Special Buddhist Tour 8 Nights And 9 Days
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
Arrival Delhi:
Arrival at New Delhi International airport, assistance on arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2
Delhi / Lucknow (by Flight/Train) / Sravasti: Post breakfast, check out and drive to the airport for the connecting flight to Lucknow. On arrival at Lucknow transfer to Sravasti (180 Kms, 4:30 hrs). Post arrival at Sravasti, transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 3
Sravasti / Lumbini:
After Breakfast at the hotel, proceed to visit Saheth (Jetvanaram) & Maheth (AngulimalCaves).
Following lunch, drive to Lumbini, Nepal (190 km, 5 - 6 hrs).
Arrival Lumbini, transfer to hotel for check-in and overnight stay.
Day 4
Lumbini / Kushinagar: Following Breakfast at the hotel, visit the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Hot lunch at the hotel. Post lunch, drive to Kushinagar (130 km / 04 hrs). Arrive Kushinagar, transfer to proceed to visit Mahaparinirvana Temple (where Buddha took his last breath) and Rambhar Stupa (cremation site of Lord Buddha). Check-in at the hotel for the overnight stay.
Day 5
Kushinagar / Patna via Vaishali: After Breakfast at the hotel, then drive to Patna (280 km. / 07 hrs) en-route visit Vaishali. Arrival & check-in at the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 6
Patna / Nalanda / Rajgir / Bodhgaya: After Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Nalanda (85 km), visit the ruins of an ancient university. After lunch drive to Rajgir (15 km), visit Gridhkuta Peak, Venuvanaram and Bimbisara Jail. Drive to Bodhgaya. Arrival Bodhgaya (65 km), transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 7
Bodhgaya:
After Breakfast at the hotel, the day is scheduled for sightseeing at Bodhgaya, we will be visiting places like Mahabodhi temple, Sujata Village, Niranjana River.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 8
Bodhgaya / Varanasi:
After Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Varanasi (250 km). Upon arrival, check in to the hotel and then proceed to Sarnath (14 km), Visit Dhamekha Stupa and Deer Park.
Back to Varanasi, for an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 9
Varanasi / Delhi + Departure:
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.
Post Breakfast, transfer to the airport for Delhi departure.
On arrival, Delhi proceeds 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.