India is home to many religions, each with important places of worship. The Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour covers key sacred sites associated with Lord Buddha from his birth to the rise of Buddhism in India, including Sravasti, Kushinagar, Patna, Rajgir, Bodhgaya, and Varanasi. Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights.
| Tour Information | |
| Duration: | 12 Days / 11 Nights |
| Destinations: | (New Delhi - Lucknow - Sravasti - Kushinagar - Patna - Rajgir - Bodhgaya - Varanasi - New Delhi) |
Day 01 Flight to India (New Delhi)
Arrive in Delhi by international flight. After a traditional 'Swagat' (Welcome), our representatives assist you to the hotel for check-in and overnight stay.
Day 02 New Delhi - Lucknow (by train)
Morning at leisure. In the afternoon, transfer to the railway station for the train to Lucknow.
Day 03 Lucknow - Sravasti (about 170 km)
Drive from Lucknow to Sravasti, the ancient capital of Kosala Mahajanapada. Visit the famous monastery where Lord Buddha spent 24 rainy seasons preaching.
Day 04 Sravasti - Kushinagar (about 380 km)
Drive from Sravasti to Kushinagar, the site of Buddha's Mahaparinirvana. Visit Rambhar Stupa, Chandramani Bhikshu Bharamasala monastery, and Kushinagar Museum.
Day 05 Kushinagar - Patna (about 253 km)
Drive to Patna, the ancient Pataliputra, and visit Kumrahar to see the ruins of the massive assembly hall with 80 pillars (one intact).
Day 06 Patna
Sightseeing in Patna: Patna Museum (Holy Relic Casket of Buddha), Golghar, and Gurudwara Har Mandir Sahib (Patna Sahib).
Day 07 Patna - Rajgir (about 100 km)
Drive to Rajgir. Enroute visit Nalanda University ruins. In Rajgir, visit Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Saddharma Buddha Vihara, Griddhakuta hill, and Satadhara hot springs.
Day 08 Rajgir - Bodhgaya (about 70 km)
Drive to Bodhgaya, the site of Buddha's enlightenment. Visit Mahabodhi Temple Complex and Bodhgaya Museum.
Day 09 Bodhgaya - Varanasi (about 242 km)
Drive to Varanasi, one of India’s oldest and holiest cities, also visited by Buddha in 500 BC.
Day 10 Varanasi
Early morning boat ride on the holy Ganges to watch sunrise and pilgrims. Later, sightseeing in Varanasi city.
Day 11 Varanasi - New Delhi (by air)
Fly from Varanasi to New Delhi. Rest of the day at leisure. Rooms available to freshen up before departure with Caper Travels representative.
Day 12 New Delhi
Tour concludes: Caper Travels thanks you for your patronage and ensures punctual transfer to Railway Station / Airport for onward travel.
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