Duration
8 Days
Destination Covered
Lumbini, Kushinagar, Vaishali, Patna, Rajgir, Nalanda, Bodhgaya
Places
7 Places

Overview

Memorable India’s 7 nights & 8 days Buddhist Circuit tour package was made to be a spiritual journey that has the ability to evoke deep emotions. Through this Bodhgaya, Nalanda Rajgir pad yatra tour package, you can experience visits to the holy, the historically significant, and the most incredible places around the globe. What starts as a religious tour following the Ganges Hindu devotion turns out to be an experience of Buddhist and Hindu spirituality melting into a cultural harmony. While this 8-day Buddhist tour through Patna, Rajgir, and Nalanda offers sightseeing, it also gives you a chance to experience the compassion and peace ideology that is timeless, and the places where Buddha taught, lived, and attained Nirvana. Besides these stops, you are also on your way to visit Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first teaching of Dharma, and Vaishali, which is the place where he gave his last sermon.

Every visit to the Mahabodhi temple in Bodhgaya, the Mayadevi temple in Lumbini, the Mahanirvana stupa in Kushinagar, and the ruins of the world’s oldest university in Nalanda is filled with the transfer of knowledge and contemplation. Starting from Sravasti, where he did miracles and stayed for years, to Vaishali, where he announced his imminent Parinirvana, to Rajgir, where he delivered his sermon, you get to follow the journey of Buddha through the Buddhist circuit tour in Lumbini, Kushinagar, and Bodhgaya.

The Bodhgaya Nalanda Rajgir pilgrimage tour is a journey through the heritage of Buddhism, its historical and cultural monuments, and its temples and shrines, but more importantly, it is a tour of the living Buddhist faith in its pristine form. The experience of history is the same as before Buddha, who chose these places for preaching, teaching, and spreading his doctrine of peace, which you will be able to comprehend in this tour.

For those interested in the spiritual and cultural aspect, this Buddhist pilgrimage to Lumbini, Kushinagar, and Bodhgaya is an unforgettable experience that can never be duplicated and is soul-touching. If you make use of the opportunity of the Memorable India’s spectacular 7 nights & 8 days Buddhist Circuit tour package and book it for yourself with the help of The Land of Buddha, then you would be present at an unrepeatable and inexplicable tour combining history, faith, and self-study.

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HIGHLIGHTS:

Firstly, starting with the city of Varanasi, one of the most ancient cities in the world, you can take a beautiful sunrise boat ride on the sacred Ganga and then proceed to Sarnath, where Buddha taught for the first time.
Pay homage at Lumbini, the sacred birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, and visit the Mayadevi Temple and historic Ashokan Pillar.
The next stop will be Sravasti, where Buddha was for many years teaching the Dharma and performing miracles, which the people witnessed with awe.
Then, a loud proclamation of Buddha’s demise was made from Vaishali; hence, that was the place where he was bidding goodbye. Next, there is a series of Buddha Ashokan edicts, along with the most famous being the Vaishali edict, which is the most popular one.
After that, the journey continues to Rajgir, the spot where Buddha relaxed deeply while meditating in Gridhakuta Hill, and Nalanda, which is the site of the world’s oldest university and a Buddhist educational center that was developed by studying its ruins. You see, the expedition is going to let you fully concentrate on the tranquility and grace that the trip has to provide, as our team will manage all logistics and administration efficiently.
Then, visit the famous Mahabodhi temple in Bodhgaya and enjoy the natural and relaxing atmosphere. Visit the lovely Mudra House Bodhi Tree, where Buddha gained Enlightenment, as well as the pristine Mahabodhi Temple and serene monasteries nearby.
Finally, flying back home from Gaya, enriched in spirit, is where this memorable spiritual Lumbini, Kushinagar, and Bodhgaya Buddhist circuit will end, but you will take along with you the peace, wisdom, and devotion of walking this tour.

