New Delhi Trip Overview
Buddhism came into being in northeastern India, during the period from the late 6th century to the early 4th century BC, a period of great social change and intense religious activity. A place where Lord Buddha left his footsteps nearly 2500 years ago while travelling in the quest of enlightenment, situated by the river Phalgu, Bodhgaya is one of the most important and sacred Buddhist pilgrimage center in the world. It was here under a banyan tree, the Bodhi Tree, Gautama attained supreme knowledge to become Buddha, the Enlightened One. There is a magnificent Mahabodhi temple and the Tree from the original sapling still stands in the temple premises. The temple is an architectural amalgamation of many centuries, cultures and heritages.
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Duration: 3 days
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Buddhism came into being in northeastern India, during the period from the late 6th century to the early 4th century BC, a period of great social change and intense religious activity. A place where Lord Buddha left his footsteps nearly 2500 years ago while travelling in the quest of enlightenment, situated by the river Phalgu, Bodhgaya is one of the most important and sacred Buddhist pilgrimage center in the world. It was here under a banyan tree, the Bodhi Tree, Gautama attained supreme knowledge to become Buddha, the Enlightened One. There is a magnificent Mahabodhi temple and the Tree from the original sapling still stands in the temple premises. The temple is an architectural amalgamation of many centuries, cultures and heritages.
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 01:- Delhi – Varanasi (By Moring Flight)
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Morning pickup 07 :00 am at your Delhi hotel / Airport or any locations in Delhi (Pickup time will be according to your flight timing). Board the flight to Varanasi, We meet and assist you on arrival at Varanasi airport and help you check-in at our hotel. Leave for Sarnath at a distance of 12 Kms from Varanasi, where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after Enlightenment. At Sarnath in the Ganges Valley of India, the Buddha proclaimed the law of faith, covering Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, Sarnath Museum and Mulagadha Kuti Vihar. Later visit Bharat Mata temple with a big relief map of India in Marble, Durga temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir . Evening visit to Ghat to witness the Ganga Aarti. It is the famous attraction of Varanasi in which you can watch interesting rituals performed to please the River Ganges and God of Fire. Night stay in Varanasi Hotel
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel 4*
Day 2: Day 02:- Varanasi – Bodhgaya (260 Kms /5Hrs)
Stop At: Bodhgaya Multimedia Museum, Old PWD building Next to Mahabodhi Temple complex, Bodh Gaya 824231 India
Early morning, we leave for boat ride on the Ganges to see the bathing Ghats (river bank) & cremation site. Sunrise on the riverfront, as seen from a boat, can be a spiritually uplifting sight. Return to hotel for breakfast. After Breakfast transfer to Bodhgaya Check in Hotel. Later Visit Lord Buddha Temple (Maha Bodhi temple), Bodhi Tree, Buddha Statue Covers other sightseeing places Janki temple and Overnight stay at Hotel in Bodhgaya.
Varanasi Hotel will be 4 Star Category.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel 4*
Day 3: Day 03 Bodhgaya – Rajgir – Nalanda – Patna – Delhi (By Flight)
Stop At: Rajgir, India
After Early breakfast at hotel. Morning, we will depart from hotel to historical & religious place in central of bihar called Nalanda ( 90 km away , ), First visit Rajgir, Gridhkuta Peak, at the top of Ratnagiri hill, where Lord Buddha preached many inspiring sermons, a Peace Pagoda has been built by the Buddha Sangh of Japan. Tour continue visit to Venuvanaram and Bimbisara Prison. Proceed to Nalanda – Visit the ruins of ancient university; The site of 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. Later driver to Patna drop to Airport to take the flight for Delhi. On arrival Delhi Airport transfer to your hotel
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
