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Day 01 :-Varanasi (Arrival) –Sarnath Sightseeing – First Sermon of Lord Buddha at Deer Park
You will be pick-up from the Varanasi Airport/Railway Station. Check in to the hotel.
After lunch, we will be taken for an excursion to Sarnath . Sarnath is the place where Lord Buddha delivered his First Sermon at Deer Park (Rishipattana) . Visit other Local Attractions at Sarnath like Buddha Temple , Dhamekha Stupa , Chaukhandi Stupa , Mulagandh Kuti Vihara and the Archaeological Museum .
Enjoy Evening Ritual Ceremony at Sri Lankan Buddhist Temple . Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Varanasi.
Day 02 :-Varanasi -Morning Boat Ride –Bodhgaya (300 KM, 6 Hrs) - Mahabodhi Temple & Bodhi Tree
Early morning feel spirituality of Subah-e-Banaras in Varanasi in which you will enjoy Morning Boat Ride in the Ganges during Sunrise . Experience the different Ghats of Varanasi like World’s Largest Cremation Ground Manikarnika Ghat and famous along with Harishchandra Ghat , Tulsi Ghat and Assi Ghat . Each Ghat has its own history and value. Return to hotel for breakfast.
Later, drive to Bodhgaya . Check in to hotel. Explore Local Sightseeing of Bodhgaya like Ancient Lord Buddha Temple (Mahabodhi Temple) and Bodhi Tree under which Lord Buddha got Enlightenment . The Mahabodhi Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and world famous Buddhist Pilgrimage place in India . Return to hotel and overnight stay in Bodhgaya.
Day 03 :-Bodhgaya - Buddhist Monasteries - Dungeshwari Caves (Mahakala Caves) - Rajgir (85 KM, 2:30 Hrs)
After breakfast, drive to Gaya to cover Local Sightseeing like Dungeshwari Cave Temples also known as the Mahakala Caves. Lord Buddha underwent years of penance here before he descended to Bodhgaya . Later, visit Sujata Village Temple where Lady Sujata offered Kheer to Lord Buddha.
Later, drive to Rajgir. Check in to hotel. Rajgir is 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 . Dinner and overnight stay in Rajgir.
Day 04 :-Rajgir – Nalanda (12 KM, 30 Min) - Nalanda University – Patna (100 KM 03 Hrs) – Local Sightseeing -Drop
After breakfast, we will 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, drive to Patna . Visit ancient Buddhist Pilgrimage Kumhrahar in Patna. Later, drop to Patna Airport/Railway Station for onwards journey. Return with sweet memories of Holy Trip.
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• Welcome drink on arrival
• Parking and toll tax
• Meet & greet at arrival
• Pick and drop at time of arrival/departure
• Driver's allowance, Road tax and Fuel charge
• Sedan / Crysta / Tempo / Mini Bus
• Breakfast / Dinner
• 5% GST
• Sightseeing as per Itinerary
• Accommodation / Hotel
o Camera fee
o Alcoholic / non-alcoholic beverages
o Travel Insurance Any Airfare / Train fare
o Expenses Caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances etc.
o Tips, laundry & phone call
o Entrance fees to monuments and museum
o All personal expenses
o Any rituals
o Any extra auto / rickshaw charges
o Anything not mentioned in Inclusions