Buddhist Circuit Tour

Buddhism is a world-known religion that arose in and around the ancient Kingdom of Magadha (now in Bihar, India), and it's based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama -"Buddha." 

Buddhism spread outside of Magadha, starting in the Buddha's lifetime. In modern times, two major branches of Buddhism exist, the Theravada in Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia, and the Mahyna throughout the Himalayas and East Asia. Buddhism is one of the most common religion in the Himalayan areas such as Sikkim, Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, the Darjeeling hills in West Bengal, and Lahaul and Spiti areas of upper Himachal Pradesh. According to the 2001 census, Buddhists make up 0.8% of India's population or 7.95 million individuals.

Itinerary

Day 1

Kolkata - Gaya

  • Assistance on arrival and overnight drive to Bodhgaya (500 Kms / 10 Hrs). 

  • Overnight transfer in the coach.

Day 2

Bodhgaya

  • After the early Breakfast, full day city tour of Bodhgaya, visit Sujata Village, Niranjana River & various International monasteries. Later in the evening, visit Mahabodhi Temple. 

  • Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3

Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Bodhgaya

  • Breakfast at the hotel later excursion to Rajgir (102 km), Rajgir is a site of great Sanctity and significance for Buddhists. Afternoon visit Gridhkutta Hill, Bimbisar jail & Ajatashatru's Fort. Post lunch, a quick drive to Nalanda (12 km). It was one of the oldest Universities of the World & International Centre for Buddist Studies. Nalanda was one of the most excellent monastic universities of the ancient world University established in the 5th century B.C. 

  • 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 traveller monk and writer Hiuen Tsang who studied at this university in the 7th century A.D. After the excursion, transfer back to Bodhgaya. 

  • Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4

Bodhgaya / Varanasi

  • After early Breakfast, we will depart to Varanasi by surface (250 km / 7 hrs). Varanasi is a significant place for both Hindus and Buddhists as its proximity to Sarnath. 

  • Arrival checks in to the hotel and then proceed to Sarnath (14 km).

  • During the transfer, we would also visit Dhamekha Stupa and Deer park.

  • Later Back to Varanasi, for the overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5

Varanasi / Kushinagar

  • Early morning boat excursion on the river Ganges, a ferry pilgrimage from ghat to ghat. People bathe early in the morning to offer prayers to the rising sun. 

  • Come back to the hotel for Breakfast. 

  •  Transfer to Kushinagar (260 km. / 7 hrs). 

  • Lunch in a motel en route. 

  • On arrival at Kushinagar, checks in to the hotel for the overnight stay.

Day 6

Kushinagar - Lumbini

  • After the early Breakfast at the hotel, proceed to visit Mahaparinirvana Temple (where Buddha took his last breath) and Rambhar Stupa (cremation site of Lord Buddha). 

  • Lunch at the hotel. 

  • Post lunch transfers toward Lumbini, Nepal*(170 km. / 04 hrs drive).

  • On arrival, check-in at the hotel for the overnight stay.


*(Kindly obtain a double entry visa for India & a single entry visa for Nepal)- Not applicable to Indian Passport holders.

Day 7

Lumbini - Sravasti

  • After Breakfast at the hotel. 

  • Proceed to visit the Holy Birthplace of Lord Buddha. 

  • After the visit back to the hotel for lunch. 

  • Drive to Sravasti (200 km/ 5 hrs.). 

  • On arrival, transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 8

Sravasti - Lucknow - Delhi Departure

  • After Breakfast at the hotel, proceed to visit Saheth (Jetvanaram) & Maheth (AngulimalCaves). 

  • After Lunch drive to Lucknow (170 Kms./04 Hrs.). 

  • On arrival, transfer to the railway station to connect the train for Delhi. 

  • On arrival Delhi transfer to airport to connect the flight for onward destination.

Inclusion

  • Accommodation on Double / Twin Sharing Basis as Per Package Selected. Daily Breakfast.

  • All Sightseeing as per Itinerary.  

  • All Transportation and Sightseeing by A/C Vehicle  

  • All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).

Exclusion

  • Any personal expenses or optional tours.

  • Any extra meals ordered.  

  • Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Porterage, and Phone calls.  

  • Any Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated) excluded from the package.  

  • Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary or stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather or ill health, or roadblocks and any factors beyond the control.  

  • Any services not mentioned in the inclusion list.

Terms

  • Booking rates are subject to change without prior notice.

  • All transfers and sightseeing shall be provided by an exclusive vehicle unless otherwise specified.

  • Tour-programme is subject to change depending upon circumstances.    

  • Nufly Tours reserve the right to modify the itinerary at any point of time, due to many reasons including but not limited to force majeure events, strikes, fairs, festivals, weather conditions, traffic problems, flights, cancellation (or) re-routing of flights, closure (or) entry restrictions at a place of a visit, etc. In the occurrence of any unfortunate events, we will do our best to make suitable alternate arrangements. (Note: We would not be held liable for any refunds/compensation claims arising out of this.)

  • The cost of deviation and extension of your ticket validity is not included in the package.

  • Please refer to our cancellation policies for the refund details.

  • For all disputes of whatsoever, nature relating to the tours marketed/coordinated by NUFLY Tours. The courts in the state of Tamil Nadu shall alone have jurisdiction, and the Laws of the Republic of India shall apply.

Cancellation

  • 25 % of the package cost will be charged if cancelled before 20 days of the departure date.

  • 50 % of the package cost if cancelled before 15 days of the departure date.

  • 75 % of the package cost if cancelled before 8 days of the departure date.

  • No Refund to avail if cancelled before 7 days of the departure date.

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