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Undeniably, Buddhism is one amongst the world’s most-followed religions. Several tourists visit Buddhist pilgrimage sites all around the year to know more about the religion. The major Buddhist travel destinations are located in India and Nepal. The Buddhist tour packages, offered by India-tours.com allow tourists to explore several major tourist spots in both the countries. The Buddhist destinations not only let tourists gather information about Buddhism but also allow them to enjoy amidst the scenic surroundings.

The Buddhist tour packages include fine quality services, including accommodation in some of the best hotels in the country, comfortable transport, etc. Furthermore, the tour packages can be customized as per the wishes of tourists. Opt for the Buddhist tour from our collection of India tours and embark on a soulful journey. During the tour, you can create memories for a lifetime and have an unforgettable experience.

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12 Days Buddhist Tour of India – Buddhist Tour Packages

Duration: 11 Nights/12 Days

Destination: Delhi, Lucknow, Sravasti, Lumbini, Kushinagar, Patna, Vaishali, Nalanda, Rajgir, Bodhgaya, and Varanasi (Sarnath)

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Places covered in this 12 days Buddhist Tour of India include Delhi, Lucknow, Sravasti, Lumbini, Kushinagar, Patna, Vaishali, Nalanda, Rajgir, Bodhgaya, and Varanasi (Sarnath)

India & Nepal, both are fascinating neighboring countries to get enthrall in real times. In modern times, Nepal has emerged as a popular tourist circuits when blended with India.

Along with Hinduism , India is home to several other religions too, one of which is Buddhism that went beyond the borders of India.

Gautam Buddha was a born prince in Lumbini as King Siddhartha. He began his journey towards India in search of answers to a number of questions about life and sufferings. Finally, after several years of meditation, he attained ‘nirvana’ (enlightenment). Later, he preached and taught sermons, till leaving to his heavenly abode from Kushinagar.

This Buddhist Tour of India comprises of the four places that were extremely significant in his life– the place where he was born, attained Enlightenment, preached first Sermon and then reached Nirvana. Bodhgaya, Sarnath, Lumbini and Kushinagar are the important places that are related directly to the life and teachings of Lord Buddha. In addition to these, there are various other important sites too where he had traveled during his whole lifetime.

These places include Lumbini in Nepal and Bodhgaya, Sarnath and Kushinagar in India. The other important places of Buddha’s life include Vaishali, Rajgir, Sravasti (India) and his early home in Kapilvastu, Nepal.

• Visit Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Great Statue of Buddha
• Visit the famous Shanti Stupa
• Visit Mahaparinirvana Temple
• Boat riding on the holy river Ganges

Welcome to New Delhi International Airport, and then transfer to hotel (Hotel check in time 1200 Hrs). Overnight stay in Delhi.

Breakfast at the hotel. Later you will have short tour of Delhi including Old Delhi – Chandni Chaowk Market, Central Delhi Including Bangla Sahib Gurudwara and other government buildings, last move to South Delhi and visit: Humayun’s tomb and Qutub Minar.

Night stay in Delhi.

After having breakfast check out of the hotel to fly towards Lucknow. After arriving here, you would be driven to Sravasti. On arrival check in the hotel.

Sravasti. is the ancient capital of Kosala Mahajanapada, visit: Sahet-Mahet, Sravasti is famous for the supernatural feats performed by Lord Buddha seated on a lotus. Overnight stay in the hotel in Sravasti.

After having breakfast drive to Lumbini. It is considered as “the birthplace of Lord Buddha” which was located in 1890 after being untraced for about 1500 years back.

While going there, complete Visa/Immigration formalities at India/Nepal border. Later check in at Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel and proceed for sightseeing of Lumbini. Visit: Maya Devi Temple & the Sacred Garden. Boddhi Tree & Maya Devi Pond, Ashoka Pillar, World Peace Pagoda and International Monasteries & Temples.

Night stay in Lumbini.

After having breakfast drive to Kushinagar where Buddha finally attained salvation or passed into Mahaparinirvana. Arrive Kushinagar & transfer to hotel. Visit Mahaparinirvana Temple where Buddha took his last breath and Rambhar Stupa, where he got cremated.

Night stay in Kushinagar.

After having breakfast drive to Patna (Capital of Bihar state of India) via visit Vaishali. Arrive Patna& transfer to hotel. Night stay in Patna.

Early breakfast and drive towards Bodhgaya (the place of Buddha’s Enlightenment & the spiritual home of Buddhists). On the way, visit the famous Shanti Stupa (peace pagoda) at Rajgir and proceed to Nalanda, ancient university of the world. On arrival check in at the hotel and overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing of Bodhgaya. Visit Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Great Statue of Buddha, Niranjana River, and Sujata Temple. Also, visit various Buddhist Temples in Bodhgaya. Overnight stay in the hotel in Bodhgaya.

After breakfast drive to Varanasi (Sarnath: where the Buddha preached his first sermon in the Deer Park). On arrival check in to your hotel. Evening you will have boat ride with guide at river Ganges. Night stay in Varanasi.

Morning start with boat ride with tour guide at Holy River Ganges. Come back to hotel and take your breakfast. Later proceed for excursion trip to Sarnath – where the Buddha preached his first sermon, visit various Buddhist temples and stupas.

Also visit: Banares Hindu University (Asia’s largest residential university), Bharat Mata temple. Night stay in Varanasi.

Breakfast and free. Hotel checkout at 1200 Hrs. Later proceed to Varanasi airport to connect flight for Delhi.

On arriving at Delhi, you will be in transit and connect the flight for further onward destinations.

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• Total 11 Nights hotels with breakfast on twin sharing basis.
• Air Conditioned vehicle with English speaking driver as per tour programme.
• Evening & morning boat ride with guide at Ganges river in Varanasi.
• Local English speaking guide during the sightseeing.
• All Applicable taxes.
• Flight: Delhi/Lucknow: USD 80 / EURO 70 (Flight fare may change at the time of booking)
• Flight: Varanasi/Delhi USD 85 / EURO 100 (Flight fare may change at the time of booking)
• Lunch & Dinner or Drink
• Monument Entrance fee or activity during the tour.
• International flight tickets.
• Anything which is not mentioned in Inclusions.

Other Terms and Conditions:

• For 24th Dec and 31st Dec nights, Hotels may ask for mandatory Gala Dinner, will be payable extra.
• Hotels may ask for supplement cost from 20th Dec – 07th Jan due to the premium season.
• Please ask for more and specific information on Pricing.
• Various Discounts are also available – subject to terms and conditions.

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The very easy and smooth way is to connect with the best tour and travel agency Noble House Tours to find the places where Buddha visited. They make your  Buddhist circuit tour  easy and comfortable and guide you about the places.

Early practitioners of meditation understood the significance of wearing clothes that will not hamper the meditation procedure. That is why the Buddhist monks wore loose fitting robes. Wearing meditation clothes particularly designed for meditation increases the experience.

There are many things to know before going on a  Buddhist temple tour such are –

• No short pants, and no sleeveless shirts
• Do not wear sunglasses and hats
• Switch off your phone
• Be mindful of worshippers
• Remove your shoes

The right  Buddhist tour package price  depends on the package you choose for your trip. Travelers can board the tour either on a complete tour basis or per-night basis. Distinct charges have been set for both modes. To know the exact cost, you have to connect with Noble House Tours.

Noble House Tour provides reasonable  Buddhist tour packages India  to travelers. They will give you the best package price for a Buddhist tour. You can get the best tour package and guidance for the tourist spots and the significance of the places.

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Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour India and Nepal - 13 Days

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Buddhist pilgrimage tour india and nepal overview.

Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour of Incredible India and Nepal incorporates some of the most sacred sites that depict the entire life of Lord Buddha. On this 12 days pilgrimage tour, you follow the path incorporating from birth to the final years of Lord Buddha.

Himalayan Trekkers have designed this tour for the devotees so that they can visit all the important landmarks and sites of Buddha’s life and find the fragrance of Buddha’s teachings. This trip covers the four major locations related to Buddha’s life, i.e., Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon, Bodhgaya, the site where he attained enlightenment, Kushinagar, the location where h attained Mahaparinirvana, and Lumbini, his birthplace.

The ruins and Emperor Ashoka's inscription-covered column are convincing proof that these places are the principal Buddha-related archeological sites. 

The journey also includes expansive monastery complexes and relic stupas with residences of Buddha that can be found in Vaishali, Rajgir, Nalanda, and Kapilavastu in addition to the aforementioned locations. Major sites in Kathmandu such as Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath, Kopan Monastery, Pharping Monastery, and Namo Buddha are also included in this journey.

Each of these Buddhist sites is highly revered in Buddhism and is unique in its own way. Visitors can also enjoy the complete serenity of mind by visiting these locations.

In addition to studying the Buddha's teachings over the course of these 12 days, you will also be exploring their art collections and spectacular architecture.

The Highlights of Buddhist Tour India Nepal

• The birthplace of Lord Buddha, Lumbini 
• A UNESCO World Heritage Site, more importantly, a place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment, Bodhgaya
• Sarnath, the first site where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon 
• Kushinagar, the holy site where Lord Buddha delivered his last sermon, took his last breath and attained the Mahapaninirvana
• Different historical stupas and monuments in India 
• World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu such as Swoyambhunath and Boudhanath. 

Best time to Do the Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour 

Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour in India and Nepal can be done any time of the year. However, for many factors, spring and autumn are considered the best to travel around. March marks the beginning of the spring and lasts till May in both Nepal and India. The days are sunny, clear, and stable. Autumn starts in September and ends in November. These months also have the most stable weather, clear blue skies, with the perfect temperature for exploring and sightseeing.

Winter is also a good time to do this journey as the days are sunny and clear perfect for day sightseeing activities. You can go on this journey in summer/monsoon too but you have to deal with the hottest times of the year under the sun. The humidity and the monsoon rain might disrupt the peacefulness of the trip. So, summer is not that advisable for this trip. 

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Upon your arrival in Patna, one of our representatives will welcome you and escort you to the designated hotel. After checking in you can take a brief rest and freshen up. Then, we will visit the Buddha Smriti Park if the time permits, i.e., if your arrival is scheduled in the morning. 

Buddha Smriti Park is also known as Buddha Memorial Park which was established to commemorate the 2554th birthday of Lord Buddha. The Pataliputra Karuna Stupa, a meditation center, a library with countless volumes on Buddhism, a museum, and a Park of Memories are all part of this multi-purpose park, which aims to highlight life and teachings of Lord Buddha. The stupa houses one of the eight original relics of Gautama Buddha and other relics brought by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and monks from Thailand, Myanmar, Japan, South Korea, and Sri Lanka. In the evening, you can spend the time in the markets or the surroundings. 

After breakfast, we leave Patna and move towards Bodhgaya. On the way, we will halt at Nalanda to explore Nalanda University Archaeological Site that dates back to 450 CE. Mahavira and Buddha were among the famous visitors to this institution that has existed for the longest time in Indian history. After exploring the university complex, and its ruins and visiting the Xuan Zang Memorial Hall which is a Chinese Pagoda, we will resume our drive. 

Again we stop at Rajgir, the Magadha Empire's ancient capital and a Buddhist pilgrimage site. It is well known for having Buddhist ruins, rock-cut caves, shell inscriptions, Hindu Jain temples, forts, and other historical structures. We will visit the huge Vishwa Shanti Stupa on Ratnagiri Hill which was built by Japanese Buddhists. The stupa houses Buddha statues during birth, enlightenment, teaching, and death. Griddhakuta (Vulture Peak) was another location where Lord Buddha preached. Venuvanaram and Bimbisar Prison are also worth seeing.

After exploring the important sites in Rajgir, we will drive to Bodhgaya, today’s final destination. Upon arrival, we will check in and take a rest.

