Special package for Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour

In the Mahaparinirvana sutra, the Buddha tells his followers that they can attain merit and a noble rebirth by going on pilgrimage to the places where he was born (Lumbini), gained enlightenment (Bodhgaya), first taught (Sarnath), and attained Nirvana (Kushinagar).
India, the country where Buddhisim originated, still has rich reminiscence of the Buddhist legacy. As part of its drive towards austerity, the only kind of art and architecture that it supported were Stupas (stone cased moulds that commemorated relics of Budha), Chaityas (prayer halls) and Viharas (cells for the monks).

• Visit to the birthplace of buddha in Lumbini
• Nalanda university and Rajgir visit
• Visit to the Buddhist place of mahaparinirvana in Kushinagar
• Excursion to Sarnath, Varanasi and Kapilavastu

Day 01 : - Bodhgaya Arrival:  The Namaste India Trip representative will receive you at Gaya International Airport and transfer you safely to the hotel booked in Bodhgaya. Since Bodhgaya is where Buddha received ‘Enlightenment’ it acts as the spiritual dwelling place for Buddhists, attracting several believers from the entire world. This place is located close to river Niranjana and is counted among  the Holiest pilgrimage sites for Buddhists, ranking  second among all four Buddhist pilgrimage locations.  In the afternoon you will be taken for a Bodhgaya sightseeing tour that will include visiting the Mahabodhi Temple. This temple is named after Lord Buddha and is considered sacred by Buddhists. The Maha-Bodhi tree is also thought to be very holy as Lord Buddha is claimed to have attained ‘Enlightenment’ here under this tree. Spend the night at the hotel in Bodhgaya. Meals :-          Dinner  
Day 02 : Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna  (185 kms - 6 hrs) Morning after breakfast drive to Patna,  on the way  visit  Rajgir and Nalanda.  Rajgir is a site of great sanctity and significance for Buddhists. Rajgir is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site since the Buddha spent 12 years here and the first Buddhist council after the Buddha was hosted here at the Saptaparni caves. later  visit Gridhakuta Hill, Bimbisara jail . Next, you will drive another 14 km to reach Nalanda University which is the International Centre for Buddhist Studies and among the oldest universities that the world has seen. You will reach Patna after covering another 90km and rest out here for the night. Meals :-          Breakfast &  Dinner

Day 03 : Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar (250 Kms/ 7 Hrs) Morning after breakfast to Kushinagar  en-route visit Vaishali - it was here in Vaishali that Lord Buddha made an announcement for the ‘Mahaparinirvana’. later drive to Kushinagar  " the place where Lord Buddha gave ‘Buddhism’ to the world.  On arrival at Kushinagar, check into the hotel. Afternoon visit Mahaparinirvana Temple (site where Buddha breathed his last) along with the ‘Rambhar Stupa’ (place where Lord Buddha was cremated). Spent the night in Kushinagar hotel. Meals :-          Breakfast &  Dinner
Day04:-  Kushinagar to Lumbini (180 km/ 5 hours): Morning drive to Lumbini - the birth place of Lord Buddha, On arrival, check into the hotel. later  visit the birthplace of Buddha - Maya Devi Temple. This place is not only religiously significant but holds geographically significant with a combination of natural beauty and peace. Stay overnight at the hotel in Lumbini. Meals :-          Breakfast &  Dinner  
Day 5- Lumbini to Kapilavastu to Sravasti (225 km/ 6 Hrs):  Morning after breakfast  drive for Sravasti, stopping at Kapilavastu on the way. Kapilavastu is where Gautama Buddha spent his childhood. Next, you have to make a move for Sravasti, the place known for Buddha’s sermons. He has supposedly performed several miracles out here and even ‘levitated’ here. Also v (300 km/ 8 hours):
Morning after breakfast  on to Varanisit the Angulimal and Sahet Mahet caves and return to Sravasti to spend the night.  Meals :-          Breakfast &  Dinner  
Day 6- Sravasti to Varanasiasi, one among the few oldest living cities in the world. From Varanasi continue travelling to reach Sarnath, which is 12km away from Varanasi. Lord Buddha had his first sermon preached at Sarnath to five of his disciples having attained enlightenment. Dhamekh Stupa is frequently visited here in Sarnath and so is the Sarnath Museum. Return to Varanasi to spend the night. Meals :-          Breakfast &  Dinner  
Day 7- Varanasi to Bodhgaya (242 km/ 7 hours):
Early morning enjoy the Sunrise Boat Cruise, explore the Ganges Ghat of Holy City Varanasi,  view the sunrise in Varanasi on a boat in the Ganges. Return and finish your breakfast to get back to Bodhgaya. Upon arrival in Bodhgaya, rest in the hotel you had checked in earlier. Take a rest for some time and then go to visit the Niranjana River and the Dungeshwari caves. Spent overnight in the Bodhgaya hotel.  Meals :-          Breakfast &  Dinner  
Day 8- End of Tour:

The primary guest must be at least 18 years of age to check in the hotel/resort. It is mandatory for guests to present valid photo identification upon check in.

The inclusion of an extra bed with a booking is facilitated with a folding cot or a mattress as an extra bed.

Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability and may be chargeable by the hotel. The standard check-in time is 12 :00 Noon and the standard check-out time is 10: 00 Morning.

Any kind of personal expenses (Laundry, room service etc..) or optional tours/ extra meals are not inclusive in the package cost.

Alternative hotel will be provided, in case above mentioned hotel is not available for your travelling dates

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Cancellation Policy

Please note that the cancellation policy is subject to change and is solely determined by the individual hotels and tours. During peak seasons, certain hotels may impose a 100% cancellation fee.

If you need to cancel your tour or travel services for any reason, we kindly request that you inform us in writing along with your booking ID. Cancellation charges will be applicable starting from the date we receive your letter or email. Once any applicable retention charges have been deducted in accordance with the hotel policy, the remaining amount will be refunded to you either via cheque, NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer), or through credit reversal. For payments made using Credit or Debit Cards, the refund will be credited back to the original account from which the payment was received.

Please note that a booking processing charge of 10% will be applied to all refunds in addition to any applicable cancellation charges.

Refunds are typically processed within 10 working days after receiving the cancellation request and will be transferred electronically or sent via cheque to your bank account.