Complete Buddhist Temple Tour

Duration:

10 Nights / 11 Days

Destination Covered:

Kathmandu-Lumbini(Nepal)-Sravasti-Kushinagar-Varanasi(Sarnath)-Bodhgaya-Rajgir-Nalanda-Patna(Vaishali)-Kolkata

Reviews

  • India Real Heritage Destinations ! Our tour was well organized and amazing. It was very quick and easy to work with our tour manager Mr. Pragya Chandra. Travel docket was well prepared with all of the details and information we needed, plus recommendations and suggestions. Our driver Anil was excellent, especially in India’s busy streets! He was very pleasant, respectful and always on time. We would love to have him as our driver again. Jodi Parker and Family, United States of America, January 2015
  • A wonderful travel agency! My son and I had a wonderful trip along with a fantastic driver and guide. I appreciate the care and attention you had given us in coming up with our itinerary. Thank you so much for your all positive effort! John, New York, USA, January 2015
  • Rapid Golden Triangle I had a wonderful experience in Golden Triangle Tour of North India! Everything was pre plan according to my itinerary, taken care of and I still felt I had the freedom to do what I wanted. I got to see and do so much more than had I tried to do this trip solo. Excellent recommendations from my tour desirner who made us program adaptable to my wishes and price range. My driver was knowledgeable about each locations and gave great suggestions on activities for me (photography related) Echo Blum, United Kingdom, December 2014
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  • The trip was great! Everything worked very well The travel itself was well elaborated, the hotels were very well equilibration, from the more basic ones to the luxury resorts as the Dune or the Taj Malabar in Cochin. A very special experience was the trip on the boat (Spice Coast Cruises) -> simply great!
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    As a summary we were extremely satisfied with the travel and the organization from Shanti Travel.
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  • Rajasthan Royal Fantastic “Very happy with the trip. Rohit Poddar, our Tour Designer was very efficient and thorough! Accommodation was great and we’d like to travel again with Crocus Travel.” Michael, UK, Rajasthan, August 2014
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Tour Description

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.

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights:-

  1. Enjoy full day guided city tour including Patan, Swambhunath, Bhadgaon and Bodhnath.
  2. Explore Kapilvasatu, it is one of the most popular UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  3. Ashoka's pillar, Mayadevi temple and stupas.
  4. Explore Mahaparinirvana temple and Lord Buddha's cremation site.
  5. Explore Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Ashoka Pillar, and The Sarnath Museum in Sarnath.
  6. Visit Mahabodhi temple where Buddha attained enlightenment.
  7. Enjoy Guided city tour of Varanasi.
  8. Full day for meditation and Prayers in Botdh Gaya.
  9. Visit Nalanda and Rajgir.
  10. Explore Vaishali.
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