After breakfast, we will prepare to visit the Mahabodhi Temple. The temple is the location of Lord Buddha's enlightenment and is included as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple houses a massive golden Buddha in the sanctum sanctorum, as well as tall stone lotuses, representations of Buddha sitting in various postures on the walls, his footsteps on the stones, and a colossal golden Buddha on the walls. We can see the Bodhi Tree in the temple within the temple grounds, which is where Buddha obtained enlightenment.

There are many stupas and temples built by different countries. We will visit the Wat Thai Temple, the only Thai temple in India. If time permits, we will also pay our visits to temples such as the Chinese Temple, Royal Bhutan Monastery, Japanese Temple, etc.  After exploring for the whole day, we will return to the hotel. 

Today we travel from Bodhgaya to Varanasi. Once we arrive in Varanasi, we check in at the hotel, take a rest, and freshen up. We will visit Dashashwamedh Ghat on the banks of the Ganges to witness the evening Aarti. Enjoy a night's stay at the Varanasi hotel.

The day begins early as we take a boat ride on the Ganges in Varanasi early in the morning. After that, we return to the hotel for a hearty breakfast. Then, we will proceed with our visit to the magnificent Stupa at Sarnath, where the Buddha presented his first sermon following his enlightenment at Bodhgaya. This area was embellished by Ashoka with a large number of exquisite stupas and monasteries.

We will discover the remnants of Dharmarajika Stupa and Mulagandhakuti Temple, where Lord Buddha is supposed to have rested and meditated while in Sarnath. The Ashoka Pillar is also a must-see in Sarnath. The Lion Capital is also notable in the town for its exceptional workmanship and sculptures. We return to the hotel for the night. 

We leave Varanasi after breakfast and proceed towards Kushinagar. Kushinagar is where Lord Buddha gained Nirvana. It is also the place where took his last breath. The sacred site, which is dotted with several stupas and monasteries, is known for taking its name from Lord Rama's son, Kush. Upon arrival, we will check in, rest, and explore the surroundings. 

Our Kushinagar sightseeing commences after breakfast with a visit to the Parinirvana Temple and Stupa, which was built in 1876. It is famed for its reclining statue of Lord Buddha and Brahmi inscriptions on its walls indicating that Lord Buddha's cremated bones were placed here. For many Buddhist enthusiasts, this makes it a very hallowed spot. 

We will also visit the Nirvana Stupa, where a copper cup carrying Lord Buddha's ashes was unearthed during the excavation. The Mahaparinirvana temple and the Rambhar stupa are the day's main attractions. The Mahaparinirvana temple is considered one of Buddhism's sanctuaries most hallowed housing a 6.10 m long statue of the Buddha in a reclining position. 

The Ramabhar Stupa houses the cremation site of Lord Buddha and is located in a lovely and lush green environment. Other sightseeing sites today include the Kusinara Archaeological Site, and the Japanese Temple to see the magnificent Ashta Dhatu (eight metal) statue of Lord Buddha that was brought over from Japan. Sun Stupa, Kushinagar Museum, Wat Thai Temple, and Meditation Park are also worth seeing in Kushinagar. We return to the hotel after exploring.

Morning exploration around Kushinagar and after breakfast, leave for Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha in Nepal. The drive goes through the Nepal-India border named Sunauli.  After lunch, we will visit the sacred garden that houses the Marker Stone of Buddha’s birth, the Mayadevi Temple, the Sacred Pond, and the Asoka Pillar. If time permits, we also visit the World Peace Stupa and numerous stupas and monasteries built by different countries in the monastic zone.

After breakfast, we will drive to Tilaurakot, where Buddha spent his first 29 years of life as a prince. The Tilaurakot palace's basement and other historical relics believed to be 2500 years old can still be seen. 

Following lunch, we will go to Gotihawa, the exact birthplace of Lord Buddha. We can see ancient brick structures of stupas and monasteries outside of the current Gaotihawa village. The ruins of the broken Ashokan Pillar, which symbolizes Lord Buddha's birthplace, are located in the center of the main mound. We return to our hotel for the night. 

Today, we will move to Kathmandu from Lumbini. The 6-7 hour drive is scenic as we pass by the beautiful villages and the stunning landscape of Nepal from the low lands of Terai to the high hills. 

Once we arrive in Kathmandu, we will check in at the designated hotel and rest. In the evening, you can stroll around the streets of the commercial hub, Thamel, and its surroundings where you can see some small monuments.

We drive to Swoyambhunath Stupa after breakfast and explore this beautiful Buddhist site. It is located 3 kilometers west of Kathmandu and is regarded as one of Nepal's holiest Buddhist stupas. It is said to have evolved naturally when the valley was formed around 2,000 years ago from a primordial lake. This stupa is the oldest of its sort in Nepal, and it is home to a number of shrines and monasteries. It is believed that this place serves as a vital link between the Buddhadharma's flourishing throughout South Asia and its flourishing in Tibet.

Then, we will drive south from Swoyambhunath to Pharping. It is believed to be the place where Guru Rinpoche Padmasambhava attained enlightenment. We will discover the Sakya Tharig Monastery, the Asura Cave, the Pharping Vajraogini Temple, and the Yanlesho Cave. After visiting these holy sites, we will return to Kathmandu city. 

Today’s activities include the visit to the Boudhanath Stupa, Kopan Monastery, and Namo Buddha.  After breakfast, we leave for Boudhanath Stupa. It is the largest in the country and one of the largest in the world. Some claim that Boudhanath includes the remnants of the former Buddha, Kashyapa, while others claim it contains a portion of bone from the skeleton of Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha. The massive Boudhanath stupa serves as a horizon between the earth and the sky, providing a gateway to heaven.

From Boudhanath, we drive to Kopan Monastery, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery located atop the Kopan hill to the north of Boudhanath. Around 360 monks from various sections of the country live in the monastery. The atmosphere is infused with spiritual feelings and pleasant energy, allowing you to find inner calm. After exploring Kopan Monastery, we will drive to Namobuddha which is also known as the Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery. It was built by Khyabje Thrangu Rinpoche and is one of the most important Buddhist sites in Nepal.

We will return to Kathmandu in the evening and stroll around the Thamel market and ancient markets of Ason, Indrachowk, and Basantapur. You can buy some souvenirs for your friends and families from the stores in the market. In the evening, we will enjoy our traditional Nepali dinner with a cultural show at an authentic Nepalese restaurant. 

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport around 3 hours prior to the scheduled flight back to your home country. If your departure is scheduled in the evening or late evening, you can once again stroll around the Thamel market or visit the place of your choice. 

What is included / not included

• Arrival & Departure transfer as per itinerary
• Twin/Double Sharing Best Available & 3* Standard Category Accommodations as per Itinerary
• All ground transfers as Per Itinerary
• Meals - Daily Breakfast at Hotel as per Itinerary
• All Heritage/Monemunets Entrance Fees as Per Itinerary
• Conservation/Park Fees
• Local Guided Tour as Per itinerary given
• All Wages, Fees, Accommodation, Transportation, and Insurance for Guide/Driver
• Farewell Dinner
• All Applicable Taxes 
• India Visa Fees ( Need to Prior Apply)
• Nepal Visa Fees ( Can Be Obtain upon arrival at Airport/Border)
• International and Domestic Airfares and Taxes
• Meals- Lunch & Dinner 
• Any kind of beverages
• Personal Expenses 
• Personal clothing/Gears
• Your Travel Insurance 

Accommodation

All lodgings for the Nepal Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour are on a 3* standard category hotels on a twin/double sharing basis. We will choose the best available based on the factors such as sanitation, service, location, and food quality. If you prefer a single supplement or want to upgrade the hotel category or service, we can offer them at an additional cost and prior information. 

Meals During the Buddhist Pilgrimage India Nepal Tour

All breakfasts throughout the trip are included in the cost, which is served in buffet style or in set style depending upon the place. We have not included the lunches and dinners in the package because the places you are going to cover during this Buddhist Cultural Tour have a variety of eateries, restaurants, and hotels in the area. We can recommend you the best amongst them as per your menu and budget preferences. 

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Buddhism, the earliest and the largest religions of the world flourished in India from the 3rd century BC to the end of the 9th century AD. Every year, millions of Buddhist pilgrims make their way to India and Nepal with different tour Itineraries and packages. Several imperative destinations in India are related to life and passing away of the Buddha and Buddhism. Tour Packages are made to offer a distinctive Buddhist Tour to India and Nepal within a short time span.

Buddhist Tour Itineraries covers almost all the important Buddhist sites in India as well as Nepal. The 8 most sacred sites of the Lotus Path - Lumbini, Bodhgaya, Sarnath, Kushinagar, Rajgir, Vaishali, Sravasti and Sankasia are majestically included within your tour Itinerary. Here you are provided with a large range of well- designed Buddhist tour packages, comprising of all the sacred and important Buddhist attractive destinations of the world. You can select an itinerary according to your preferences and desires. Buddhist Pilgrimage tours Itineraries offers customized tour packages for meaningful tours to all the Buddhist destinations.

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If you are seeking the peace of mind and want to spend some time amidst the divine tranquility, you must take a Buddhist tour India. The towering stupas, peaceful monasteries, and the extremely melodic Buddhist chants will relieve you from all your stress and you will lose yourself in the world of divinity for sure.

The vast land of India is bestowed with a plethora of Buddhist pilgrimage sites that attract travelers from across the globe. Lord Buddha traveled to different places in India and delivered his sermon. His ardent devotees love to explore these places and bask in the bliss. They become happy to follow the path of their highly revered deity and experience his life from close quarters.

Our specially designed Buddhist pilgrimage tour packages include all the destinations which are related to the life of Buddha. Many temples and stupas were built by the great followers of Buddhism at different times, which later turned into famous Buddhist pilgrimage sites. By visiting these sites you can enhance your knowledge about the life of Buddha and the culture of Buddhism. The famous sites that one should visit for in-depth knowledge about Buddhism include places that are described in detail below. 

Lumbini is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Buddha and without visiting this place your Buddha tour is incomplete. The prime attractions here include a number of Buddhist monasteries and temples made by different nations to initiate the cultural exchange. The other sites to explore are Mayadevi Temple and World Peace Pagoda.

Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under a ‘Peepal’ tree which is located in Bodhgaya. This sacred city is situated on the bank of the river Phalgu and is a must-visit destination while on a Buddhist pilgrimage tour. The city is dotted with a number of monasteries, constructed by followers of Buddhism from Japan, Thailand, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka. The most famous temple here is the Maha Bodhi Temple that features the biggest statue of Buddha in India. Another famous attraction of Bodhgaya is the Chaukramama or the Jewel Walk where Buddha used to come for a walk in the morning and evening.

Sarnath is the place where Buddha delivered his first speech on enlightenment. Today, the place has become one of the most important Buddhist sites of worship in India. It is a must-visit destination included in a majority of the Buddhist tour packages. The major attraction of Sarnath is the Chaukhandi Stupa constructed by Emperor Asoka in the 3 rd -century BC. The other attractions include the Dhamek Stupa, where Buddha delivered his first teachings, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar and Sarnath Museum.

Located about 53 km from Gorakhpur in UttarPradesh, Kushinagar is the place of ‘Mahaparinirvana’ of Lord Buddha. A Buddhist pilgrimage Indiais incomplete without a visit to this site. The main attractions include 50-feet tall Ramabhar Stupa where Lord Buddha was cremated, Mahanirvana Temple and Mathakuar Temple. Here you can see the stone image of the Buddha and inscriptions that date back to the 10 th and 11 th -century, Thai Temple, Japanese Temple and the Chinese Temple.

