In The Foot Steps of Buddha
In The Foot Steps of Buddha Destination Details
Delhi Lucknow Sravasti Lumbini Kushinagar Patna Bodhgaya Varanasi Delhi
This journey is going to take you to the sites which were important in the life of Lord Buddha. You will get a chance to visit the journey of King Siddhartha, till the time he became Buddha and attained enlightenment.
Visit to the City of Nawabs Lucknow
Visit Lumbini – the birth place of the Buddha
Visit the Boddgaya Temples a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Boat Ride on River Ganges
Watch Aarti Ceremony on the Ghats of River Ganges
January till December
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1 Arrive Delhi
Arrival at Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 3 of Delhi and after you do your Immigration and other formalities you will be meet by our representative at the Airport arrival Hall. He will be carrying a Pla Card with your name written and after you meet him he will assist you to your Hotel
Rest of the day relaxing at the Hotel
Overnight Accommodation in Delhi
Day 2 Delhi – Lucknow (By Train)
Today you will be transferred to the Delhi Railway Station to board Train for Lucknow
Upon arrival in Lucknow Railway Station you are met and transferred to your pre booked Hotel.
Afternoon proceed for a city tour of Lucknow visiting Bara Imambara – an impressive tomb with beautiful Mughal architecture build in 1783, Chhota Imambara, Husainabad Clock Tower – A British architecture build in a park with a beautiful lake, Rumi Darwaza, Dilkusha Gardens.
Later explore the colorful bazaars or market of Lucknow.
Overnight Accommodation in Lucknow
Day 3 Lucknow – Sravasti (Drive 180 Kms, 4 Hrs)
Today depart by Private Vehicle for Sravasti. Upon arrival in Sravasti check in at your pre booked Hotel. The Capital of the ancient kingdom of Kosala has the honour for sheltering Buddha for 24 rainy seasons in the Jetvana Gardens. The city believed to be several temples. Buddha is said to have performed some miracles here. In Sravasti visit Seheth – Maheth & Jetvan.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Sravasti
Day 4 Sravasti – Lumbini (Drive 190 Kms, 4 Hrs)
Today depart by Private Vehicle for Lumbini. Upon arrival in Lumbini check in at your pre booked Hotel. Lumbini – the birth place of the Buddha was located in 1890 after being untraced for 1,500 year. Evening sightseeing tour of Lumbini including a visit to the birth Place of Lord Buddha
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Lumbini
Day 5 Lumbini – Kushinagar (Drive 130 Kms, 3 Hrs)
Today depart by Private Vehicle for Kushinagar. Upon arrival in Kushinagar check in at your pre booked Hotel
Kushinagar were Buddha finally attainded Mahaparnirvana. Almost the ruins are the Mukutbandhan Stupa and a beautiful statue of the reclining Buddha.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Kushinagar
Day 6 Kushinagar – Patna (Drive 280 Kms, 6 Hrs) Via Vaishali
Today depart by Private Vehicle for Patna. Enroute visit to Vaishali where the Buddha preached his last sermon. Upon arrival in Patna check in at your pre booked Hotel
Patna - Capital of Bihar, this state was not only the early home of Buddhism but was also the birthplace of the Emperor Ashoka. Today Patna is a large city which lines the banks of the River Ganges. Places of interest include the Gulzaribagh, site of the former East India Company's principle opium warehouse, and the remarkable Golghar 'round house' built of stone slabs in 1786 by Captain John Garstin as a grain store. Also visit the State Museum and the Chowk area of old Patna.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Patna
Day 7 Patna – Bodhgaya (Drive 85 Kms, 2 Hrs) Via Nalanda & Rajgir
Today depart by Private Vehicle for Bodhgaya. Enroute visit to Nalanda, home to one of the world's oldest universities and an ancient pilgrimage site visited by both Buddha and Mahavir, the founder of Jainism. And Visit to Rajgir - The picturesque Rajgir, or Rajagriha as it was known in the past (literally, the abode of kings) is surrounded by the meandering river Banganga and hills. Upon arrival in Bodhgaya check in at your pre booked Hotel
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Bodhgaya
Day 8 Bodhgaya
Today explore Bodh Gaya with your guide. This vast area houses numerous monasteries, temples and statues, however, the focal point of the entire settlement is the beautiful Mahabodhi Temple and large Bodhi tree. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is believed to stand on the site of an earlier 3rd century BC shrine. Bodh Gaya is also home to temples built by pilgrims from other lands in their own architectural style, from the traditional Bhutanese temple to its modern Japanese counterpart.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Bodhgaya
Day 9 Bodhgaya – Varanasi (Drive 250 Kms, 5 Hrs)
Today depart by Private Vehicle for Varanasi - Situated on the banks of the sacred River Ganges, Varanasi has been a centre of learning and pilgrimage for over 2,000 years and is one of the oldest surviving cities in the world. Upon arrival in Varanasi check in at your pre booked Hotel.
Afternoon proceed to the village of Sarnath on the outskirts of town. It was in this Deer Park that the Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Visit the Park and Museum. Sarnath was made centre of Buddhist worship by the emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC. We will visit the Main Shrine and Ashoka’s Pillar. In the Archaeological Museum we will see the beautifully carved capital from the pillar along with many other priceless Buddhist artifacts.
Overnight Accommodation in Varanasi
Day 10 Varanasi
Varanasi formerly known as Benares is the city where the Hindu followers come and bathe in the sacred waters of the Ganges as it is considered holy and auspicious. Early this morning get ready for a dawn boat ride on the River Ganges. The Ganges is the most sacred river in India. Hindus believe that after taking a bath in the River Ganges their sins get washed away. The Cremations of the dead bodies also takes place here on the banks of the river. After the boat ride walk through the fascinating narrow twisting lanes of the city to watch the performance of various Hindu rituals by the pilgrims.
After the boat trip on the Ganges return back to the hotel
After a short rest proceed for a city tour visiting Bharat Mata Temple, Vishweshwara Temple and Benares Hindu University is the largest residential university in Asia
Later this evening make your way to ghats and watch the beautiful evening aarti religious ceremonies take place.
Overnight Accommodation in Varanasi
Day 11 Varanasi – Delhi (By Flight)
Today you will be transferred to the Varanasi Airport to board flight for Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi Airport you are met and transferred to your pre booked Hotel
Overnight Accommodation in Delhi
Day 12 Leave Delhi
Breakfast in the Hotel and Check Out
Our company executive would assist you and transfer you to the Indira Gandhi International Terminal 3 to board flight for onward Journey
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