Buddhist Pilgrimage Short Tour Package from Bodhgaya

₹19,200

Description

Bodhgaya – Visit the sacred Mahabodhi Temple, where Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree. Explore monasteries from various Buddhist nations (Thailand, Japan, Bhutan, etc.). Rajgir – Ride the ropeway to Vulture’s Peak (Gridhrakuta), a meditation site of Buddha. Visit Venuvan and the Bimbisara Jail ruins. Nalanda – Tour the ruins of the ancient Nalanda University, one of the world’s oldest centers of Buddhist learning. Vaishali (optional) – Associated with Buddha’s last sermon and the birth of the first Buddhist nun, Mahaprajapati Gautami. Sarnath (Varanasi) (optional for extended tours) – The site of Buddha’s first sermon after enlightenment. Visit the Dhamek Stupa and Sarnath Museum.

Iternary

  • 1
    Day 1 : Arrival - Bodhgaya local sightseeing - Mahabodhi Tree &Lord Buddha Temple (Mahabodhi Temple)

    Arrive in Bodhgaya , meet our representative at the airport and transfer to hotel. After lunch, we will drive to visit Lord Buddha Temple (Mahabodhi Temple) . Explore other Local Sightseeing of Bodhgaya like Bodhi Tree under which Lord Buddha got enlightenment and Buddhist Monasteries .

    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.

    Have dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Bodhgaya.

  • 2
    Day 2 : Bodhgaya -Kushinagar(450 KM, 8 Hrs) - Mahaparinirvana Temple - Rambhar Chaitya

    After breakfast, drive to Kushinagar & Check-in to hotel . Later, visit Mahaparinirvana Temple ( where Buddha attained Maha Nirvana), the ruins of the Rambhar Stupa also called Mukutbandhan Mahachaitya ( Cremation site of Lord Buddha) and a beautiful statue of the Reclining Buddha .

    Overnight stay in Kushinagar.

  • 3
    Day 3 : Kushinagar–Lumbini (225 KM, 4 Hrs) -Birthplace of Lord Buddha

    After breakfast, proceed to Lumbini . Kindly obtain double entry visa for India & single entry visa for Nepal. On arrival, check in at hotel. Later visit – Holy birth place of Lord Buddha along with Lumbini Local sightseeing. It was relocated in 1890 after being untraced for 1,500 years. Stay at night in Lumbini.

  • 4
    Day 4 : Lumbini - Varanasi(400 KM, 8Hrs) - Evening Ganga Arti Ceremony

    After early breakfast drive to Varanasi . On arrival in Varanasi get transferred to hotel.

    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 Dashaswamedh Ghat . Get a glimpse of the cultural diversity and social and religious activities being carried out at the Ganga Ghats . Dinner and night stay at hotel in Varanasi.

  • 5
    Day 5 : Varanasi –Morning Boat Ride - Sarnath(10 KM, 25 Min) - First sermon of Lord Buddha at Deer Park - Departure

    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 . The attractions at Sarnath are the Buddha Temples, Dhamekha Stupa , Chaukhandi Stupa , Deer Park (Rishipattana) , Mulagandh Kuti Vihara and the Archaeological Museum .

    After lunch drive to Airport / Railway Station to board the flight or train for onwards journey.

    Return with sweet memories of Holy Trip of Buddhist Circuit in India.

Inclusion

  • 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
  • Breakfast /  dinner
  • INNOVA CRYSTA / SEDAN / TEMPO-TRAVELLER
  • Accommodation / Hotel

Exclusion

  • Air Fare/Train fare, insurance premium, any other activities like rafting, etc, services of guide during sightseeing, cable ride cost to Manakamana Temple & boat ride cost to Barahi Temple for which supplemental charges will be applicable to be paid by the guests directly.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone bills, bar bills, tips & gratuity, bottled water etc.
  • Entrance Fees for museums and monuments, Upgradation Charges and Optional Tours to be paid by the guests directly on the spot.
  • Any additional costs because of additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle other than mentioned in the itinerary will be recovered directly from the guests. Such additional costs are also applicable for usage of vehicle and guide beyond the specified time or normal working hours as mentioned above.
  • Any cost arising due to unforeseen events like flight delays or their rescheduling or cancellation, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc. Such expenses will be recovered directly from the guests on the spot.
  • Any increase in government taxes or fuel price, leading to increase in cost on surface transportation & land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure.
  • GST & TCS.                             
  • Anything which is not included in the inclusions

Payment Policy

Advance Booking Fee

  • 30 days or more before date of departure : 25% of total cost
  • 29 - 20 days before date of departure : 50% of total cost
  • 19 days or less before date of departure : 100% of total cost

Cancellation Policy

You or any member of your party may cancel their travel arrangements at any time. Written notification or an e-mail to that effect from the person who made the booking must be received at our office. The cancellation charges applicable are as per the published cancellation policy below:

Terms & Conditions

If we change or cancel your holiday We do plan the arrangements in advance. It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your travel arrangements. Occasionally, we may have to make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time. If there are any changes, we will advise you of them at the earliest possible date. We also reserve the right under any circumstances to cancel your travel arrangements by assigning reasons to you.