Varanasi-Bodhgaya-Rajgir-Nalanda-Patna-Vaishali-Kushinagar-Lumbini-Kapilvastu-Sravasti-Lucknow
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- Duration 9 Nights - 10 Days
- Feel The Natural Beauty Of India
Description
Buddhism has the power and strength to transform the lives of people of all walks of life forever. This is beautifully illustrated in the legendary commitment to Buddhism of King Ashoka, after the bloody battle of Kalinga in Orissa. The great king was enthusiastic in spreading the Buddha’s message of peace and enlightenment across the length and breadth of his vast empire, reaching from present day Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
Buddhism travelled to Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and the countries of South East Asia, even to far-flung Central Asia, China and Japan, under the umbrella of royal patronage and the dedication of its vast community of monks, teachers and artists.
Itinerary Details
Day 01: Arrival Varanasi
Arrive Varanasi and transfer to hotel for relax. Later excursion to Sarnath - where the Buddha preached his first sermon in the Deer Park, Night stay in Varanasi.
Day 02: Varanasi – Bodhgaya
On arriving, check into the hotel. Enjoy morning boat ride on the holy river Ganges. After visiting Sarnath, proceed to Bodhgaya. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03: Bodhgaya
Early morning,after breakfast excursion to Mahabodhi Temples. Overnight stay in bodhgaya.
Day 04: Boghgaya – Nalanda – Rajgir – Patna
Leave for Patna by road. On the way, visit Nalanda, Rajgir, Sapta pari caves and lastly, Venevamas. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 05: Patna - Vaishali – Kushinagar
Leave for Vaishali, the place here Lord Buddha gave his last sermon. Cover the Ashok Pillar, Chaumukhi, Lotus Tank. Later leave for Kushinagar for an overnight stay.
Day 06:Kushinagar – Lumbini
Half-day Kushinagar visit, covering the modern Japan/Srilanka Buddhist center, Mahanirvana Temple and some monasteries. Leave for Lumbini. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 07: Lumbini - Kapilvastu - Sravasti
In the morning, enjoy tour of Ashoka's pillar, situated in a dense Sal forest, Mayadevi temple, remains of an ancient monastery and some stupas. Leave for Balrampur in the afternoon. On the way, cover Sravasti where you will explore the remains of an ancient city and Jetavana Monastery. On arrival, check-in at the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 08: Saravasti – Lucknow
City tour in the morning. Post lunch, leave for Lucknow. Get transferred to the hotel after arrival for an overnight stay.
Day 09: Lucknow
After Breakfast Enjoy sightseeing Of Lucknow Visit Rumi Darwaza and Imambara. Over Night At the hotel.
Day 10:In the morning After Breakfast departure to railway station /Airport.