The Noble Journey of Buddha

Arrive: Welcome on arrival. 

Transfer: Meet & assist, transfer to Hotel. 

Evening proceed to visit:

• Mahabodhi Temple: is famous for being the site where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment and became the Buddha.

Dinner: At hotel.

Overnight: Stay overnight at Bodhgaya hotel.

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at hotel. 

Excursion Tour:

• Dungeshwari cave: the place where Lord Buddha spent severe 6 years before getting enlightenment at Bodhgaya. 

Lunch: At Hotel.

Afternoon proceed to Visit:

• Sujata village: is believed to be the place where Sujata offered kheer (milk-rice) to Siddhartha Gautama before he attained enlightenment as the Buddha.
• Niranjana River: is historically significant as the river where Siddhartha Gautama meditated and bathed before attaining enlightenment.
• Various international monasteries: built by Buddhist countries like Thailand, Japan, Bhutan, and Tibet, each reflecting their unique architectural and spiritual traditions.

Dinner: At Hotel.

Overnight: Stay overnight at Bodhgaya hotel.

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at hotel.

Enroute: Depart to Rajgir.

• Gridhkutta: is a sacred hill where Lord Buddha delivered many important sermons, including the Heart Sutra.
• Venuvanaram: is a peaceful bamboo grove gifted to Lord Buddha by King Bimbisara, where he often stayed and meditated.
• Bimbisar Prison: is the ancient jail where King Bimbisara was imprisoned by his son Ajatashatru, and from where he viewed Lord Buddha on Griddhakuta Hill.

Lunch: At Hotel in Rajgir. 

Enroute: After then drive to Nalanda.

• Ruins of ancient university: represent one of the world's oldest residential universities and a renowned center of Buddhist learning from the 5th to 12th century CE.
• Black Buddha: is a striking black stone idol of Lord Buddha in the Bhumisparsha mudra, symbolizing his enlightenment.

Transfer: After then drive continue. On arrival Vaishali then transfer to Hotel. 

Dinner: At Vaishali Hotel.

Overnight: Stay overnight at hotel in Vaishali.

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at hotel. 

Proceed to visit:

• Ashokan Pillar: is an ancient sandstone column erected by Emperor Ashoka, symbolizing his embrace of Buddhism and featuring inscriptions promoting peace and Dharma.
• Relic stupa: is an ancient Buddhist monument believed to enshrine the remains of Lord Buddha’s disciples.
• Coronation Tank: is a historic water reservoir where Lord Mahavira is said to have been crowned as the 24th Tirthankara of 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.

Proceed to visit: 

• Mahaparinirvana Temple: in Kushinagar houses the reclining statue of Lord Buddha, marking the site of his final nirvana (death).
• Ramabhar stupa: is an ancient Buddhist monument believed to mark the cremation site of Lord Buddha.

Dinner: At Hotel. 

Overnight: Stay overnight at Kushinagar Hotel.

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at hotel.

Transfer: Depart to Varanasi (approx. 260 Kms / 4.5 Hrs). 

Arrive: On arrival, transfer to hotel.

Lunch: At Hotel. 

Excursion to Sarnath:

• Dhamekha stupa: is a massive Buddhist monument marking the spot where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon.
• Deer Park: is the sacred site where Lord Buddha gave his first teaching after enlightenment.
• Sarnath museum (closed on Friday): a rich collection of Buddhist artifacts, including the famous Lion Capital of Ashoka.

Dinner: At hotel. 

Overnight: Stay overnight at Varanasi hotel.

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

Breakfast: Back to hotel for breakfast.

Transfer: Depart to Lumbini (approx. 390 Kms / 7-8 Hrs). 

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

Dinner: At Hotel. 

Overnight: Stay overnight at Lumbini hotel.

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at hotel.

Proceed to visit:

• The Holy Birth Place of Lord Buddha: is the sacred birthplace of Lord Buddha, located in present-day Nepal.
• Maya Dewi Temple: marks the exact spot where Queen Maya Devi gave birth to Lord Buddha.
• Ashokan Pillar: was erected by Emperor Ashoka to commemorate his visit to the birthplace of Lord Buddha.
• Various international monasteries: represent different countries and Buddhist traditions, showcasing global devotion to Lord Buddha.

Lunch: At hotel. 

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

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

Arrive: On arrival Sravasti, transfer to hotel. 

Dinner: At Hotel. 

Overnight: Stay overnight at Sravasti hotel.

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at hotel.

Proceed to visit: 

• Jetvanaram: is one of the most significant Buddhist monasteries where Lord Buddha spent many rainy seasons teaching his disciples.
• Angulimal cave (Saheth & Maheth): is believed to be where the reformed dacoit Angulimal meditated after being guided by Lord Buddha.

Lunch: At Hotel. 

Transfer: Depart to Lucknow (approx. 170 Kms / 4 Hrs).

Arrive: On arrival Lucknow. 

Dinner: At City Restaurant.

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