In The Land Of Buddha

• Arrive: Welcome on arrival.
• Transfer: Meet assist & transfer.
• Lunch: At city restaurant.
• Transfer: Depart to Agra (approx. 240 Kms / 4.5 Hrs).
• Arrive Agra: On arrival, transfer to hotel.
• Dinner: At hotel.
• Overnight: Stay overnight at hotel in Agra.

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Proceed for sightseeing: 

• Taj Mahal (closed on very Friday): is famous for its exquisite white marble architecture and as a symbol of love built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
• Agra Fort: is famous for its grand Mughal architecture and historical significance as a former royal residence and military stronghold. 

Lunch: At hotel.

Transfer: Depart to Lucknow.

Arrive: On arrival, transfer to hotel. 

Dinner: At hotel.

Overnight: Stay overnight at hotel in Lucknow.

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. 

Transfer: Depart to Sravasti (approx. 160 Kms / 3-4 Hrs).

Arrive: On arrival, transfer to hotel. 

Lunch: At hotel.

Proceed for Sightseeing:

• Jetvanaram Cave: is an ancient Buddhist site believed to be where Lord Buddha spent many rainy seasons teaching his disciples.
• Angulimal cave (Saheth & Maheth): is believed to be the place where the dacoit Angulimal transformed after encountering and receiving teachings from Lord Buddha.

Dinner: At Hotel. 

Overnight: Stay overnight at hotel in Sravasti.

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer: Depart to Lumbini (approx. 150 Kms / 3.5 Hrs).

Enroute: Visit Kapilavastu: The place Lord Buddha spent his childhood.  

Lumbini is in Nepal – Kindly obtain double entry visa for India & single entry visa for Nepal.   Arrive: On arrival, transfer to hotel.

Lunch: At Hotel. 

Proceed for Sightseeing:

• The Holy Birth Place of Lord Buddha: is the sacred birthplace of Lord Buddha, marked by the Maya Devi Temple and ancient ruins.
• Maya Devi: is the goddess of illusion in Indonesian spiritual tradition, symbolizing the deceptive nature of the material world.
• Ashokan Pillar: marks the birthplace of the Buddha and bears an inscription by Emperor Ashoka from the 3rd century BCE, commemorating his visit to the sacred site.
• Various international monasteries: represent Buddhist traditions from around the world, showcasing diverse architectural styles and promoting global peace and spiritual unity.

Dinner: At Hotel.

Overnight: Stay overnight at hotel in Lumbini.

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer: Depart to Varanasi (approx. 330 Kms / 6-7 Hrs). 

Lunch: Will be served enroute at a restaurant. 

Arrive: On arrival, transfer to Hotel. 

Dinner: At hotel.

Overnight: Stay overnight at hotel in Varanasi.

Early morning: Early boat ride on Holy River the Ganges with picturesque view of Sunrise. 

Breakfast: Back to hotel for breakfast. 

Excursion to Sarnath: 

• Dhamekha stupa: is famous for marking the spot in Sarnath where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment, setting in motion the Wheel of Dharma.
• Deer Park: as the place where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon, initiating the spread of Buddhism.
• Sarnath museum (closed on Friday): for housing the Lion Capital of Ashoka, India’s national emblem, and other important Buddhist artifacts from the Mauryan and Gupta periods.

Lunch: At City restaurant.

Transfer: Depart to Kushinagar (approx. 260 Kms / 5 Hrs).

Arrive: On arrival transfer to hotel.

Dinner: At hotel.

Overnight: Stay overnight at hotel in Kushinagar.

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Proceed for sightseeing:

• Mahaparinirvana Temple: is famous for housing the reclining statue of Lord Buddha, marking the place where he attained Mahaparinirvana (final enlightenment or death).
• Ramabhar stupa: the cremation site of Lord Buddha after his Mahaparinirvana (passing away).

Transfer: Depart to Vaishali (approx. 200 Kms / 4 Hrs).

Enroute visit Kesariya: The largest Buddhist stupa of the world. After visit drive continue. 

Arrive: On arrival, transfer to hotel. 

Lunch: At hotel. 

Proceed for Sightseeing:

• Ashokan Pillar: or being one of the earliest pillars erected by Emperor Ashoka, marking Vaishali as an important site in Buddhist history where Lord Buddha delivered important teachings.
• Buddha Samayak Stupa: the First Buddhist Council, held shortly after Buddha’s passing to preserve his teachings.
• Coronation tank: as the sacred site where Lord Buddha is believed to have announced his enlightenment to his followers.

Dinner: At Hotel.

Overnight: Stay overnight at hotel in Vaishali.

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer: Depart to Rajgir (approx. 135 Kms / 4 Hrs). 

Enroute visit Nalanda: 

• The ruins of ancient university: the remains of one of the world's earliest and most prestigious Buddhist learning centers, attracting scholars from across Asia.
• Black Buddha: ancient statue representing Lord Buddha, known for its dark stone material and historical significance at the Nalanda University site.

Lunch: Will be served enroute at a restaurant.

Enroute visit Rajgir: 

• Gridhkutta: as a hungry tigress statue symbolizing the place where Lord Buddha showed compassion by saving a starving tigress and her cubs from dying.
• Venuvanaram: as the bamboo grove monastery where Lord Buddha stayed and taught during his visits to Rajgir.
• Bimbisar Prison: as the place where King Bimbisara, a prominent supporter of Buddha, was imprisoned by his son during a palace coup.

Transfer: Depart to Bodhgaya. 

Arrive: On arrival, transfer to hotel. 

Evening Proceed to visit: 

• Mahabodhi Temple: the place where Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, attained enlightenment (Bodhi) under the Bodhi tree. It is one of the most important and sacred pilgrimage sites for Buddhists around the world.

Dinner: At Hotel.

Overnight: Stay overnight at hotel in Bodhgaya.

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Morning excursion to Dungeshwari: the place where Lord Buddha spent six years before getting enghtenment at Bodhgaya. 

Lunch: At hotel. 

Evening proceed to visit: 

• Sujata Village: is famous for Sujata, who offered milk-rice to Buddha before his enlightenment, helping him recover strength and find the Middle Way.
• Niranjana River: it is the river where Lord Buddha is believed to have taken his first bath after attaining enlightenment. It is also near the place where he gave his first sermon.
• Various international monasteries: built by countries like Thailand, Tibet, Japan, Bhutan, Korea, China, and Sri Lanka. These reflect different Buddhist traditions and attract pilgrims from around the world.

Dinner: At Hotel.

Overnight: Stay overnight at hotel in Bodhgaya.

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

Day free for leisure shopping.

Transfer: Timely transfer to airport with packed lunch to catch the flight for BKK.