Buddhist Circuit 8Nights - 9Days Tour (241895),Holiday Packages to Lucknow, Varanasi, Bodhgaya, Nalanda, Patna

Day wise Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival at Varanasi

After arrival at Varanasi airport, and transfer to hotel. Check in hotel and rest time. In evening, get ready to experience one of the most memorable moments of your life, as you will be taken for world famous Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. Get a glimpse of the cultural diversity and social and religious activities being carried out at the Ganga Ghats in Varanasi. Back to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Varanasi.
- Themes : Sightseeing
Day 2 : Varanasi Local

Early morning feel spirituality of Subah-e-Banaras in Varanasi in which you will enjoy Boat Ride in the Ganges while Sunrise. Experience the different Ghats of Varanasi. Each Ghat has its own history and value. Come back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, we will be taken for an excursion to Sarnath. Sarnath is the place where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon to his disciples at deer park (Rishipattana). Later on proceed to visit Sarnath the Buddha Temples, Dhamekha Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, Mulagandh Kuti Vihara and the Archaeological Museum. Return back to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Varanasi.
- Hotspots : Archaeological Museum
- Themes : Museums, Sightseeing
Day 3 : Varanasi to Bodhgaya (300 KM 6 Hrs)

After breakfast drive to Bodhgaya. Upon arrival check-in to hotel. After lunch explore local sightseeing of Bodhgaya covering: Lord Buddha Temple (Mahabodhi Temple), Bodhi Tree. The Mahabodhi Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and world famous Buddhist Pilgrimage place in India built adjacent to the site of enlightenment in the 6th century AD. Return back to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Bodhgaya.
- Hotspots : Gaya
- Themes : Sightseeing
Day 4 : Bodhgaya Local

After breakfast drive to Dungeshwari Cave Temples also known as the Mahakala Caves. Lord Buddha underwent years of penance here before he descended to Bodhgaya and also visit Sujata Village Temple .Return back to Bodhgaya for Half Day Meditation Session in Buddhist Monasteries of Bodhgaya . Return back to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Bodhgaya.
- Hotspots : Gaya
- Themes : Sightseeing
Day 5 : Bodhgaya to Patna via Rajgir and Nalanda (190 kms)

After breakfast proceed to Patana. En-route visit to Rajgir the Ancient Capital of the Magadha Empire and is a pilgrimage for Buddhists. The Japanese Buddhists have built the massive Vishwa Shanti Stupa on the Ratnagiri Hill. The stupa has statues of Buddha at the four stages of his life - birth, enlightenment, teaching and death. Griddhakuta (Vulture Peak) is another site where Lord Buddha stopped by to preach. Also visit Venuvanaram and Bimbisar Prison. Later on after lunch, drive to Nalanda to visit Nalanda University Archaeological Complex. After the walk around the ruins, visit the Xuan Zang Memorial Hall, which is a Chinese Pagoda. Later continue your drive to Patna. Check-in to Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Patna.
- Themes : Sightseeing
Day 6 : Patna to Kushinagar via Vaishali and Kesaria Stupa (250 kms)

After breakfast drive to Kushinagar en-route visit Last Sermon Place of Lord Buddha in Vaishali. Later visit other sightseeing of Vaishali like Ashokan Pillar, Ananda Stupa , Abhishek Pushkaran , Buddha Stupas , Kutagar Shala Vihara and more. Later drive to Kesaria to cover Biggest Ancient Buddhist Stupa -Kesaria Stupa. Continue drive to Kushinagar. Check-in to hotel. Overnight stay in Kushinagar.
- Themes : Sightseeing
Day 7 : Kushinagar to Lumbini (180 kms)

After Breakfast, Kushinagar local sightseeing covering: Mahaparinirvana Temple (where Buddha took his last breathe), Rambhar Stupa (cremation site of Lord Buddha) and Japan Temple. Later in the afternoon drive to Lumbini (In Nepal kindly obtain double entry visa for India & single entry visa for Nepal). On arrival, check in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Lumbini.
- Themes : Sightseeing
Day 8 : Lumbini to Shravasti (225 kms)

After breakfast we will visit Holy Birth place of Siddhartha Gautama. Later Lumbini local sightseeing covering: Maya Devi Temple, Eternal Peace Flame, Lumbini Museum, Thai Buddhist Monastery and Myanmar Golden Temple. Later drive towards Shravasti. En-route visit Childhood 魅影直播 of Lord Buddha in Kapilvastu, Tilaurakot Museum, Kapilvastu Kingdom Complex and Lumbini Garden. Continue drive to Shravasti .Check in at hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Shravasti.
- Themes : Sightseeing
Day 9 : Shravasti to Varanasi (350 kms; 7 hrs) / Lucknow (180 kms; 4 hrs)

After breakfast proceed to visit Saheth (Jetvanaram), Maheth (Angulimal Caves), Jetavana Vihara, Ananda Bodhi Tree, Monasteries, Angulimala's Stupa and Anathapindika Stupa. Later on drive to Varanasi / Lucknow. Upon arrival transfer to Airport to board flight to your home town. Return with sweet memories of India Tour.
- Themes : Sightseeing

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Inclusions

Accommodation for 8 nights
Meal as per package selected
Pickup and Drop to / from Airport
Surface transfers and sightseeing as per itinerary by reserved vehicle. Includes all Tax, Toll tax, Parking, Driver night charges, Bihar Tax, Nepal Tax.

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Exclusions

Air / Train / bus fare both ways
Lunch / dinner in entire tour
Expenses of personal nature such as laundry, phone calls, mineral water, soft / hard drinks, coolie / tips / potter charge, etc
Boating ride charges
Guide, entrance fees during sightseeing, Still & video camera entry fees
Any other item not specified in 鈥榗ost includes鈥�

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Package Start From

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia

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Note

Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary / stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, road blocks and /or any factors beyond control.
Transportation cost may change if any drastic hike in fuel cost occurs in that case the above rates won鈥檛 apply.

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Please Note

According to government regulations, a valid Photo ID has to be carried by every person above the age of 18 staying at the hotel. The ID Proof can be Driver鈥檚 License, Voters Card, Passport and Aadhar Card (Pan Card is not valid as ID Proof).
Foreigners / NRI鈥檚 requested to produce the passport & valid visa as ID proof on the time of check-in Without valid ID the guest will not be allowed to check in to the hotel.

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
All cancellations are to be communicated in writing, & will attract a sum of Rs. 2000.00 minimum. Beside the forfeiture of the deposit amount, a further charge will be levied if notice of cancellation is received within 25 days prior to the operation of the booked tour as per the following.

When Cancellation is made - Charges
15 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour - 50% of total tour cost
07 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour - 75% of total tour cost
On the date of travel - 100% of total tour cost

All cancellation charges will be furthermost subject to the consideration of those engaged in arranging the itinerary. We will use all our powers to erase the cancellation charges and negotiate for the lowest possible charges.

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