Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour
No of Days: 10 Nights / 11 Days
Places of Visit: DELHI - AGRA - VARANASI - BODHAGAYA - PATNA - KHUSHINAGAR - LUMBINI - LUCKNOW
Price Guide : LKR 99,900 (Min 15pax )
Day 1 COLOMBO / DELHI
Leave from Katunayaka Air port and arrive at New Delhi’s International Airport. Following customs, immigration formalities and baggage collection, a TCI representative will meet you as you EXIT the ARRIVALS TERMINAL building after which you would be transferred to the hotel.
Overnight in Delhi.
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Day 2 DELHI - LACKNOW - SRAVASTI (175 kms)
Early breakfast or packed breakfast at hotel. Morning transfer to Railway station to board train for Lucknow.
Lunch at hotel / local restaurant in Lucknow.
Drive to Sravasti - capital of the ancient Kosala kingdom is sacred to Buddhists because it is here that Lord Buddha performed the greatest of his miracles to confound the Tirthika heretics. These miracles include that of the Buddha creating multiple images of himself.
Sravasti was an active centre of Buddhism even in the Buddha's lifetime. The Buddha himself spent many summers here, and delivered important sermons.
Dinner and overnight at hotel in Sravasti.
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Day 3 SRAVASTI - LUMBINI. (197 kms)
Breakfast at hotel. Morning sightseeing of Saheth Maheth and Jet vana Vihara.
Lunch at hotel.
After lunch drive to Lumibini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, which was destined to be the prevalent religion in Asia. The followers of both Hinyana and Mahayana sects of Buddhism revere Lumbini. The restored gardens and surroundings of Lumbini have the remains of many of the ancient Stupas and monasteries. A large stone pillar that is said to be erected by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka in 250 BC bears an inscription about the birth of the Buddha.
Upon arrival transfer to hotel.
Dinner and overnight at hotel in Lumbini.
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Day 4 LUMBINI - KUSHINAGAR. (161 kms)
Breakfast at hotel. Morning sightseeing of Maya Devi Temple (Mother of Lord Buddha), Holy Pond, The Ashokan Pillar.
Lunch at hotel.
Later drive to Kushinagar is one of the principal centres of Buddhist pilgrimage, is the place where Lord Buddha left his corporeal self and attained Mahaparinirvana.
Dinner and overnight at hotel in Kushinagar.
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Day 5 KUSHINAGAR - VAISHALI - PATNA. (253 kms)
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning sightseeing to Rambhar Stupa and Nirvana Temple.
Drive to Patna with packed lunch enroute visiting Vaishali- Believed to be the first republic of the world, having an elected Body of representatives holds special significance for Buddhist Devotees. The Buddha preached the Radha Sutra to the eighty four thousand faithful gathered there. It was at Vaishali that Buddha announced his Mahaparinirvana. It also said to be Lord Mahavira’s birth Place – the founder of Jainism.
Upon arrival check in at hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Patna.
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Day 6 PATNA - NALANDA - RAJGIR - BODHGAYA. (190 kms)
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Bodhgaya enroute visiting Rajgir and Nalanda.
Later drive to Bodhgaya - It is the place where the quest of Prince Siddharth was fulfilled after years of seeking the truth. He attained the supreme enlightenment and became 'The Buddha', the enlightened one under the Peepal Tree. Lying in sylvan solitude, this sacred place is situated on the bank of river Niranjana.
Upon arrival check in at hotel.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.
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Day 7 BODHGAYA.
Breakfast at hotel. Morning visit Mahabodhi Temple.
Lunch at hotel.
Afternoon visit to Sujata Village, Niranjana River, Wat Thai, 80 feet Buddha Statue and the Peepal tree.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.
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Day 8 BODHGAYA - VARANASI. (242 kms)
Breakfast at hotel.
Later drive to Varanasi - The city of Varanasi along the western bank of the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh is an incredibly important pilgrimage centre for Hindus. This city which even finds mention in the great epics of Mahabharata and Ramayana was a prosperous trade center in 500 BC.
Lunch at hotel or packed lunch.
Afternoon visit to Sarnath - an important site of the Buddhist Circuit. Buddha came to Sarnath soon after he attained enlightenment in Bodhgaya. He delivered his first sermon or Maha Dharma Chakra Pravartan at the Deer Park in Sarnath.
