Path of Peace

Arrive: Welcome on arrival. 

Transfer: Meet & assist, transfer to Hotel. 

Proceed to visit: 

• Mahabodhi Temple: is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Bodh Gaya, India, marking the location where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment and became the Buddha.
• Sujata village: is a historic village near Bodh Gaya, where Sujata is believed to have offered food to Siddhartha Gautama before his enlightenment.
• Niranjana River: flowing near Bodh Gaya, is where Siddhartha Gautama practiced intense meditation before attaining enlightenment.

Dinner: At Hotel.

Overnight: Stay overnight at hotel in Bodhgaya.

Breakfast: At Hotel. 

Transfer: Depart to Rajgir. 

Proceed to visit:

• Gridhkutta: is a sacred hill near Rajgir where Buddha delivered many important sermons.
• Venuvanaram: was the first monastery donated to Buddha by King Bimbisara in Rajgir for his residence and teachings.
• Bimbisar Prison: is the site where King Bimbisara was imprisoned by his son Ajatashatru and where he continued to support Buddha from captivity.

Lunch: At Hotel in Rajgir. 

Afternoon: After then drive to Nalanda.

Nalanda Proceed to visit: 

• Ruins of ancient university: are the remains of an ancient Buddhist university in Bihar, India, that was a renowned center of learning from the 5th to 12th century CE.
• Black Buddha: is a striking black stone statue of Buddha in a meditative posture, located near the ruins of the ancient Nalanda University.

Arrive: On arrival Vaishali, transfer to Hotel.

Dinner: At Hotel in Vaishali.

Overnight: Stay overnight at hotel in Vaishali.

Breakfast: At hotel. 

Proceed to visit:

• Ashokan Pillar: is a historical monument erected by Emperor Ashoka to commemorate Buddha’s last sermon and the importance of Vaishali in Buddhist history.
• Relic stupa: is an ancient Buddhist monument housing sacred relics of the Buddha.
• Coronation Tank: is the sacred site where Lord Mahavira was crowned as the 24th Tirthankara in Jainism.

Lunch: At Hotel. 

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

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

Arrive: On arrival Kushinagar, transfer to Hotel. 

Dinner: At hotel. 

Overnight: Stay overnight Hotel in Kushinagar.

Breakfast: At hotel. 

Proceed to visit: 

• Mahaparinirvana Temple: marks the place where Buddha attained final nirvana after his death.
• Ramabhar Stupa: is believed to enshrine the cremation site of Buddha after his Mahaparinirvana.

Lunch: At Hotel.

Transfer: Depart to Lumbini. (approx. 190 Kms / 4 Hrs). Lumbini is in Nepal – Kindly obtain double entry visa for India & single entry visa for Nepal.

Arrive: On arrival transfer to hotel.  

Dinner: At Hotel. 

Overnight: Stay overnight at hotel in Lumbini.

Breakfast: At hotel. 

Proceed to visit: 

• The Holy Birth Place of Lord Buddha: Lumbini is the sacred birthplace of Lord Buddha, located in present-day Nepal.
• Maya Dewi: marks the exact spot where Queen Maya Devi gave birth to Lord Buddha.
• Ashokan Pillar: is an ancient pillar erected by Emperor Ashoka to commemorate the birthplace of Lord Buddha.
• Various international monasteries: built by different countries, reflecting global Buddhist traditions and cultures.

Lunch: At Hotel. 

Transfer: Depart to Sravasti. (approx. 220 Kms / 5 Hrs).

Enroute visit Kapilvastu: the place where Lord Buddha spent his child hood. 

Arrive: On arrival Sravasti, transfer to Hotel. 

Dinner: At Hotel. 

Overnight: Stay overnight at hotel in Sravasti.

Breakfast: At hotel. 

Proceed to visit: 

• Jetvanaram cave: is an ancient meditation site where Buddha stayed and taught his disciples.
• Angulimal cave (Saheth & Maheth): is where the infamous bandit Angulimal transformed after meeting Buddha.

Lunch: At hotel. 

Transfer: Depart to Varanasi (approx. 280 Kms / 7–8 Hrs).

Arrive: On arrival Varanasi, transfer to hotel.

Dinner: At hotel.

Overnight: Stay overnight at Hotel in Varanasi.

Morning:

• Early morning boat ride on Holy River the Ganges.

Breakfast: Back to hotel for breakfast. 

Transfer: Depart to Sarnath. 

Proceed to visit: 

• Dhameka stupa: marks the spot where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon after enlightenment.
• Deer Park: is a historic site in Sarnath where Lord Buddha first taught the Dharma to his disciples.
• Sarnath Museum (Closed on Friday): houses important Buddhist artifacts, including the famous Ashokan Lion Capital.

Transfer: After lunch drive to Bodhgaya. 

Arrive: On arrival, transfer to Hotel. 

Dinner: At hotel. 

Overnight: Stay overnight at hotel in Bodhgaya.

Breakfast: At hotel.

Proceed to visit: 

• Various international monasteries: showcase diverse Buddhist traditions and architectural styles from around the world.
• Free day for leisure shopping. 

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