Overview
‘Complete Buddhist Temple Tour’ is well designed Buddhist pilgrim package which gives you the chance to explore the places which were belongs to the life of Buddha. During this tour you with visit the major stupas, Buddhist temples as monasteries as well. During this tour you will feel the essence of Buddha every at places which was belonged to his life.The duration of the tour is 11 nights and 12 days, covering the places such as Kathmandu, Lumbini(Nepal),Sravasti, Kushinagar, Varanasi(Sarnath), Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Nalanda , Patna(Vaishali) and Kolkata.
Itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu (Arrival)
Upon arrive at Kathmandu airport, meet our representative and transfer to the hotel. Rest day is free at leisure. Explore the nearby places at own.
Overnight Stay in Kathmandu.
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Today after breakfast, proceed for full day guided city tour including Patan, Swambhunath, Bhadgaon and Bodhnath. After sightseeing return back to the hotel in the evening.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3: Kathmandu – Lumbini (By Road-280 Kilometres)
After breakfast, drive to Lumbini. On arrival at Lumbini, check-in at hotel. After freshen up, proceed to visit Ashoka's pillar, which is located in a dense Sal forest, Mayadevi temple which is the remains of an ancient monastery. Apart from this also visit some stupas as well.
Overnight stay in Lumbini.
Day 4: Lumbini – Kapilvastu (By Road-58 Kilometres) – Sravasti (By Road-141 Kilometres)
Post breakfast, drive to Sravasti, where Buddha spent 24 rainy seasons. On the way explore Kapilvasatu, it is one of the most popular UNESCO World Heritage Site which is known as the birthplace of Gautama Buddha
Upon arrival in Sravasti, check in to the hotel.
Overnight in Sravasti.
Day 5: Sravasti – Kushinagar (By Road-239 Kilometres)
Today after breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Kushinagar. Visit the Mahaparinirvana temple and the Lord Buddha's cremation site. After sightseeing, return back to the hotel.
Overnight at Kushinagar.
Day 6: Kushinagar – Sarnath (By Road-221 Kilometres)– Varanasi (By Road-11 Kilometres)
After having an early breakfast, proceed to Varanasi. En- route visit Sarnath, the ancient Buddhist town.The places you will explore here include the Stupa, Buddhist Temple and the Museum. After sightseeing resume your dive towards Varanasi. Upon arrival in Varanasi, check in to the hotel. Rest day is free at leisure.
Overnight in Varanasi.
Day 7: Varanasi Sightseeing
Today early morning enjoy the boating on the river Ganges. After boating, return back to the hotel and have your breakfast. Enjoy the Guided city tour of Varanasi. After sightseeing return back to the hotel.
Overnight in Varanasi.
Day 8: Varanasi – Bodhgaya (By Road-255 Kilometres)
After having an early breakfast, proceed to Bodhgaya. Upon arrival, Check in to your pre booked hotel. After freshen up, visit the Mahabodhi temple where Buddha attained enlightenment.
Overnight in Bodhgaya.
Day 9: Bodhgaya
Today after breakfast, rest day is free at leisure, enjoy the full day for meditation and Prayers in Bodhgaya.
Overnight in Bodhgaya.
Day 10: Bodhgaya - Patna (By Road-115 kilometres)
After having an early breakfast, drive to Patna. En-route visit Nalanda and Rajgir. On arrival in Patna, check-in to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Patna.
Day 11: Patna - Kolkata – Delhi( by flight)– Departure
After having an early breakfast, proceed to Vaishali, it is renowned as the place where Lord Buddha gave his last sermon. Visit Ashok Pillar, Chaumukhi, Lotus Tank.
Transfer to the airport to board flight for Kolkata/Delhi. On arrival transfer to International airport for return/onward journey.