Golden Triangle:-
Buddhist Pilgrimage Tours
Lord Buddha Footstep
Duration : 13 nights \ 14 days
Destination : Delhi - Patna - Vaishali - Rajgir - Nalanda - Bodhgaya
- Varanasi - Sarnath - Kushinagar - Lumbini - KapilVastu - Saravasti - Sahet
& Mahet - Lucknow - Sankisa - Agra - Delhi
Day 0I : Delhi
Welcome to Delhi, the capital of India. You will be received and transferred
to your hotel. You have the remaining day to brace up for the excitement
ahead.
Day 02 : Delhi
Daylong sightseeing tour New Delhi (Lutyen's Delhi). The tour covers the
rich monumental and cultural heritage that the capital of India is proud
of. In the Evening 1800 hrs train to Patna.
Train Name-Sampoorna Kranti Express Train No-2394
Day03:Patna-Vaishali-Rajgir
In the morning arrive to Patna Rly Station at 0800 hrs and Proceed to Vaishali
after breakfast in Patna. One and half hour of Journey from Patna to Vaishali.See
the monumats of Vaishali .Take lunch in Vaishali and proceed to Rajgir .(Four
Hours of journey )arrive Rajgir and check in the Hotel
Day04: Rajgir-Nalanda-Bodhgaya
Rajgir was capital of 6th century Magadha Empire and was revered site
of Buddha's discourses. Buddha spent many years here. Nalanda is world's
oldest university founded in the 5th century. Rajgir to Bodhgaya two hours
journey .Back to Bodhgaya. OverNight in Bodhgaya.
Bodhgaya one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage centers in the state of
Bihar. It was here that Gautama attained enlightenment and became Buddha
under the "Bodhi" tree Satabodhi Temple. Overnight at hotel.
Day05:Bodhgaya
Free Day in Bodhgaya ,Meditation and tour to all Budhhist Temple of Bodhgaya
.
Day06: Bodhgaya-Varanasi
Meditation in the Mahabodhi Temple and after Lunch proceed to Varanasi.Arrive
Varansi after Seven hours of Journey in the evening and check in the Hotel.
Day07: Varanasi-Sarnath
Early morning boat-ride on the River Ganges. Varanasi -the place where
Lord Buddha preached his first Sermon in 590 BC. Afternoon sightseeing
tour of Varanasi, visiting Ghats, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Gyanvyapi Mosque,
Durga Temple, Banaras Hindu University, Ram Nagar, Fort and Museum. Overnight
at hotel.
Day08: Varanasi-Kushinagar
Leave Varanasi in the early morning to Kushinagar. (6 hours journey)
Kushinagar is the place where Buddha passed into Maha-Parinirvana. Afternoon
visit Kushinagar the various stupas and temples. Overnight at hotel.
Day 9 : Kushinagar - Lumbini
Leave Kushinagar by road for Lumbini (170 kms / 4-5 Hrs) - the birthplace
of Buddha and is located just a few kilometres inside Nepal. Sightseeing
tour of Lumbini .On arrival transfer to hotel and overnight stay.
Day l0 : Lumbini-KapilVastu -Saravasti
Leave Lumbini in the morning to Saravasti via Kapilvastu (Total 8 hours
Journey)
Day 11: Saravasti - Sahet & Mahet -Lucknow
Morning visit to Sahet & Mahet -15 kms from Balrampur and the capital
of the ancient Kingdom of Kosala. Sravasti has the honour for sheltering
Buddha for 24 rainy seasons in the Jetvana Vihar and has the famous Anand
Bodhi tree, age-old stupas, majestic monasteries and several temples.
Buddha is said to have performed some miracles here. After s/s proceed
to Lucknow (5 hours journey)
Day 12: Lucknow-Sankisa-Agra
Leave Lucknow for Sankisa in early morning (8 hours journey)is mainly
famous for the archaeological and historical importance. There is a small
temple of Maya Devi where, she is worshipped as a goddess of fertlity.
Buddhist sculptures dating back to Mahayana age is also found on some
walls at the site.After sightseeing leave for Agra by road (3 hours journey).
Over Night In Hotel
Day 13: Agra
After Breakfast l S/S of Agra (Taj Mahal, Red Fort)
Day 14: Agra-Delhi
After Breakfast proceed to delhi (4 hours Journey) and Luch and Dinner
in Delhi then transfer to New Delhi International Airport.
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