Overview
Technically,
Nepal and India are two different countries but share a common factor. Both are
associated with the life of Lord Buddha. While Lumbini and Kapilvastu bears
testimony to the birth and adulthood of Prince Siddhartha, the rest of the
destinations witnessed the transformation of a prince into Buddha-The Awakened
One. The 13 nights and 14 days ‘India Nepal Buddhist Tour’ package will cover
the prominent Buddhist sites sprinkled across different parts of India and
Nepal.
Highlights
- Sightseeing tour of Kushinagar- Nirvana Temple, Ramabhar Stupa and Cremation site.
- Excursion to Nalanda and Rajgir.
- Visit Bodhi Temple and Niranjana river in Bodhgaya.
- Sightseeing tour of Varanasi- Durga Temple, Vishwanath Temple, Marble Temple and Benares Hindu University.
- Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu- Sayambhunath Stupa, Bouddhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple.
Itinerary
Day 01: Delhi (Arrival)
Day 02: Delhi - Lucknow
Day 03: Lucknow - Sravasti
Day 04: Sravasti - Lumbini
Day 05: Lumbini - Kushinagar
Day 06: Kushinagar - Patna
Day 07: Patna - Rajgir - Bodhgaya
Day 08: Bodhgaya
Day 09: Bodhgaya - Varanasi
Day 10: Varanasi
Day 11: Varanasi - Kathmandu – By
Flight
Day 12: Kathmandu
Day 13: Kathmandu
Day 14: Kathmandu / Departure
DAY 01: DELHI (ARRIVAL)
Upon arrival in Delhi, meet our
representative who’ll assist you in smooth transfer to the hotel pre-decided
for your stay. Stay overnight in the hotel.
DAY 02: DELHI - LUCKNOW
Post breakfast in the hotel,
check out and get transferred to the railway station to board the connecting
train to Lucknow. On reaching Lucknow, check in at the hotel for overnight
stay.
DAY 03: LUCKNOW - SRAVASTI
Post breakfast in the morning,
drive to Sravasti. On reaching Sravasti, check in at the hotel for overnight
stay.
DAY 04: SRAVASTI - LUMBINI
After having breakfast, drive to
Sahet Mahet, Sravasti. Post sightseeing, continue your journey towards Lumbni.
On the way, visit Kapilavastu- the place where Lord Buddha stayed for 30
years. Upon arrival, get transferred to the hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 05: LUMBINI - KUSHINAGAR
After having breakfast in the
hotel, drive to Lumbini, the birth place of Lord Buddha. Later, continue your
journey towards Kushinagar- the place where Lord Buddha achieved salvation.
Later in the afternoon, embark on a sightseeing tour of Kushinagar- Nirvana
Temple, Ramabhar Stupa and Cremation site of Lord Buddha. Stay overnight in the
hotel.
DAY 06: KUSHINAGAR - PATNA
Today, after breakfast, check out
and drive to Patna. On the way, visit Vaishali. Upon arrival, get transferred
to the hotel for overnight stay. It is a place where Lord Buddha announced his
pariniravana.
DAY 07: PATNA - RAJGIR - BODHGAYA
After having breakfast, check out
and leave by road for Gaya. On the way, visit Nalanda and Rajgir. Upon arrival,
check in at the hotel for overnight stay. Bodhgaya is the place where Lord
Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.
DAY 08: BODHGAYA
Post breakfast in the morning,
set out to visit the Bodhi temple and Niranjana river. Stay overnight in the
hotel.
DAY 09: BODHGAYA - VARANASI
Post breakfast in the hotel,
check out and leave by road for Varanasi. Upon arrival, get transferred to the
hotel. In the afternoon, set off to explore the city attractions. Stay
overnight in the hotel.
DAY 10: VARANASI
Early morning, around 5 am, enjoy
a boat cruise on the river Ganges. Post breakfast in the morning, visit
Sarnath, located 10 kilometers away from Varanasi. The famous Buddhist chant
“Buddham Sharanam Gachhami” was originated in Sarnath. In the afternoon,
set off for a sightseeing tour of Varanasi- Durga Temple, Vishwanath Temple,
Marble Temple and Benares Hindu University. Stay overnight in the hotel.
DAY 11: VARANASI - KATHMANDU – BY FLIGHT
Today, you will be transferred to
the airport to board connecting flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, our
representative will meet you and assist you in smooth transfer to the hotel. In
the afternoon, embark on a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. Overnight stay in
Kathmandu.
DAY 12: KATHMANDU
In the morning, visit
Sayambhunath Stupa- the famous Buddhist shrine. More than 2,000 years old, it
is the oldest Stupa in Nepal and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the
afternoon, drive to Patan. Stay overnight in the hotel.
DAY 13: KATHMANDU
In the morning, embark on a
sightseeing tour of Bouddhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath temple, both of which
are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the afternoon, set off for
a sightseeing tour of Bhakatapur. Dinner and overnight stay in Kathmandu.
DAY 14: KATHMANDU / DEPARTURE
In time transfer to airport to
board on flight for onward destinations.
Note: This
is just a suggested itinerary indicative of what could be possible. We tailor
holidays for your specific needs. Contact us if you want modifications so that
we could tailor a holiday to suit your need for an unforgettable India tour.