Dinner and Overnight at hotel in Varanasi.
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Day 9 VARANASI - AGRA (by Train1815/0505 hrs)
Early morning boat ride at River Ganges. Experiences on riding a boat on the Ganges River, provides a glimpse of life along the river and the sacred practices observed by the people of Varanasi.
Breakfast at hotel. Lunch at hotel. After lunch city tour visiting Bharat Mata Mandir, BHU.
Later transfer to Railway Station to board train for Agra with packed dinner.
Overnight on board.
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Day 10 AGRA.
Upon arrival transfer to hotel. (Early check in subject to Availability).
Breakfast at hotel. Morning proceed for sightseeing of Taj Mahal.The Taj Mahal is everything that has been said about it and more. Built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as an expression of his love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, in mid 17th century.
Later proceed to visit Agra Fort, an outstanding example of Mughal architecture. The seat & the stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations.
Lunch at hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
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Day 11 AGRA - DELHI / COLOMBO.
Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast drive to Delhi. Upon arrival lunch at local restaurant.
Proceed for city tour to Imperial Delhi which includes drive past the imposing India Gate, the Parliament building, President Residence, Rajghat (Mahatma Gandhi memorial).
Transfer to International Airport to board on flight for onward destination.
# Cost includes :
Return Air tickets on Jet Air Ways.
Twin sharing hotel accommodation (Subject to availability).
All meals as per the itinerary.
Air Conditioned Transportation 10-14 +1 Mini Coach, 15 Paying pax onwards Large Coach.
Entrance fees for the monuments as per the itinerary.
Accompanying English Speaking Guide.
One bottle of mineral water per pax per day.
TCI Airport representative during airport transfers.
Presently applicable government taxes.
# Cost does not includes :
Any Expenses of personal nature like laundry/ Drinks/ Phone Calls etc.
Any Tips for guide & driver .
Any Services not mentioned in the tour cost.
# NOTE :
TAJ MAHAL IS CLOSED ON FRIDAY’S
CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT TIMING OF HOTEL IS 1200 HRS.
No of Days: 10 Nights / 11 Days
Places of Visit: DELHI - AGRA - VARANASI - BODHAGAYA - PATNA - KHUSHINAGAR - LUMBINI - LUCKNOW
Price Guide : LKR 99,900 (Min 15pax )
Day 1 COLOMBO / DELHI
Leave from Katunayaka Air port and arrive at New Delhi’s International Airport. Following customs, immigration formalities and baggage collection, a TCI representative will meet you as you EXIT the ARRIVALS TERMINAL building after which you would be transferred to the hotel.
Overnight in Delhi.
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Day 2 DELHI - LACKNOW - SRAVASTI (175 kms)
Early breakfast or packed breakfast at hotel. Morning transfer to Railway station to board train for Lucknow.
Lunch at hotel / local restaurant in Lucknow.
Drive to Sravasti - capital of the ancient Kosala kingdom is sacred to Buddhists because it is here that Lord Buddha performed the greatest of his miracles to confound the Tirthika heretics. These miracles include that of the Buddha creating multiple images of himself.
Sravasti was an active centre of Buddhism even in the Buddha's lifetime. The Buddha himself spent many summers here, and delivered important sermons.
Dinner and overnight at hotel in Sravasti.
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Day 3 SRAVASTI - LUMBINI. (197 kms)
Breakfast at hotel. Morning sightseeing of Saheth Maheth and Jet vana Vihara.
Lunch at hotel.
After lunch drive to Lumibini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, which was destined to be the prevalent religion in Asia. The followers of both Hinyana and Mahayana sects of Buddhism revere Lumbini. The restored gardens and surroundings of Lumbini have the remains of many of the ancient Stupas and monasteries. A large stone pillar that is said to be erected by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka in 250 BC bears an inscription about the birth of the Buddha.
Upon arrival transfer to hotel.
Dinner and overnight at hotel in Lumbini.
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Day 4 LUMBINI - KUSHINAGAR. (161 kms)
Breakfast at hotel. Morning sightseeing of Maya Devi Temple (Mother of Lord Buddha), Holy Pond, The Ashokan Pillar.
Lunch at hotel.
