Day 01: Arrive Delhi

Arrive at New Delhi International airport. Upon arrival you will be met by our representative, after a traditional ‘Swagat’ our representative would assist you at airport & transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Whilst the room keys and check-in is organized, our representative would introduce the tour to you and hand over the documents to you.

Overnight Hotel at Delhi

 Day 02: Delhi – Varanasi (SG 114 @ 1420 / 1545 Hrs)

Breakfast at Hotel.

Morning free at leisure. Later after lunch we checkout and drive to airport to board our flight to Varanasi.

On arrival Varanasi get arrival transfer followed by hotel check in.

Half Day Excursion

Later today we take an excursion to Sarnath, the site of the deer park where Gautama Buddha is said to have given his first sermon about the basic principles of Buddhism. It has been a premier centre for Buddhism & has a rich collection of ancient Buddhist relics & antiques comprising numerous Buddha & Bodhisattva images on display at the Archaeological Museum.

 Overnight Hotel at Varanasi.

 Day 03: Varanasi – Saravasti (350 Kms / 07 Hrs)

Varanasi departure

Half Day Tour

Today we start our day with a boat ride on the river Ganges. The sound of conches & temple bells add to the delicate pink fabric of dawn. The formerly hushed murmuring of ancient Sanskrit Shlokas (hymns) now rise, in one voice, to a crescendo of unparalleled piety & joy. Later we explore the city by foot to get the feel of this Oldest living city of the world.

Later after lunch we checkout around 1300 Hrs. Drive to Sravasti.

Sravasti is intimately associated with the life of Buddha. In Buddhist times (6th century BC-6th century AD), Sravasti was the capital of the Kingdom of Kosala and was important both as a prosperous trading centre and for its religious associations. Buddha is believed to have spent 24 monsoons in the city. It is said that Buddha sat on a Lotus with a thousand petals and multiplied his image a million times. A divine sight that silenced his critics.

Upon arrival assistance and check-in the hotel.

Overnight Hotel at Sravasti.

 Day 04: Sravasti – Lumbani (205 Kms / 06 Hrs)

Morning post breakfast we will visit Shobha Nath Temple, Maheth and Saheth. Later in the afternoon we checkout and drive to Lumbani,

Lumbini (Nepal): Lumbini is one of the most important places of Buddhist pilgrimages, located near the Nepal-India border. This is where Gautam Buddha was born in a Royal family in 556 B.C. Many auspicious signs accompanied the Buddha’s birth, including the sprouting of Bodhi tree. The great Buddhist ruler Ashoka visited the site two centuries later, constructing a Stupa (mound, usually of earth) and Pillar in recognition. Although largely destroyed now, these remain important marks of the Buddha’s birthplace.Upon arrival at Lumbini check-in to our hotel.

 Overnight Hotel at Lumbani.

 Day 05: Lumbini – Kushinagar (165 km/ 4 hrs)

After breakfast we visit Lumbini Garden, The Ashok Pillar, Pushkarni – The Sacred Pool, Sanctum Sanctorum of the Lord Buddha’s birthplace and the Buddhist temple.

Later we checkout and drive to Kushinager.

Kushinagar: One of the most sacred sites for the Buddhists. It was here that Lord Buddha is said to have attained ‘Mahaparnirvana’, the freedom from the endless cycle of birth and rebirth.

Overnight Hotel at Kushinagar.

 Day 06: Kushinagar – Rajgir(285 Kms / 07 hrs)

Morning post breakfast we will visit Nirvana Stupa, Nirvana temple, Mathakuar Shrine and Ramabhar Stupa. Later we drive to Rajgir.

Rajgir: Rajgir is another place in the Ganges Valley where the Buddha walked and preached. Perhaps the most important event of the Buddha’s visits to Rajgir was the conversion of two future disciples, Sariputra and Maudgalyayana. While Sariputra was credited with greater intelligence, Maudgalyayana wielded a greater power for miracles.

Overnight Hotel at Rajgir.

 Day 07: Rajgir / Nalanda – Bodhgaya (80 Kms / 03 Hrs)

Post breakfast we drive to Bodhgaya en route we visit Nalanda.

Nalanda: Nalanda is important both because it was blessed with the presence of Buddha, and because of the famous monastic university developed there. This university, named Nalanda (meaning ‘insatiable in giving’) played a central role in the development of Buddhism in India.

Later we drive to Bodh Gaya. On arrival Bodh Gaya we Check In to hotel.

Overnight Hotel at Bodh Gaya.

 Day 08: Bodhgaya

Buddha attained enlightenment at the age of 29 in the town of Bodhgaya in India. After settling under a tree, Buddha resolved not to move until he had achieved enlightenment. After three days and nights of profound meditation this goal was realised. The Bodhi tree under which the Buddha sat, is visible today as well. Later visit Mahabodhi Temple, Niranjana River and Sujata Village.

Overnight Hotel at Bodhgaya.

 Day 09: Bodhgaya – Delhi (By Train)

Morning sightseeing of Bodhgaya, visiting Maha Bodhi Temple & onasteries. Afternoon transfer to Gaya railway station to board our train to New Delhi.

 Overnight Train.

 Day 10: Departure Delhi

On arrival New Delhi Railway Station get on time departure transfer to New Delhi International Airport to board your flight back to home.

 Tour ends with some unforgettable memories!!