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Footsteps of Buddha
07 Nights & 08 Days
Overview
This itinerary takes you through the footsteps of Buddha, touching the key destinations that he lived in and gave his sermons in his life. The trip is a spiritual experience where you get ample time to trace the history of Buddhism with our knowledgeable guides and see how life has panned out now after hundreds of years.
Top Places
Bodh Gaya | Rajgir & Nalanda | Vaishali & Kushinagar | Lumbini | Sravasti & Kapilavastu | Varanasi | Bodh Gaya
Highlights
Gridhakuta Hill | Nalanda University | Mahabodhi Tree | Mahaparinirvana Temple | Mayadevi Temple | Sahet Mahet | Angulimal caves | Sarnath
Bodh Gaya / Day 1
Arrive in Bodh Gaya and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon proceed for sightseeing. Visit the Mahabodhi Temple, a sacred place for the Buddhists and the Mahabodhi tree, where Buddha attained enlightenment. Also visit monasteries of different countries in the town and the Archaeological Museum. Overnight stay at Bodh Gaya.
View MoreRajgir & Nalanda / Day 2
Today you drive to Patna via Rajgir and Nalanda. Both sites hold great significance in the Buddhism circuit. It was in Rajgir that Buddha spent almost 12 years and held his first council here at the Saptaparni Caves. In the afternoon visit Gridhakuta Hill and Bimbisara jail. Drive to Nalanda which is 14 kms drive. […]
View MoreVaishali & Kushinagar / Day 3
Proceed to Kushinagar enroute visiting Vaishali, where Buddha announced the approaching of his Mahaparinirvana. At Kushinagar, visit Mahaparinirvana Temple (where Buddha took his last breathe) and Rambhar Stupa (cremation site of Lord Buddha). Overnight at Kushinagar.
View MoreLumbini / Day 4
After breakfast drive to Lumbini – the birth place of Lord Buddha. On arrival, transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit the birth place of Buddha – Mayadevi Temple. This place is a blessed one for its serenity and the natural beauty, purely coinciding to the perception of a place where the legend was born. Overnight stay […]
View MoreSravasti & Kapilavastu / Day 5
After breakfast leave for Sravasti enroute visiting Kapilavastu – the childhood home of Gautam Buddha. Continue your drive to Sravasti where the Buddha preached most of his sermons. Here he is said to have performed many miracles. During the monsoon, he used to stay at the Jetavana monastery on the outskirts of this town. Visit […]
View MoreVaranasi / Day 6
After breakfast drive to Varanasi – one of the oldest living cities of the world. On arrival in Varanasi, enjoy a trip to Sarnath (12 kms from Varanasi). Sarnath is the place where Lord Buddha had preached his first sermon to his five disciples after attaining enlightenment. Visit to Dhamekh Stupa – one of the […]
View MoreBodh Gaya / Day 7 - 8
After breakfast drive to Varanasi – one of the oldest living cities of the world. Early morning boat ride at River Ganges to view sunrise. After breakfast, drive to Bodh Gaya. On arrival, transfer to hotel followed by visit to Dungeswari Caves where Buddha had meditated for some time. Overnight stay in Bodh Gaya. Flight […]
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