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Buddhist Circuit Bodhgaya 8N9D
Places covered in this 8-night 9 days Buddhist Tour of India include Sravasti, Lumbini, Kushinagar, Patna, Vaishali, Nalanda, Rajgir, Bodhgaya, and Varanasi.
India & Nepal, both are fascinating neighboring countries to get enthralled in real-time. In modern times, Nepal has emerged as a popular tourist circuit when blended with India. Buddhism went beyond the borders of India.
Gautam Buddha was a born prince in Lumbini as King Gautama Siddhartha. He began his journey toward India in search of answers to a number of questions about life and suffering. Finally, after several years of meditation, he attained ‘nirvana’ (enlightenment). Later, he preached and taught sermons, till leaving for his heavenly abode from Kushinagar.
This Buddhist Circuit Tour comprises the four places that were extremely significant in his life– the place where he was born, attained Enlightenment, preached his first Sermon, and then reached Nirvana. Bodhgaya, Sarnath, Lumbini, and Kushinagar are important places that are related directly to the life and teachings of Lord Buddha. In addition to these, there are various other essential sites where he traveled during his whole lifetime.
The other important places of Buddha’s life include Vaishali, Rajgir, Sravasti, and his early home in Kapilvastu, Nepal.
Tour Highlights
- Visit the Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, and Great Statue of Buddha
- Visit the famous Shanti Stupa
- Visit Mahaparinirvana Temple
- Boat riding on the holy river the Ganges
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Itineraries
Day 1
Bodhgaya (Dinner)
Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Later evening. visit Sujata Village Mahabodhi Temple and international temple. After dinner prays to the Bodhi tree. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2
Bodhgaya - Rajgir /Nalanda |80 KMS | 02 Hrs|
After breakfast at hotel later excursion to Rajgir (80 kms), Rajgir is a site of great Sanctity and significance for Buddhists. Afternoon visit Gridhkutta Hill, Bimbisar jail & Ajatashatru's Fort. After lunch drive to Nalanda, (12 kms). It was one of the oldest Universities of the World & International Centre for Buddist Studies. Nalanda was one of the greatest monastic universities of the ancient world University established in 5th century BC. It is believed that Lord Buddha and also the founder of Jainism religion Lord Mahavir taught at this university for years. There is even a monument to facilitate Chinese traveler monk and writer Hiuen Tsang who studied at this university in the 7th century A.D.
Day 3
Rajgir-Vaishali - Kushinagar |250 KMS |09Hrs|
After breakfast drive to Kushinagar enroute visiting Vaishali where Lord Buddha preached his last sermon announcing his approaching Nirvana. Visit stupas holding urns containing ashes of Buddha and Ashok pillar erected by Emperor Ashoka to mark places sanctified by Buddha. Continue drive to Kushinagar. Arrive & Checkin at hotel. Kushinagar is the place where Buddha entered perfect tranquility the state of Maha Pari Nirvana. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4
Kushinagar-Lumbini 200 KMS |05 Hrs
Visit Mahaparinirvana Temple where Buddha took his last breath and Rambhar Stupa, where he got cremated. Afternoon drive to Lumbini in Nepal. While going there, complete Visa/Immigration formalities at India/Nepal border. Later check in at Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5
Lumbini - Kapilvastu -Sravasti | 280 KMS |07 Hrs|
Visit Mahaparinirvana Temple where Buddha took his last breath and Rambhar Stupa, where he got cremated. Afternoon drive to Lumbini in Nepal. While going there, complete Visa/Immigration formalities at India/Nepal border. Later check in at Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6
Sravasti - Varanasi |385 KMS |09 Hrs|
After Breakfast leave sravastii for Varanasi by surface (400kms / 10 hrs). Varanasi is famous for Hindus and Buddhists as its close proximity to Sarnath. Arrival check in to the hotel and then proceed to Gange aarti takes place at 6.45 PM in the evening after the sunset for around 45 minutes at the Dashashwamedh ghat in the Varanasi. Devotees have started to come to see the Gange aarti at least one hour before. Varanasi. After then come back Overnight at hotel.
Day 7
Varanasi -Bodhgaya i 275 KMSI (06-08 Hrs)
early morning boat excursion on the river Ganges, a ferry pilgrimage from ghat to ghat. People bathe early in the morning to offer the prayers to the rising sun. Come back to hotel for breakfast.After breakfast go to Sarnath (14 kms), Visit Dha- mekha Stupa and Deer park Later Back to hotel for lunch. After lunch leave Varanasi to Bodhgaya on arrival dinner o/n HTL
Day 8
Bodhgaya -Departure after breakfast
Morning free for prayer etc. Then Drive to Bodhgaya Airport for departure.
Inclusions
- Total 08 Nights hotels with breakfast on a twin-sharing basis.
- Lunch & Dinner at a hotel or restaurant depending on the travel need.
- Air-conditioned medium car with driver.
- All transfers and sightseeing are as per the tour program.
- Local English-speaking guide during the sightseeing.
- All Applicable Taxes.
Exclusions
- Domestic flight tickets are as below:
- Any monument entry fee.
- Any type of meal if not specified in Inclusions.
- International flight tickets.
- Personal expenses like shopping etc.
Quotes are valid for dates mentioned in each of the proposals based on the dates mentioned in our proposal. Domestic Flights schedules/fares are subject to change and will be charged as applicable at the time of booking of the tour. Accommodation will be provided in the hotels mentioned or alternate hotels in the similar category
50% of the Tour cost is to be paid by the guest in advance upon receiving confirmation status of the package. However, if any Air ticket Domestic or International is to be booked and issued by LPI Travels 100% Advance for the air ticket is required to be paid by the guest at the time of booking.
We strongly recommend speaking to a company representative at least once before making the online advance payment (during business days)
After every payment is received, an automatic payment confirmation mail will be sent.
Prices mentioned per person are on a twin-sharing basis (2 persons sharing one room).
No more than 3 adults are allowed in one room.
The third occupant of the room shall be provided a mattress/rollaway or an extra bed.
Our quotations are not budgeted for any increase in taxes, the introduction of new taxes, an increase in entrance fees to any monuments mentioned in the itinerary, or an increase in domestic airfares. Hence our quotations are subject to change and we would have to ask you to absorb the cost. You will be informed as soon as any Indian Govt. Agency or Airlines introduce the above changes.
All passengers must be covered by suitable International Travel/ Health insurance prior to departure from the country of origin. Our package does not include any Insurance facility.
All arrangements for transportation, accommodation, transfers, and sightseeing will be made by Leisure & Pleasure International Pvt. Ltd. as agent for the passenger upon the express condition that we shall not be held liable for any injury, damage, loss, accident or irregularity which may be caused by any company or person employed in the operation of the tour.
LPI Travels reserves the right to adjust the itinerary and timings in the best interests of the guest. LPI Travels will do its best to adhere to the Timing Schedule provided as far as possible. A visa is required to visit India.
CANCELLATION FEES:
More than 60 days before tour Nil.
Between 59-40 days before the tour 25% of the tour cost.
Between 39-20 days before the tour 50% of the tour cost.
Less than 20 days & No show 100% retention charges will apply.
All payments to be transferred directly to our Company bank account the details are:
50% cost to be remitted at the time of conformation of the booking. Full tour prior to arrival of the clients into India.
If your clients avail of any additional services in India, then payment must be made to our office in India, before they depart India. No credit will be provided.
Our office in India will process all refunds, as these have to be channelled through The Reserve Bank of India. The process is a lengthy one and takes approximately ten to twelve weeks.
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