Kathmandu – Lumbini – Kushinagar – Vaishali – Nalanda – Rajgir – Bodhgaya – Varanasi – Sarnath
Kathmandu – Lumbini – Kushinagar – Vaishali – Nalanda – Rajgir – Bodhgaya – Varanasi – Sarnath
Itinerary
07 Nights / 08 Days
Day 1 | Kathmandu (Arrival)
On Arrive at the Kathmandu Airport, You will be greeted by our driver/representative and get driven to your pre-booked hotel for smooth check in. Later you may visit visit to Patan. Also known as Lalitpur, the city of beauty is separated from Kathmandu only by the Bagmati River and is the second largest town in the valley. Lalitpur is fragmented from other cities due to its substantive architectural ancient masterpieces. Patan’s central Durbar Square is absolutely packed with temples: Its an architectural center point with a far greater concentration of temples per sq. meter than in Kathamandu or Bhaktapur. Within the city also lies the Tibetan refugee center, home to most of the valley’s Tibetan population. You will then go to Swayambhunath the golden spire of the 5th-century Swayambhu stupa is adorned with a colorful fluttering of prayer flags; it crowns a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley and offers fantastic views over the city of Kathmandu. Swayambhunath is one of the most recognizable symbols in Nepal and the painted eyes of Buddha watch all who ascend the worn stone steps.
Evening back to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2 | Kathmandu – Lumbini (260 kms, 7/8 hrs drive approx)
Today after breakfast check out from hotel and get driven to Lumbini. Lumbini – The Birthplace. On arrival check in to your pre-booked hotel and in evening Visit The Stone Pillars of Ashoka, Pushkarni Pool, Mayadevi Temple, Marker Stone, Peace Flame, Peace Bell and Lumbini Museum. Later return back to hotel for your overnight stay.
Day 3 | Lumbini – Kushinagar (180 kms, 4/5 hrs drive approx)
After having breakfast, check out and get driven to Kushinagar- It was here Lord Buddha ended his earthly journey passed into Mahaparinirvana. On arrival in Kushinagar, check in to your pre booked hotel. Later visit Mahaparinirvana Temple, Mukutbandhana Stupa, Cremation Stupa – believed to have been built to preserve the relics of Buddha. Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 4 | Kushinagar – Vaishali – Patna (260 kms, 6/7 hrs drive approx)
Today after breakfast, check out from hotel and get driven to Patna, Enroute visit Kesaria Stupa and Vaishali; In Vaishali Lord Buddha announced the approaching of his Mahaparinirvana. Visit 4th century Buddha Stupa I and II and Kolhua (Ashokan Lion Pillar) where Lord Buddha delivered his last sermon and World Peace Pagoda. Evening reach Patna, on arrival check in at your pre booked hotel and stay overnight.
Day 5 | Patna – Nalanda – Rajgir – Bodhgaya (230 kms, 5/6 hrs drive approx)
Today after breakfast, check out and get driven to Bodhgaya. En-route visit Ruins of great Nalanda University, and In Rajgir for World Peace Pagoda, Griddhakuta Hill, Venu Van and Japanese Temple. Later in Evening reach Bodhgaya, on arrival check in to your pre booked hotel for overnight stay.
Day 6 | Bodhgaya
After having breakfast, you will be Visit Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Vajrasana or Diamond Throne and The Animesh Lochana in Mahabodhi Temple Complex. Later in afternoon Visit 80 ft Buddha Statue, different country Monasteries, Archeological Museum and Sujata Garh. Later back to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 7 | Bodhgaya – Varanasi (280 Kms, 6/7 hrs drive approx)
Today after breakfast check out from Hotel and get driven to Varanasi. On arrival check in to your pre-booked hotel and in evening get driven to Ganga River to witness Ganga Aarti at Riverfront. Later back to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 8 | Varanasi – Sarnath – Departure
Today after breakfast proceed to Sarnath Located thirteen kilometers northeast of Varanasi, Sarnath is the auspicious place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon in the deer park after attaining enlightenment at Bodhgaya. Set amidst well-maintained gardens, Sarnath ruins are a pleasant place for a stroll or for meditation. Visit Chaukhandi Stupa, Dhamek Stupa, Mahabodhi Temple – Mulgandha Kuti. Evening get driven to Airport for your onwards journey to home.