Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour: A Spiritual Journey Through India and Nepal

• Welcome to India!
• Upon arrival at Delhi International Airport
• Meet and greet the representative at the airport
• Transfer and Check-in to hotel
• Relax and settle in after your journey
• Overnight stay in Delhi.

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Go for a full day tour of Delhi, Visiting:
• Visit Raj Ghat, a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi.
• Discover Lotus Temple, known for its distinctive lotus flower shape.
• Visit India Gate: War memorial dedicated to Indian soldiers.
• Drive past Parliament House and President House: Iconic government buildings.
• Lunch at a local restaurant.
• Visit Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site,
• Return to the hotel
• Rest and Relax at the hotel
• Overnight in Delhi.

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Transfer to the airport for flight to Varanasi.
• Arrival in Varanasi, check-in at the hotel.
• Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, and Durga Temple & Dashashwamedh Ghat, Visit Annapurna Temple
• Explore the Bharat Mata Temple, and Tulsi Manas Temple.
• Attend the evening Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat.
• Return to the hotel
• Rest and Relax at the hotel
• Overnight in Varanasi.

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Boat ride on the River Ganges at sunrise.
• Visit Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon. Explore Dhamek Stupa, Archaelogical museum, Sarnath Lion Pillar and Mulagandha Kuti Vihar.
• Lunch at a local restaurant.
• Visit Banaras Hindu University and Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum.
• Rest and Relax at the hotel.
• Overnight in Varanasi.

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Drive to Bodh Gaya.
• Check-in at the hotel.
• Visit Mahabodhi Temple Complex, where Buddha attained enlightenment. See the Bodhi Tree and Great Buddha Statue.
• Return to the hotel.
• Rest and Relax at the hotel.
• Overnight in Bodh Gaya.

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Visit Mahabodhi Temple for morning meditation.
• Explore various monasteries in Bodhgaya.
• Explore Sri Lankan Monastery, Japan Nippon Temple, Burmese Temple, Thai Temple, Chinese Temple, Tibetan Monastery, etc.
• Lunch at a local restaurant.
• Explore Sujata Village and Dungeshwari Cave Temples, associated with Buddha's ascetic practices.
• Visit Thai Temple and 80-foot Buddha Statue.
• Return to the hotel
• Rest and Relax at the hotel.
• Overnight in Bodh Gaya.

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Drive to Rajgir.
• Explore Vulture Peak, where Buddha gave many teachings, Griddhakuta Hill, and Bamboo Grove.
• Lunch at a local restaurant.
• Visit Nalanda University ruins, an ancient center of learning in Buddhism.
• Drive to Patna.
• Overnight in Patna.

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Visit Mahavira Temple in Patna, a Jain pilgrimage site.
• Drive to Vaishali.
• Explore Buddha Stupa and Ashokan Pillar, significant historical and archaeological sites.
• Drive to Kushinagar, Check into your hotel.
• Rest and Relax at the hotel
• Overnight in Kushinagar.

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Visit Mahaparinirvana Temple, marking the place of Buddha's passing away, and Ramabhar Stupa.
• Drive to Lumbini (crossing into Nepal).
• Visit Maya Devi Temple, Lumbini Garden, and Ashoka Pillar.
• Explore local markets.
• Return to your hotel
• Rest and Relax at the hotel
• Overnight in Lumbini (Nepal).

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Visit World Peace Pagoda, offering panoramic views.
• Drive to Sravasti.
• Explore Jetavana Monastery, where Buddha spent many rainy seasons, Anandabodhi Tree, and Saheth Maheth.
• Witness sunset at Angulimala's Stupa.
• Return to your hotel
• Rest and Relax at the hotel
• Overnight in Sravasti.

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Visit Jetavana Monastery for morning meditation.
• Drive to Lucknow.
• Visit Lucknow Residency, a historic site associated with the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
• Transfer to airport for flight to Delhi.
• Upon Arrival Check into your hotel
• Overnight in Delhi.

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Transfer to the Delhi airport for departure.
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