LOTUS TRIANGLE: JOURNEY INTO BUDDHA’S LIFE & TEACHINGS

Arrival: Welcome on arrival at Bodhgaya Airport, where a Magadh tours executive will meet and greet at the airport with a traditional welcome.

Transfer: After meet-and-assist services, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in.

Proceed to visit: 

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

Sujata Village - Village where a girl named 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 hotel in Bodhgaya.

Breakfast: Start the day with breakfast at the hotel.

Proceed to visit: 

Dungeshwari Cave: The place where Lord Buddha spent severe 6 years before getting enlightenment under Bodhi tree.

Various International monasteries - Various International Monasteries surround the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya, built by different Buddhist countries such as Thailand, Japan, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Tibet, Vietnam, Myanmar, China, and others.

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

Overnight: Stay overnight at hotel in Bodhgaya.

Breakfast: Start the day with breakfast in the hotel.

Enroute visit to Rajgir (approx. 71 Kms / 1.5 hrs).

Gridhkutta Hill - A revered hill where Buddha preached many important discourses.

Bimbisar Jail - The prison where King Bimbisara was confined by his own son, King Ajatashatru.

Ajatashatru’s Fort- Fort built by King Ajatashatru, featuring ancient architecture and defensive structures.

Enroute visit to Nalanda (approx.12 km/15 mins).

The ruins of Nalanda University - Remains of the world’s first residential university and a renowned Buddhist learning center from the 5th century CE.

Nalanda Archaeological Museum: displays ancient artifacts, sculptures, and relics from the historic Nalanda University site.

Transfer: Again drive to Rajgir (approx. 13 Kms / 20 Mins).

Overnight: Stay overnight at Hotel in Rajgir.

Breakfast: Start the day with breakfast in the hotel.

Transfer: Depart to Vaishali (approx. 130 kms / 3.5 hrs).

Enroute Visit Patna:

Bihar Museum: is a modern museum showcasing Bihar’s rich history, art, and cultural heritage through interactive exhibits.

Arrive: On arrival Vaishali, check in at hotel. Take rest.

Overnight: Stay overnight at Hotel in Vaishali.

Breakfast: Start the day with breakfast in the hotel.

Proceed for sightseeing:

Ashokan Pillar: a significant Buddhist pilgrimage site and a historical monument.

Relic Stupa: is a Buddhist monument built to house sacred relics of the Buddha or other important Buddhist saints.

Buddha Samayak Stupa – A significant modern Buddhist monument, built to commemorate the teachings of Lord Buddha and to symbolize universal peace and harmony.

World Peace Pagoda: is a Buddhist monument built to promote peace, harmony, and non-violence worldwide.

Coronation Tank- is a historically significant, sacred water body in Vaishali, Bihar, where Licchavi representatives were anointed in ancient times.

Transfer: Depart to Bodhgaya (approx. 150 kms / 4 hrs).

Arrive: On arrival Bodhgaya, check in at hotel, take rest.

Evening: Free for leisure or meditation or shopping.

Overnight: Stay overnight at Hotel in Bodhgaya.

Breakfast: Start the day with breakfast at the hotel.

Proceed to Visit:

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

Free time for leisure or meditation.

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