Indo Nepal Buddhist Tour
Durations: 09 Nights / 10 Days
Places to Visit: Kathmandu - Pokhra - Lumbini - Sravasti -
Kushinagar - Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda – Patna
Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival Arrive Kathmandu, Meet & greet
and then we will proceed for sightseeing of Kathmandu City - Durbar Square
complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built between the 12th and 18th
centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. An
intriguing piece here is the 17th century stone inscription set into the wall
of the palace with writings in 15 languages. The Durbar Square, protected as a
UNESCO as a world heritage site, is the social, religious and urban focal point
of the city. There are also museums inside the palace building. Pashupatinath
Temple - One of the most sacred hindu shrines in the world, pashupatinath lies
5 Km east of the city center . The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred
linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva. Chronical indicates the temple's
existence prior to 400 AD. Devotees can be seen taking ritual dips in the holy
Bagmati river flowing beside the temple, also a World heritage site. Boudnath
Stupa: lies about 6 km to the east of downtown Kathmandu and is the largest
stupa in the valley. It looms 36 meters high and present one of the most
fascinating specimens of stupa design. Boudhnath a world heritage, is also
known as Khasti. There are more than 45 Buddhist monasteries in the area.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu – Pokhra After breakfast drive to Pokhra
which will take about 6 hours drive and is about 200 Km. Pokhara is a place of
remarkable natural beauty. The serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificence of
the fish tail summit rising behind it create an ambiance of peace and mazic. At
an elevation lower than Kathmandu, it has much more tropical feel to it, a fact
well appreciated by the beautiful diversity of flowers which prosper in its
environ. Indeed, the valley surrounding pokhara is home to thick forest,
gushing rivers, emerald lakes and of course, the world famous, Views of the
Himalayas. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Pokhra – Lumbini Early morning drive to Sarangkot
for Sunrise. After breakfast tour of Pokhara town and Boating at Phewa Lake.
After noon drive to Lumbini. On arrival visit birth place of Lord Buddha.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Lumbini – Sravasti After breakfast morning drive to
Sravasti. Upon arrival at Sravasti transfer to hotel and proceed for lunch.
After lunch visit Jetvanaram and Angulimal Caves. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05: Sravasti – Kushinagar After breakfast at hotel then
drive to Kushinagar. Arrive Kushinagar proceed for after lunch proceed to visit
Mahaparinirvana temple and Ramabha Stupa (Cremation centre). Check-in hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Kushinagar – Varanasi After breakfast at hotel then
drive to Varanasi. On arrival check in to the hotel and then proceed to Sarnath
(14 kms), Visit Dhamekha Stupa and Deer park. Back to Varanasi & Check-in
hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Varanasi - Bodhgaya Early morning proceed for boat
ride on holy river the Ganges with picturesque view of sunrise. Back hotel for
breakfast, after breakfast at hotel then drive to Bodhgaya, which is 250 kms (
05 hrs drive ) arrive at bodhgaya & transfer to hotel. Evening free for
meditation at Mahabodhi premises. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08: Bodhgaya After breakfast proceed for full day tour
to Bodhgaya visit Mahabodhi Temple, Sujata Village, Niranjana river, 80 feet
high lord Buddha Statue & Various international monasteries. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 09: Bodhgaya – Rajgir /Nalanda – Bodhgaya After
breakfast at hotel. Excursion to Rajgir (65 Kms). visit Gridhkutta (Vulture's
peak), World Peace Stupa, Venuvanaram & Bimbisar Prison. After lunch drive
to Nalanda (12 kms) to visit the ruins of world ancient University. It was one
of the oldest Universities of the World & International Centre for Buddhist
Studies. Thereafter drive back to Bodhgaya, on arrival transfer to hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Bodhgaya – Patna Departure: After breakfast at hotel
day at leisure. After Lunch drive to
Patna. On arrival transfer to airport to connect the flight for onward
destination.
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