Shravasti is the place where Lord Buddha spent 24 years with his disciples. This city is dotted with several age-old stupas, monasteries, and temples. Shravasti is also famous for the World Peace Bell installed by Japanese devotees.

A tour to all these sacred Buddhist sites enlightens you from within and help you inculcate a few habits or teaching of Lord Buddha in your life.

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Walk on the path to enlightenment and set foot on some of the most important Buddhist trails, temples and Stupas. Buddha’s trail tour package is one of the best ways of exploring the crucial Buddhist circuit which pans in India. Ever since the 3 rd century BC, when Buddhism gained importance, people from far and wide have been attracted to the subcontinent since it is the birthplace of Buddhism. Witness the glorious and the divine divinity of Lord Buddha and gather yourself a lifetime worth of memories.

• Exhilarating visit to Taj Mahal
• Full day sightseeing in Varanasi
• Full day excursion to Sarnath and Bodhgaya
• Day visit to Rajgir and nalanda
• Visit to buddhist sites of kushinagar, lumbini and sravasti

Buddha Trail Tour Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival in Delhi – Agra

Upon your arrival in Delhi, our tour operator will escort you to the bus which will transfer you to Agra. After covering a distance of 4 – 5 hours on road you will finally reach Agra, where you will be immediately checked in to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 2 : Agra – Varanasi

After having your breakfast in the morning you will be free to explore the nearby places for shopping. In the afternoon you will be escorted for a visit to the 7 th wonder of the world – Taj Mahal and the neighbouring, red sandstone structure of Agra Fort.

Remember Taj Mahal remains closed on Fridays.

Later in the evening, you will be transferred to the railway station, where you will be made to board the train heading towards Varanasi. This will be an overnight journey where you will be spending the night on the train.

Day 3 : Varanasi – Sarnath – Varanasi

Upon arriving at Varanasi our tour representative there, will transfer you to your allotted hotel. After freshening up and relaxing for a while, in the afternoon, you will be made to head on for a sightseeing tour of one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage destination – Sarnath. This is the place where Lord Buddha first taught Dhamma after attaining his enlightenment.

After visiting some religious sites in Sarnath like, Dhamek and Chaukhandi Stupa, you will be made to head back to Varanasi where you will also shop for some souvenirs and other items of interest. Finally, you will be made to head back to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 4 : Varanasi – Bodhgaya

Early in the morning, you will be made to head on towards another significant Buddhist spot of Bodhgaya, which will be a road trip of 8 hours. Once you reach Bodhgaya you will be immediately taken to some of the most important Buddhist tourist attractions like: Mahabodhi temple – home to the Bodhi tree which is home to the famous Bodhi tree under which Buddha had attained his enlightenment after months and years of dedicated meditation; Niranjana River – the spot where Buddha took a shower after his enlightenment; Sujata Temple – which is located across the river and is dedicated to a woman who gave Buddha food and water and replenished him. Later on you will also be made to visit some Buddhist temples like: Royal Bhutan monastery and Daijokyo Buddhist temple.

Later on you will be assisted back to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 5 : Bodhgaya – Rajgir – Nalanda – Patna

Early in the morning, you will be driven to Patna which is located at a distance of 5 hours. En route you will be made to visit one of the famous Buddhist attractions in Rajgir: Shanti Stupa (peace pagoda) – a gleaming white Stupa which also has a small Japanese temple within the premises.

You will then be made to head on, en route towards one of the oldest universities in the world – Nalanda. This ancient university was the place where Buddha used to teach the rules of Dhamma and Buddhism to the students from national as well as international destinations.

Finally, upon your arrival in Patna, you will be immediately checked in to your allotted hotel where you will be staying the night.

Day 6 : Patna – Vaishali – Kushinagar

Early in the morning, you will be made to proceed to another extremely important Buddhist site of Kushinagar which will be a journey of 6 hours by road. En route you will be made to visit Vaishali – the place where the famous Ashokan Pillar stands along with the museum of Buddhist relevance. Upon your arrival in Kushinagar, you will be checked in to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 7 : Kushinagar – Lumbini

Early in the morning, you will be made to visit the famous Buddhist site of Mahaparinirvana temple – the place where Buddha took his very last breath and achieved Mahaparinirvana. You will then be made to visit another important Buddhist site on the Buddhism pilgrimage circuit Rambhar Stupa – the cremation site of Buddha which also houses the mortal remains of the enlightened one. Your final location at Kushinagar will be the opulent Japan temple.

During the afternoon you will be made to head on towards Lumbini (Nepal) which will be a road journey of 5 hours. Upon your arrival in Lumbini, you will immediately be checked in to your hotel where you will be spending your night.

Day 8 : Lumbini – Sravasti

Early in the morning, you will be made to explore Lumbini – the birthplace of Gautama Buddha which also houses a statue of Buddha showcasing his nativity. In the afternoon you will be made to head on towards Sravasti which is located at a distance of 5 hours. Buddha had spent a lot of time meditating here making it another extremely relevant Buddhist destination.

Upon your arrival in Sravasti, you will be checked in to your hotel where you will be spending your night.

Day 9 : Sravasti – Lucknow – Delhi

You will be made to visit some of the most important Buddhist locations where Lord Buddha had spent 24 of his monsoons. You will be made to visit the following places: Jetvana and Ananda Bodhi tree. After visiting these sites you will be made to head on towards Lucknow, after covering a drive of 5 hours. Once you arrive in Lucknow you will be transferred to the railway station where you will be boarding the train headed towards Delhi. This will be an overnight journey, where you will be spending the night on the train.

Day 10 : Delhi Departure

Upon your arrival in Delhi, you will be transferred by our tour representative to your hotel where you will freshen up and relax before heading out for some shopping and other leisurely activities.

Later on, you will be transferred to the Delhi airport from where you will board the flight heading towards your desired destination.

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Footsteps of the Buddha Tour takes you into a journey through time as you retrace the footsteps of Lord Buddha. A meditation on the road, this tour traverses through four significant pilgrimage sites marking various epochs of Buddha’s life- Lumbini (birth place of Buddha), Kushinagar (death site of Buddha), Bodhgaya (where Buddha attained enlightenment) and Sarnath (Buddha’s first sermon). Discover the universal truths and acquire the divine Buddhist wisdom as you travel through Southern Nepal, Gangetic plains of Northern India and pay homage to the sanctified Buddhist sites. For those who wish to get closer to the world beyond and are in search of Nirvana, our Buddha Sites Pilgrimage Tour might just be the soul-cleansing experience that you have been looking for.

A spiritual odyssey, Buddha Sites Pilgrimage Tour

• Sightseeing around Kathmandu city (which includes four UNESCO World Heritage Sites)
• Visit Lumbini and Kapilvastu: Birth place of Lord Buddha
• Kushinagar: Ramabhar Stupa, Mahaparinirvana temple, Mathaukar temple
• Bodhgaya: Mahabodhi temple, giant (80 foot) Buddha statue, archaeological museum, monasteries
• Extensive ruins of the ancient centre for learning and an important Buddhist centre in Nalanda
• Dhamekh Stupa, Ashok Pillar, Chaukhandi Stupa, Mulgandha Kuti Bihar, in Sarnath
• Visit Varanasi and Delhi cities en route

Outline Itinerary

Trip itinerary, arrival in kathmandu.

After your arrival in Kathmandu, a representative from Himalayan Glacier will pick you up from the airport and drop you off at your hotel. There will be a group discussion followed by trip preparation during late afternoon at Himalayan Glacier’s office. Overnight in Kathmandu.

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Sightseeing in kathmandu.

Today you visit some of the notable attractions from around Kathmandu valley with a guided tour to four of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.  Kathmandu Durbar Square holds the palaces of the medieval Kings who ruled over the then Kathmandu Kingdom whereas Pashupatinath houses a sacred lingum, or the phallic symbol of Lord Shiva. The Aryaghat alongside Pashupati and on the banks of the Bagmati River is a famous funeral site for the Hindus. Next up is Buddhist shrine of Bouddhanath, one of the largest stupas in the world, and one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage and tourist destinations in Kathmandu.  The area of Bouddhanath is also famous for over 50 Tibetan Gompas or monasteries. You tour for the day concludes with the visit of Swoyambhu temple. Swoyambhu meaning the “the self-existent” is popular among the foreigners as the ‘Monkey Temple’ owing to the large number of monkey population residing in the area. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Transfer to Lumbini

You start early and drive to Lumbini – about 205km south-west from Kathmandu which will take about 8-10 hours. You leave the valley and enter the Terai plains whereby you can notice the sudden surge in the temperature as it gets hot and humid (except in winter). You then reach the legendary place where one of history’s greatest and most revered figure, Siddhartha Gautam was born. If you make it to Lumbini by evening or around sunset, you can stroll around the local market and observe the local lifestyle around there. Overnight at Lumbini.

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Sightseeing of lumbini and kapilavastu.

The holy site of Lumbini, also enlisted within the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, holds immense archaeological and religious importance. It comprises of ruins of ancient monasteries, a sacred Bodhi Tree, an ancient bathing pond, the Ashok Pillar (erected by Emperor Ashoka in 249 BC on the spot of Buddha’s birth which also bears the oldest inscription of Nepal) and the Maya Devi temple. Maya Devi temple is the spiritual heart of Lumbini which marks the spot where Queen Maya Devi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautam. From early morning to early evening, pilgrims from various countries perform chanting and meditation at the site. You also visit the museum, peace pagoda and spend your day exploring the area and its temples, monuments and ancient sites soaking up the serene ambience.

From there you drive about 29km west of Lumbini, and reach Tilaurakot, the historical site of Kapilavastu, where Siddhartha Gautam spent the first 29 years of his life. The site sits in a peaceful meadow on the banks of the Banganga River. The showy shrine nearby with several carved pachyderms is dedicated to Maya Devi. There’s a small museum at the final turn-off to Tilaurakot that displays some of the artefacts found at the site. After you’ve visited the place, you drive back to Lumbini. Overnight in Lumbini.

Transfer from Lumbini via Sunauli to Kushinagar sightseeing in Kushinagar

You drive from Lumbini towards Sunauli, the most popular tourist border crossing between Nepal and India and head towards Kushinagar. After nearly 4 hours drive you reach Kushinagar which is one of the four main pilgrimage sites marking Buddha’s life where Lord Buddha breathed his last. Here you can find several peaceful modern temples and stupas including three main historical sights: Ramabhar Stupa, Mahaparinirvana Temple and Mathakuar Temple. The half-ruined, 15m high Ramabhar Stupa is where Buddha’s body is said to have been cremated where monks and pilgrims can often be seen meditating and searching whereas Mahaparinirvana temple is well-known for its serene 5 th century reclining Buddha, unearthed in 1876. It depicts Buddha on his ancient death-bed and is one of the world’s most moving Buddhist icons where scores of devotees pay homage and seek nirvana. Set among monastery ruins, Mathaukar Temple marks the spot where Buddha made his final sermon and now houses a 3m-tall blue-stone Buddha statue. Buddha museum, Tibetan temple, Japan-Sri Lanka Buddhist meditation centre are other notable attractions around here. Overnight in Kushinagar.

*Note: Multiple-entry visas are available at the immigration post just across the border. You will need two recent passport photos and USD. The border is open 24 hours but closes to vehicles at 10pm.

Transfer to Patna

There are no direct flights or trains between Kushinagar to Patna. You will be taking a taxi from Kushinagar to Deoria then take Vaishali Express train (daily superfast train service) from Deoria to Sonepur. You will travel 2 Tier or 3 Tier AC Class where air condition, 2 tiers or 3 tiers of padded benches, clean sheet/pillow/blanket are provided. Carriage doors are locked at night (so people do not wander through the carriages) where you will have much more seating space during the day and be with higher class Indians who are generally more quiet and reserved. Once in Sonepur, you take a taxi from there and drive to Patna. Overnight in Patna.

