Duration: 09 Days / 08 Nights
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Lucknow - Balrampur - Lumbini - Gorakhpur - Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Nalanda - Rajgir - Patna - Kolkata
Satiate your urge for culture on Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour of India. This well crafted 09 Days / 08 Nights Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour of India will take you to some of the most important Buddhist destinations such as Bodhgaya, Sarnath, Lumbini and Nalanda. Discover the affluent Buddhist culture as you move ahead to visit several North Indian destinations.
Day 01: Delhi
Arrive in Delhi and transfer to the hotel. Check-in the hotel where you will stay overnight.
Day 02: Delhi – Lucknow – Balrampur
On the second day of Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour of India, travel to Lucknow also known as the city of Nawabs. On arrival, drive to Balrampur. On your way to Balrampur, visit Jetavana monastery near Sravasti. Arrive in Balrampur and check in the hotel where you will stay overnight.
Day 03: Balrampur – Lumbini – Gorakhpur
This morning drive to Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha. Visit the Maya Devi Temple and the Ashoka Stupa. In the afternoon, transfer to Gorakhpur. Arrive in Gorakhpur and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy sightseeing tour of Gorakhpur. Night stay in Gorakhpur.
Day 04: Gorakhpur – Varanasi
This morning leave for Varanasi, also known as Banaras and Kashi. One of the oldest cities of India, Varanasi is dotted with many temples. En-route visit Sarnath. Arrive in Varanasi and check in the hotel. Night stay in Varanasi.
Day 05: Varanasi - Bodhgaya
This morning take a boat ride on the Ganges. Visit Bharat kala Bhavan, Banaras Hindu University, Ramnagar Fort, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Durga Temple and Bharat Mata Temple. Later drive to Bodhgaya. On arrival, check in the hotel. Rest of the day is free for leisure.
Day 06: Bodhgaya – Nalanda – Rajgir
This morning visit Madhbodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree and Tibetian Monastery on your sightseeing tour of Bodhgaya. Later proceed to Rajgir. On your way to Rjgir visit the Great Stupa and Archaeological Museum in Nalanda. Arrive in Rajgir and check into the hotel where you will stay overnight.
Day 07: Rajgir – Patna
This morning leave for the sightseeing of Rajgir. On your tour visit the Ajatashatru's Fort. Travel to Patna. On arrival, check into the hotel. Overnight stay in Patna.
Day 08 : Patna – Kolkata
Visit Goal Ghar and Stupa of Buddha on your sightseeing tour of Patna. Board a flight to Kolkata.. Arive in Kolkata and check into the hotel.
Day 09: Kolkata
Visit the museums, Kali Mandir, Ganges and the old city during your sightseeing tour of Kolkata. Transfer to the airport to catch the flight for your onward journey.
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