Discover Buddha Tour
Location: Bodh Gaya
Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days
Features
Holiday Type: Pilgrimage Tours
Interest Type: Pilgrimage Tours
Package Type: Pilgrimage Tours
Location: Bodh Gaya
Duration: 5 Nights / 6 Days
Holiday Type: Pilgrimage Tours
Interest Type: Pilgrimage Tours
Package Type: Pilgrimage Tours
Bodh Gaya:- Bodh Gaya is one of the most important major four pilgrimage sites associated to the life of Gautama Buddha. Bodh Gaya is a holy site of pilgrimage related with the Mahabodhi Temple compound in Gaya district in the Indian state of Bihar. Mahabodhi Temple is situated at the distance of 110km from Patna which is the major city and state capital of Indian state Bihar. The popular diamond throne which is known as the Vajrasana and the divine Bodhi Tree are the most important elements of Mahabodhi Temple. Bodh Gaya is becoming major pilgrimage site now and getting famous amongst devotees of Buddha. Many tourists from all over the world visit Mahabodhi Temple throughout the year.
Varanasi:- Varanasi popularly known as Banaras. Varanasi is the one of the holy cities of India. Varanasi is situated at the bank of holy river Ganga and has number of temples which give this city the most sacred essence. It’s said that this holy city was discovered by Lord Shiva that’s why this city has religious importance. Varanasi is most popular pilgrimage site of India. Many people come to spend last days of their life at Varanasi as it is believed that a person who dies at this holy place can find “Moksha” ( The freedom from the cycle of death and rebirth ). Varanasi is also famed for its Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The biggest Buddhists pilgrimage site is located nearby and Varanasi is basically the base to visit Sarnath. The Ganga Aarti the evening ritual is a must see event for everyone, without which a visit to Varanasi is incomplete.
Kolkata:- Kolkata is famed for its culture, people, their food, music, literature and the movies. It is one of the most heavily populated cities in India by the side of the banks of river Ganga. Kolkata is famous for its majestic structures and modern amusement houses. Kolkata is popular for The Victoria memorial where Queen Victoria spent some years of her life. Some other interesting tourist places are the Eden Garden, Aurobindo Ashram, Bellur Math Temple, Birla Planetarium, Marble Palace, Howrah Bridge and Nicco Park. Kolkata is famous for Durga Puja festival which celebrated in October / November every year. Tourism in Kolkata is on its detonation these days, It’s becoming favourite tourist place amongst travellers.
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Assistance on arrival and overnight drive to Bodhgaya (500 Kms / 10 Hrs). Overnight on coach.
After Breakfast full day city tour of bodhgaya. Visit Sujata Village, Niranjana River & various International monasteries. Later evening visit Mahabodhi Temple. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast at hotel later excursion to Rajgir (102 kms), Rajgir is a site of great Sanctity and significance for Buddhists. Afternoon visit Gridhkutta Hill, Bimbisar jail & Ajatashatru's Fort. After lunch drive to Nalanda, (12 kms). It was one of the oldest Universities of the World & International Centre for Buddist Studies. Nalanda was one of the greatest monastic universities of the ancient world University established in 5th century BC. It is believed that Lord Buddha and also the founder of Jainism religion Lord Mahavir taught at this university for years. There is even a monument to facilitate Chinese traveler monk and writer Hiuen Tsang who studied at this university in the 7th century A.D. After visit drive back to Bodhgaya. Overnight at hotel.
After Breakfast leave Bodhgaya for Varanasi by surface (250 kms / 7 hrs). Varanasi is famous for Hindus and Buddhists as its close proximity to Sarnath. Arrival check in to the hotel and then proceed to Sarnath (14 kms), Visit Dhamekha Stupa and Deer park. Later Back to Varanasi. Overnight at hotel.
Early morning boat excursion on the river Ganges, a ferry pilgrimage from ghat to ghat. People bathe early in the morning to offer the prayers to the rising sun. Come back to hotel for breakfast. Later sightseeing tour of the city including the Bharat Mata Temple with a big relief map of India in marble, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, Banaras Hindu University which has an Art Gallery and the Mosque of Mughul Emperor Aurangazeb built on the site of an ancient Hindu Temple. Evening transfer to Varanasi railway station to connect the train to Kolkata. Overnight on train.
On arrival Kolkata, transfer to hotel for wash & Change. Later on city tour of Kolkata, visit Howrah Bridge, Victoria Memorial & Kali Temple. Evening departure transfer to airport to connect the flight for onward destination.