Buddhang Sharanang Tour

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• Day 01: Bodhgaya

  Your Buddhang Sharanang tour will start as you arrive at Gaya Airport and meet one of our friendly representatives who will welcome you gladly to the land of Buddha. He will make all the arrangements to get you transferred to your pre-booked hotel. After reaching the hotel complete the check-in formalities and have an overnight stay at the hotel.

• Day 02: Bodhgaya sightseeing

  On the second day, you’ll explore the cultural and spiritual wonders of Bodhgaya. You will first visit the Mahabodhi Temple, one of the holiest Buddhist shrines and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the site where Siddhartha Gautama got enlightenment while meditating under the Bodhi Tree. Next, you will embark on an exploration of the Sujata Village which is linked to Buddha’s life. Here a woman named Sujata offered a bowl of milk rice to Buddha during his self-mortification period. Along the Niranjana River, you will discover the place where Gautam Buddha spent his self-mortification years. Stay in awe as you see the eighty-foot-high statue of Lord Buddha that symbolizes enlightenment and tranquility. You will also explore various international monasteries situated in Bodhgaya. Return to your hotel in the evening and have a lip-smacking dinner. After dinner, you will have an overnight stay at your hotel.

• Day 03: Bodhgaya - Rajgir – Nalanda – Vaishali

  On the third day, you will leave Bodhgaya’s sacred grounds and head to Rajgir. After a two-hour picturesque drive, you will reach Rajgir, a city renowned for its spiritual and historical significance. After reaching Rajgir you’ll explore Gridhkutta which is also called Vulture's Peak. Here Gautam Buddha delivered many meaningful sermons. You can also enjoy picturesque views from this site. After that, you will head to the World Peace Stupa which symbolizes global harmony and the never-ending cycle of life. Next, you will explore Venuvanaram where Buddha meditated and attained divinity. After the sightseeing tour, you’ll have a delicious lunch at a restaurant in Rajgir. After lunch, you will head to Nalanda which is around thirty minutes drive away from Rajgir. See the ruins of Nalanda that recite the tales of scholarly pursuits. After that, you’ll head to Vaishali and check in to your pre-reserved hotel. Have a hearty dinner and then have a relaxing sleep in your room.

• Day 04: Vaishali - Kushinagar

  Have a delicious breakfast in the morning at your hotel and then prepare yourself for the exploration of the city that is steeped in cultural and historical significance. You will first visit the Relic Stupa that houses Gautam Buddha’s relics. The Stupa testifies to the role of the city in honoring and preserving Buddha's teachings. You will then visit the Kutagarasala Vihara, an age-old monastery that recites the tales of Buddhist monks who lived here in the ancient era. After the spiritually uplifting sightseeing tour, you will have a delicious lunch and then you will embark on a six-hour picturesque drive to Kushinagar. Kushinagar is a sacred Buddhist site considered to be Buddha’s final resting place. Once you reach Kushinagar you will check in to your pre-reserved hotel and enjoy a lip-smacking dinner. After the dinner, you will have an overnight stay at your hotel.

• Day 05: Kushinagar - Lumbini

  Start the fifth day of your divine journey with a delicious breakfast at your hotel. After breakfast, you’ll freshen up and prepare yourself to visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple, one of the most sacred Buddhist sites where Gautam Buddha took his last breath and attained Nirvana. The temple testifies to the legacy left by Gautam Buddha. After soaking in the blissful atmosphere of the temple you will head to the Rambhar Stupa which is Lord Buddha’s cremation site. This peaceful and divine site holds lots of spiritual significance and is the perfect place for reflection and meditation. After visiting the Rambhar Stupa you’ll return back to your hotel and savor a mouth-watering lunch. After the tasty lunch, you’ll set out on a four-hour picturesque drive to Lumbini. Lumbini is known to be Gautam Buddha’s birthplace and is dotted with sacred monuments and picturesque gardens. Ensure that you have a single-entry visa for Nepal and a double-entry visa for India. This is important to have a hassle-free tour. Once you reach Lumbini you will check into your pre-booked hotel and have a delicious dinner. After the dinner, you’ll have a worry-free sleep in your hotel room.

• Day 06: Lumbini - Sravasti

  On the sixth day, you will enjoy a tasty breakfast at your hotel and then you will visit the Mayadevi Temple which is considered to be the birthplace of Buddha. Soak in the divine aura of this revered site and appreciate the beauty of this place and its surroundings. You will then visit the Ashokan Pillar which was erected by Emperor Ashoka and is one of the most important historical landmarks of Lumbini. After the spiritual exploration, you will enjoy a delectable lunch and then you will embark on a six-hour long drive to Sravasti. Sravasti is an important Buddhist site that was once the capital of the Kosala kingdom. En route, you’ll stop by Kapilvastu for around half an hour. Kapilvastu was ruled by Suddhodana at the time of Siddhartha’s birth. It is the place that inspired Siddhartha to set out on his enlightenment quest. After reaching Sravasti you’ll be transferred to a pre-booked hotel where you’ll have a tasty dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

• Day 07: Sravasti – Varanasi

  Savor a delectable breakfast and then begin the spiritual exploration of Sravasti. You will visit Maheth (Angulimal Caves) and Saheth (Jetvanaram), two of the most important sites where Gautam Buddha spent some time teaching his followers about Buddhism. Saheth, particularly Jetvanaram, is the site where multiple miracles were performed by Buddha. After the exploration of Maheth and Saheth, you’ll return to your hotel and have a luscious lunch. After that, you will check out from your hotel and embark on a picturesque drive to Varanasi which is known for its cultural richness and divine ambiance. During the eight-and-a-half-hour-long drive to Varanasi from Sravasti you will enjoy the scenic views and appreciate the changing vistas. After reaching Varanasi you’ll check in to your pre-reserved hotel and have a tasty dinner. After the dinner, you will have a restful sleep in your room.

• Day 08 – Varanasi + Departure

  On the eighth day, you will wake up early in the morning and enjoy a boat ride on the River Ganges absorbing the beauty of the surroundings. As the boat drifts along the tranquil waters see the ancient temples lining the riverbanks. You can also participate in the age-old rituals, see the saints praying along the riverbank, and immerse yourself in the divine energy exuded by the city. After the boat ride you’ll head back to your hotel and have a hearty breakfast. After breakfast, you’ll freshen up and embark on the journey to Sarnath. After a twenty-minute-long drive from Varanasi, you’ll reach Sarnath. In Sarnath, you will first visit the Dhamekha Stupa where Buddha delivered his first sermon. You will then head to Deer Park where Gautam Buddha preached to his followers the Four Noble Truths. After the spiritual exploration, you’ll return to your hotel and have a delicious lunch. After lunch, you’ll say goodbye to Varanasi and our driver will transfer you to the airport. From the airport, you will catch your onward flight to your hometown.