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Buddhist Tour India & Nepal - Journey of Buddha

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Highlights

Buddhist Tour India & Nepal, is a perfect tour that covers all the prominent Buddhist sites in India & Nepal. The 9 days long Buddhist Tour will let you experience the journey of Lord Buddha in India & Nepal, in this tour you will visit Lumbini in Nepal, where Lord Buddha was born, you will also visit Bodhgaya - where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment, and Kushinagar - where Lord Buddha attained Parinirvana. The Buddhist Tour also includes a visit to the Taj Mahal, which forms another reason why tourists frequent towards India. Surely, this is an splendorous retreat for the travellers who want to experience the serenity and modesty of the Buddhist circuit of India and Nepal, & on the other hand who also want to visit the Taj Mahal. 

 

Key Highlights of Buddhist Tour India:

  • Explore Bodh Gaya, where the Buddha attained enlightenment beneath a sacred Bodhi Tree.
  • Explore Kushinagar, where Gautama Buddha attained Parinirvana after his death.
  • Explore Lumbini in Nepal, the birth place of Lord Buddha.
  • Explore Sarnath, where Buddha preached his first sermon after gaining enlightenment.
  • In Agra, visit World Famous UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sites: the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

Itinerary

On arrival at the New Delhi airport, Alkof Holidays representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city's bustling streets or wander its wide tree-lined boulevards to get your first taste of India. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, leave for New Delhi Railway Station to board Shatabdi Express train for Lucknow. The train journey from Delhi to Lucknow will take around 6 hours, upon arrival at Lucknow railway station our local representative will meet you and transfer you to Sravasti by road. Sravasti, the capital of the ancient kingdom of Kosala, it has the honour for sheltering Buddha for 24 rainy seasons in the Jetavana Gardens. Upon arrival at Shravasti, check-in at the hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel, visit Jetavana and Ananda Bodhi Tree in Sravasti. Later leave for Lumbini. After completing the immigration formalities at India - Nepal border, visit Kapilvastu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the ancient capital of the Shakya Clan, whose ruler 'Shuddhodhan' was the father of the Buddha. Later, continue your drive to Lumbini, upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later explore Lumbini - a small town in the southern Terai plains of Nepal, where the ruins of the old city can still be seen. Also visit the Birth place of Lord Buddha. Shakyamuni Buddha was born in Lumbini, in southern Nepal, two thousand five hundred years ago. Since his time, Nepal has been a sacred ground for Buddhist as it is the birth place of Buddha. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Kushinagar crossing Indo-Nepal border. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel. Rest and relax at the hotel, later visit - Mahaparinirvana temple , this is the place where Buddha passed into Parinirvana and was cremated and also visit Rambhar Stupa where Lord Buddha was cremated. Evening free time for own or religious activities in temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Patna. Enroute visit Vaishali, which is believed to be the first republic of the world, having an elected body of representatives hold special significance for Buddhist Devotees. The Buddha preached the Radha Sutra to the eighty four thousand faithful gathering here. Later continue your drive to Patna - the capital of Bihar. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel for night stay.

After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Bodhgaya. On the way, halt at Nalanda - the historical and religious place in central of Bihar. In Nalanda, visit the ruins of ancient university; the site of Nalanda was one of the greatest monastic universities of the ancient world University established in 5th century BC. It is believed that Lord Buddha and also the founder of Jainism religion Lord Mahavir taught at this university for years. There is even a monument to facilitate Chinese traveller monk and writer Hiuen Tsang who studied at this university in the 7th century A.D. Later drive to Rajgir, to visit Gridhkuta Peak, at the top of Ratnagiri hill, where Lord Buddha preached many inspiring sermons, a Peace Pagoda has been built by the Buddha Sangh of Japan. Also visit Venuvanaram and Bimbisara Prison. Later continue your drive to Bodhgaya for overnight stay.

After breakfast, leave for for Varanasi. On the way visit Sarnath, the principle centre of Buddhism. It was here around 530 B.C that Buddha preached his first sermon after gaining enlightenment, and established the foundation of Buddhism. At Sarnath, visit the Dhamekha Stupa, the Archeological museum and the Chaukhandi Stupa. Later in the evening attend Aarti on the bank of River Ganges in Varanasi. Overnight stay at the hotel in Varanasi.

Early in the morning, enjoy a boat ride on the River Ganges, followed by a visit to Akhara and see the traditional form of martial arts practiced there. Morning city tour of Varanasi, this includes a walk through the various sacred Ghats. Later get back to the hotel for check-out, leave for Varanasi airport to board a flight to New Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to Agra by road for overnight stay.

Early morning before sunrise our tour guide will pick you from your hotel and take you for a guided tour of the Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh. Later return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast at the hotel, visit Itmad-ud-Daulah, and Agra Fort. Later in the afternoon, leave for New Delhi airport for onward journey.

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What's Included?

Accommodation

  • 8 nights accommodation in 3 star deluxe hotels on twin or double sharing basis
    (Please Note: Accommodations can be upgraded to Luxury boutique hotels/4 star/5 star or your choice of hotels on request basis at an additional cost.)

Meals

  • Daily breakfast & dinner at the hotels

Guide

  • English speaking local destination guides

Transport

  • All sightseeing and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as per the itinerary
    • 1-2 persons - Air-conditioned sedan car such as Etios/Dezire or similar
    • 3-4 persons - Air-conditioned MUV car such as Toyota Innova or similar
    • 5-10 persons - Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar

Additional Services

  • Personal assistance during arrival and departure
  • 1 boat ride on river ganges in Varanasi
  • 1 mineral water bottle per person per day
  • All applicable taxes

What's Excluded?

Flights

  • Any International or domestic flights are not included

Additional Services

  • Insurance - It is advisable that you buy a comprehensive medical/travel insurance in advance from your country before traveling to India & Nepal
  • Visa fee (if applicable)
  • Any personal expenses, laundry, telephone charges
  • Any monument entrance fee, camera fee
  • Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions

Accommodation

3 Star Accommodation

Name Address Type
Rockland New Delhi Hotel
Lotus Nikko Sravasti Hotel
Hotel Nansc Lumbini Hotel
The Imperial Kushinagar Hotel
Aalcajars Inn Patna Hotel
The Imperial Bodhgaya Bodh Gaya Hotel
Surya Kaiser Palace Varanasi Hotel
The Taj Vilas Agra Hotel

Note: Hotel upgrades are available as per your choice.

Good To Know

Payment Terms

A deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 60 days prior tour starting date. For any bookings within 60 days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking. This can be paid through bank transfer, credit/debit card, or cash.

Cancellation

No additional cancellation fees apply for this tour. You can cancel the tour prior tour starting date and avoid paying the full amount, but the deposit you have paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within of tour starting date.

VISA

It is the sole responsibility of each individual traveller to get the required visa(s) for this tour, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with the Embassy of India in your home country.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Travel is one of those things that naturally gives rise to queries, concerns and doubts, so we’re here to put your mind at ease. Various "FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS" on your travel to India will be covered into the document, kindly go through the same. If there are any other questions, that are not mentioned in FAQ, then please feel free to contact us, it would be our pleasure to assist you.


YES. We can customize your India Holiday Package, as per your interest, and preferences.

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Duration
9 Days
Destinations
Shravasti, Lumbini Shravasti, Lumbini, Kushinagar, Vaishali, Patna, Rajgir, Kapilvastu, Nalanda, Bodh Gaya, Sarnath, Varanasi, Agra +10 more
Starts/Ends In
New Delhi / New Delhi
Age Range
3 - 80 Years Old
Max Group Size
25
Duration: Days

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