Transfer to Bodhgaya

You board a taxi and travel to Bodhgaya from Patna which is almost 2 hours drive. Patna to Bodhgaya route encompasses of sights that gives away the true impression of India’s countryside. Once in Bodhgaya, you check in your respective hotel and rest for the day. You can stroll around the streets and local shops around Bodhgaya in the evening. Overnight in Bodhgaya.

Sightseeing in Bodhgaya

Bodhgaya is the quintessence of Buddhist pilgrimage where Prince Gautam is believed to have attained enlightenment beneath a Bodhi tree and became Buddha. A beautiful temple in the garden setting marks the spot and a descendent of that original bodhi tree flourishes here, its roots embedded in the same soil as its celebrated ancestor. The exact spot is now marked by the magnificent Mahabodhi Temple (World Heritage Site), where Buddha attained enlightened and formulated his philosophy of life and now forms the spiritual heart of Bodhgaya. Topped by a 50m pyramidal spire, the ornate structure houses a 2m high gilded image of a seated Buddha.

Another major attraction is the towering 80 foot statue of Lord Buddha. Bodhgaya also has an Archaeological Museum displaying an interesting array of relics, scriptures, and ancient statues of Buddha. Many monasteries and temples dot the bucolic landscape built in their national styles by foreign Buddhist communities. Overnight in Bodhgaya.

Detour to Nalanda, o/n in Bodhgaya

Today you visit the extensive ruins of the ancient centre for higher learning and an important Buddhist centre in Nalanda. You drive for about 2 hours in the morning and reach there. The Buddhist University of Nalanda, once the most prestigious centre of learning in Asia, continues to draw people from around the world. When Chinese scholar and traveller Xuan Zang visited sometime between 685 and 762 AD, 10,000 monks and students lived here studying theology, astronomy, metaphysics, medicine and philosophy. The red-brick ruins consist of nine monasteries and four main temples. Most impressive is the Great Stupa, with steps, terraces, a few intact votive stupas and monks’ cells. Across from the entrance is the archaeological museum housing the Nalanda University seal and a host of sculptures and bronzes unearthed from Nalanda and Rajgir. About 2km further on is the huge Xuan Zang Memorial Hall, built by the Chinese as a peace pagoda in honour of the famous Chinese traveller who studied and taught for some years at Nalanda. You return back to Bodhgaya in the evening. Overnight in Bodhgaya.

Transfer to Varanasi

After breakfast, you take a taxi from Bodhgaya and travel overland for almost 5 hours to Varanasi, the City of Temples. Most of the journey is along the modern highway paralleling the old Grand Trunk Road, which is one of the better roads in India. You check in your hotel and rest for the day. You are free to stroll around the exotic and colorful city of Varanasi in the evening. Right from the ancient times, Varanasi has stood as a symbol of Hindu renaissance and preserved the rituals and tradition of Hindu philosophy. Overnight in Varanasi.

Visiting of Sarnath and back Varanasi

Situated about 10 km from the holy city of Varanasi, you drive to Sarnath in the morning. Buddha came to Sarnath to preach his message of the middle way to nirvana after he achieved enlightenment at Bodhgaya and gave his famous first sermon here. Set in a peaceful park of monastery ruins is the impressive 34m Dhamekh stupa, which marks the spot where Buddha preached his first sermon. Nearby is a 3 rd century BC Ashoka Pillar with an edict engraved on it. The large ruined Chaukhandi Stupa marks the spot where Buddha met his first disciples. Mulgandha Kuti Bihar where Buddha’s first sermon is chanted daily, deer park and archeological museum are other highlights from Sarnath. Drive back and overnight in Varanasi.

Afternoon flight to Delhi

Your pilgrimage tour comes to a close as you head back to Delhi. You will be dropped at Varanasi airport by your trip leader. You fly for about one and half hour. Once in Delhi, a representative from Himalayan Glacier will pick you up and take you to your hotel. You may stroll around the streets in Delhi, the capital city of India for some souvenir shopping. You may also visit popular tourist attractions nearby. in the evening. Overnight in Delhi.

Final Departure

Your journey concludes today as you bid farewell to this exquisite land.  You will be taken to the Delhi airport first thing in the morning (3:00 am) for your final departure.

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Buddhist Tour India – On Footsteps of Buddha

This spiritual Buddhist India tour takes you to a serene journey on the footsteps of Buddha. Gautam Siddartha was born in 6th century BC in Lumbini on India – Nepal border. The Buddhist Tour India lets both pilgrims and travelers explore the places associated with life and death of Buddha. You visit Bodhgaya, where he was enlightened or should we say where he understood the concept of life, death and existence in deepest way possible. Next, we visit Sarnath, where Buddha preached his first sermon after becoming Buddha. We also visit Sravasti, Vaishali, Kapilvastu and Rajgir – all these places are associated with life of Buddha and Kushinagar, the city where Buddha entered mahaparinirvana or site of Buddha Shakyamuni’s death. At the end of the tour, you will also be able to witness the beauty of seven wonders of the world ‘Taj Mahal’ in Agra.

Welcome at the airport and transfer to hotel.

Delhi is the capital city finds its name in the great Indian epics. The city has served as the capital city to many ruling dynasties of India. The city shows a perfect amalgamation of past and present. Contemporary Delhi is symbolized as chaotic embroidery of primitive establishments, Mughal tombs, dusty bazaars, and colonial architecture.

Later we will start exploring Old Delhi.

Board on to a rickshaw and enjoy a rickshaw ride through the intricate alleys of Chandni Chowk. After a joyful ride, we stop at Jama Masjid . Jama Masjid is the oldest and one of Asia’s largest mosques. It was built by Shah Jahan in the year 1656.

After Jama Masjid, we then step forward to see the grandeur of the Mughal Empire, the majestic Red Fort . Red Fort served as the capital and center of operations for the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for two centuries. This majestic monument is now used as a platform by the Prime minister of India to address the people of the republic on the eve of Independence Day.

Then drive past through India Gate, Parliament Building and Rashtrapati Bhawan

India Gate is an arch that was built to commemorate the death of 70,000 soldiers who laid down their lives during World War 1. The memorial even imprints the names of British and Indian soldiers who laid their lives during Afghan war. This splendid monument was designed by Edwin Luyten. There is an immortal flame that burns throughout the day and night as a mark of remembrance.

In the close vicinity of the India Gate lies the Parliament House which is a circular colonnade building housing offices of various ministries and a well-stocked library. This imperial style architectural monument comprises of open air verandah and 144 columns. It is indeed a sight to watch.

Next to the Parliament House is Rashtrapati Bhawan , the residential estate of President of India. This magnificent monument cannot be compared to any other monument in terms of its size, immensity and magnificence. Rashtrapati Bhawan houses 4 stories and 340 rooms.

Return to hotel for overnight stay

Early morning transfer to railway station to board a train to Lucknow

Arrive at Lucknow station and immediately leave for Sravasti where Buddha delivered many of his important sermons. Sravasti is the most important Buddhist pilgrimage site in the country. Lord Buddha bewildered his sermons with a million fold expression of himself, seated on a thousand-petaled lotus, as fire and water sprung from his body.

Overnight stay at hotel

In the morning visit Saheth in Sravasti.

Saheth has many famous Buddhist Stupas, monasteries and temples. The main attraction in this historic park is Gandhakuti and Kosambakuti, two chambers used by Buddha. Gandhakuti or fragrant chamber is the most sacred place as it was used as personal chamber by Lord Buddha and devotees offer large amount of flowers to the Lord.

Then drive to Kapilvastu .

Kapilvastu is a very important Buddhist pilgrimage site in the country. Lord Buddha had spent his first twenty nine years of his life. Once the capital of the Shakya kingdom; the place will unfold the story of birth of Buddhist religion. Mystic charm and magic of the village can be felt with spirituality and devotion. The village is sprinkled with many Stupas that were built by Ashoka and Gupta kings.

Finally, proceed to Lumbini .

Arrive and check in at hotel for overnight stay

In the morning visit Lumbini.

Then drive to Kapilvastu.

Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Buddha, effectively portrays many artistic preparations of his birth, like the Maya Devi’s statue in the temple with the same name. Picturesque and tranquil backdrop makes it a heaven for tourist.

Later leave for Kushinagar.

Kushinagar is the place where Lord Buddha delivered his last sermon and is one of the four most important places of Buddhist pilgrimage. It was the center of the Mallas dynasty who ruled over the place, however, only few ruins remain today associated with that period. Ashoka the Great had also built many structures in this place where Buddha attained Nirvana.

Arrive and check in at hotel.

In the afternoon visit Nirvana Temple .

Perched high on a plinth, the temple houses reclining Nirvana statue of Lord Buddha and is made of monolithic red sandstone. The statue is placed over huge brick-pedestal with stone-posts at the four ends. Inscriptions are beautifully engraved on the statue which dates back to the 5th century.

Ramabhar Stupa is the cremation site of Lord Buddha and is also called as Mukutbandhan-Chaitya.

Overnight stay at hotel.

In the morning leave for Patna, en route visiting Vaishali .

The lord Buddha preached his last sermon before his death in Vaishali. Vaishali is significantly associated with Buddhism. It is believed that Lord Buddha visited Vaishali many times after he attained enlightenment.

Continue drive to Patna. Arrive and check in at hotel for overnight stay.

Rajgir and Nalanda are two important sites that are closely associated with the Buddhist religion. There are many sites of Buddhist religion. Jivakameavan Gardens are the royal physician’s dispensary of Lord Buddha. Shanti Stupa boasts four glittering statues of Lord Buddha. Venu Vana was the first king offering to Buddha. Nalanda ruins, Museum, Huan-Tsang memorial are major center of attraction in Nalanda.

Continue drive to Bodhgaya. Arrive and check in at hotel for overnight stay.

In the morning visit Bodhgaya .

Bodhgaya is one of the famous sites situated in eastern India associated with the birth of Buddhism around 2500 years ago. It is a major Buddhist pilgrimage site.

Visit magnificent Mahabodhi Temple .

The Maha Bodhi Temple was originally built more than 250 years ago, but it has been restored many times since then. Images of Buddha and other figures can be found in the niche carvings of walls and numerous shrines and stupa that surround the temple. These images manifest the Buddhist presence and communicate his teachings. The spiritual and artistic legacy of Buddhism has spread through east and south East Asia. Pilgrims and tourists from all over the world visit and worship the temple.

Overnight stay.

Varanasi ,commonly known as the cultural and spiritual capital of India is one of the oldest inhabited cities of the country. Since bygone era, the city has proudly carried the legacy of the rich tradition and culture of India. The city has been an important pilgrimage site for Hindu mythology. City of lights, as popularly known as, is famous for its enigmatic Ghats. The mythological legacy and aura around this city is quite awe-inspiring.

In the evening witness Aarti ceremony at Holy Ganges.

Early morning boat tour on River Ganges to visit Bathing Ghats

We explore Ghats to witness the live rituals of the world’s most important religion.

Sailing on the holy waters of Ganga, enjoy the sight of sunrise and at the background you will experience thousands of pilgrims worshipping sunrise and having a bath in the holy water.

Return to hotel for breakfast.

Afternoon excursion to Sarnath.

Sarnath is a well-known Buddhist site and a popular tourist destination that is worth a visit. The place got its fame after Buddha delivered its first sermon after attaining enlightenment after 2500 years. It is one of the holiest places in Asia.

Evening transfer to station to board a train to Agra.

Night on board.

