the teachings of Buddha at Sarnath, where he delivered his first discourse. Continue to Shravasti, where Buddha spent significant time, and experience the tranquility of Kushinagar, the site of Buddha's Mahaparinirvana. Journey through Kesariya and Vaishali, rich in Buddhist history, before reaching Patna. Explore the ancient Nalanda University and the serene town of Rajgir. Culminate your pilgrimage in Bodhgaya, the sacred place of Buddha's enlightenment, visiting Mahabodhi Temple and other monastic sites. This spiritual odyssey concludes with a departure from Bodhgaya, leaving you enriched by the profound Buddhist heritage.
What's included?
  • Food & drinks
Breakfast
Assistance on arrival at the airport.
6 Nights' accommodation (if option selected) in selected price category hotels.
Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.
English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
Monument entrances and activity charges mentioned in the itinerary.
Bottled drinking water in the car.
Government taxes.
Exclusions
    Any flight ticket.
    Camera charges at monuments if any.
    Meals other than mentioned in inclusions.
    Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
    Gratuities and optional activities.
    Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
    Please note
    • Infant seats available
    • Public transportation nearby
    • Stroller / pram accessible
    • Infants must not sit on laps
    • Not suitable for pets
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Hotels used or similar Varanasi x 2 nights 3* - Meraden Grand/ Amaya Hotel 4* - Rivatas by Ideal/ Palace On Ganges 5* - Radisson Hotel/ Gateway Hotel Taj Shravasti x 1 nights 3* - Hotel Pawan Palace/ the sravasti residency 4* - Lotus Nikko Hotel/ Hotel Platinum 5* - Lotus Nikko Hotel/ Hotel Platinum Kushinagar x 1 nights 3* - Hotel The Ideal/ Hotel Adelphi Grande 4* - The Royal Residency/ Lotus Nikko Hotel 5* - The Royal Residency/ Lotus Nikko Hotel Patna x 1 nights 3* - Hotel Patliputra Ashok/ Patliputra Exotica 4* - Lemon Tree Premier/ Hotel Gargee Grand 5* - Maurya Hotel/ The Panache Bodhgaya x 1 nights 3* - Hotel Taj Darbar/ Hotel Mahamaya 4* - The Royal Residency/ Lotus Nikko Hotel 5* - The Royal Residency/ Lotus Nikko Hotel
    • A private chauffeur-driven air-conditioned vehicle will be provided for the entire tour. Pickup is available from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (Varanasi Airport) and all hotels, residences, and other accommodations in Varanasi. Travelers arriving at the airport will be welcomed and assisted by our office executive. Please provide your hotel or flight details at least 3 days before the tour. Office executive and driver contact details will be shared one day prior to the tour.
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