Day 01. Arrive
Bodhgaya
On arrival at Gaya International
Airport, Shamrock' representatives will meet you and we drive to
Bodhgaya (12 km - ½ hour). Arrive Bodhgaya and check into the
Hotel. Later visit the sacred Mahabodhi Temple and Mahabodhi
Tree among other attractions of Bodhgaya. Overnight at hotel in
Bodhgaya.
Day 02. Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna
After breakfast at hotel, we drive to Patna visiting Rajgir and
Nalanda, enroute. Rajgir, also known as Rajgir (the House of
Royalty), is one of the most important Buddhist destinations of
the world. The Buddha spent many years in Rajgir and delivered
some of the most important discourses here. In Rajgir, visit the
Gridhkut Hill and Vishwa Shanti Stupa among other attractions.
After lunch, we drive to Nalanda, famous for its ancient 5th
century AD Buddhist University and Library. It was the first
residential international university of the world with strength
of 2,000 teachers and 10,000 monks' students from all over the
Buddhist world. In Nalanda, visit the ruins of Nalanda
University and Nalanda Archaeological Museum. Then, we continue
drive to Patna.
Arrive at Patna and check into the Hotel and relax. Overnight at
hotel in Patna.
Day 03. Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar
After breakfast at hotel, we drive to Kushinagar visiting
Vaishali, enroute. Vaishali was one of the important Buddhist
destinations in ancient India. The Buddha preached his last
sermon and proclaimed of his Parinirvana, near Vaishali. It was
the venue of the 2nd Buddhist Council, which was held almost
after 100 years of Buddha's parinirvana (passing away). In
Vaishali, visit the Ashoka Pillar and Shanti Stupa. Arrive at
Kushinagar check into the Hotel. Overnight at hotel in
Kushinagar.
Day 04. Kushinagar - Lumbini
After breakfast at hotel, visit Mahapari Nirvana Temple and
Ramabhar Stupa. Thereafter, we proceed to Lumbini by surface.
Arrive at Lumbini and check into the Hotel. In the afternoon,
visit the 'Sacred Garden' the birthplace of Lord Buddha. See the
Ashoka Pillar, which carry an inscription identifying the spot
as the birthplace of the Buddha, and the sacred Puskani Pond.
Overnight at hotel in Lumbini.
Day 05. Lumbini - Sravasti
After breakfast at hotel, we proceed to
Sravasti by road. Sravasti is the place where the Buddha spent
his 24 rainy season. Arrive at Sravasti and check into the
Hotel. Afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing of Sravasti visiting
Maheth and Saheth.
Overnight stay will be near Sravasti.
Day 06. Sravasti -Varanasi
After breakfast at hotel, we proceed to Varanasi by road. Arrive
Varanasi and check into the Hotel. Evening free at leisure.
Overnight at hotel in Varanasi.
Day 07. Varanasi - Sarnath - Varanasi
Early morning visit to lively Ghats of the Ganges to enjoy the
breathtaking view of the sunrise and rituals performed by
thousands, on its banks. Enjoy an unforgettable boat cruise on
the Ganges, indeed a wonderful experience. Return to the hotel
for breakfast.
After breakfast, we drive to Sarnath, where the Buddha preached
his first sermon. Sarnath is an important site of the Buddhist
Circuit. In Sarnath, visit the Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath Museum and
the Ashoka Pillar. and evening back to Hotel.
Day 08. Varanasi - Delhi
Early Morning Ganges Boat Ride and back to Hotel,
Check out Hotel and Transfer to Varanasi Airport
Evening pickup from Delhi Domestic Airport and transfer to
Hotel, Over night stay in Hotel.
Day 09 : Delhi -
Departure
After breakfast, leave for a day's sightseeing tour of Delhi. In
historic Old Delhi you will see the Jama Masjid, one of the
largest mosques of India; the Red Fort, an impressive sandstone
monument built by the Mughals, and you can explore the busy
market of Chandi Chowk. You can also visit Raj Ghat, the
memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. In New Delhi you can see India Gate,
Parliament House and the President's mansion. Humayun's Tomb,
Qutub Minar and the Bahai Temple and shopping in crafts emporia
in Delhi complete your Delhi tour. And Evening Transfer to
International / Domestic Airport. |