Agra is a destination for love and history. Situated on the banks of River Yamuna, Agra is one of the most visited tourist destinations. Boasting the grandeur of one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Taj Mahal and various UNSECO World Heritage Sites, the city has been declared as the heritage place of the world.

Start city tour of Agra and first visit world famous Taj Mahal.

Taj Mahal is one of the most enchanting and alluring monuments built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his much-loved wife Mumtaz as a final resting place.

It is a Mausoleum of white marble inlaid with numerous precious and semi-precious jewels. 20,000 workers toiled day and night for 22 years to construct this flawless symmetrical monument. It is one of the striking and most captivating buildings in the world. The pool in the center intercepts the entrance and minarets engraved in the corners are at the angle of 92 degrees. The entire foundation of Taj Mahal builds on the series of 22 deep wells which will act as shock absorbers in case if there is any earthquake. This Seven Wonders of the World was built by a Persian architect Ustad Ahmad Lahauri.

Also Visit Agra Fort and Sikandra.

Agra Fort is an imperialist fort situated on the banks of river Yamuna and served as the center of operation for the Mughal emperor Akbar. The fortified walls of the fort encompass several palaces and houses like the Moti Masjid, Diwan-I-Am, Diwan-I-Khas, Musamman Burj, Jehangiri Mahal, Khaas Mahal, Sheesh Mahal etc. It is the finest architectural monument built in red sandstone.

Then we shall set out for Sikandra , the tomb of Akbar. Located on the peripheries of the Agra city, the ruler started the building, his tomb during his lifespan, but later it was concluded by his son Jahangir. The monument includes trimming lawns with exceptionally engraved gateways and white marble memorial. This monument flawlessly absorbs the best of Hindu, Christian, Islamic, Buddhist, Jain motifs, representing the new religion started by Akbar – the DEEN E ILAHI.

In the Morning leave for Delhi. Arrive and check in at hotel.

The rest of the day is free for shopping or other independent activities.

Transfer to airport to catch flight for onward destination.

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Good Morning, we are in Rome and none problem in the return trip; I send you an email to add comments and let you know our feedback in details; my wife and I are frequent travelers and have custom to evaluate our trips in all the aspects; so . Booking process excellent (rapid, clear and exhaustive answers; we have appreciated the help to obtain the e-visa and the contacts during the tour to know possible problems; . Driver excellent (polite, punctual and very expert in the drive), he gave us many suggestions and accompanied us directly to the coach in the Tundla station; the other driver in Varanasi good but should improve his english; . Car good; . Guide only in Jaisalmer good; . Tour organization good for times and the included hotspots; . Hotels: we evaluate the hotels for cleaning and comfort of the room and bathroom and for breakfast; we use a ranking from 1 (bad) to 5 (excellent): Iris Park 2; dirty bathroom with dirty towels, room dirty and uncomfortable (too small, difficult to move inside, put and open the suitcases; breakfast room trivial and food inadequate for european tourists; Mandawa Palace 4 for all; Lallgarl Palace 4 and no 5 for inadequate breakfast respect to the level of the hotel; Mandar Palace 3-4 , room and bathroom no perfectly clean , breakfast inadequate for european tourist and internet didn’t work; Krishna Prakas Havei unacceptable; room located in the roof without elevator and with dangerous stairs; room dirty with a door that didn’t close perfectly, bathroom dirty with dirty towels; breakfast room dirty with tablecloth dirty and broken, food trivial and inadequate also for amount; Master Paradise 3, cold uncomfortable room without possibility to warm it; bathroom in the average and skinny breakfast; Golden Tulip 5 and more, the best Atulayaa Tay unacceptable, dirty and small room, dirty bathroom with microscopic sink an a glass wall between the bed, dirty towels, trivial breakfast; Meradan Grand 4 for all Last hotel in Dehli 4 for room and bathroom also here glass wall between bathroom and the bed but the light didn’t across; we suggest, personal opinion, to cancel the hotel with a rank less than 3 and choose others of superior quality ( also if more expensive) because the hotel is important to rest in a daily tour step by step. In summary we evaluate very good the experience of our first trip in India and surely we will recommend State Express to our friends.

Enzo Ferrante

27 January 2023 

Hi Rinki, Just wanted to say thank you for all the organisation for our India trip. Everything went very smoothly. Our vehicles, drivers and accommodation were all faultless. Look forward to our next trip now whenever that may be. I’d like to just comment on one thing… please encourage clients to do Chittorgarh as a day trip. The accommodation there must’ve been really good at some point but is quite run down now. They were lovely and very obliging but when we compare the accommodations it wasn’t the best. I know I’d said I wanted a night in Chittorgarh but I wasn’t as conversant with availability there as someone who knows the areas more. Thank you once again from my mum, massi and I. Best wishes and regards to your team, Ps. Next visit we must meet!! 🙂

14 January 2023

Dear Sirs, namaste. The journey of my group is over and we have returned to our homes. I hope all of you are fine. I wish to thank State Express for the usual good assistance. A special thank to Mr Mamlesh Sahu for following my trip through his frequent telephone calls. I hope to have the chance to come again.

Alfredo Sermasi

12 December 2022

• Booking process excellent (rapid, clear and exhaustive answers; we have appreciated the help to obtain the e-visa and the contacts during the tour to know possible problems;
• Driver excellent (polite, punctual and very expert in the drive), he gave us many suggestions and accompanied us directly to the coach in the Tundla station; the other driver in Varanasi good but should improve his english;
• Guide only in Jaisalmer good

Thank you for the trip arrangement. We have enjoyed very much. Looking forward to our next trip in India next year and will get in touch with you again. Once again, thank you very much for your excellent service.

Chua Boon Hua

09 October 2018

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Destinations:  Bodhgaya – Dungeshwari Caves – Rajgir – Nalanda Patna – Vaishali – Kesaria – Kusinagar – Kapilvastu – Lumbini – Sravasti – Varanasi – Lucknow Tour Duration: 08 Nights / 09 Days

In Buddhism, there are four main pilgrimage sites. Bodhgaya, Sarnath, Kushinagar, and Lumbini are the four most important sites. But in later Buddhist tradition, other four sites were given a special status since these sites had experienced some certain miracles by Lord Buddha. Our Buddhist Pilgrimage tour package covers all 8 most important sites of Buddhism.

Embark on a 09 days trip to Bodhgaya and admire the impressive structural design and get a glimpse of art collections, Buddhist Pilgrimage tour package is a perfect trip of great ethical importance. This tour package include visit to various Buddhist sites like Varanasi, Bodhgaya, Kushinagar, Sravasti and Lucknow. The travel offers you the opportunity of knowing everything about Lord Buddha’s Life, also known as Siddhattha Gotama. All these Buddhist sites are incomparable in their own way. Book best Buddhist Pilgrimage tour and experience equanimity, peace and Buddhist teachings.

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• Explore must-see Lord Buddha Temple, Mahabodhi temple, and Bodhi tree
• Visit the Dungeshwari cave temples, Vishnu Temples or Vishnupad Temple
• Enjoy Rajgir Gridhkutta (Vulture's peak) to Nalanda's oldest Universities
• Drive to Vaishali. Visit Ashokan Pillar, Bawan Pokhar Temple
• Explore Mahaparinirvana temple and Thai Temple
• Visit Saheth (Jetvanaram) and Maheth (Angulimal Caves) and Ganga Arti
• Morning boat cruise on the river Ganges and visit Sarnath Dhamekh Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa
• Visit Varanasi to Lucknow Sightseeing and Departure
• Old Delhi Food Tour
• Old Delhi Walking Tour With Rickshaw Ride
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BUDDHIST PILGRIMAGE TOUR IN INDIA

“According to the Mahaparinirvana Sutra, the Buddha instructed Ananda, His personal attendant, that Buddhists who wishes to commemorate and remember the Buddha can visit four places related to His life. Lumbini – where He was borned; Bodh Gaya – where He attained Enlightenment; Sarnath – where He gave His first Sermon; and Kushinagara – where He entered Parinirvana.”

Buddhism originated in India about 2600 years ago. After the Buddha gained Enlightenment at the age of 35, He spent 45 years sharing His Teachings throughout North India. During His eighty years alive (and especially after He gained Enlightenment), many locations became important Buddhist sites, and today Buddhist pilgrimage destinations.

Immediately after the passing of the Buddha, His foremost disciples convened the First Buddhist Council to record and codify His Teachings. The second Buddhist Council was held 100 years later in the town of Vaishali, another city He frequented. The third Buddhist Council was held in Pataliputra (Patna), during the reign of Emperor Ashoka (268 BC-239 BC). The Fourth Buddhist Council was held at Kashmir, in the time of Emperor Kanishka (127 AD- 141 AD.) He

After more than a thousand years of dominance and influence on the Indian subcontinent, Buddhism eventually died out due to various reasons, including invasions and rise of other faiths. Over time, Buddhism and Buddhist sites eventually became forgotten and abandoned in India.

Revival of the Buddhist faith came with excavations and archaeological digs by British explorers and scientists. Many phenomenal discoveries. In the 19th century, the British archaeologist Sir Alexander Cunningham excavated numerous Buddhist monuments. In 1891, the Sri Lankan scholar Anagarika Dharmapala launched the Mahabodhi Society of India at Bodhgaya. Since then, the Archaeological Survey of India has been responsible for an endless range of excavations. In fact, new excavations are leading to new 'finds' even today. That is why every important Buddhist spot has a site museum, which exhibits a huge range of Buddhist artefacts.

Today, the following are recognised as major destinations for Buddhist pilgrims seeking to follow the footsteps of the Buddha.

Lumbini (Nepal) – where the Buddha was born

Bodhgaya (Bihar, India) – where the Buddha gained Enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree

Sarnath (in Uttar Pradesh, India) – where the Buddha gave the First Sermon

Kushinagar (in Uttar Pradesh, India) – where the Buddha entered Parinirvana

Rajgir (in Bihar) – site where the Buddha gave many important sermons

Nalanda (in Bihar) – location of famous Buddhist university in medieval times

Kapilavastu (India/Nepal border) – where the Buddha spent His childhood and married life before renouncing to seek the Truth

Vaishali (in Bihar) – where the Buddha gave His last sermon

Sravasti (in Uttar Pradesh) – where the Buddha spent most of His life during rainy seasons at the Jetavan monastery (built by Anathapindika)

HISTORY OF EVERY LOCATIONS

Lumbini is famous throughout the world for being the birthplace of one of the most influential thinkers and teachers in the history of mankind – the Buddha. A major destination for Buddhist pilgrims, Lumbini is also a place for meditation, renewal and aspiration by visitors.

The outstanding universal value of Lumbini was recognised in 1997 when the place was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Being listed as a World Heritage Site reinforces the Nepalese government’s commitment to the cultural and spiritual preservation of Lumbini with continued archaeological research, conservation work, and sustainable site management.

The Buddha was born as Prince Sidhhartha, heir to King Suddhodhana and Queen Maya of the Shakya clan. According to Buddhist traditions, more than 2500 years ago, Queen Maya had a dream of a white elephant entering a womb – a sure sign of an auspicious pregnancy. She was soon pregnant and after months, she was due to give birth. As per the customs of that time, she had to return to her matrimonial home to give birth. Along the way, she stopped at Lumbini where she gave birth to the Prince while holding on to a Sal tree branch.

The authenticity of Lumbini’s status as the birthplace of the Buddha is borne by various artefacts and monuments, some going back thousands of years. There is the Asoka Pillar and remains of viharas, stupas and brick structures dating back from 3rd century B.C.

in its original form, Lumbini was a simple village surrounded by dense forest. With the birth of Prince Siddhartha, the Enlightenment of the Buddha and His eventual Parinirvana, Lumbini acquired a sacred status with the resulting construction of temples and stupas around the area. Over time, the temples and stupas are abandoned but today the remains of these monuments remain.

