In this tour you will discover the four most holy places associated with Lord Buddha. Lumbini in Nepal where he was born, Sarnath near Varanasi where he preached his first message, Bodhgaya where he attained enlightenment and Kushinagar, near Gorakhapur where he spent his final years.
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Welcome, meet and assist at international airport. Upon arrival transfer to The Connaught Hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 02: Delhi
Morning sightseeing tour of Delhi visiting Red Fort, Qutab Minar, Jama Mosque, India Gate, the Parliament buildings & Humayun’s Tomb. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Delhi / Lucknow / Sravasti (170 kms)
Morning transfer to the railway Station to board Shatabdi express (0620 / 1235) for Lucknow. On arrival transfer by car to Sravasti and check-in at hotel Nikko. Visit the site of a famous monastery where Lord Buddha spent 24 rainy seasons preaching. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Sravasti / Lumbini (183 kms)
Morning depart by surface for Lumbini where Buddha was born 2500 years ago, en route visiting Kapilavastu and check-in at Nirvana hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Lumbini/Kushinagar (197 kms) Morning depart by road for Kushi-nagar and check-in at hotel Nikko. Visit the Rambhar Stupa which marks Buddha’s cremation ground. Also visit the Mahaparinirvana temple which houses the recumbent figure of Lord Buddha. Ovenight at hotel.
Day 06: Kushinagar / Patna (253 kms)
Morning depart by road for Patna, en route visiting Vaishali. On arrival check-in at hotel Maurya Patna. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Patna / Bodhgaya (198 kms)
Morning depart by road for Rajgir, en route visiting Nalanda, the ancient Buddhist University. After reaching Rajgir visit the site of the 1st Buddhist council. Later proceed for Bodhgaya. On arrival check-in at hotel Nikko. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08: Bodhgaya
Visit the Mahabodhi temple built to mark the spot where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09: Bodhgaya / Varanasi (242 kms)
Morning depart by road for Varanasi. On arrival check-in at hotel Radisson. Afternoon visit to Sarnath. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Varanasi/Delhi
Today in the morning you will enjoy a boat ride on the river Ganges, also visiting Kashi Vishwanath temple and Bha-rat Mata Mandir. Later you will be transferred to the airport to board flight for Delhi. Upon arrival transfer to The Connaught Hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 11: Delhi
Transfer to airport for onward journey.