Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour: Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour: Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour: Day 01: Arrive Delhi
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Admire the stunning structural design and take glimpse of art collections, Buddhist
Pilgrimage Tour is a superb trip of great moral importance. Our packages include
various Buddhist sites like Varanasi, Bodhgaya, Kushinagar, Sravasti and Lucknow.
The journey offers you the opportunity of knowing the life story of Lord Buddha also
known as Siddhartha Gautama. All these Buddhist sites are matchless in their own
way. Take up the best package and experience tranquility, peace and Buddhist
teachings.
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Meet on arrival at Airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
India is the root country of Buddhism. There are numerous pilgrimage sites in India
which are profoundly revered in Buddhism like Bodhgaya, Patna, Kushinagar,
Vaishali, etc. Nepal houses the two pilgrimage sites of Buddhism- Kapilvastu and
Lumbini. Kathmandu has also a prominence in Buddhism. These Buddhist sites offer
an unsurpassed tranquillity and spirituality to the tourist's mind. Thus, these sites are
frequented by the religious travellers all round the year.
This 15 nights and 16 days itinerary takes the traveller to these sacred sites, and to the
other spots linked with early Buddhism. The list of the revered spots includes
Kushinagar, Patna, Vaishali, Lucknow, Sravasti, Lumbini, Kushinagar, Bodhgaya,
and Varanasi. It is an ideal tour package for the travellers who want to follow the
footsteps of Lord Buddha.
Day 01: Departure from your home country
On arrival in Delhi, our representative will be there to meet you and transfer you to
your pre-booked hotel in Delhi. Check in at the hotel. Rest of the day is free for
leisure followed by an overnight stay in your hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi
Today in the afternoon enjoy sightseeing of Old Delhi including an exhilarating cycle
rickshaw ride to the Jama Masjid through the bustling Chandni Chowk and it's back
roads, which were the centre of the city Shah Jehanabad in the Mughal times. Finally,
we will continue onto the Raj Ghat- Mahatma Gandhi's cremation site, before
returning to the hotel. An overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
Day 03: Delhi
After breakfast in the morning, we will visit the Delhi Gurdwaras including the
Gurdwara Bangla Sahib near Connaught Place, and the Gurdwara Sis Ganj Sahib,
built to commemorate the martyrdom of Guru Teg Bahadur, in Chandni Chowk
market area. Spend time exploring the market perhaps for shopping for the rest of the
day.
In the evening, we will proceed for an excursion to the Qutub Minar, the oldest
Muslim monument in India, and to the nearby Baha'i Lotus Temple, Delhi's most
innovative modern structure, the bhai's house of worship is a world where silence and
order prevail. The structure is made up of pure white marble, the Lotus symbol is
common to Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Islam. Around the blooming petals
there are nine pools of water, which light up, in natural light.
Later return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 04 : To Lucknow
In the morning, we will transfer you to New Delhi railway station to board Shatabadi
Express train to Lucknow. Train leaves Delhi at 0615 and arrive Lucknow at 1330. On
arrival in Lucknow, meet our representative who will assist you in the hotel check in
process. Later in the afternoon leave for a leisure walk in the old market of Lucknow.
An overnight stay at the hotel in Lucknow.
Day 05: Lucknow
After Breakfast in the morning, we will visit the Residency complex- site of the
famous siege of 1857, Dilkusha Gardens and La Martiniere. Later in the afternoon, we
will visit the monuments of Avadh Nawabs including the Imambaras, Romi Darwaja
and explore Lucknow's colourful bazaars. Return back to the hotel for a night stay.
Day 06 : To Sravasti
Today, early in the morning, we will drive to Sravasti (approximately 5 hrs driving
time). Check-in at the hotel. Later in the afternoon, we will visit Sravasti where Lord
Buddha passed the greater part of his monastic life and preached after the
enlightenment. Also, we will visit the Ananda Bodhi tree where Lord Buddha
meditated for a night then visit Jetavan where Lord Buddha performed some miracle.
An overnight stay at the hotel in Sravasti.
Day 07 : To Lumbini
In the morning, we will drive to Lumbini (approximately 5 hrs driving time). Check-
in at hotel. Rest of the day is free for leisure followed by a night stay in the hotel in
Lumbini.
Day 14 : Varanasi
Today, we will leave for an early morning boat ride at Ganges River. As the dawn
mists rise on the Holy River Ganges, glide silently on a boat to see the devout come to
bathe and pray. Later in the early afternoon, we will drive to Sarnath where the Lord
Buddha preached his first discourse, and to see the Stupas, ancient and modern
Temples and Ashoka's Pillar. Lord Buddha came to sarnath after gaining
enlightenment under the sacred bodhi tree.
Day 15 : Delhi
The morning time is free for leisure, rest and relaxes. Later in the early afternoon, we
will transfer you to the airport to board the flight to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi, meet
our representative who will transfer you to your pre-booked hotel in Delhi for an
overnight stay.
Day 16 : International Departure
In the morning, we will transfer you to the international airport to board the flight to
your home country.
