‘Essence of Buddhism’ will give you the chance to explore the major pilgrim places for Buddhist. During this tour you with visit the major stupas, Buddhist temples as monasteries as well. You will get the an opportunity to explore the major attractions of Kathmandu including Patan, Swambhunath, Bhadgaon and Bodhnath. Explore Ashoka's pillar, Mayadevi temple and stupas in Lumbini. Explore UNESCO World heritage site of Kapilvasatu. Also visit Mahaparinirvana temple and Lord Buddha's cremation site, Mahabodhi temple where Buddha attained enlightenment, Nalanda and Rajgir, Vaishali including Ashok Pillar, Chaumukhi, Lotus Tank. Apart from this you will also get the chance to enjoy Boating at Ganga river in Varanasi and attend meditation and Prayers in Bodhgaya. During the tour you will get the chance to understand the life of Gautama Buddha.
Upon arrive at Kathmandu airport, meet our representative and transfer to the hotel. Rest day is free at leisure.
Overnight Stay in Kathmandu.
Explore Sarnath including Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Ashoka Pillar, and The Sarnath Museum.
Today after breakfast, proceed for full day guided city tour of Kathmandu including Patan, Swambhunath, Bhadgaon and Bodhnath. After sightseeing return back to the hotel in the evening.
Overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Lumbini. On arrival at Lumbini, check-in at hotel. After freshen up, proceed to visit Ashoka's pillar, which is located in a dense Sal forest, Mayadevi temple which is the remains of an ancient monastery. Apart from this also visit some stupas as well.
Overnight stay in Lumbini.
Post breakfast drive to Sravasti, where Buddha spent 24 rainy seasons. On the way explore Kapilvasatu, it is one of the most popular UNESCO World Heritage Site which is known as the birthplace of Gautama Buddha.
Upon arrival in Sravasti, check in to the hotel for overnight stay.
Today after breakfast at the hotel, proceed to Kushinagar. Visit the Mahaparinirvana temple and the Lord Buddha's cremation site. After sightseeing, return back to the hotel.
Overnight at Kushinagar.
After having an early breakfast, proceed to Varanasi. En- route visit Sarnath, the ancient Buddhist town. The places you will explore here include the Stupa, Buddhist Temple and the Museum. After sightseeing resume your dive towards Varanasi. Upon arrival in Varanasi, check in to the hotel. Rest day is free at leisure.
Overnight in Varanasi.
Today early morning enjoy the boating on the river Ganges. After boating, return back to the hotel and have your breakfast. Enjoy the Guided city tour of Varanasi. After sightseeing return back to the hotel.
Overnight in Varanasi.
After having an early breakfast, proceed to Bodhgaya. Upon arrival, Check in to your pre booked hotel. After freshen up, visit the Mahabodhi temple where Buddha attained enlightenment.
Overnight in Bodhgaya.
Today after breakfast, rest day is free at leisure, enjoy the full day for meditation and Prayers in Bodhgaya.
Overnight in Bodhgaya.
After having an early breakfast, drive to Patna. En-route visit Nalanda and Rajgir. On arrival in Patna, check-in to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Patna.
After having an early breakfast, proceed to Vaishali, it is renowned as the place where Lord Buddha gave his last sermon. Visit Ashok Pillar, Chaumukhi, Lotus Tank.
Transfer to the airport to board flight for Delhi. On arrival transfer to International airport for return/onward journey.
