9 Days Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour India and Nepal

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Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour Package in India and Nepal in 2024

(Delhi – Varanasi -Bodh Gaya-Patna-Rajgir-Lumbini-Gorakhpur-Agra-Delhi )

This tour includes Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour package in India and Nepal including Delhi – Varanasi -Bodh Gaya-Patna-Rajgir-Lumbini-Gorakhpur & Agra.

There are four principal Buddhist pilgrimage sites where most of the Buddhist temples and shrines are located. The most important of these are located primarily in the Ganges valley of India. Lumbini – In the Himalayan kingdom of Nepal lies Lumbini, the birthplace of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, who was later to become the Buddha. Queen Maya Devi of the Sakya clan was on her way to her parental home when she gave birth to the prince under a tree. Bodh Gaya is where Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha as he sat in meditation on the diamond seat under the Bodhi (Ficus Religiosa). Sarnath – It was in the Deer Park at Sarnath that the Buddha gave his first significant sermons on the Middle Way, the Four Noble Truths and the Eighfold Path to his five fellow seekers who became the first monks of the order. Kushinagar – The Buddha died in a Saal forest in Kushinagar and attained Mahaparinirvana at the age of 80.

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Trip Facts

Tour Code: PTT-IN-005
Duration: 9 Days
Program Type: Sightseeing Tour
Maximum Altitude: 216m
Minimum Pax: 1
Mode of Travel: Land Transport
Start Trip: Delhi
End Trip: Delhi
Program Grading: Easy

Trip at a Glance

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Day 02: Train Delhi / Varanasi (1855/0730)
Day 03: Arrive Varanasi & Sightseeing
Day 04: Varanasi – Bodhgaya (Approx: 255 Kms / 5 Hrs)
Day 05: Boghgaya – Nalanda – Rajgir (Approx: 145 Kms / 5 Hrs)
Day 06: Rajgir - Vaishali – Kushinagar (Approx: 250 Kms / 6 Hrs)
Day 07: Kushinagar – Lumbini (Approx: 140 Kms / 4 – 5 Hrs)
Day 08: Lumbini - Gorakhpur drive (Approx: 200 Kms / 4 Hrs)-Agra by Train
Day 09: Arrive Tundla Tundla – Agra ,Drive to Delhi

Itinerary in Details

Day 01Arrive Delhi
On arrival in Delhi, our Ihpl airport representative shall receive you and transfer to hotel for check-in. Overnight stay at hotel (Meal: Dinner)
Day 02Train Delhi / Varanasi (1855/0730)
Morning early breakfast at hotel

Post early breakfast at hotel, proceed for sightseeing tour of Delhi.

Old Delhi tour begins with Jama Masjid – The largest mosque in Asia. Drive past the Red Fort, built of red sandstone dating from the very peak of the Mughal power. The Raj Ghat where Mahatma Gandhi, The Father of the nation was cremated in 1948.

The India Gate is the iconic national monument of India. Drive past The Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Presidential Palace and the Secretariat buildings. Marvel at the architecture, heritage and history.

In afternoon, proceed for sightseeing of New Delhi, which includes the visit of Humayun’s Tomb. This magnificent garden tomb is the first substantial example of Mughal architecture in India. & Qutab Minar is a soaring, 73 m-high tower of victory, built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak immediately after the defeat of Delhi’s last Hindu kingdom. The tower has five distinct storeys, each marked by a projecting balcony and tapers from a 15 m diameter at the base to just 2.5 meter at the top.

Later in the evening departure transfer to Delhi railway station to board the train for Varanasi.

Sector: Delhi – Varanasi

Train: # 20802 – Magadh Express

Depart: 20:00 Hrs

Overnight in Train (Meal: Breakfast+ Lunch + Pack Dinner)
Day 03Arrive Varanasi & Sightseeing
Sector: Delhi – Varanasi

Train: # 20802 – Magadh Express

Arrive: 07:38 Hrs

On arrival in Varanasi, our Ihpl representative shall receive you and transfer to hotel for check-in.

Varanasi: It is said that a visit to the Varanasi liberates the soul of worldly bondage and the soul finds a permanent place in heaven. Therefore, this place is of great importance to the devout Hindus.

Later, visit the Vishwanath Temple, The Dugra Temple and The Benaras Hindu University.

Return to Varanasi. In the evening witness the Ganga Aarti at Varanasi Ghat.

