Overview
Kathmandu – Lumbini- Sarvasti- Kushinagar- Vashali- Bodh Gaya- Varanasi – Sarnath
Tour Highlight
FOUR SACRED BUDDHIST PLACES
- lUMBINI –THE HOLY PLACE OF BIRTH
- BODHGAYA- THE HOLY PLACE OF ENLIGHTMENT
- SARNATH- THE HOLY PLACE OF FIRST SERMON
- KUSHINAGAR –THE HOLY PLACE OF MAHA-pARINIRVANA
Itinerary
Embark on a sacred Buddhist pilgrimage from Kathmandu to Lumbini, Bodh Gaya, Sarnath, and Kushinagar – the holiest sites of Buddhism. This spiritual journey takes you through the birthplace of Lord Buddha (Lumbini), the enlightenment site (Bodh Gaya), where he gave his first sermon (Sarnath), and his Mahaparinirvana place (Kushinagar).
Arrive Kathmandu. Traditional welcome in airport and then you will be transfer to hotel for check in. Dinner and Overnight in hotel.
After breakfast visit Pashupatinath Temple – the most sacred of the Hindu temples in Nepal dedicated to lord Shiva. Patan – a city of architecture and fine arts. Sometimes known as “Town with a Thousand Golden Roofs”.
After lunch proceed for Swayambhunath – the oldest Buddhist shrine. A short drive will take to Boudhanath – the world’s largest stupa a sight of great reneration to the Buddhist.
Continue to Kathmandu Durbar Square – the temple of the Living Goddess and the old Royal Palace. Finally, visit Kathmandu – a temple built from a single tree from which the Kathmandu derives its name.
Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.
Breakfast at hotel. In time to transfer to Kathmandu Airport to board flight to Lumbini.
Upon arrival at Bhairahawa Airport also known as Lumbini Airport. Meet and Greet by
Punpun Trails representative . Transfer to Hotel
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.
En-route stops at India/Nepal border for Visa/Immigration formalities (Ensure Double / Multiple Entry Visa for India).
Upon arrival , Check In hotel After Lunch at Hotel . 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.
Rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner and Overnight stay at Lumbini.
Breakfast at the hotel .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. After Lunch visit Saheth (Jetvanaram) where Buddha is said to have sheltered for 24 rainy seasons. Maheth (Angulimal Caves) and Anathapindika House.
Rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner and Overnight stay at Saravasti.
Breakfast at the hotel. proceed to Kushinagar approx 230 kms/5 Hours . where Gautam Buddha had Mahaparinirvana. Upon arrival , Check In hotel.
After Lunch at Hotel proceed to 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. Dinner and Overnight stay at Kushinagar.
Breakfast at the hotel 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 . After Lunch at Hotel proceeds to 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.
The rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner and Overnight stay at Vaishali./ Patna
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Bodhgaya approx 190 kms/ 6 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
After Lunch at Hotel .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.
Later drive to Bodhgaya approx 2 Hours . Upon arrival ,Check In hotel . Dinner and 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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