Lumbini is located 25km away from Tilaurakot (to the west) – site of the ancient palace of the Sakya Kingdom. Towards the east, 55km away is Devdaha, site of the Koliya Kingdom, birthplace of Queen Maya.

Today Lumbini is designed under a masterplan to be protected by a three by one mile area with a circular levee and monastic zones to ensure emulation of how Lumbini looked in the past. Inside the protected area is the Maya Devi Complex - a landscaped garden consisting of the Maya Devi temple, Puskarini (Holy Pond where the baby prince had his first bath), an Ashoka pillar and a Bodhi tree.

The major structure inside the area is the Maha Devi Temple, built to protect the archaeological remains of an ancient temple built to mark the birthplace of the Prince Siddhartha. Located within the area in an outer three by three mile zone are Buddhist temples from different countries - Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Thai, Cambodian etc.

"When the great earth is shaken, this place alone is unmoved!" said the Chinese traveller Xuan Zang, when he visited the serene and sacred spot of Bodh Gaya.

The holiest of holy places for the Buddhists, Bodh Gaya is the place where we can find the site of the Bodhi Tree, under which the Shakyamuni sat and attained Enlightenment. It is also the site of the Mahabodhi Mahavihara, a reconstruction of an ancient shrine built to commemorate the seat of Enlightenment.

Today the Mahabodhi Mahavihara is managed by the BodhGaya Temple Management Committee – a not-for-profit organisation. In 2002, the Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya was officially inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Mahabodhi Mahavihara is one of the oldest living shrines in the world. Its message and beauty have spread all over Earth. The current structure was restored more than a hundred years ago following excavations by British researchers and campaigns by Buddhists.

First built by the Emperor Asoka in the 3rd century BC, the present temple dates from the 5 th century or 6 th century AD. It is one of the earliest Buddhist temples built entirely in brick, still standing in India. It is 170 feet tall and is noted for its stunning architecture and superb workmanship. There are stone sculpted balustrades, grand turrets, minute inscriptions, intricate images of Buddha.

A grandly carved torana or stairway leads from the main entrance, to the Mahabodhi Temple. On the left of the Temple entrance, there is a small shrine, which has the Buddhapuda or Buddha's footprints in black stone.

Located inside the Mahavihara is a small room with a golden statue of the Shakyamuni Buddha. Devotees will quietly queue up to make their way inside the room to pay their respects, conduct their prostrations and reaffirm their vows before making their way out to the exterior.

Located at the back of the Mahavihara is the Bodhi Tree, the tree under which the Buddha sat and attained Enlightenment. The Bodhi Tree is the most important attraction in the temple complex. The sacred tree is supposed to have sprung up on the very day that the Buddha was born. It has been transplanted at least five times, at Bodhgaya. The present one is supposed to have come from a sapling brought by Emperor Asoka. It is a lush, all-enveloping tree, which conveys a tremendous sense of peace and serenity, that permeates through the whole temple. The arresting atmospherics of Bodhgaya has been universally commented upon, by all those who have visited it, Buddhists and non-Buddhists.

Under the Bodhi tree, is the Vajrasana or Diamond Throne, a rich, red slab of stone which had been placed by Emperor Ashoka, to denote the exact spot where the Buddha had gained enlightenment. Made of sandstone, the Vajrasana features animal and bird motifs at the side and carved geometrical patterns on the surface. Surrounded by railings, it is not possible to touch the Vajrasana today but one can glimpse at the magnificent keepsake from ancient times.

Surrounding the Mahavihara complex are also markings indicating the presence of the Buddha during the 49 days after His Enlightenment. It was stated that after attaining Enlightenment, the Buddha spent 49 days contemplating on His Enlightenment. He spent these seven weeks at seven locations, which are marked throughout Bodh Gaya.

There's the Animesh Lochan Chaitya, where the Buddha gazed at the Bodhi tree without blinking, the Ratnachakrama or Jewelled path, where lotus flowers bloomed under the Buddha's feet, the Ratnaghar Chaitya, where the rays of five colours emanated from the Buddha's body, and later became the colours connected with the religion (blue, red, yellow, white, orange). There are also the Rajayatna Tree and the Ajapala Nigrodlha Tree, where the Buddha meditated at length.

Then, there's the Muchchalinda pond, where he meditated during the rains, arid was protected by the hood of the Nagraj serpent especially when Mara, the demon, created thunder, lightning, storms, to distract him, and also sent his three daughters to tempt him. In fact, a stone-image of a hooded Naga-serpent protecting the Buddha, in the lake, adds an uncanny air of realism to the scenario.

Over the one and a half millennia after the Buddha’s Enlightenment, Buddhism enjoyed royal patronage from Mauryan, Kushan and, later, Pala empires. Bodh Gaya and Nalanda developed into places of learning and attracted learners worldwide. Today Bodh Gaya is back to its preeminent spot as one of the four holy sites for all Buddhist pilgrims.

The stirring structure of the Mahabodhi Mahavihara is believed to be inspiration for important Buddhist buildings throughout Asia – the Chiang Mai Temple in Thailand, The Pagan Pagoda in Myanmar, the Mahabuddha Temple in Nepal and the Wuta Si Pagoda in China.

Outside the temple complex, there are several beautiful temples and monasteries built by other Buddhist nations-Bhutan, China, Japan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sikkim, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam. These buildings are unique because they reflect the architectural style of their respective countries. The statue of Buddha in the Chinese temple is 200 years old and was brought from China. Japan's Nippon temple is shaped like a pagoda, as also the Myanmar temple, which resembles its famous Bagan temple. The Thai temple has golden tiles, and a massive bronze statue of Buddha.

The Bodhgaya Archaeological Museum is a treasure-trove of Buddhist sculptures, from the 1st century to the 11 th century. A colossal image of a standing Buddha in the Abhaya Mudra pose, is particularly outstanding.

Many festivals are celebrated in Bodhgaya, the most important being 'Buddha Poornima'. This is the important day when the Buddha was born, gained 'Enlightenment’ and went through `Mahaparinirvana'.

In the evening, its magnificent to simply sit in front of the Bodhi tree, and sink into its reverential beauty. The shining moonlight, soothing chants, serene peace add to the magic atmospherics. This is one time and place where any individual can break away from the teeming world, and revel in the aura of isolation.

Sarnath is an important site for the Buddhist pilgrims and one of the four holy sites for Buddhists following the Life of the Budda.

After the Buddha achieved Enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, He scoured the surroundings for potential disciples who could understand His Teachings. He remembered His five followers who left the Shakya Kingdom and discovered that they were residing at a deer park near Sarnath.

The Buddha went to Sarnath where He delivered His first sermon to the five disciples. They quickly understood His Teaching and thus the Sangha in Buddhism was established, completing the Triple Gem of the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha.

The Buddha’s first sermon is known as the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta (Pali) or The Setting in Motion of the Wheel of the Dharma Sutta. During this sermon, the Buddha taught the Four Noble Truths. The Buddhist Sangha grew to sixty monks, whom the Buddha sent to different parts of the kingdom to spread his Dharma. The Buddha also travelled widely, but he often returned to Sarnath, to meditate and preach, especially during the rainy season.

The Deer Park, where the Buddha gave his first sermon, is the most attractive part of Sarnath, with its emerald-green lawns, small hill-tops, surrounded by the majestic ruins of many stupas and chaityas.

The Chaukhandi Stupa, on a high mound, is one of the first sights in Sarnath. It has the ruins of a Buddhist monastery of the 5th century AD, supposedly to mark the spot where Buddha first met his five disciples, when he reached Sarnath. An interesting feature of this stupa is an octagonal tower in the Islamic style. This was supposed to have been added, much later, when the Mughal Emperor Akbar, who was open-minded to all religions, visited Sarnath, in 1588.

The Sangha grew to sixty monks, whom the Buddha sent to different parts of the kingdom to spread His Dharma. The Buddha also travelled widely, but He often returned to Sarnath, to meditate and preach, especially during the rainy season. The Deer Park, where the Buddha gave his first sermon, is considered by some as the most attractive part of Sarnath, with its emerald-green lawns, small hill-tops, surrounded by the majestic ruins of many stupas and chaityas.

After the Buddha entered Parinirvana, Sarnath continued to grow as an important Buddhist centre. It was Emperor Ashoka, again, who resurrected this sacred Buddhist town, when he visited it and erected his famous Ashoka Pillar. The pillar was once 15 metres tall, and although it is now in ruins, is still impressive looking. The four lion-heads on top of the pillar, facing four different directions and called the Lion Capital, were destroyed, but were later excavated, and are now on display in the Sarnath Museum. The four-lion head is now the important National Emblem of lndia.

Ashoka also constructed the biggest and most striking stupa, the Dhamekh Stupa. According to an inscription marked 1026 AD, the Dhamekh Stupa stands on the site of the old Dhamra Chakra Stupa, a stupa built to mark the spot where the Buddha gave His first sermon. It is a solid cylindrical tower, 128 feet high and 93 feet in diameter. The borders have delicately carved geometrical and floral patterns, and the figures of humans and birds, which are all very soothing to the eye. The name Dhamekh has been connected to Buddha's `Dharma'. Most Buddhists who visit Sarnath, circumambulate around this stupa, chanting mantras as they reflect on the Teachings of the Buddha. The Chaukhandi Stupa, on a high mound, is one of the first sights in Sarnath. It has the ruins of a Buddhist monastery of the 5th century AD, supposedly to mark the spot where Buddha first met his five disciples, when he reached Sarnath. An interesting feature of this stupa is an octagonal tower in the Islamic style. This was supposed to have been added, much later, when the Mughal Emperor Akbar, who was open-minded to all religions, visited Sarnath, in 1588.

Among the other interesting sights in Sarnath, is the Mulgandhakuti Vihara, where the Buddha meditated, whenever he visited Sarnath, during the monsoons. It has now been converted into a temple, with attractive fresco paintings by a Japanese artist. The lush Bodhi tree outside, is an important and inspiring part of the temple.

The Sarnath Archaeological Museum is the oldest site-museum of the Archaeological Survey of India. It’s designed like a Buddhist vihara or sanghram, with the central hall like a shrine and the galleries like monastic cells. The five galleries and two verandahs have a wealth of Buddhist sculptures, inscriptions, manuscripts from the third century B.C. to the twelfth century A.D. The paintings offer ample proof of the great Sarnath School of Art. There is an image of a serene Buddha with half-shut eyes and smiling lips.

In later centuries during the Kushan and Gupta periods, Sarnath developed to become an important centre of Buddhist scholars and art. Over time, Buddhism disappeared from India and Sarnath entered into obscurity until the arrival of the British archaeologists. During the 1800s and early 1900s, they made numerous discoveries related to Sarnath’s glorious past and these artefacts (one major piece is the Lion Capital of the Asokan Pillar) are now displayed at the Archaeological Museum of Sarnath.

Like Bodhgaya, the town of Sarnath is also studded with monasteries from many Buddhist countries - Thailand, China, Japan, Burma, Korea, Tibet. The Central Institute for Higher Buddhist Studies is also an important building.

The last of the four holy Buddhist sites is Kushinagar. Located at Gorakhpur, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, the Buddha was said to have laid between two sala trees at Kushinagar while resting before entering Parinirvana. When the Buddha breathed his last, His last words were “Subject to change are all conditioned things. Strive on with diligence!”

Following His departure, His body was cremated and His mortal remains were collected in eight urns and distributed to various stupas in the region. It was said that hundreds of years later, the remains were gathered by Emperor Asoka who built 84,000 stupas to enshrine the relics.

