Your Travel Itinerary
visit Mahabodhi Temple & Bodhi Tree, Great Buddha Statue, Niranjana River, Sujata Temple – which is across the Niranjana River & it’s 30 minutes walk through the paddy fields. Also visit various other Buddhist Temples in Bodhgaya. Overnight stay at hotel Bodhgaya.
Early morning drive to Rajgir. Full day excursion to Rajgir and Nalanda. Rajgir was the capital of 6th century Magadha empire and rose to prominence because of Lord Buddha frequent visits to the kingdom. Also, here he gave many spiritual discourses. Rajgir tour comprises a visit to Gridhakuta via ropeway, Sapataparni cave, Ajatsatru fort and Venuvana Vihara. Next half of the day is devoted towards Nalanda. This is the world’s oldest university founded in the 5th century. Also visit the monasteries and temples with impressive Buddhist & Hindu images. Return to Bodhgaya for overnight stay.
Leave Bodhgaya for Kushinagar. On the way will be visit vaishal Stupa. Kushinagar is the place where Buddha entered perfect tranquility the state of Mahaparinirvana. Visit Mahaparinirvana temple & Ramabhar Stupa (cremation place of Lord Buddha) in Kushinagar, one of the prime Buddhist pilgrimage sites in the country. Overnight in Kushinagar.
Check out Kushinagar and proceed for Lumbini. Upon reaching Lumbini, check in the hotel. Lumbini during the birth of Lord Buddha was the forest. Visit the Maya-Devi Temple and the sacred pond which are associated to the roots of Buddhism. Overnight stay in Lumbini.
Arrive Sravasti and transfer to the hotel. proceed for Sravasti. Visit Sahet Mahet, and ruins of Jetavana Vihar, where Lord Buddha spent 24 rainy seasons. The site is also known for the famous Anand Bodhi tree, age-old stupas, majestic monasteries and several temples. Overnight stay in Sravasti.
Check out Sravasti and proceed for Varanasi via drive. On arrival here begin the sightseeing of Sarnath, the buried Buddhist town where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Visit Buddhist temple, Stupas, museum and ruins during the excursion to Sarnath. Overnight in Varanasi.
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