Buddhist pilgrimage India Nepal is a tour planned to let you explore the major Buddhist sites of India and Nepal. This pilgrimage tour start from magnificent palaces and forts of Jaipur, Taj Mahal - seventh wonder of the world in Agra, intricately carved erotic temples of Khajuraho and the holy ghats of River Ganges in Varanasi. Varanasi is the holiest seven sacred sites in Jainism, Hinduism, and also has the important role in the development of Buddhism.
Our another important place is Bodhgaya, in the sixth century prince Siddhartha Gautama attained supreme enlightenment at this holy place and Siddhartha became the Buddha. Khusinagar is another important place in Buddhism, is the place where Lord Buddha passed away at the Hiranyavati River and was cremated at the Ramabhar Stupa. After exploring India we will visit the birth place of Lord Buddha Lumbin, Lumbini is very important Buddhist pilgrimage at a distance of 122 km from Gorakhpur (india).
Meet our representative at the airport who will transfer you to the Hotel. Hotel checking-in and go for sightseeing tour. Overnight in Delhi.
After breakfast, your guide will meet you in your hotel. Full day city tour around Raj Ghat, Shanti Vana {the cremation sites of Gandhi and Nehru, Jama Masjid, Red fort, and Chandni Chwok. After luch will continue our city tour to OutubMinar, Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate {war memorial Arch}, President’s house, Parliament house, and temples around. Overnight in Delhi.
After breakfast in Delhi we will continue our drive to Jaipur, Free time in Jaipur. Overnight at hotel.
We will start our day with the Elephant ride at Amer Fort, the city tour covering - Hawa Mahal, Royal Observatory, City Palace, Nawab Sahab Ki Haveli and Johari Market. Overnight in Jaipur.
After our breakfast in Jaipur we will drive to Agra en-route visiting the old deserted town of Mughal Dynasty. Before visiting Taj Mahal we will check in our hotel and after refreshment in the afternoon city tour covering Taj Mahal, Red Fortand the Tomb of Itmad-ud-daula’s Tomb Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast and free until your flight schedule to Varanasi. Arrive in Varanasi check in hotel, afternoon city tour of Sarnath: famous for its Dhamekh Stupa and for it being the place where Buddha preached his first sermon enshrining the principle of his teachings into laws.
Boat ride at River Ganges, followed by a city tour covering - Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata Temple etc. Overnight in Varanasi.
After breakfast we will drive to Bodhgaya about 3 and half hour drive from Varanasi. We will stay 2 Nights. Within 2 days we will explore Rajgir, Naland, Sapta pari cave, and veneyemas. Overnight in Bodhgaya
Rajgir: an important Buddhist pilgrimage since the Buddha spent 12 years here, and the first Buddhist council after the Buddha attained Nirvana was held here. Overnight in Bodhgaya
After breakfast drive to Vaishali, a very special place to Buddhists. The Lord delivered his last sermon & announce his impending " Nirwana". See the majesty of Ashok Pillar – Lotus tank, Chaumukhi & after exploring Vaishali we will continue our drive to Kushinagar. Overnight at Kushinagar.
Today we are entering another beautiful country Nepal (the birth place of Lord Buddha) Morning visit Mahanirvana Temple, the modern Japan, Srilanka Buddhist center & monasteries , then proceed to Lumbini. Overnight in Lumbini.
Early Morning after breakfast we will visit to Ashoka’s pillar (249 BC) rediscovered in 1890’s inside thick sal forest, a temple of Mayadevi, the ruins of an old monastery and some new stupas after our visit in Lumbini we will fly to Kathmandu (the capital of Nepal). Overnight at Kathmandu hotel.
After our breakfast we will proceed our sightseeing to the major places around Kathmandu, Swoyambhunath stupa, Boudhanath stupa, Pharping Monastery, and Patan durbar square. Evening Farewell dinner in Local restaurant with nepali dance and cuisine. Overnight in Kathmandu
Today you will be free for your own activities like shopping. Afternoon we will drop you at the Kathmandu Airport end of the package.
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Getaway Nepal Adventure (P.) Ltd.
Thamel Kathmandu, Nepal
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