8N9D- Buddhist Circuit

8N9D- Buddhist Circuit

(9 Days 8 Nights)

  • Bodhgaya(2N)
  • Kushinagar(2N)
  • Sravasti(2N)
  • Varanasi(2N)

8N9D- Buddhist Circuit

(8 Nights 9 Days)
  • Bodhgaya(2N)
  • Kushinagar(2N)
  • Sravasti(2N)
  • Varanasi(2N)

Highlights

  • 8 Nights / 9 Days Buddhist Circuit trip
  • Route: Bodhgaya (2N) → Kushinagar (2N) → Sravasti (2N) → Varanasi (2N)
  • Arrival at Bodhgaya
  • Bodhgaya Meditation
  • Bodhgaya to Kushinagar (380 Kms/8 to 9 hrs)
  • Kushinagar Sightseeing
  • Kushinagar to Sravasti (270 Kms/ 6 to 7 hrs)
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Overview

Nine days on the main Buddhist pilgrimage route of north India. It begins with two nights in Bodhgaya and a full day of meditation at the Mahabodhi Temple. The road then runs to Kushinagar (about 380 km) for the Mahaparinirvana Stupa, where the Buddha passed away.

Next come two nights in Sravasti, with a day of meditation at Jetavana. On the way to Varanasi you stop at Sarnath and the Dhamekh Stupa, the site of the Buddha’s first sermon. The last two nights are in Varanasi, with an ev

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Tour Itinerary
(8 Nights 9 Days)

Day 1

Arrival at Bodhgaya

On your arrival at Bodhgaya, our representative will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. Check-in at a hotel and have rest for some time. Later visit Sujata Village- a village named after a girl who offered milk to Gautama while proceeding towards Bodhgaya. Later, visit Niranjana River that flows from South to North on the banks of which Bodhgaya is situated. In the evening, visit Mahabodhi temple where tourists often come for meditation. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2

Bodhgaya Meditation

Early morning after breakfast, visit Mahabodhi Temple for meditation. Spend the entire day for meditation. In the evening return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 3

Bodhgaya to Kushinagar (380 Kms/8 to 9 hrs)

After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and proceed towards Kushinagar. On arrival, check-in at a hotel and rest of the day is at leisure for comfortable stay. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4

Kushinagar Sightseeing

After breakfast, proceed for full day sightseeing at Kushinagar. Visit Mahaparinirvana Stupa- a Buddhist Temple that is said to be the death place of Gautama Buddha. Tourists visit this place for meditation. Spend some time meditating at this place. Then, visit Ramabhar Stupa- build at the site of Lord Buddha cremation. Later, return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 5

Kushinagar to Sravasti (270 Kms/ 6 to 7 hrs)

After breakfast checkout from the hotel and proceed to Sravasti. On arrival at Sravasti, check-in at a hotel and have rest for some time. Later proceed to visit Angulimal Cave to witness the ancient art and architecture. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6

Sravasti Meditation

Early morning, visit Jetwana Park for meditation. Spend the entire day for meditation. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 7

Sravasti to Varanasi enroute Sarnath (340 Kms/ 7 to 8 hrs)

After breakfast, checkout from the hotel and proceed towards Sarnath. Visit Dhamekh Stupa- the exact place where Lord Buddha taught Dharma after receiving Bodhisattva and explore the stone carvings and sculptures. Then visit Chaukhandi Stupa- the place where Lord Buddha met his first disciples. Then, visit the famous Archeological Museum- the oldest site. This museum houses the Lion Capital that is the National Emblem of india. Then, proceed towards Varanasi. On arrival, check- in at a hotel for overnight stay.

Day 8

Varanasi City Tour

After breakfast, proceed for city tour at Varanasi. Spend time to explore the city. In the evening, visit River Ganges for Aarti. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 9

Varanasi Drop

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Varanasi Airport/ Railway Station for your onward journey with memories of ALifetimeTrip.

Inclusions

  • Accommodation at hotels/resorts/camps on double/triple Occupancy as per requirement.
  • Driver Allowances, toll taxes, parking, state taxes
  • Breakfast in meal menu.
  • GST of 5%

Exclusions

  • Anything/Service not mentioned in Inclusions.
  • Any Air/Train/ Bus Fares- Best fares, Available On Request.
  • Extra Meal other than mentioned in the plan
  • Any expenses for optional activities like camel safari or rafting or tickets, unless quoted in Inclusions. Same can be arranged on request.
  • Insurance, camera fees, guide charges, Items of personal nature like porterage, tips, laundry etc
  • Any additional expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay / cancellation / roadblocks/landslides/ strike or any other natural causes out of human control or any emergency evacuation expenses.
  • Any Kind of Expense for Loss / Misplaced / Theft of personal belongings.
  • Any Entry or camera fees
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