Lord Buddha Tour
Destinations : Bodhgaya - Nalanda - Rajgir - Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar - Lumbini - Sravasti - Varanasi - New Delhi
Duration : 8 Nights / 9 Days
Day 01. Arrive Bodhgaya
On 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 - Sarnath - Varanasi
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. and evening back to Hotel.
Day 08. Varanasi - Delhi
Early Morning Ganges Boat Ride and back to Hotel, Check out Hotel and Transfer to Varanasi Airport
Evening pickup from Delhi Domestic Airport and transfer to Hotel, Over night stay in Hotel.
Day 09 : Delhi - Departure After breakfast, leave for a day's sightseeing tour of Delhi. In historic Old Delhi you will see the Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques of India; the Red Fort, an impressive sandstone monument built by the Mughals, and you can explore the busy market of Chandi Chowk. You can also visit Raj Ghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. In New Delhi you can see India Gate, Parliament House and the President's mansion. Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar and the Bahai Temple and shopping in crafts emporia in Delhi complete your Delhi tour. And Evening Transfer to International / Domestic Airport.