9-Day Buddha Enlightenment Tour of Sacred Sites Private Tour with A/C transport and Dedicated Driver.
ID: GYG935211-1459531
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
9 days
Description
Experience a transformative 9-day journey through key Buddhist sites. Visit Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Vaishali, Kesariya, Sarnath and more, tracing Buddha’s enlightenment and teachings.
Day 1 : Arrival Bodhgaya.
Arrive at Gaya airport and transfer to Bodhgaya, where Prince Siddhartha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree, becoming Buddha. Explore monasteries and temples. Overnight stay.
Day 2 : Bodhgaya Sight Seen.
Visit the Mahabodhi Temple, originally built by Ashoka and later restored. See the Bodhi Tree, where Buddha meditated. Explore monasteries from various Buddhist countries. Overnight stay.
Day 3 : Bodhgaya – Rajgir – Nalanda – Patna (180 Km, 5 Hours).
Drive to Rajgir, an ancient Magadha capital where Buddha preached. Visit Griddhakuta Hill and Shanti Stupa. Continue to Nalanda, home to the ancient Nalanda University. Proceed to Patna. Overnight stay.
Day 4 : Patna – Vaishali – Keshariya – Kushinagar (265 Km, 7 Hours).
Visit Vaishali, where Buddha gave his last sermon. Stop at Kesariya Stupa, then proceed to Kushinagar, where Buddha attained Nirvana. Overnight stay.
Day 5 : Kushinagar – Lumbini (145 Km, 4 ½ Hours).
Visit Nirvana Temple, housing Buddha’s reclining statue, and Ramabhar Stupa, his cremation site. Continue to Lumbini, Buddha’s birthplace. Overnight stay.
Day 6 : Lumbini – Sravasti (190 Km, 5 Hours).
Visit Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, and sacred gardens. Depart for Sravasti, where Buddha performed miracles and preached extensively. Overnight stay.
Day 7 : Sravasti – Varanasi (310 Km, 9 Hours).
Visit Saheth, known for Buddhist stupas. Continue to Varanasi, the world’s oldest living city and a key pilgrimage site. Overnight stay.
Day 8 : Varanasi – Sarnath – Varanasi (30 Km, 1 ½ Hours).
Early morning boat ride on the Ganges. Visit Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon. See Dhamekh Stupa, then return to Varanasi for the Ganga Aarti. Overnight stay.
Day 9 : Departure.
Morning transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
Highlights
- Visit Bodhgaya, where Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree.
- Explore Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon after enlightenment.
- Witness the grandeur of Nalanda, an ancient Buddhist learning center.
- Experience the serenity of Kushinagar, where Buddha attained Nirvana.
- Discover Lumbini, the sacred birthplace of Lord Buddha.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Guest will be pick up from their desire place in Gaya like Hotel, Airport, Railway station or Bus stand etc.
INCLUDED
- All transfers and sight seen by private vehicle.
- Toll tax, parking, driver allowance and fuel.
- Professional guide (if option selected).
- 3 Star Accommodation included (if option selected).
- Breakfast included (if option selected).
- Entry Tickets included (if option selected).
NOT INCLUDED
- Any type of personal expenses is not included.
- Lunch/Dinner/Drinks
- Any type of flight ticket is not included.
- Nepal Visa Charge is not included.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.