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Buddhist Pilgrimage Sankasya and Kaushambi Tour from Srilanka
Indian history dates back to thousands of years back. Indian traditions and culture has been catching the fancy of people from all over the world. It is here that two great religions of the world were...
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 Day 01: Arrive Delhi On your arrival at Delhi Int l Airport, you will be met and transferred to the Hotel. Rest of the day will be free for independent activities. Overnight stay will be at Delhi.Night Stay in Delhi |
 Day 02: Delhi - Sankasya and Kaushambi Tour After breakfast at the hotel, we proceed to Sankasya and Kaushambi Tour (200 km - 4 hrs) by surface. Arrive at Sankasya and Kaushambi Tour and check into the hotel. Afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing of Sankasya and Kaushambi Tour visiting the Taj Mahal - the most beautiful monument in the world and the magnificent Sankasya and Kaushambi Tour Fort. Overnight stay will be at Sankasya and Kaushambi Tour.Night Stay in Delhi |
 Day 03: Sankasya and Kaushambi Tour - Sankasya - Kanpur After breakfast at the hotel, we proceed to Kanpur by surface, enroute visiting the famous Buddhist site of Sankasya. Arrive at Kanpur check into the hotel. Overnight stay will be at Kanpur.Night Stay in Kanpur |
 Day 04: Kanpur - Allahabad - Varanasi After breakfast, we proceed to Varanasi by road, enroute visiting Kaushambi- another famous Buddhist site of India. Arrive at Varanasi check into the hotel. Overnight stay will be at Varanasi.Night Stay in Varanasi |
 Day 05: Varanasi Early morning visit to lively Ghats of the Ganges to enjoy the breathtaking view of the sunrise and rituals performed by thousands on its banks. Enjoy an unforgettable boat cruise on the Ganges, indeed a wonderful experience. Return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, we drive to Sarnath, where the Buddha preached his first sermon. Sarnath is an important site of the Buddhist Circuit. In Sarnath, visit the Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath Museum and the Ashokan Pillar. Afternoon, enjoy a temple tour of Varanasi. Evening free at leisure. Overnight stay will be at Varanasi. Night Stay in Varanasi |
 Day 06: Varanasi - Bodhgaya Today after breakfast, we drive to Bodhgaya. Arrive at Bodhgaya and check into the hotel. Overnight stay will be at Bodhgaya.Night Stay in Bodhgaya |
 Day 07: Bodhgaya After breakfast at the hotel, visit the sacred Mahabodhi Temple - where the Buddha attained enlightenment under a Bodhi Tree after years of search for the truth and knowledge. Afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Bodhgaya visiting Niranjana River, Sujata Village and many beautiful monasteries. Evening, visit the Mahabodhi Temple for prayer. Overnight stay will be Bodhgaya.Night Stay in Bodhgaya |
 Day 08: Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna After breakfast at hotel, we proceed to Patna, enroute visiting Rajgir and Nalanda. Rajgir, also known as Rajgriha (the House of Royalty), is one of the most important Buddhist destinations of the world. The Buddha spent many years in Rajgir and delivered some of the most important discourses here. In Rajgir, visit the Gridhkut Hill and Vishwa Shanti Stupa among other attractions. After lunch, we drive to Nalanda, famous for its ancient 5th century AD Buddhist University and Library. It was the first residential international university of the world with strength of 2,000 teachers and 10,000 monks students from all over the Buddhist world. In Nalanda, visit the ruins of Nalanda University and Nalanda Archaeological Museum. Then, we continue drive to Patna. Arrive at Patna and check into the Hotel. Overnight stay will be at Patna. Night Stay in Patna |
 Day 9: Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar After breakfast at hotel, we drive to Kushinagar, visiting Vaishali enroute.Vaishali was one of the important Buddhist destinations in ancient India. The Buddha preached his last sermon and proclaimed of his Parinirvana, near Vaishali. It was the venue of the 2nd Buddhist Council, which was held almost after 100 years of Buddha s parinirvana (passing away). In Vaishali, visit the Ashokan Pillar and Shanti Stupa. Then, we continue driving to Kushinagar. Arrive at Kushinagar and check into the Hotel. Overnight stay will be at Kushinagar. Night Stay in Kushinagar |
 Day 10: Kushinagar - Lumbini After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Kushinagar. Visit the sacred Mahaparinirvana Temple and Rambhar Stupa. Later, we proceed to Lumbini by road. Arrive at Lumbini and check into the hotel. Afternoon, visit the Sacred Garden the birthplace of Lord Buddha. See the Ashokan Pillar, which carry an inscription identifying the spot as the birthplace of the Buddha, and the sacred Puskani Pond. Overnight stay will be at Lumbini.Night Stay in Lumbani |
 Day 11: Lumbini - Kapilvastu - Sravasti Today after breakfast, we drive to Sravasti enroute visiting Kapilvastu. Arrive at Sravasti and check into the hotel. Sravasti is the place where the Buddha spent his 24 rainy season. Overnight stay will be at Sravasti. Night Stay in Sravasti |
 Day 12: Sravasti - Lucknow After breakfast at hotel, enjoy a sightseeing of Sravasti visiting Maheth and Saheth. Thereafter, we proceed to Lucknow by road. Arrive at Lucknow and check into the hotel. Overnight stay will be at Lucknow. Night Stay in Lucknow |
 Day 13: Lucknow - Delhi After breakfast, the day will be at your leisure till afternoon. Afternoon, in time transfer to railway station for train to Delhi. