Overview

Day 1 : Arrival Bodhgaya- Local-Gaya- Bodhgaya Pickup from railway station/Airport and check-in to Hotel. After Lunch, we drive to visit Lord Buddha Temple. Visit other sightseeing places Sita Kund, Janki temple, Bodhi Tree. Night stay at Hotel in Bodhgaya. Summary : 1. Visit Lord Buddha Temple. 2. Bodhi Tree Day 2 : Bodhgaya- Local- Dungeshwari Caves- Gaya(12 KM) - Bodhgaya After breakfast, we drive to Gaya (12 Kms).En-route vist Dungeshwari cave temples are also known as the Mahakala caves located 12 kms northeast of Bodhgaya. Lord Budha underwent years of penance here before he descended to Bodhgaya. A path across the river and up to the temples is 9km from Bodhgaya on the road to Gaya. There are three main caves containing Hindu and Buddhist shrines. Latter Visit Vishnu Temples or Vishnupad Temple is sacred among Hindus and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Back to Bodhgaya. Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Bodhgaya. Summary : 1. Dungeshwari Caves 2. Vishnu Temples or Vishnupad Temple(Optional) Day 3 : Bodhgaya-Rajgir(65 KM , 1.5 Hr) – Nalanda(12 Km, 30 min) – Patna (90 KM 1.5 hr) After breakfast, we will drive to Rajgir (65 Kms). visit Gridhkutta (Vulture 's peak), World Peace Stupa, Venuvanaram & Bimbisar Prison. Unch at hotel Rajgir. Drive continue to Nalanda (12 kms) to visit the ruins of world ancient University. It was one of the oldest Universities of the World & International Centre for Buddhist Studies. Drive to Patna. Night stay at hotel in Patna. Summary : 1. Gridhkutta (Vulture 's peak), World Peace Stupa, Venuvanaram & Bimbisar Prison /> 2. Nalanda university Day 4 : Patna – Vaishali (50 KM, 1 hr) - Kesaria- Kushinagar (250 KM, 6 hrs) After breakfast drive to Vaishali. Visit Ashokan Pillar - Emperor Ashoka built The Lion Pillar at Kolhua. It is made of a highly polished single piece of red sandstone, surmounted by a bell shaped capital. Bawan Pokhar Temple: An old temple built in the Pala period stands on the northern bank of Bawan Pokhar and enshrines beautiful images of several Hindu gods. Budha Stupa-I: Abhiskek Pushkarn (Coronation tank): Latter drive to Kesaria and then to Kusinagar. Night stay at Hotel in Kusinagar. Day 5 : Kusinagar- Kapilvastu - Lumbini (180 KM, 4 hrs) After Breakfast, proceed to visit Mahaparinirvana Temple (where Buddha took his last breathe) and Rambhar Stupa (cremation site of lord Buddha) and Japan Temple. Latter drive toward Lumbini (in Nepal).En-route visit Kapilvastu. Kindly obtain double entry visa for India & single entry visa for Nepal). On arrival, check in at hotel. Dinner and night stay at hotel in Lumbini. Day 6 : Lumbini - Sravasti (225 KM, 5hrs) After breakfast, proceed to visit Holy Birth place of Lord Buddha. Latter drive toward Saravasti. Night stay at Sravasti. Day 7 : Sravasti – Varanasi (300 KM 6 hrs)- Ganga Arti After breakfast, proceed for visit Saheth (Jetvanaram) & Maheth (AngulimalCaves). Latter drive toward Varanasi. Check-in to hotel. After breakfast, drive toward Varanasi. Check-in to hotel. At evening, get ready to experience one of the most memorable moments of your life, as you will be taken for a boat ride on the River Ganges. Enjoy Ganga Aarti. Get a glimpse of the spiritualism at the Ganga Ghats (river front).Night stay at Hotel in Varanasi. Summary : 1. Ganga Aarti Day 8 : Varanasi – Morning Boat Ride - Sarnath Early morning, we will be taken for a boat ride on the Ganges. It is a mystical and spiritual experience as you watch people offering water to the Sun God and devotees taking holy dip in the Ganges. Experience the different ghats of varanasi. Each ghats has his own history and Hinduism value. Latter visit some temples on the Ghats, followed by the the Kashi Vishwanath Temple - one of the famous Hindu temple and is dedicated to Lord Shiva, where at least once in life a Hindu is expected to do pilgrimage, Anpurna Temple, Bharat Mata Mandir. These are optional, if have time and interest. Come back to hotel fo

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Cost as per mentioned Itinerary only.
Commercial vehicle which Includes all Tax, Toll tax, Parking, Driver night charges, State Tax, Nepal tax ( if going to Lumbini)
Pickup and Drop to/from Railway station/Airport
Hotel as per mention in Hotel tab with selected plan (Twin sharing room)
One Boat ride for about 45 min which covers all major Ghats of Varanasi ( At time of morning sun rise)
Complimentary Mineral water (one bottle per day per person).

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Any personal expenditure like tip, Pooja etc.
Any other boat ride, Guide charges
Any Entrance Ticket
Any Train/Flight Ticket
Service tax as actual
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