In The Land Of Buddha

Breakfast: Start the day with Breakfast at the hotel.

Proceed to Visit:

Taj Mahal (Closed on every Friday): The world-renowned symbol of love, built by Emperor Shah Jahan.

Agra Fort: A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a former imperial residence of the Mughal dynasty.

Transfer: Depart to Lucknow (approx. 340 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Arrive: On arrival. Check in at hotel.

Overnight: Stay overnight at hotel in Lucknow.

Breakfast: Start the day with Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer: Depart to Sravasti (approx. 170 Kms / 3-4 Hrs).

Arrive: On arrival, transfer to hotel. 

Proceed to Visit:

The ruins of Jetavana Monastery: where Buddha spent 24 rainy seasons.

Ananda Bodhi Tree: Planted as a symbolic substitute for the original Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya, where Buddha attained enlightenment.

Saheth-Maheth: ruins of stupas and monasteries: is a major Buddhist archaeological and pilgrimage site, featuring the ruins of ancient stupas, monasteries, and temples associated with Lord Buddha.

Overnight: Stay overnight at hotel in Sravasti.

Breakfast: Start the day with Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer: Drive to Lumbini (approx. 220 Kms / 5 Hrs).

Lumbini is in Nepal. Kindly obtain double entry visa for India & single entry visa for Nepal.

Enroute visit Kapilvastu: This is the place, where Siddhartha lived until the age of 29 before embarking on the spiritual journey that led to his enlightenment. 

After clearing immigration formalities at India – Nepal boarder, transfer to hotel.

Afternoon proceed to visit:

The Holy Birthplace of Lord Buddha Maya Devi Temple: is an ancient Buddhist temple situated at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lumbini, Nepal. It is the main temple at Lumbini, a site traditionally considered the birthplace of Gautama Buddha.

Ashoka Pillar: is a monolithic stone pillar erected by Emperor Ashoka in 249 BC to mark the birthplace of Gautam Buddha.

Sacred garden- is the holy area surrounding the exact birthplace of Lord Buddha, where Queen Māyā Devi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama.

Various monasteries built by different countries.

Overnight: Stay overnight at hotel in Lumbini.

Breakfast: Start the day with Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer: Depart to Varanasi (approx. 380 Kms / 7-8 Hrs). 

Arrive: On arrival, transfer to Hotel. 

Evening enjoy Boat ride at Holy river the Ganga & witness Ganges Aarti - A beautiful and spiritual ritual performed on the banks of the River Ganga, especially in cities like Varanasi, Haridwar, and Rishikesh. It involves priests dressed in traditional attire offering prayers to the river using lit oil lamps (diyas), incense, flowers, and chanting of mantras.

Overnight: Stay Overnight at hotel in Varanasi.

Breakfast: Start the day with Breakfast at the hotel.

Proceed to visit:

Dhamekha Stupa - A massive and sacred monument marking the spot where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon after enlightenment. 

Mulagandha Kuti Vihar - The Vihara enshrined with the sacred relics of Sakyamuni Buddha. 

Ashokan Pillar - Marked the site of Buddha’s first sermon. It is famed for its Lion Capital, now the national emblem of India.

Deer Park - A sacred site where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon after enlightenment, marking the beginning of the Buddhist Sangha.

Sarnath Museum (Closed on Friday)- The Buddhist artifacts excavated from Sarnath, kept here.

Transfer: After visit drive to Kushinagar (approx. 260 Kms / 4 Hrs).

Arrive: On arrival Kushinagar, transfer to hotel.

Overnight: Stay Overnight at hotel in Kushinagar.

Breakfast: Start the day with Breakfast at the hotel.

Proceed to visit:

Mahaparinirvana Temple: Marks the sacred place where Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana, or final nirvana, after his death.

Ramabhar Stupa: It is considered one of the holiest sites in Buddhism, symbolizing the Buddha’s final release from the cycle of rebirth (samsara).

Indo-Japan Temple - is a prominent Buddhist temple built through the collaboration between India and Japan.

Transfer: After visit drive to Vaishali (approx. 200 Kms / 4 Hrs).

Enroute visit Kesariya: The largest Buddhist stupa of the world. 

Arrive: On arrival Vaishali. Check in at hotel.

Proceed for sightseeing:

Ashokan Pillar: a significant Buddhist pilgrimage site and a historical monument.

Relic Stupa: is a Buddhist monument built to house sacred relics of the Buddha or other important Buddhist saints.

Buddha Samayak Stupa - A significant modern Buddhist monument, built to commemorate the teachings of Lord Buddha and to symbolize universal peace and harmony.

World Peace Pagoda: is a Buddhist monument built to promote peace, harmony, and non-violence worldwide.

Coronation Tank - is a historically significant, sacred water body, where Licchavi representatives were anointed in ancient times.

Overnight: Stay overnight at hotel in Vaishali.

Breakfast: Start the day with Breakfast at the hotel.

Enroute visit to Nalanda: 

The ruins of Nalanda University - One of the oldest Universities of the World & International Centre for Buddhist Studies., Nalanda was one of the greatest monastic universities of the ancient world University established in 5th century BC.

Enroute visit to Rajgir (approx. 15 Kms / 20 Mins).

Gridhkutta Hill - also known as Vulture’s Peak is a sacred Buddhist site located in Rajgir, Bihar. It was one of Lord Buddha’s favourite places for meditation and teaching.

Bimbisar jail - is a historical site in Rajgir, believed to be the place where King Bimbisara, a great follower of Lord Buddha, was imprisoned by his own son, Ajatashatru.

Ajatashatru's Fort - was built by King Ajatashatru around the 6th century BCE. It is one of the oldest forts in India, known for its strong stone walls and strategic design.

Venuvanaram: The first monastery gifted to Lord Buddha by King Bimbisara of Magadha. The park, a bamboo grove, provided a peaceful place for Buddha and his disciples to reside and preach.

Transfer: After visit drive continue towards Bodhgaya (approx. 70 Kms / 2 hrs). 

Arrive: On arrival, check in at hotel.

Overnight: Stay overnight at hotel in Bodhgaya.

Breakfast: Start the day with breakfast at the hotel.

Proceed to visit: 

Mahabodhi Temple:  UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Mahabodhi Temple marks the sacred spot where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree. 

Dungeshwari Cave: The place where Lord Buddha spent severe 6 years before getting enlightenment under Bodhi tree. 

Sujata Village - is a significant Buddhist pilgrimage site located just across the Niranjana River from Bodhgaya. It is named after Sujata, a local village girl who offered sweet rice (kheer) to Siddhartha Gautama before he attained enlightenment.

Niranjana River- also known as Phalgu River flows near Bodhgaya and holds great spiritual significance in Buddhism. It was on the banks of this river that Prince Siddhartha Gautama practiced severe asceticism for years during his search for truth.

Various International monasteries - surround the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya, built by different Buddhist countries such as Thailand, Japan, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Tibet, Vietnam, Myanmar, China, and others.

Overnight: Stay overnight at Hotel in Bodhgaya.

Breakfast: Start the day with breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer: Timely transfer to the airport to catch the flight for your onward destination.