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Footsteps of Buddha
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Receive the traditional blessings from monks by visiting some of the finest Buddha
shrines in India and Nepal. Accompanied by an experienced guide, this seven-day tour
will help you to understand a unique experience, and you’ll hear chanting and prayers
as you sit before the monks. Your seven day guided tour will commence from
Kolkata, where you will spend a day to visit the monuments like Victoria Memorial,
St. Paul's Cathedral, Ramakrishna Math, Kalighat and Mother Teresa Hospice.
Continue your tour to Bodh Gaya, which is famous for its Bodhi tree, the spot where
Buddha meditated to attain enlightenment. In Bodh Gaya visit the Mahabodhi
Temple, one of the four holy sites related to the life of the Lord Buddha, where you
can see the tall stone lotuses, figures of Buddha sitting in different postures on the
walls, Buddha footprints on the stones and a colossal golden that has a statue of
Buddha in the sanctum sanctorum. When in Bodhgaya, you will go for a day tour to
Nalanda (a major Buddhism centre), Griddhkuta "Hill of Vultures’ (the place where
Buddha spent many years meditating and teaching) and Saptparni caves (where
Buddha’s first council was organized immediately after he attained Nirvana). After
spending some good number of days at Bodhgaya, embark on a drive to Varanasi to
unfold new chapters from Buddha’s life. When you arrive in Varanasi, visit Sarnath,
where Buddha preached his first famous sermon after attaining enlightenment. On this
guided tour, you will also be visiting the place where Budha attained Parinirvana after
his death, Kushinagar, and the holy site where he was born, Lumbini. And not top
forget is Sravasti, an ancient city where Buddha spent significant years of his life.
From Sravasti, you will drive to Lucknow to board a train to your journey onwards.
On this tour, you will be visiting all the ancient cities that are connected with the lives
of Gautam Buddha for the scores of reason.
Day 01: Arrive Kolkata
On arrival in Kolkata, meet our representative, who will further transfer you to a pre-
booked hotel. The evening will be free for leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the
Kolkata hotel.
Day 02: Kolkata
Post breakfast, go for a city sightseeing tour, which includes a visit to the Victoria
Memorial, St. Paul's Cathedral, Ramakrishna Math, Kalighat and Mother Teresa
Hospice. In the evening, you will be transferred to the railway station to board a flight
for Bodh Gaya. Overnight journey.
Day 03: Arrive Bodh Gaya
Upon arrival at Bodh Gaya, meet your guide, who will further transfer you to a hotel.
After some time at the hotel, visit Mahabodhi Temple, a Buddhist temple where the
Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment. Within the temple complex, you can
see a tall stone lotuses, figures of Buddha sitting in different postures on the walls,
footprints on the stones and a colossal golden that has a statue of Buddha in the
sanctum sanctorum. Also, you will see the Bodhi tree, a 'peepal tree' under which
Buddha meditated to attained enlightenment. After a sightseeing tour, go back to the
hotel for overnight stay and dinner.
Day 04: Bodhgaya – Rajgir -Nalanda-Bodhgaya
Post breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day excursion to Rajgir & Nalanda. First,
you will visit Nalanda, one of the ancient world’s great universities and a major
Buddhist centre of academic excellence. Later, you will embark on a 20 km ride to
Rajgir to see Griddhkuta "Hill of Vultures", a heritage site where Lord Buddha spent
several months meditating and teaching Dharma. After that, visit Saptparni caves
where Buddha's first council was organized and is also a source of Rajgir's hot
springs. In the evening, return to Bodh Gaya hotel for overnight stay and dinner.
Day 04: Bodhgaya - Varanasi
After breakfast at the Bodh Gaya hotel, drive to Varanasi. On arrival at Varanasi
check-in at the hotel. Later proceed to visit Sarnath, the first place where Buddha
came to gave his famous first sermon. It is about 10 km from Varanasi and holds
some Buddhist sites that include the famous Dhamekh Stupa, the seat of the holy
'Buddha'. Also, you will visit the ruins of Dharmarajika Stupa and Mulagandha Kuti
Temple, where Lord Buddha is said to have rested and meditated while in Sarnath. On
a trip to Sarnath, make a point to visit the Ashoka Pillar. Overnight stay at the
Varanasi hotel.
Day 05: Varanasi - Kushinagar
In the morning, go for a boat ride on the river Ganges. Breakfast at the hotel and drive
to Kushinagar. On arrival at Kushinagar check-in at the hotel. Later continue for
sight-seeing of Kushinagar, one of the major Buddhist pilgrimage destinations where
Lord Buddha attained Parinirvana or final Nirvana. When in Kushinagar, visit ancient
stupas and modern temples, commemorating the Buddha's death and cremation. Also,
you will visit the Ashokan Pillar. Dinner and overnight stay at Kushinagar.
Day 06: Kushinagar – Lumbini – Sravasti
Post breakfast at the hotel drive to Sravasti, a city where Buddha stayed for the
longest period of time, en-route visit birth place of Lord Buddha - Lumbini. When in
Lumbini, visit Lumbini Park where the Ashok Pillar carries the inscription - where the
Buddha was born. Then, visit Mayadevi temple sacred to the mother of Lord Buddha,
which houses a stone picture of his mother giving birth to Lord Buddha. Later visit the
China Temple, a pagoda-style temple with many prayers and meditation cells. On
arrival at Sravasti, check to the hotel for overnight stay and dinner.