The Mahaparinirvana Temple is the most important monument located at Kushinagara. With a stunning, six-metre long image of the Buddha, in reclining posture, the temple had invoked awe and tears to believers as they reflect on the Buddha's last moments. Originally made of black stone, it looks golden due to the numerous gold leaves placed on it by the Buddhist pilgrims. With a tremendous aura surrounding the statue, devotees were often moved to kneel, pray, meditate when visiting the Temple.

The Ramabhar Stupa is 49 feet long, and is now, a large brick mound. According to traditions, this is where the Buddha was cremated before His remains were encased in eight urns and distributed. Circumambulation by devotees can be seen with them walking clockwise with their right arms closer to the Stupa.

Outside the Mahaparinirvana temple, is the small Mathakuar Shrine, with a riveting black stone image of Buddha in the Bhumi Sparsha pose.

One also sees the Hiranyavati river, and the beautiful ghats, all of which evoke an air of peace and tranquillity. Like Bodhagaya, Kushinagar has tremendous tranquility and offers plenty of space for prayers and meditation. The regular chanting, from early morning to night, add to the incredibly soothing spirit of the last abode of the Buddha. Like in the other sacred Buddhist places, Kushinagar has beautiful monasteries from other Buddhist countries - the Wat Thai temple, Chinese Temple, International Buddhist Trust and the lovely Meditation Park. The new Kushinagar Museum is well worth a visit too.

This picturesque town with its hills, gardens, caves, is 80 kms from Bodhgaya and 100 kms from Bihar's capital city of Patna.

Formerly known as Rajagaha, Rajgir was the first capital of Magadha, ruled by King Bimbisara (5th — 6th BC) who was one of the most prominent supporters of the Buddha. Buddha used this city as his monsoon retreat for 12 years, and preached his Dharma, which was recorded in writing for the first time here, by his disciples, as the Vinaya Pitaka' and the 'Sutra Pitaka'.

Rajgir has a large range of exciting Buddha-sites. In fact, the first sight is of grand, antique walls, which were once 40 kms long, and which magnificently encircle the whole city.

In Rajgir, the Buddha preached His sermons from the striking — looking Gridhakuta Hill or Vulture Peak, which had a unique rock formation, like a vulture's beak. It was here that the Buddha preached the Lotus Sutra, which promised salvation for all human beings, and the Prajnaparamita Sutra, described as the 'Perfection of Wisdom' Sutra.

"The mantra of the perfection of wisdom is a mantra of great knowledge. It is an unsurpassable mantra; it is a mantra that totally pacifies all sufferings".

When King Binnbisara was imprisoned by his son Ajatashatru, he watched the Buddha on the hill, from his prison window, and tried to be at peace. The "Binnbisrara Jail" has been excavated in Rajgir, as also the Ajatashatru Fort, where his son Ajatashatru repented, after killing his father, converted to a Buddhist, and placed a statue of Buddha in the `Parinirvana' pose.

When one comes down from the Gridhakuta Hill, one spots the Mardakukshi Vihara, where the Buddha was hurt by a rock hurled by his cousin Devadutta, who wished to kill him.

Close to that, is the Jivakamravana Vihara, which was a mango grove presented to the Buddha by Jivaka, the royal physician who took care of him, when he was hurt by Devadutta.

The Venuvana Vihara or the Monastery of the Bamboo Grove was Bimbisara's first offering to the Buddha. Close by, is the Karanda Tank, where the Buddha bathed.

There are also the grand Pippala Caves and the seven Satapami Caves, where the first Buddhist Council was said to have been held, after the Buddha's Mahaparinirvana.

The town fell into oblivion, when Ajatashatru’s son Udayin shifted the capital to Pataliputra (today known as Patna). It is due to the numerous excavations that took place later, that we are able to witness the importance of this city, as one of the important sites on the Buddha Trail.

The world-renowned university-town was the first residential educational institution in the world, and had as many as 9 million books, 10,000 students and 2000 teachers during its heyday.

It was a supreme centre of learning, between the 5 th and the 12 th century. Now a World Heritage Site, Nalanda is spread over an area of 14 hectares, and the excavations reveal the extensive remains of 11 monasteries and five temples, with verandahs, quadrangular courts, a shrine to house a large image of Buddha, and niches in the walls studded with small, exquisite Buddha images.

The Chinese traveller Xuan Zang and his disciple Hui Li, both studied at this great institution in the 6 th and 7 th century and left behind detailed descriptions. They mentioned that admission was very tough, and only two out of every ten eminent scholars were selected. These scholars came from many countries like Java, Korea, China, Japan and Sri Lanka.

The Nalanda Varsity was noted for its vibrant and modernistic system of education, including the art of debate and public speaking. Many reputed Indian scholars emanated from this varsity, like Nagarjuna, Aryabhatta. They later went to Tibet and other places, spreading the teachings of the Buddha. Emissaries came from around the world, with big donations for the varsity.

Buddha was known to have visited Nalanda when it was a small village. One of Buddha's most learned disciples, Sariputra, who had an important place in the Sangha, attained Nirvana here.

The Sariputra Stupa was built by Empereor Ashoka, in memory of Satiputra. It is easily the most impressive structure, with its grand shrine chamber that once housed a huge image of the Buddha, the impressive corner towers, and the beauteous stucco images of Buddha and the Bodhisattvas, on the walls.

The famed Chinese traveller Fa Xian mentioned this stupa in his writings.

The varsity was destroyed in the 12 th century and was resurrected after numerous excavations established in Nalanda, which does important research on Pali and Buddhist studies. The Archaelogical Survey of India also opened a Museum, right across the main entrance of the varsity. It has some exquisite bronzes of the 9 th and 10 th centuries, as well as many arresting artefacts from the excavations.

As in the other Buddhist sites, there are temples from other Buddhist countries in Nalanda, including Thailand.

Five years after His Enlightenment at Bodhgaya, the Buddha came to Vaishali, famed as one of the first 'republican' states in the world. He was received by the noble Lichchavi community, to whom He preached the Ratna Sutra.

The Kutagarshala Vihar or 'Buddha Stupa 2' was built by the Lichchavis for the Buddha, and still looks impressive, with a large monastery, extensive courtyard and open verandah.

It was in Vaishali, that women were ordained into the Sangha for the first time. These included the Buddha's foster mother Mahaprajapati Gautami, who was one of 500 Sakyan women who came all the way from Kapilavastu to Vaishali, in order to join the Order. The Buddha was hesitant at first, but finally, admitted the women as bhikshunis or nuns.

This town is also noted for the famous courtesan, Amrapali, who joined the Sangha. The neighbouring village of Annvara is said to be the site of Amrapali's mango grove that she donated to the Buddha.

Vaishali is an important town on the Budddhist circuit, because the Buddha preached his last sermon here. He told his favourite disciple Anand, to inform his bhikshus about his imminent end, and then, left for Kushinagar soon after that.

According to Buddhist traditions, Ananda attained Nirvana outside Vaishali.

Emperor Ashoka erected his Asoka Pillar here, and a large brick stupa, to commemorate the sacred spot of the Buddha's last sermon.

Among the important sights here, is the Relic Stupa or `Stupa 1', where the Lichchavis reverentially encased one of the eight portions of Buddha's relics, after His Mahaparinirvana. This is now preserved in the Patna Museum.

All these were excavated in the 19 th century by the British archaeologist Sir Alexander Cunningham.

Many of these finds are in the Site Museum which has an excellent collection of artefacts from the third to the sixth century.

Also worth seeing, are the Japanese Temple and the Vishwa Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda), both built by the Japanese.

A hundred years after Buddha's Parinirvana, Vaishali was chosen as the venue for the Second Buddhist Council, where many important decisions were made and many missionaries were despatched around the world, to spread the Dharma.

Sravasti was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Kosala, and the biggest town in the Gangetic plains during the Buddha's time. At Sravasti, the Buddha stayed in the Jetvana Vihara of the lush Jetvana Gardens, which attracted many Buddhist pilgrims today for its beauty and peace. Here again, the supreme serenity inspires travellers to rest and relax, pray and meditate.

The Buddha stayed in Anandakuti and Gandhakuti, whose ruins still remain, and are sacred to the Buddhist pilgrims. The whole Sangha used to congregate in Sravasti, with the Buddha, during the ‘Vassavassa' or 'Rainy retreat' season.

In fact, the Buddha expounded a major part of the ‘Tripitakas' in this city.

The city is studded with many antique stupas, monasteries, and temples. The lush Anand Bodhi tree, planted by Buddha's favourite disciple, Anand, is very attractive. The tree exudes almost as much peace and serenity as the Ananda Bodhi Tree, and is a favourite spot for Buddhist pilgrims to pray and meditate.

It was in Sravasti that the Buddha performed the only miracle of his life, in response to non-believers. He levitated on a thousand-petalled lotus, and a lot of fire and water emanated from his body. This has been beautifully drawn in a panel which caused huge excitement when it was first excavated.

There is also the Angulimala Stupa, built in memory of the killer Angulimala, who was notorious for wearing a necklace of human fingers (of his victims) around his neck. He wanted to kill his own mother, but when he met the Buddha, the latter's serene words changed him, and he became an ardent disciple if the Buddha.

Like the other Buddhist sites, Sravasti has a range of beautiful monasteries built by other Buddhist countries — Thailand, Japan, Myanmar, China, and a lush park by the Japanese.

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As the fourth largest world religion, Buddhism has made a strong base in the continent of Asia. Overall, it is preceded by Hinduism, Islam and Christianity in the entire globe. Founded in the northern part of India by Siddhartha Gautama Buddha, this religion is practised by those that are seekers of non-violence, peace and love in the world. Gautama Buddha was born in 563 B.C. in the Lumbini region of present-day Nepal. When he reached 29 years of age, he quit his family (wife and children) along with all the political affairs of his kingdom to find out about ‘truth’. In those days this practice of leaving one’s family to become an ascetic was well-accepted in the society. After studying Brahmanism for some time he rejected it and in 535 B.C. he took the ‘Buddha’ title which means ‘the awakened one’. In the present day, Lord Buddha’s birthplace and the place where he received enlightenment (Bodh Gaya, Bihar) are visited by many devotees, mostly from places like China, Vietnam, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

Namaste India Trip gives you the opportunity to make a pilgrimage to the place where Buddhism was born. The ‘Buddhist Pilgrimage Tours’ includes important Buddhism hubs like Bodhgaya, Lumbini, Kushinagar, Vaishali, Sarnath and Sravasti. You will be given a detailed tour of these places without any hassle and your safety will be guaranteed till the tour ends. This well-established online travel agency works with the aim to provide the best possible trip to all its customers with an incentive like customization of tour packages befitting the customers’ needs. All in all the ‘Buddhist Pilgrim Tours’ will give you a chance to visit all the significant sites associated with Buddhism, making you learn more about the religion and its roots. Professional assistance of the highest quality is assured during the tour.

Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour Itinerary Package

Day 1 : Bodhgaya Arrival

The Namaste India Trip representative will receive you at Gaya International Airport and transfer you safely to the hotel booked for lodging in Bodhgaya. Since Bodhgaya is where Buddha received ‘Enlightenment’ it acts as the spiritual dwelling place for Buddhists, attracting several believers from the entire world. This place is located close to river Niranjana and is counted among the Holiest pilgrimage site for Buddhists, ranking second among all four Buddhist pilgrimage locations.

In the afternoon you will be taken for Bodhgaya sightseeing tour that will include visiting the Mahabodhi Temple. This temple is named after Lord Buddha and is considered sacred by Buddhists. The Maha-Bodhi tree is also thought to be very holy as Lord Buddha is claimed to have attained ‘Enlightenment’ here under this tree. Spend the night at the hotel in Bodhgaya.

