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The Buddha Lotus Path

Tour Duration : 7 Nights / 8 Days
Places To Visit : Bodh Gaya - Nalanda - Rajgir - Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar - Lumbini - Sravasti - Varanasi - Sarnath - Bodh Gaya

Bodh Gaya Temple

Day 1: Arrival at Bodh Gaya

Our well trained travel executive will welcome you to the holy land of Bodh Gaya and guide you to the hotel. The first impression is itself soul transforming for devotees. The soothing breeze will silently whisper the stories of enlightenment of Lord Buddha.

After eradicating all travel tiredness the tour guide will assist you to embark on Bodh Gaya excursion in the midst of Bodhi Tree and Mahabodhi Temple. Bodhi Tree is a must visit for all Buddhist followers and is a prime attractions of Buddhist tours India. Under the Bodhi Tree Lord Buddha attained enlightenment and leant about the essence of Dharma. Mahabodhi temple is declared as a world UNESCO heritage site and is the centre of Buddhist pilgrimages that exemplifies the principles of Lord Buddha. Relax overnight at Bodh Gaya to proceed for the eternal journey.

Day 2: Bodh Gaya - Nalanda - Rajgir - Patna

Nalanda Awake up early morning and enjoy a yummy break-fast. Our representative will then assist you to board a flight to Patna. On arrival at Patna our travel executive will give you a traditional welcome. The next Buddha Lotus Path destination is Nalanda where you will get a chance to explore Rajgir.

Discover the ruins of the oldest university of the world at Nalanda far-famed as Nalanda University formed at the golden ages of 5th to 12th Century AD. The once a hub to famous scholars from across the world like Huien Tsang and Aryabhatta is now a site of remains as a historic memoirs. Rajgir depicts the life of Lord Buddha in the midst of cyclopean wall, venu vana residence of Gautam Buddha, Shanti stupa, Ajatshatru Fort & stupa and Jivakameavan Gardens.

Days 3: Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar (250 Kms / 6 Hrs)

The 3rd Day is booked for Lord Buddha’s sagas and witness last mortal remains. Early morning after a delicious break fast we will proceed with our excursion of Buddhist Destinations in India. We will take a drive to Kushinagar to capture the Lord’s Buddha’s last sermon to his ardent followers. Then we will also visit Vaishali to evidence the well preserved Buddhist art, relics, culture, sculptures, teachings, manuscripts etc at Vaishali Museum. Then we will go back to our resort and overnight stay at Kushinagar.

Lumbini

Days 4: Kushinagar - Lumbini (161 Kms / 04 Hrs)

After breakfast our guide will take you for the Buddhist Tours. One can experience the places at Kushinagar were Lord Buddha has breathed his last and his mortal remains are preserved as it was. The place is a must visit to seek Lord’s blessings as it’s the place where he took Mahanirvana. The other attractions are Mahaparinirvana Temple, statue of Lord Buddha, Ramabhar stupa and meditation park.

Days 5: Lumbini - Sravasti

The next terminus is undoubtedly the birth place of Lord Buddha Lumbini and is of much importance in Buddhist tours in India. The other attractions of Lumbini are Kapilavastu where lord spent his early youth, holy pond of Pushkarni where Maya Devi Lord Buddha’s mother used to take bath before Lord’s birth.

The next Buddhist adventure is Sravasti; worth mentioning it’s the place where Lord showed his real power, performed many magical deeds, and spent six rainy seasons. The place is famed for exploration of the Buddhist ruins.

Days 6: Sravasti - Varanasi

The nest stop is at the holy city of Varanasi. The oldest inhabitant place is an abode of Gods and Goddesses. The major attractions are evening aarti, ghats of Ganga, boat sail at river Ganga, watching floating lighted diyas in the midst of fragrance adorned breeze and serene moonlit night is perfect for rejuvenation after tiresome journey.

Varanasi

Days 7: Varanasi - Sarnath - Bodh Gaya

An early morning boat cruise at river Ganga followed by breakfast and drive to Sarnath. Sarnath is known as Mecca for Buddhist followers and is one the chief shrine of Buddhist Tours India. The place is ornamented with Buddhist cultures, temples, Stupas, arts, sculptures, and monuments conserved as well as built by Lord Buddha. Drive to Bodh Gaya and overnight stay at Bodh Gaya.

Days 8: Departure From Bodh Gaya

Visit the temples early morning to seek blessings and board flight back home getting transformed.
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