Overnight in Train (Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
Day 04Varanasi – Bodhgaya (Approx: 255 Kms / 5 Hrs)
Early morning, around 5 AM, visit the Ghats of Varanasi and enjoy a boat ride in the Ganges.

Return to hotel for breakfast.

Post breakfast at hotel, drive to Bodhgaya. Enroute visit Sarnath, a holy city located 10 kilometers away from Varanasi.

Here you will visit the Dhamek Stupa, Dharmarajika Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, Ashoka Pillar and Sarnath Archeological Museum.

Continue to drive to Bodhgaya. On arriving in Bodhgaya, transfer to hotel for check-in.

Later visit The Mahabodhi Temples.

Overnight stay at hotel (Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
Day 05Boghgaya – Nalanda – Rajgir (Approx: 145 Kms / 5 Hrs)
Morning breakfast at hotel

Post breakfast at hotel, proceed for Rajgir. On the way, visit Nalanda, Rajgir, Sapta pari caves and lastly, Venevamas.

Overnight stay at hotel (Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
Day 06Rajgir - Vaishali – Kushinagar (Approx: 250 Kms / 6 Hrs)
Morning breakfast at hotel

Post breakfast at hotel, drive to Kushinagar. Enroute visit Vaishali, the place here Lord Buddha gave his last sermon. Cover the Ashok Pillar, Chaumukhi, Lotus Tank.

Continue to drive Kushinagar. On arrival in Kushinagar, transfer to hotel for check-in.

Overnight stay at hotel. (Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)
Day 07Kushinagar – Lumbini (Approx: 140 Kms / 4 – 5 Hrs)
Half-day Kushinagar visit, covering the modern Japan/Srilanka Buddhist center, Mahanirvana Temple and some monasteries. Leave for Lumbini.

Overnight stay at the hotel. (Meal: Breakfast Lunch Dinner)
Day 08Lumbini - Gorakhpur drive (Approx: 200 Kms / 4 Hrs)-Agra by Train
In the morning, enjoy tour of Ashoka’s pillar, situated in a dense Sal forest, Mayadevi temple, remains of an ancient monastery and some stupas.

Later, drive to Gorakhpur railway station to board the train for Agra.

Sector: Gorakhpur – Agra

Train: # 12553 Vaishali Express

Depart: 17:05 Hrs

Overnight on board (Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Pack Dinner)
Day 09Arrive Tundla Tundla – Agra ,Drive to Delhi
Sector: Gorakhpur – Agra

Train: # 12553 Vaishali Express

Arrive: 03:05 Hrs

On arrival at Tundla railway station, our Ihpl representative shall receive and shall transfer to Agra hotel for check-in. (Approx: 30 Kms / 01 Hrs)

Room booked for immediate check-in. Relax for few hrs.

Morning breakfast at hotel

Post breakfast at hotel, proceed for the sightseeing tour of Agra.

Later, proceed for the sightseeing tour of Agra, which includes the visit of Taj Mahal (Closes on Friday), Itmad-Ud-Daulah Tomb and Red Fort.

Lunch at local restaurant

Post sightseeing of Agra, drive to Delhi (Approx: 205 Kms / 4 – 5 Hrs)

On arrival at Delhi International airport, proceed to board the flight for onward journey.

“End of Travel Arrangements”

Services Included

Accommodation in hotels for 07 nights.
08 Daily Breakfast + 07 Lunch + 07 Dinner.
Airport transfers with staff assistance.
Air-conditioned Vehicle.
Sightseeing as per itinerary
One boat ride at River Ganges, Varanasi.
Local English Speaking Guide
Train ticket for Delhi – Varanasi & Gorakhpur – Agra in 1st A/c Class
All currently applicable taxes.

Services Excluded

Travel Insurance
Supplement cost of monument entrance fees.
Any Domestic / International flight fare
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, telephone, laundry bills etc.
Tips and porter charges
Any additional expenses incurred due to any flight delay or cancellation, weather conditions, political closures, technical faults etc.
Any other service/s not specified above

Note: Single Room Supplement Usd 250 & 350 for 3 & 4 star hotel

Trip Notes

Adult pricing applies to all travelers
Please email us for availability if you are booking for 15 days or later
Our price is based on 3 Star hotel, if you want to Upgrade your hotel Please Email us instead of direct booking.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation policy on Tour:
a) Before 30 days of start of program – no charge
b) Before 21 days – 10% of the rate
c) Before 14 days – 15% of the rate
d) Before 7 days – 30% of the rate
e) Less than 7 days – 50% of the rate
f) 24 hours prior to the trip – 100% of the rate

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