BUDDHIST CIRCUIT TOUR FOR 5 NIGHTS / 6 DAYS
@ JUST RS 21,999/-* PER PERSON

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Gaya - Bodhgaya

Arrival Gaya Int'l airport. Meeting and Greeting at the airport. Transfer to hotel in Bodhgaya. Bodhgaya is the place of the Buddha's Enlightenment and spiritual home of Buddhists. It attracts many believers from all over the world. Bodhgaya situated near the river Niranjana, is one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage centres and in the second place of the four holy sites in Buddhism. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Bodhgaya visiting Mahabodhi Temple - The temple, named after the Buddha, is a sacred place for the Buddhists in Bodh Gaya, Maha- bodhi tree - The tree is considered holy since Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under it. Also visit monastries of different countries and Archaeological Museum. Overnight stay at Bodhgaya Hotel.

Day 02: Bodhgaya – Rajgir – Nalanda – Patna

Morning leave Bodhgaya for Patna (182 kms - 6 hrs) en-route visiting Rajgir and Nalanda. Rajgir is a site of great sanctity and significance for Buddhists. Rajgir is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site since the Buddha spent 12 years here and the first Buddhist council after the Buddha was hosted here at the Saptaparni caves. Afternoon visit Gridhakuta Hill, Bimbisara jail. Drive to Nalanda which is 14 kms drive and it was one of the oldest Universities of the World and International Centre for Buddhist Studies. Drive to Patna which is 90 kms, on arrival at Patna transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 03: Patna – Vaishali – Kushinagar

Morning proceed to Kushinagar (approx. 256 kms and 07 hrs drive) en-route visiting Vaishali - place where Buddha announced the approaching of his Mahaparinirvana. After that continue drive to Kushinagar (place where Lord Buddha had left the world behind him after offering an invaluable contribution to humanity, the great religion known as Buddhism). On arrival Kushinagar, transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit Mahaparinirvana Temple (where Buddha took his last breathe) and Rambhar Stupa (cremation site of Lord Buddha). Overnight stay at Kushinagar hotel.

Day 04: Kushinagar – Lumbini

Morning drive to Lumbini - the birth place of Lord Buddha (180 kms and 05 hrs drive). 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 at Lumbini hotel.

Day 05: Lumbini – Kapilavastu – Sravasti

Morning leave for Sravasti (225 kms and 5.30 hrs drive) en-route visiting Kapilavastu - the childhood home of Gautam Buddha. After that proceed to Sravasti where the Buddha preached most of his sermons. Here he is said to have performed many miracles, and levitated. During the monsoon, he used to stay at the Jetavana monastery on the outskirts of this town. Visit Sahet Mahet and Angulimal caves. Overnight stay in Sravasti.

Day 06 : Sravasti to Lucknow Drop

After breakfast, departure transfer to airport to connect flight for onward destination.

Inclusions

  • 1 Nights accommodation in Bodhgaya
  • 1 Night accommodation in Patna
  • 1 Night accommodation in Kushinagar
  • 1 Night accommodation in Lumbini
  • 1 Night accommodation in Sravasti
  • Welcome drink on arrival
  • Breakfast at hotel
  • Pick up from Gaya and drop to Lucknow
  • All Transfers and Sightseeing by Cab.

Exclusions

  • GST 5% on Total Billing
  • Train / Flight
  • Entry fees to Monuments, Forts, Palaces, Gardens, Temples, etc.
  • Boating / Safari charges
  • Tips, Porterage, Laundry, Phone Calls, etc.
  • Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered.
  • Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated)
  • Anything which is not mentioned in inclusions column.
  • Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary / stay on account of train / flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, and road blocks and / or any factors beyond control on any circumstances.
Note:
* The said quotation is valid for minimum 04 pax
* The above rates are based on per person on Double / Twin sharing basis
* The above rates are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
* Package cost is not valid for New Year, Chinese New year, for any events, surcharge applicable on the top of the package.

LIST OF HOTELS:

City Nights Hotels
Bhalukpong 01 Prashanti Cottage / similar
Dirang 01 Hotel Pemaling / similar
Tawang 02 Gakyi Khang Zhang / similar
Bomdila 01 Tsepal yangjom / similar
Guwahati 01 Hotel Rialto / Hotel Priya Palace/ Hotel Parshuram / similar
Note:
* The said quotation is valid for minimum 04 pax
* The above rates are based on per person on Double / Twin sharing basis
* The above rates are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
* Package cost is not valid for New Year, Chinese New year, for any events, surcharge applicable on the top of the package.