Kushinagar Bodhgaya Varanasi Tour -Lumbini Airport

DAY 1 : LUMBINI AIRPORT

Arrive in Bhairahawa Airport also known as Lumbini Airport. Punpun Trails representative and transfer to the hotel by private vehicle.a UNESCO World Heritage Sites -The Birth Place of Lord Buddha. One of the holiest and significant places for Buddhists religions. 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 in Lumbini, check-in at the 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.Rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner and Overnight stay at Lumbini

DAY 2 :LUMBINI – KAPILVASTU- SARAVASTI (200 KMS/ 5 )
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 -It was capital of the ancient kingdom of Kosala and holiest place for Buddhists 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.

DAY 3: SARAVASTI- KUSHINAGAR
Breakfast at the hotel. proceed to Kushinagar approx 230 kms/5 Hours one-way journey.One of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites where Gautam Buddha had Mahaparinirvana. Upon arrival at the hotel, proceed for check-in at the 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.

DAY 04: KUSHINAGAR –KESARIYA - VAISHALI
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. It has a circumference of almost 400 feet and stands at a height of about 104 feet. The first construction of the Stupa is dated to the 3rd century BCE. The original Kesaria stupa probably dates to the time of Ashoka (circa 250 BCE). Later proceed to Vaishali. Gautama Buddha preached his last sermon before his death and host second Buddhist council. Upon arrival at the hotel, proceed for check-in at the 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.

DAY 05: VAISHALI- NALANDA- RAJGIR- BODHGAYA
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Bodhgaya approx 190 kms/ 7 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 collection of antiquities sculptures, inscription and stone images found from the excavated site. Later proceed to Rajgir approx 15 Kms/ 30 Minutes the capital of ancient Magadh. After Lunch at Hotel visiting 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. Monastery surrounded by bamboo trees Buddha spent many of the rain-retreats. Drive to Bodhgaya approx 65 kms. Upon arrival in Bodhgaya, check-in at the hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at Bodh Gaya.

DAY 06 : BODHGAYA
Breakfast at the hotel proceed for full day tour to Bodhgaya. One of the most important Buddhists pilgrimage sites where Buddha attained Enlightenment underneath the Bodhi tree. 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.The rest of the day is at leisure. 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.

DAY 07: BODHGAYA - VARANASI
Breakfast at the hotel drive to Varanasi approx 270 kms/ 6 Hours. 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 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 ) . The rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner and Overnight stay at Varanasi.


DAY 08: VARANASI
Early morning enjoy the boat ride on the holy river Ganges with picturesque view of sunrise. Return to Hotel for breakfast. Breakfast at hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. In times transfer to Varanasi Airport for onward journey