Overview
This 6-day tour takes you to the most sacred sites in the life of Lord Buddha. Visit Bodh Gaya, where he attained enlightenment. Sarnath, where he gave his first sermon. Travel to Kushinagar, Where he attained Parinirvana (final liberation).also includes Varanasi, one of the oldest cities in the world. This journey is ideal for those who want to learn more about Buddhism and see its key landmarks in India.
6-Day Sacred Buddhist Circuit Tour: Bodh Gaya, Varanasi, Sarnath & Kushinagar
Tour Highlight
THREE SACRED BUDDHIST PLACES
- BODHGAYA- THE HOLY PLACE OF ENLIGHTMENT
- SARNATH- THE HOLY PLACE OF FIRST SERMON
- KUSHINAGAR –THE HOLY PLACE OF MAHAPARINIRVANA
Itinerary
| Days | Program |
| Day 1 | Bodh Gaya |
| Day 2 | Bodh Gaya – Rajgir – Nalanda – Vashali |
| Day 3 | Vashali- Kushinagar |
| Day 4 | Kushinagar – Varanasi |
| Day 5 | Sarnath- Varanasi Airport |
Upon arriving at Gaya International Airport and completing all customs procedures, please proceed to the exit gate. You will be met and greeted by a Punpun Trails Representative and then transferred to your hotel . You will be transferred to Bodh Gaya – The place of Buddha’s Enlightenment and one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage centres.
Upon arrival, check in to the hotel [Standard check-in time is 2:00 PM). The rest of the day is free for relaxation. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
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After Breakfast at hotel visit Sujata Village (Senani Village). visit Sujata Village. This is where a kind village girl named Sujata gave Buddha milk rice, helping him stop his hard fasting. This event led Buddha to choose the “Middle Way”
Later visit foreign monasteries from Thailand, Japan, and other countries
In the evening, visit the famous Mahabodhi Temple (UNESCO site) where Buddha became enlightened. Bodhi tree: The tree is considered holy since Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under it. Dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, visit Rajgir (65 km / approx. 2 hours). Rajgir is a place of great importance for Buddhists, as the Buddha spent 12 years here. The first Buddhist council was also held at Gridhkuta Peak in Rajgir. Key sites include the World Peace Stupa and Venuvan.
Lunch will be served in Rajgir. Later, proceed to Nalanda (15 km / approx. 30 minutes). Nalanda was one of the oldest universities in the world and an international centre for Buddhist studies. Visit the Nalanda Museum (closed on Fridays).
After the visit, drive to Vaishali. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, visit Vaishali, the place where Buddha announced the approaching of his Mahaparinirvana. The Ananda Stupa (Ashoka Pillar) and the famous Relic Stupa.
On the way, stop at Kesariya Stupa, believed to be the largest Buddhist stupa in the world. It is said that Buddha stayed here before going to Kushinagar.
Later drive to Kushinagar the site where Gautama Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana, meaning his death and passing into ultimate nirvana
On arrival, check in at the hotel. After lunch, visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple (where Buddha took his last breath) and Rambhar Stupa (the cremation site of Lord Buddha). Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Breakfast at hotel drive to Varanasi -India’s holiest and world’s oldest living city popularly known as Kashi, Benares or Banaras, located on the sacred Ganges River. Upon arrival in Varanasi , Check-in at the hotel. Lunch at Hotel
In evening visit to Aarti Puja prayers at Dashashwamedh Ghat ,Ganga River. Ganga Aarti starts around 6 PM . No Vehicle Zone, so our Vehicle stop at Parking stand .You have to walked or take Rickshaw take though a over-crowded market and reached at the ghat. Return hotels. Dinner and Overnight stay at Varanasi.
Early in the morning, enjoy a boat ride to watch the sunrise over the Ganges when hundreds of people are worshipping and taking baths. Later, return to the hotel.
After breakfast.
Visit to Sarnath – Sarnath is the place where Lord Buddha had preached His first sermon to His five disciples after attaining enlightenment. Visit to Dhamekh Stupa – one of the most visited and most revered Buddhist Shrines in the world. Also visit Sarnath Museum ( Closed on Friday ).Ashokan Pillar and Mulgandha Kuti Vihar.
Rest of the day is free. In time transfer to Varanasi Airport
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