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Overview of Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour India – 12 Day

This Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour India from Kolkata – 12 Day journey begins in Kolkata (Calcutta), once known as the cultural and administrative capital of British India before independence. During your stay in Kolkata, visit some of the city’s most famous landmarks including Howrah Bridge, Kali Temple, and the magnificent Victoria Memorial. The tour then takes you to some of the most sacred sites associated with the life of Lord Buddha. These important pilgrimage destinations include Lumbini in Nepal, the birthplace of Buddha; Bodhgaya, where he attained enlightenment under the sacred Bodhi Tree; Sarnath, where he delivered his first sermon after enlightenment; and Vaishali, where he gave his final sermon. The journey concludes in Kushinagar, the place where Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana (passed away).

Itinerary at a Glance
DAY 1: KOLKATA ARRIVAL
DAY 2: KOLKATA TO BODHGAYA BY TRAIN
DAY 3: BODHGAYA SIGHTSEEING
DAY 4: BODHGAYA TO RAJGIR BY ROAD (90 KM)
DAY 5: RAJGIR TO VAISHALI BY ROAD (170 KM)
DAY 6: VAISHALI TO KUSHINAGAR BY ROAD (200 KM)
DAY 7: KUSHINAGAR TO LUMBINI BY ROAD (175 KM)
DAY 8: LUMBINI TO SHRAVASTI BY ROAD (185 KM)
DAY 9: SHRAVASTI TO LUCKNOW BY ROAD (200 KM)
Day 10: LUCKNOW EXPLORE
DAY 11: LUCKNOW TO DELHI BY FLIGHT
DAY 12: DELHI DEPARTURE

Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1: KOLKATA ARRIVAL
Land in Kolkata and welcome by our representative and transfer to Hotel

DAY 2: KOLKATA TO BODHGAYA BY TRAIN
Morning after Breakfast tour the famous Jain temples of Kolkata, the local flower market, Howrah Bridge, Kali Ma Temple and Victoria Memorial.

After lunch in local restaurant, you will be transferred to Kolkata railway station to board your express train (Train # Kolkata Rajdhani @ 1655/2237 Hrs) to Gaya, Dinner serve onboard. Meet our representative at Gaya railway station and transfer to Bodh-Gaya (approx. 15kms/30 mins), arrive and check-in hotel.

DAY 3: BODHGAYA SIGHTSEEING
Bodhgaya is most important places for Buddhist Piligrimage. Morning after Breakfast visit Mahabodhi Temple, where it is said he attained the supreme knowledge to become Buddha, more than 2,540 years ago. This afternoon after lunch in hotel, visit the Sujata Stupa and the local markets.

DAY 4: BODHGAYA TO RAJGIR BY ROAD (90 KM)
Morning after Breakfast depart for Rajgir (drive approx. 90 kms/2-3 hrs), and sightseeing. we proceed to Visit Ajatshatru’s fort, & Venuvana & Swarna Bhandar, the Cyclopean wall. We will visit another important site in Bodhgaya the Peace Pagoda on chair lift.
After Lunch in hotel proceeds to visit Nalanda founded in 5th century BC, was one of the world’s great universities.

DAY 5: RAJGIR TO VAISHALI BY ROAD (170 KM)
Morning after Breakfast depart for Vaishali (drive approx. 170 kms/4-5 hrs) check-in hotel and after lunch sightseeing. Vaishali is the Vaishali was one of the Gautam Buddha’s best loved retreats and he went to Vaishali many times, here Gautam buddha delivered his last sermon, indicating that he would be soon leaving from this world. Approximately 100 years after he died the second council was held in Vaishali. Thousand of Monks Hundreds attend meeting in Vaishali and talk about the vinaya rules and to chant a sutras together.

Later you will visit 18 meter high famous “Lion Pillars” built by the emperor Ashoka in Kothua it was bend and polished out of single piece of red sandstone.

DAY 6: VAISHALI TO KUSHINAGAR BY ROAD (200 KM)
Morning after Breakfast drive to Kushinagar (drive approx. 200 kms/5-6 hrs) en-route visiting the Kesariya Stupa, the largest in the world with the height of 104 ft. Drive continues to Kushinagar, check-in hotel and after lunch visit the Kushinagar. This is the last Destination of Gautam Buddha Journey.

DAY 7: KUSHINAGAR TO LUMBINI BY ROAD (175 KM)
Morning after Breakfast drive to Lumbini via formalities to be done at India-Nepal border) in Nepal (drive approx. 175 kms/4-5 hrs) where Queen Mayadevi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama, who later became Buddha.

After Lunch in hotel, tour the UNESCO World Heritage listed site of Lumbini, including an ancient monastery, a sacred Bodhi tree, the Asoka Pillar and Mayadevi Temple, located at the place of Buddha’s birth.

DAY 8: LUMBINI TO SRAVASTI BY ROAD (185 KM)
Morning after breakfast drive to Sravasti (drive approx. 185 kms/4-5 hrs), check-in hotel and after Post Lunch we will go to Visit Anathapindika and Angulimala Stupas and Jetavana Gardens.

DAY 9: SRAVASTI TO LUCKNOW BY ROAD (200 KM)
Morning after breakfast, depart for Lucknow (drive approx. 200 kms/5-6 hrs) Capital city of Uttar Pradesh is famous for its courtly diction prevalent since the time of the Nawabs. Check-in hotel and after lunch day is at your leisure.

Day 10: LUCKNOW EXPLORE
Morning after breakfast, proceed for visit of the 18th-century shrine of Imambara, Lucknow Residency and a local gallery.

The sights include Bara Imambara built in 1784, the distinctive feature of this huge pillared hall built for ritual mourning during Moharram is the absence of beams and supporting pillars. Within are the numerous tazia (replicas of the tombs at Karbala) and a maze – where one is sure to get lost without a guide!!! Less impressive is the Chota Imambara built by Mohammed Ali Shah in 1837 as his own mausoleum. It is a heavily ornamented structure with gilded domes. Later, wander through the local bazaar

DAY 11: LUCKNOW TO DELHI BY FLIGHT
Morning after breakfast transfer to Lucknow airport and board your flight to Delhi. You will be received by our representative at Delhi airport and transfer to Hotel

After lunch in local restaurant, tour New Delhi, visiting the India Gate, Qutab Minar and drive past Parliament House and Rashtrapati Bhawan.

DAY 12: DELHI DEPARTURE
Morning after breakfast check-out from your hotel and proceed for Old Delhi tour, including Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk Bazaar, drive past the Red Fort and visit Raj Ghat. This afternoon after Lunch at local restaurant, you will transfer to the airport where your arrangements end.

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