Day 2 : Bodhgaya – Rajgir – Nalanda and Arriving at Patna

Early the next morning after breakfast you will leave for Patna from Bodhgaya, a 6-hour journey and stop at Nalanda and Rajgir on the way. Rajgir happens to hold great significance among the Buddhist followers and is a prime religious site as Buddha had spent 12 years of his life in this place. After lunch, you can visit the Bimbisara jail and the Gridhakuta Hill. Next, you will drive another 14km to reach Nalanda University which is the International Centre for Buddhist Studies and among the oldest universities that the world has seen. You will reach Patna after covering another 90km and rest out here for the night.

Day 3 : Patna – Vaishali – Kushinagar

Day 3 will start with a drive to Kushinagar and stop at Vaishali on the way. it was here in Vaishali that Lord Buddha made an announcement for the ‘Mahaparinirvana’. The next stop is in Kushinagar, the place where Lord Buddha gave ‘Buddhism’ to the world. Upon arriving in Kushinagar, you will be transferred to a hotel where you can take rest and post lunch visit the ‘Mahaparinirvana Temple’ (the site where Buddha breathed his last) along with the ‘Ramabhar Stupa’ (the place where Lord Buddha was cremated). Spend the night in Kushinagar hotel.

Day 4 : Kushinagar – Lumbini (180km / 5hours)

Early morning of day 4 post breakfast you will drive to the place where Buddha was born- Lumbini. After reaching Lumbini you will check into the hotel previously booked. In the afternoon you will visit ‘Mayadevi Temple’, the place of Buddha’s birth. This place is not only religiously significant but holds geographically significant with a combination of natural beauty and peace. Stay overnight at the hotel in Lumbini.

Day 5 : Lumbini – Kapilavastu – Sravasti (225km / 5hrs 30mines)

Start day 5 with a filling breakfast and head for Sravasti, stopping at Kapilavastu on way. Kapilavastu is where Gautama Buddha spent his childhood. Next, you have to make a move for Sravasti, the place known for Buddha’s sermons. He has supposedly performed several miracles out here and even ‘levitated’ here. Also, visit the Angulimal and Sahet Mahet caves and return to Sravasti for spending overnight.

Day 6 : Sravasti – Varanasi (300km / 8hours)

On the morning of day 6, you are to move on to Varanasi, one among the few oldest living cities in the world. From Varanasi continue traveling to reach Sarnath, which is 12km away from Varanasi. Lord Buddha had his first sermon preached at Sarnath to five of his disciples having attained enlightenment. Dhamek Stupa is frequently visited here in Sarnath and so is the Sarnath Museum. Return to Varanasi for spending the night.

Day 7 : Varanasi – Bodhgaya (242km / 7hours)

On the morning of day 7, view the sunrise in Varanasi on a boat in the Ganges. Return and finish your breakfast to get back to Bodhgaya. Upon arrival in Bodhgaya rest in the hotel you had checked in earlier. Take rest for some time and then go to visit the Niranjana River and the Dungeshwari Caves. Spend overnight in the Bodhgaya hotel.

Day 8 : End of Tour

On the final day, have a hearty breakfast and you will be safely taken to the Gaya International Airport for a connecting flight to your destination.

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• Nalanda university and Rajgir visit
• Visit to the site where buddha had achieved nirvana at Mahabodhi temple
• Visit to the Buddhist place of mahaparinirvana in Kushinagar
• Visit to the birthplace of buddha in Lumbini
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A. Gaya is the nearest airport to Bodhgaya which is 17 km away.

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A. Sarnath is just half n hour away from Varanasi.

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A. Nalanda university can be traced to 5th century.

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A. October to March is the best time to visit Rajgir.

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A. Must visit tourist attractions in Varanasi are: dasashwamedh ghat, kashi vishwanath temple, manikarnika ghat, assi ghat, BHU, sankat mochan hanuman mandir etc.

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India and Nepal Buddhism Tour

Buddhists follow the steps of Gautam Buddha who taught the concept of four noble truths. Lord Buddha preached his noble virtues in Eastern India around 6th Century BCE. In Buddhism, there is a prominence of all the places that are associated with Lord Buddha. Buddhists seek the fragrance of Buddha's teachings and quest for inner bliss. The travelers with religious hearts can also savor the utter serenity of minds through visiting these places. This 16 nights and 17 days itinerary takes the tourists on the footsteps of Lord Buddha. The tour includes various places of religious significance in Buddhism in India and Nepal. These destinations include visiting various tranquil places such as Patna, Vaishali, Rajgir, Nalanda, Bodhgaya, Varanasi, Kushinagar, Lumbini and Kathmandu.

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On arrival at Delhi airport in the afternoon, our representative will be there to receive you and transfer to your pre-booked hotel. Check in at the hotel. Rest of the time is free for leisure. An overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.

The day is free to explore the major tourist destinations in Delhi or local markets of Delhi. An overnight stay in the hotel.

Delhi - Patna

Today, we will fly to Patna, an ancient Buddhist capital of Patliputra. On arrival check in at the hotel for an overnight stay.

In the morning after breakfast, we will leave to visit Vaishali, where the Buddha preached his last sermon. Later return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Patna - Rajgir

After breakfast in the morning, we will drive to Rajgir, where Buddha preached at the "Vultures peak" and the first Buddhist council was held after his death. Here, we will climb the peak by cable car. En-route, we will visit Nalanda, one of the greatest universities of the ancient world. Enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Rajgir.

Rajgir - Bodhgaya

Today, in the afternoon, we will drive to Bodhgaya, place of Buddha's Enlightenment. Check in at the hotel in Bodhgaya for an overnight stay.

In the morning, we will visit the Mahabodhi temple and sit under the Bodhi tree of enlightenment. Later return back to the hotel for a night stay.

Bodhgaya - Varanasi

Today, we will drive or board the train to Varanasi. On arrival in Varanasi, check in at the hotel to relax and enjoy a night stay.

After breakfast in the morning, proceed for a dawn boat ride on the sacred river Ganges, where devotions are performed towards the rising sun. Also, you can see the funeral Ghats, and some of the Varanasi's temples. In the afternoon, visit the great Stupa at Sarnath, where the Buddha preached his first sermon. Later return back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Varanasi - Kushinagar

Today, the morning time is free for leisure. In the afternoon, board train to Kushinagar. On arrival at Kushinagar, our representative will be there to meet you and take you to your prebooked hotel where you can check in and enjoy an overnight stay.

In the morning after breakfast, we will visit the ancient stupas and modern temples, commemorating the Buddha's Death and cremation, and see the spectacular reclining Buddha Statue. Later, come back to the hotel to relax and enjoy a night stay.

Kushinagar - Lumbini

Today, we will drive across the border into Nepal to Lumbini, birthplace of Buddha in the morning. After exploring the beautiful Lumbini, enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel in Lumbini.

Lumbini - Kathmandu

The morning time is few for leisure. Later, in the afternoon, take flight to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu, our representative will transfer you to your already booked hotel in Kathmandu for an overnight stay.

After breakfast in the morning, we will visit the two ancient and magnificent stupas of Swayambunath and Boudhanath. Rest of the time is free for shopping and exploring the city of Kathmandu. Later return back to the hotel for a night stay.

Today, we will visit the village of Nagarkot, with stupendous views of the Himalaya and Kathmandu valley or another option available is to trek to 14th Century World heritage temple of Changu Narayan. An overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Kathmandu - Delhi

In the afternoon, we will fly to Delhi and enjoy an overnight stay at your pre-booked hotel in Delhi.

International Departure

In the morning, we will transfer you to the airport to catch the flight for onwards international destination.

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• Day 1 Arrival Delhi International Airport - Stay at Delhi
• Day 2 Delhi / Lucknow (By Flight) / Drive to Sravasti (180 Kms Drive)
• Day 3 Sravasti to Lumbini (190 Kms)
• Day 4 Lumbini to Kushinagar (130 Kms Drive)
• Day 5 Kushinagar to Patna via Vaishali (280 Kms Drive)
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Duration : 10 Nights / 11 Days Destinations Covered : Delhi - Patna - Rajgir - Bodhgaya - Varanasi - Sarnath - Kushinagar - Lumbini - Sravasti - Balrampur - Lucknow - Delhi

Sketch program: Day 01 - Delhi Welcome on arrival at Delhi and transfer to hotel. Day 02 - Delhi After breakfast, tour the historic city of old Delhi to include the magnificent Red Fort, Jama Masjid, largest mosque in Asia, both built by Shahjahan, Rajghat-memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, the "Father of the Nation". Afternoon, tour of New Delhi to include Humanyun Tomb, Qutab Minar, India Gate, Birla Mandir, Bahai Temple. Overnight at hotel. Day 03 - Delhi / Patna Depart for airport for early morning flight to 2500 year old ancient city of Patna. On arrival at Patna transfer to hotel. Afternoon excursion to Vaishali where Lord Buddha preached his last sermon announcing his approaching Nirvana. Visit stupas holding urns containing ashes of Buddha and Ashoka pillar erected by Emperor Ashoka to mark places sanctified by Buddha. The place is also known now for famous Madhubani paintings. Overnight at hotel. Day 04 - Patna / Rajgir Morning drive down to Rajgir (102 kms / 2 hrs & 30 mins) capital of 6th century Magadha empire. It was revered site of Buddha's discourses. Buddha spent many years here. Visit Gridhrakula, Sapataparni cave, Ajatsatru fort and Venuvana. Afternoon visit Nalanda - the world's oldest university founded in the 5th century. Also visit monasteries and temples with impressive Buddhist & Hindu images. The Institute for research into Buddhism and Pali literature which houses rare manuscripts, is also worth visiting for the enthusiasts. Archaeological museum is also not to be missed for the rare collections. Overnight at hotel. Day 05 - Rajgir / Bodhgaya Early morning after breakfast depart for Bodhgaya (193 kms / 4 hrs & 30 mins) by road. Enroute visit Baraliar caves - the earliest examples of rock cut caves. Most impressive craftsmanship of carving and rock inscription ca be seen. These caves served as inspiration for the setting of E.M Foresters "A Passage to India". Arrive Bodhgaya and overnight in the hotel. Day 06 - Bodhgaya Bodhgaya is one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage centres. It was here that Gautama attained enlightenment and became Buddha under the "Bodhi" tree Satabodhi temple, Japanese and Tibetan monasteries along with Magadha university museum are also to be visited. Overnight at hotel. Day 07 - Bodhgaya / Varanasi Early morning after breakfast depart for Varanasi (243 kms / 6 hrs) by road (if one so desires one can go by train to Varanasi for Gaya). Arrive by afternoon and transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit ghats and temples and Benaras Hindu University. Overnight at hotel. Day 08 - Varanasi / Sarnath Early morning boat ride on river Ganges to see the beautiful sunrise at Ganges. After breakfast excursion to Sarnath, the principle centre of Buddhism. It was here around 530 B.C that Buddha preached his 1st sermon after gaining enlightenment. Also visit Dhamekh and Dharmarajika stupas. Day 09 - Varanasi / Kushinagar Afternoon drive to Kushinagar - the place where Buddha passed into Parinirvana. Visit Ramabha stupa which stands on the spot where the body of the Lord was cremated. Also visit Natha Kumarka Kot enshrining the large recumbent figure of Buddha in the state of Nirvana. Overnight at hotel. Day 10 - Kushinagar / Lumbini / Sravasti Morning excursion to Lumbini, the place where Buddha was born. An ancient shrine with an image representing the nativity of Buddha is still preserved. Afternoon drive to Balrampur and visit Sravasti and other Buddhist shrines enroute. Overnight at hotel. Day 11 - Balrampur / Lucknow / Delhi Drive to Lucknow to catch flight to Delhi. On arrival, transfer to international airport for flight to onward destination.

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