Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour 9N-10D Kathmandu

DAY 01 : Arr. Kathmandu:
Arrive Kathmandu. Meet & greet and then we will proceed for sightseeing of Kathmandu City - Durbar Square complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. An intriguing piece here is the 17th century stone inscription set into the wall of the palace with writings in 15 languages. The Durbar Square, protected as a UNESCO as a world heritage site, is the social, religious and urban focal point of the city. There are also museums inside the palace building. Pashupatinath Temple - One of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world, Pashupatinath lies 5 Km east of the city center. The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva. Chronical indicates the temple's existence prior to 400 AD. Devotees can be seen taking ritual dips in the holy Bagmati River flowing beside the temple, also a World heritage site. Boudhnath Stupa: lies about 6 km to the east of downtown Kathmandu and is the largest stupa in the valley. It looms 36 meters high and present one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design. Boudhnath a world heritage, is also known as Khasti. There are more than 45 Buddhist monasteries in the area. Lunch and dinner serve in hotel. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 02 : Kathmandu – Pokhra:
After breakfast drive to Pokhra which will take about 6 hours' drive and is about 200 Km. Pokhara is a place of remarkable natural beauty. The serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificence of the fish tail summit rising behind it create an ambiance of peace and magic. At an elevation lower than Kathmandu, it has much more tropical feel to it, a fact well appreciated by the beautiful diversity of flowers which prosper in its environment. Indeed, the valley surrounding pokhara is home to thick forest, gushing rivers, emerald lakes and of course, the world famous. Views of the Himalayas. Lunch & Dinner serve in hotel. Overnight in hotel.

DAY 03 : Pokhra – Lumbini:
Morning drive to Sarangkot for Sunrise. After breakfast tour of Pokhara town and Boating at Phewa Lake. After noon drive to Lumbini. On arrival visit birth place of Lord Buddha. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Lumbini.

DAY 04 : Lumbini – Sravasti:
Morning drive to Sravasti. Upon arrival at Sravasti transfer to hotel and proceed for lunch. After lunch visit Jetvanaram and Angulimal Caves. Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 05 : Sravasti – Kushinagar:
Breakfast at hotel then drive to Kushinagar. Arrival Kushinagar proceed for lunch in hotel, Afternoon proceed to visit Mahaparnirvana temple and Ramabhar Stupa (Cremation Centre). Check-in hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

DAY 06 : Kushinagar – Varanasi:
Breakfast at hotel then drive to Varanasi. On arrival check in to the hotel and then proceed to Sarnath (14 kms), Visit Dhamekha Stupa and Deer park. Back to Varanasi. Check-in hotel, Dinner and overnight in a hotel at Varanasi.

DAY 07 : Varanasi – Bodhgaya:
Early morning proceed for boat ride on holy river the Ganges with picturesque view of sunrise. Back hotel for breakfast, after breakfast at hotel then drive to Bodhgaya, which is 250 kms (05 hrs. drive). Arrive at Bodhgaya & transfer to hotel. Evening free for meditation at MahaBodhi premises. Dinner & Overnight at a hotel in Bodhgaya.

DAY 08 : Bodhgaya:
After breakfast proceed for full day tour to Bodhgaya visit MahaBodhi Temple, Sujata Village, Niranjana river, 80 feet high lord Buddha Statue & Various international monasteries. Lunch & Dinner at hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Bodhgaya.

DAY 09 : Bodhgaya – Rajgir /Nalanda – Bodhgaya:
Breakfast at hotel. Excursion to Rajgir (65 Kms). Visit Gridhkutta (Vulture's peak), World Peace Stupa, and Venuvanaram & Bimbisar Prison. Lunch at a hotel in Rajgir. After then drive to Nalanda (12 kms.) to visit the ruins of world ancient University. It was one of the oldest Universities of the World & International Centre for Buddhist Studies. Thereafter drive back to Bodhgaya, on arrival transfer to hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at a hotel in Bodhgaya.

DAY 10 : Bodhgaya – Patna - Dep.:
Breakfast at hotel. After Lunch drive to Patna. On arrival transfer to airport to connect the flight for onward destination.