GRAND BUDDHA CIRCUIT – 7 DAYS SPIRITUAL EXPEDITION

Arrival: Welcome on arrival at Gaya Airport. 

Transfer: Meet & greet by Magadh Tours executive with traditional garland. Transfer to your hotel for check-in.

Mahabodhi Temple - The sacred site where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.

Bodhi Tree: is a sacred fig tree (Ficus religiosa) that holds immense spiritual significance for Buddhists worldwide.

Sujata Village: Village where Sujata offered milk-rice to Buddha, marking the end of his asceticism.

Niranjana River: River near which Buddha meditated before his enlightenment.

Overnight: Stay overnight at the hotel in Bodhgaya.

Breakfast: Start the day with breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer: Drive to Varanasi (approx. 250 km).

Arrive: On arrival, excursion to Sarnath (approx. 14 km).

Proceed for Sightseeing:

Dhamekha Stupa: Built at the site where Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment.

Deer Park: The location where Buddha first taught the Dharma to his five disciples.

Sarnath Museum: Houses the Lion Capital of Ashoka and other significant Buddhist artifacts.

Evening: Enjoy Aarti on Holy River The Ganges. 

Return to Varanasi, hotel check-in.

Overnight: Stay overnight at the hotel in Varanasi.

Breakfast: Start the day with breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer: Drive to Kushinagar (approx. 260 Kms / 4 Hrs).

Arrive: On arrive Kushinagar, transfer to hotel.

Proceed for sightseeing: 

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

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

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

Overnight: Stay overnight at hotel in Kushinagar.

Breakfast: Start the day with breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer: Drive to Sravasti (approx. 250 Kms / 5-6 Hrs).

Arrive: On arrival, check in at hotel. 

Proceed to visit: 

Jetvanaram Monastery: A famous monastery where Gautama Buddha spent many rainy seasons teaching.

Ananda Bodhi Tree: A sacred tree planted by Ananda as a symbol of the original Bodhi tree.

Saheth-Maheth: Ancient ruins of stupas and monasteries marking the historic city of Sravasti.

Overnight: Stay overnight at hotel in Sravasti.

Breakfast: Start the day with breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer: Drive to Lumbini (approx. 150 Kms / 3.5 Hrs). Kindly obtain double entry visa for India & single entry visa for Nepal.

Enroute Visit Kapilvastu - The Kingdom of King Suddhodana, Father of Lord Buddha.

Arrive: On arrival Lumbini, check in at hotel.

Overnight: Stay overnight at hotel in Lumbini.

Breakfast: Start the day with breakfast at the hotel.

Proceed for Sightseeing: 

The Holy Birth place of Lord Buddha: Lumbini is the sacred birthplace of Gautama Buddha and a major pilgrimage site for Buddhists worldwide.

Maya Devi Temple: The Maya Devi Temple in Lumbini marks the exact spot where Queen Maya Devi gave birth to Lord Buddha, and is the spiritual heart of the sacred garden, surrounded by ancient ruins and the sacred pond.

The Ashokan Pillar in Lumbini: was erected by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE to commemorate Lord Buddha’s birthplace, and it still stands as a symbol of peace and devotion.

Overnight: Stay overnight at hotel in Lumbini.

Breakfast: Start the day with breakfast at the hotel.

Day free for leisure or meditation. 

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

***TOUR ENDS***