buddhism & nepal tours

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Assistance of arrival at Kathmandu airport. Transfer to Hotel Kathmandu. Morning is free to rest. After lunch sight seeing tour of Kathmandu visiting the city, Swayamhbunath, one of the worlds most glorious Buddhist Chatiyas and Boudhnath, This colossal and ancient stupa, one of the biggest in the world, has the all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha.
Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 02: Kathmandu
After breakfast we visit Patan to see Mahabouddha, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar. The Ashokan Stupas and Accheshwar Mahavihar. Evening is at leisure.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara (200 kms)
After breakfast we drive to Pokhara. On arrival transfer to Hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy this picturesque valley of lakes.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 04: Pokhara to Lumbini (260 kms)
After an early breakfast drive to Lumbini - The birthplace of Lord Buddha. On arrival transfer to Hotel. Later in the afternoon sightseeing of Lumbini covering the broken Ashokan pillar, remnants of an old Monastery, images of Buddha's mother Maya Devi.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 05: Lumbini - Kapilavastu - Sravasti
After breakfast leave for Kapilavastu. After sightseeing of Kapilavastu drive to Balrampur. On arrival transfer to Hotel. In the afternoon visit Sravasti.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 06: Balrampur to Kushinagar (220 kms)
After breakfast drive to Kushinagar - Buddha's last journey led him to Kushinagar, where at the age of 80, the Buddha passed into Mahaparinirvana. On arrival transfer to Hotel. In the afternoon sightseeing of Kushinagar covering the Mahaparinirvana Temple which houses the recumbent figure of hard Buddha, Brought here from Mathura by Monk Haribala. We also see Ramabhar Stupa which is possibly the chaitya erected over the sacred ground of Buddha's cremation. Also visit Indo-Japan-Sri Lankan Buddhist centre.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 07: Kushinagar-Vaishali-Patna (305 kms)
After breakfast drive with packed lunched to Vaishali (245 kms) - Lord Buddha visited Vaishali on 3 occasions. It was here that he announced his approaching Nirvana to his disciples. The famous lion pillar erected by the Emperor Ashoka to mark this portentous even still stands today. At Vaishali museum on can see figurines, old coins and photographs of excavations. After sightseeing of Vaishali drive to Patna. On arrival transfer to Hotel.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 08: Patna-Nalanda-Rajgir (115 kms)
After breakfast drive to Nalanda. After sightseeing of Nalanda proceeds to Rajgir - Buddha meditated and preached n Gridhrakutta, the Hill of Vultures. The first great Buddhist council was held in are of the caves of the Saptaparni Hills in Rajgir. Evening free in Rajgir.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 09: Rajgir-Bodhgaya (90 kms)
After breakfast time free to spend in Rajgir. After lunch leave for Bodhgaya. On arrival transfer to Hotel. Rest of the day is free to spend is Bodhgaya.
Dinner and overnight at Bodhgaya.

Day 10: Bodhgaya.
After breakfast sightseeing of Bodhgaya - This is where the blessed are become the Buddha and only the tree was there to witness the awakening. It was near the lotus pool in Bodhgaya that the Buddha broke his long rigorous fast. Sujata, Daughter of the village chief, prepared a bowl of rice for him. This was to be his last meal before the great awakening. Here one can see the Bodhi tree and the spot where the Buddha attained Enlightenment. Besides the sacred tree stands the finest example of Buddhist architecture, the Mahabodhi temple. The monasteries and the shrines you will see around this temple are the offerings of devotees from Japan, Thailand, Burma, China, Tibet and Sri Lanka.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 11: Bodhgaya to Varanasi: (245 kms)
After breakfast drive to Varanasi. Upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Later visit Sarnath. For 49 days after attaining Enlightenment Buddha sat in deep meditation under the tree. On the 50th day be set forth the deer park at Sarnath to disclose his truth on the first five disciples. Dhamek Stupa marks the spot of Buddha's first sermon. One can also see Chankrama, where the Buddha walked in meditation. The reins of the monasteries here date back to the time of Emperor Ashoka, as does the lion headed pillar nearby. At Sarnath museum, there is a remarkable statue of the Buddha, setting the wheel of Law in motion. Evening return back to hotel in Varanasi.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 12: Varanasi Tour - Delhi
Morning boat ride at river Ganges. Later full day city tour of Varanasi covering Kashi Vishwananath Temple, Banaras Hindu University. Return back to hotel for Lunch.
Evening transfer to the Railway Station for your overnight train to Delhi departing at 1800 hrs.
Overnight in the train.

Day 13: Varanasi to Delhi
Arrival at Delhi at around 08.00 Hrs. On arrival transfer to Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 14: Delhi
After breakfast we take you for a morning tour of New Delhi visiting Lotus Temple, Qutab Minar, Indira Gandhi Memorial, Presidents House, India Gate and Connaught Place. After lunch we take you for a tour of Old Delhi visiting Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat and Chandni Chowk.
Evening transfer to the IGI Airport for your flight to next destination.

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	Inclusions
	All transfers as per the program by chauffeur driven Air-conditioned Car. All sightseeing tours as per the program by chauffeur driven Air-cond. Car. Accommodation on twin sharing basis in Standard Air-conditioned Room. Daily Buffet Breakfast. Boat Ride at Varanasi. All applicable taxes.

	Exclusions
	Entrance fees to monuments. Guide Charges. Train/Air Tickets. Meals other than mentioned above. Expenses of personal nature (laundry, telephone, etc). Tips, gratuities.