Post breakfast at the hotel, go for a city sightseeing tour. When in Sravasti, visit
Ananda Bodhi tree where Lord Buddha meditated for a night and then visit Jetavan
where Lord Buddha performed some miracle. In the afternoon, drive to Lucknow to
board a train for journey onwards.
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The Buddha’s Trail
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If your dream holiday includes a visit to India's best heritage sites, iconic cave
temples, magnificent monasteries, and great places that have witnessed the footsteps
of history’s greatest and most revered figure, Siddhartha Gautama, then we have a
right package for you - The Buddha’s Trail. As the name says, the Buddha Trail, this
tour package includes a visit to major Buddha sites in India and Nepal that too in
eleven days only.
Your journey will begin from Aurangabad, where you will visit the Ellora and Ajanta
Caves. The magnificent world heritage site, Ellora is famous for its rock-cut cave
temples that date back to 10th and 11th century. In Ajanta too, you would see the cave
temples, but they are much older than Ellora ones and dates from around the 2nd
century to the 6th century BC. After a fantastic heritage walk in the Aurangabad, drive
to Jalgaon to board a train for Bhopal. The capital city of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal is
the closest city to Sanchi, the nest destination of the tour. Famous for its stupas,
monolithic Asokan pillar, temples, monasteries and sculptural wealth, Sanchi is an
architectural wonderland. Following a brief visit to the archeological splendor of
India, visit Agra to see the beautiful Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Next day, you will
board a train for Patna to visit the iconic places like Nalanda, Rajgir and Bodhgaya. A
world heritage site, Mahabodhi Temple Complex in Bodh Gaya marks the place
where Buddha attained enlightenment. Here you can find structures that date back to
5th century BC. Also here you will see the Bodhi tree under which the Buddha found
enlightenment. On the same day, drive to Varanasi to see the place where Buddha
gave his famous first sermon after attaining enlightenment, Sarnath. In Sarnath, you
will see a 100m-high stupa, which is one of the largest in the world. From Sarnath,
drive to Kushinagar, an ancient town where Gautama Buddha attained Parinirvana
after his death. Spend a day in Kushinagar and then visit Lumbini in Nepal, the
birthplace of Gautam Buddha, for a short period of time. In Lumbini, visit the Maya
Devi Temple, which marks the spot where Queen Maya Devi gave birth to Siddhartha
Gautama. Due to time constraint, you will leave Lumbini and proceed to Sravasti, the
last attraction of the tour. In Shravasti, you can see Ananda Bodhi tree and Jetavana,
one of the famous Buddhist monastery and Vihara in India. After a day tour in
Shravasti, go to Lucknow to board a train or flight to your destination onwards.
By opting for this tour, you can visit all the four important sites: Lumbini, Bodh Gaya,
Sarnath, and Kushinagar: sites of his birth, enlightenment, first sermon, and death. For
those who fascinated by Buddha's life and pleased by the wisdom and simplicity of
the words attributes to him then you should avail this package. If you want to know
more about the package, go through the detailed itinerary mentioned below, or you
can call us on numbers mentioned on our website. Even if you want to add some more
locations or want any changes in the tour package, we can do it as per your wish.
Day 01: Arrive Aurangabad
In the morning, enjoy a hearty breakfast and visit Mahabodhi Temple in Sarnath, a
hallowed ground where Buddha attained enlightenment and formulated his philosophy
of life. Make a point to see the Bodhi Tree, a sacred fig tree ever to grace the Earth
under which Prince Siddhartha, the founder of Buddhism, achieved enlightenment.
Later drive to Varanasi for overnight stay and dinner.
Day 08: Varanasi
Today, explore Varanasi. Start your day with an early morning boat ride and then in
first half visit Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple. Later,
the second half, visit Sarnath (where Buddha delivered his first sermon). In the
evening, see the famed Ganga aarti. Overnight stay at the Varanasi hotel.
Day 09: Varanasi - Kushinagar
After breakfast, drive to Kushinagar, the holy town where Gautama Buddha attained
Parinirvana after his death. On arrival at Kushinagar, check in the hotel and then go
for a city sightseeing tour. Dinner and overnight stay at the Kushinagar hotel.
Day 10: Kushinagar – Lumbini - Shravasti
After breakfast at the Kushinagar hotel, drive to Shravasti. During the journey, visit
Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha. Today, visit Mayadevi temple, which is sacred to
Buddha’s mother. Later visit China temple, which is a beautiful pagoda-style temple
with many prayers and meditation cells. Then continue drive to Sravasti. On arrival at
Shravasti check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 11: Shravasti – Lucknow Shravasti, Departs
Today, proceed for city tour of Shravasti where Lord Buddha passed the greater part
of his monastic life and preached after the enlightenment. Visit the Ananda Bodhi tree
where Lord Buddha meditated for a night then visit Jetavan where Lord Buddha
performed some miracle. In the afternoon, drive to Lucknow to board a flight or train.
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