India and Nepal are two fascinating countries to get enthralled. In the recent times, Nepal has emerged as the most popular tourist circuits and more so when blended with India. Nepal is respected in the touring circles for its strategic location in the lap of mighty Himalayas. The rich culture and tradition makes it even more sought after. It is indeed a delight to blend together these two worthwhile countries for the purpose of tourism.
Travelogy India is providing 12 Days India Nepal Buddhist Tour covering the most popular Buddhist Destinations which has religious significance in Buddhism.
Highlights
Visit Sahet Mahet, Jetvanaram and Angulimal Caves - Shravasti
Visit Nirvana Temple, Ramabhar Stupa - Kushinagar
See ruins of ancient Nalanda University
Visit Gridhkutta Peak, Venuvanaram and Bimbisar Jail - Rajgir
MahaBodhi temple, Niranjana River, Sujata Village - Bodhgaya
Right from the day one, we make sure that you receive the care you deserve. One of our Company representatives receives you bestowing a warm welcome. You are thereafter assisted to reach to a pre-booked hotel. Afterwards, you are transferred to the hotel and comfortable overnight stay remains on the charts to begin our journey the next day with utmost comfort.
Enjoy your breakfast and thereafter head towards the Delhi Airport for boarding the flight to Lucknow. On arrival, we will transfer you to hotel for lunch and later drive to Shravasti. Check into hotel after reaching Shravasti. This place constitutes the biggest town in the region of Gangetic plains. It offers beauty and magnificent surrounding to the traveler. Rest for the day and overnight stay at hotel.
After enjoying the breakfast, we will take you to visit Sahet Mahet which is an archealogical site. Later visit Jetvanaram and Angulimal Caves. Thereafter leave for Lumbini by road while covering Kapilavastu en route. On your way back, you are transferred to the hotel for an overnight comfortable stay.
As you enjoy your breakfast at the hotel, you are shifted to the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Thereafter we take you to the Kushinagar, where you get an opportunity to witness the peace bestowed by the Lord Buddha. We also take you to the beautiful Nirvana Temple, where you witness the famous Ramabhar Stupa & Cremation site of Lord Buddha. Overnight stay is planned at the hotel.
After taking breakfast, get ready to explore the city of Patna. We also make sure that you visit en route Vaishali. The place remained the hot favourite of the Lord Buddha. Visiting this place is synonymous with interacting with the age-old wisdom and tradition. Check into hotel for overnight stay.
After the breakfast move towards Nalanda. Visit the ruins of Ancient Nalanda University. We will take you to Rajgir to visit Gridhkutta Peak, Venuvanaram and Bimbisar Jail. Later drive towards witnessing the beautiful Bodhgaya. This place depicts spirituality at its zenith and it is the place where Buddha attained enlightenment. Indeed Bodhgaya constitutes a place worth witnessing and exploring. Overnight stay at the hotel is planned.
his particular day is reserved for unearthing the mysticism ingrained in and near the temple running along the Niranjana river. Visit MahaBodhi temple, Niranjana River and Sujata Village. There witness the famous Bodhi tree where Budha actually gained enlightened. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After enjoy a sumptuous breakfast, head towards the Varanasi City by car. On arrival, check into hotel and overnight stay at hotel.
Varanasi is one of the most sought after Hindu places to reckon with. Early morning hours are special here as we drive you through the Ghats. We take you to an excursion on the Ganges coupled with a boat ride. Also visit the popular temples of Varanasi. Later proceed to Sarnath which is nearly 10 km from the city to visit Dhamekha Stupa and Deer Park. Back to Varanasi. In the evening, witness the Aarti ceremony near the river bank. Back to hotel and overnight stay.
We make sure to transfer you to the airport in order to fly to Kathmandu. On your arrival, one of our representatives meets and assists you to the hotel along with fulfilling all other formalities. In the later hours, we transfer you to a pre-booked hotel. Overnight stay at Kathmandu.
We take you to explore the city of Kathmandu. Visit Famous Swayambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple. We also take you to famous Bagmati River, where you witness all the Hindu rituals pertaining to various ceremonies. Overnight stay in the city with a sumptuous dinner is planned.
Today after breakfast, we will take you to Kathmandu Airport to board onward flight. This is the last day of your tour and we make sure that you get the best out of your tour even on the last day. We always strive to make your journey comfortable and hassle free. The tour ends but not the golden memories that you shall cherish throughout. Your next journey to India is eagerly awaited.
What's Included
Airport pick up/drop off by private vehicle as per the itinerary.
Accommodation in Delhi, Lucknow, Shravast, Lumbini, Kushinagar, Patna, Vaishali, Rajgir, Bodhgaya, Varanasi, Sarnath, Kathmandu including breakfast.
Guided Delhi, Lucknow, Shravast, Lumbini, Kushinagar, Patna, Vaishali, Rajgir, Bodhgaya, Varanasi & Sarnath city tours inclusive of private vehicle and guide.
Necessary permit
Experienced English speaking guide.
All government taxes, VAT and office service charge.
What's Excluded
GST
Lunch and Dinner in Delhi, Lucknow, Shravast, Lumbini, Kushinagar, Patna, Vaishali, Rajgir, Bodhgaya, Varanasi & Sarnath.
Monuments entrance fees.
Boat Ride at Varanasi.
Nepal entry visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs for faster service)
International airfare and travel insurance.
Any kind of drinks (tea/coffee, hot chocolate, boiled water, bottle water, cola, beer etc.)