Later drive to Kushinagar is one of the principal centres of Buddhist pilgrimage, is the place where Lord Buddha left his corporeal self and attained Mahaparinirvana.
Dinner and overnight at hotel in Kushinagar.
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Day 5 KUSHINAGAR - VAISHALI - PATNA. (253 kms)
Breakfast at hotel.
Morning sightseeing to Rambhar Stupa and Nirvana Temple.
Drive to Patna with packed lunch enroute visiting Vaishali- Believed to be the first republic of the world, having an elected Body of representatives holds special significance for Buddhist Devotees. The Buddha preached the Radha Sutra to the eighty four thousand faithful gathered there. It was at Vaishali that Buddha announced his Mahaparinirvana. It also said to be Lord Mahavira’s birth Place – the founder of Jainism.
Upon arrival check in at hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Patna.
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Day 6 PATNA - NALANDA - RAJGIR - BODHGAYA. (190 kms)
Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Bodhgaya enroute visiting Rajgir and Nalanda.
Later drive to Bodhgaya - It is the place where the quest of Prince Siddharth was fulfilled after years of seeking the truth. He attained the supreme enlightenment and became 'The Buddha', the enlightened one under the Peepal Tree. Lying in sylvan solitude, this sacred place is situated on the bank of river Niranjana.
Upon arrival check in at hotel.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.
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Day 7 BODHGAYA.
Breakfast at hotel. Morning visit Mahabodhi Temple.
Lunch at hotel.
Afternoon visit to Sujata Village, Niranjana River, Wat Thai, 80 feet Buddha Statue and the Peepal tree.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.
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Day 8 BODHGAYA - VARANASI. (242 kms)
Breakfast at hotel.
Later drive to Varanasi - The city of Varanasi along the western bank of the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh is an incredibly important pilgrimage centre for Hindus. This city which even finds mention in the great epics of Mahabharata and Ramayana was a prosperous trade center in 500 BC.
Lunch at hotel or packed lunch.
Afternoon visit to Sarnath - an important site of the Buddhist Circuit. Buddha came to Sarnath soon after he attained enlightenment in Bodhgaya. He delivered his first sermon or Maha Dharma Chakra Pravartan at the Deer Park in Sarnath.
Dinner and Overnight at hotel in Varanasi.
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Day 9 VARANASI - AGRA (by Train1815/0505 hrs)
Early morning boat ride at River Ganges. Experiences on riding a boat on the Ganges River, provides a glimpse of life along the river and the sacred practices observed by the people of Varanasi.
Breakfast at hotel. Lunch at hotel. After lunch city tour visiting Bharat Mata Mandir, BHU.
Later transfer to Railway Station to board train for Agra with packed dinner.
Overnight on board.
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Day 10 AGRA.
Upon arrival transfer to hotel. (Early check in subject to Availability).
Breakfast at hotel. Morning proceed for sightseeing of Taj Mahal.The Taj Mahal is everything that has been said about it and more. Built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as an expression of his love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, in mid 17th century.
Later proceed to visit Agra Fort, an outstanding example of Mughal architecture. The seat & the stronghold of the Mughal Empire under successive generations.
Lunch at hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
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Day 11 AGRA - DELHI / COLOMBO.
Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast drive to Delhi. Upon arrival lunch at local restaurant.
Proceed for city tour to Imperial Delhi which includes drive past the imposing India Gate, the Parliament building, President Residence, Rajghat (Mahatma Gandhi memorial).
Transfer to International Airport to board on flight for onward destination.
~~~~~~END OF THE TOUR~~~~~~
# Cost includes :
Return Air tickets on Jet Air Ways.
Twin sharing hotel accommodation (Subject to availability).
All meals as per the itinerary.
Air Conditioned Transportation 10-14 +1 Mini Coach, 15 Paying pax onwards Large Coach.
Entrance fees for the monuments as per the itinerary.
Accompanying English Speaking Guide.
One bottle of mineral water per pax per day.
TCI Airport representative during airport transfers.
Presently applicable government taxes.
# Cost does not includes :
Any Expenses of personal nature like laundry/ Drinks/ Phone Calls etc.
Any Tips for guide & driver .
Any Services not mentioned in the tour cost.
# NOTE :
TAJ MAHAL IS CLOSED ON FRIDAY’S
CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT TIMING OF HOTEL IS 1200 HRS.
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