Day By Day Itinerary

DAY 1

Arrival Varanasi

On arrival at Varanasi our representative will escort and assist you with hotel check-in procedure. Varanasi is a holy city and commonly known as Banaras. The city is erected on the banks of river Ganga in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Varanasi is believed to be one of the oldest city of the world and possibly the oldest city in India. After dinner at the hotel, night spent in Varanasi.
DAY 2

Varanasi – Sravasti (300 Km, 7 hours’ drive)

Early in the morning we leave for a tranquilizing boat ride in the holy river Ganga. During the dawn of the day, river Ganga appears as serene and calm. The picture of bright sun rising above the water is mesmerising. During Sunrise many pilgrims can be seen offering prayers to holy river Ganga. After boat ride, head back to the hotel for a healthy and tasty breakfast. Visit to Sarnath is planned for the day. Sarnath is a deer park where Lord Buddha first taught Dharma. Later in the afternoon drive to Sravasti. On arrival check in hotel and after dinner, night spent in Sravasti.
DAY 3

Sravasti – Lumbini (225 Kms, 6 hours’ drive)

Early in the morning after breakfast, we leave for Sravasti. Sravasti is the place where Lord Buddha performed most of his sermons. Sravasti is said to be founded by legendary king Sravast. The place is devoted to Lord Buddha and it is believed that Lord Buddha performed many miracles at Sravasti. After Sravasti we also visit Sahet Mahet and Angulimal cave. Later in the afternoon drive to Lumbini. On arrival, check-in hotel. Night spent in Lumbini.
DAY 4

Lumbini – Kushinagar (182 Kms, 5 hours’ drive)

Early in the morning after breakfast at the hotel, leave for Lumbini. Lumbini features a number of temples. Lumbini is the place where Rani Mayadevi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautam. The most prominent temples in Lumbini include Mayadevi Temple and Ashoka Pillar. Later in the afternoon drive to Kushinagar. Kushinagar is final resting place of Lord Buddha where he attained Mahaparinirvana in 483 BC. On arrival check in hotel and after resting a while, continue visiting prominent destinations in Kushinagar. This includes visit to Mahaparinirvana Stupa where Lord Buddha attained salvation. After dinner at hotel, night spent in Kushinagar.
DAY 5

Lumbini – Kapilavastu- Sravasti/ Balrampur (225 Kms, 6 hours’ drive)

After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Patna and en-route visit to Vaishali. Vaishali was visited by Lord Buddha in his fifth year of enlightenment. Lord Buddha spent the rainy season here. Vaishali is the place where Lord Buddha declared his parinirvana. We will also visit Ananda Stupa, Ashoka Pillar and continue our drive to Patna. On arrival, check-in hotel. After dinner, night spent in Patna.
DAY 6

Patna – Rajgir/ Nalanda – Bodhgaya (182 Km/ 6 hours)

Early in the morning after breakfast at the hotel we will drive to Bodhgaya, en-route visit to Rajgir and Nalanda. Rajgir was the former capital of Magadha kingdom and evolved as Maurayan Empire. Also visit Griddhkuta which means ‘Hill of Vultures’. Later visit Nalanda, which is the ruin of the oldest university in the world. On arrival at Bodhgaya, check in hotel. After dinner at the hotel, night spent in Bodhgaya.
DAY 7

Bodhgaya

In the morning after breakfast at the hotel we will start our Bodhgaya tour. Bodhgaya is considered as one of the four most holy sites in Buddhism. Bodhgaya is the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. It is believed that Lord Buddha penanced here under the Bodhi tree. In the course of the day we visit Mahabodhi Temple, Sujata village and many monasteries. Night spent in Bodhgaya.
DAY 8

Bodhgaya – Gaya – onward destinations

In the morning after breakfast we drive to International airport to board flight back home or further destinations. This day marks the end of your 7 nights & 8 days Buddhist Circuit tour package.

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