Overview
UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Visit Chitwan National Park, home to Indian rhinoceroses and the Bengal tiger; Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha; and Kathmandu Valley, along with a Buddhist pilgrimage tour covering Lumbini, Sarnath, Kushinagar, and Bodh Gaya.
Itinerary
Arrive Kathmandu. Traditional welcome in airport and then you will be transfer to hotel for check in. Dinner and Overnight in hotel.
After breakfast, begin your city excursion with a visit to Swyambhunath Stupa, also known as the Monkey Temple, offering panoramic views of the valley. Continue to Boudhanath Stupa, a 5th-century monument with Buddha’s eyes watching over the four directions, surrounded by Tibetan pilgrims spinning prayer wheels. Later, explore Patan Durbar Square in Lalitpur, renowned for its exquisite Newari architecture from the Malla period. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.
Breakfast at Hotel .Drive to Chitwan National Park a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nepal’s Terai lowlands, is famed for its rich biodiversity. Home to Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinos, elephants, crocodiles, and over 500 bird species, the park features lush forests, grasslands, rivers, and lakes. Visitors can enjoy a canoe ride on the Rapti River or visit the sacred Balmiki Ashram.
Upon arrival , Check In hotel. Rest of the day is free Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel .
Enjoy a thrilling jeep safari through the jungle, spotting rhinos, leopards, sloth bears, crocodiles, colorful birds, and the majestic Royal Bengal tiger. (Optional: explore the jungle the traditional way with an elephant safari, offering a view over the tall grass.) Visit the Tharu village to experience their rich culture, take a guided jungle walk for bird and animal sightings, and enjoy a canoe ride along the Rapti River to see gharials, crocodiles, and aquatic birds. End the day with the lively Tharu stick dance before an overnight stay at Chitwan National ParK
After breakfast at Hotel . 5-hour drive to Lumbini
UNESCO World Heritage Sites -The Birth Place of Lord Buddha. Prince Siddhartha (Lord Buddha) was born on the full moon under a sal tree in the month of April.
Upon arrival , Check In hotel Rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner and Overnight stay at Lumbini.
Morning visit Mahaparinirvana Temple where Buddha took his last breathes. Inside the temple Reclining Buddha statue lying 6.1 meter long. Rambhar Stupa is also known as Mukutbandhan-Chaitya cremation site of Lord Buddha 1.5 Kms from Nirvana Temple.
After Lunch drive to Saravasti en-route Kapilavastu – The Childhood Home of Gautam Buddha and spent 29 years of his life.
Later drive to Sravasti -the Buddha preached most of his sermons. They had performed many miracles during the monsoon. Upon arrival in Saravasti , Check-in at the hotel.
Overnight at Saravasti
After breakfast visit Saheth (Jetvanaram) where Buddha is said to have sheltered for 24 rainy seasons. Maheth (Angulimal Caves) and Anathapindika House.
After Lunch proceed to Kushinagar approx 230 kms/5 Hours . where Gautam Buddha had Mahaparinirvana. Upon arrival , Check In hotel. Overnight stay at Kushinagar
After Breafast visit Mahaparinirvana Temple where Buddha took his last breathes. Inside the temple Reclining Buddha statue lying 6.1 meter long.
Rambhar Stupa is also known as Mukutbandhan-Chaitya cremation site of Lord Buddha 1.5 Kms from Nirvana Temple.
After Lunch drive to Vaishali approx 220 kms/ 5 Hours En-route visit Kesariya Buddha stupa. The stupa is said to be the tallest and the largest Buddhist stupa in the world.
Later proceed to Vaishali. Gautama Buddha preached his last sermon before his death and host second Buddhist council.
Upon arrival , Check In hotel. Overnight stay at Vaishali
After breakfast visit Ashok Lion Pillar was built by Emperor Ashoka beside Ananda Stupa. Buddha’s Relic Stupa was built by Lichchavis. World Peace Pagoda was built by Japanese monk Nipponzan Myhoji. Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum & Memorial Stupa the structure has been built on 72 acres near the Pushkarni pond and the ancient earthen stupa. On the first floor of the museum, the sacred relic casket or Asthi Kalash of Lord Buddha has been enshrined. This relic was discovered during the archaeological excavations conducted between 1958 and 1962.
After Lunch drive to Rajgir approx 110 kms/ 3 Hours. En-route visit Nalanda visit the ruins of Nalanda Mahavihara and oldest university of the World – a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned International Centre for Buddhist Studies. Nalanda Museum ( Closed on Monday) Later proceed to Rajgir Upon arrival , Check In hotel . Overnight stay at Rajgir
After breakfast visit Gridhrakuta Hill also known as Vulture’s peak, where Buddha was said to have rested after the days preaching. Vishwa Shanti Stupa or World Peace Stupa was built by Japanese monk Fujii Guruji located at atop the Ratnagiri hills accessed by Chair Lift Aerial Ropeway. Venuvana also known as Bamboo Grove was built by King Bimbisara.
After Lunch drive to Bodhgaya approx 2 Hours . Upon arrival , Check In hotel . In evening visit Mahabodhi Temple a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Bodhi Tree where the Buddha attained enlightenment.
Overnight stay at Bodh Gaya
Breakfast at the hotel .visit Mahabodhi Temple a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Bodhi Tree where the Buddha attained enlightenment.
Sujata Village- Girl Sujata offers the rice milk bowl to Buddha and ended Sakyamuni’s hard asceticism. Later visits Burmese Temple , Thai Temple , Tibetan Monastery , Chinese Temple & many more International Monastery and Temple ( Closing Time 17:00) and 80th feet Statue..
Lunch at Hotel later proceed to Dungeshwari Cave Temples approx 20 Kms / 35 Minutes one-way also known as Mahakala Caves associated with the protector deity in Vajrayana Buddhism. It is believed that Lord Buddha meditated for 6 years in the caves before attaining enlightenment.Dinner and Overnight stay at Bodh Gaya.
Breakfast at Hotel . Morning visit again visit Mahabodhi Temple. Proceed to Varanasi
Upon arrival at the hotel, proceed for check-in at the 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 morning take the boat ride on the holy river Ganges with picturesque view of sunrise. Return to Hotel for breakfast..
Later proceed to Sarnath approx 15 Kms/ 30 Minutes. One of four major pilgrimage destinations for Buddhists the place where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon to his five disciples after attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya . Visits Dhamekh Stupa remarkable structure was built by Emperor Ashoka , Deer Park- The site of Buddha’s first teachings and Archaeological Museum (Note: The museum at Sarnath is closed on Fridays ) .
Local sightseeing at Varanasi .
In times transfer to Varanasi Airport for onwards journey
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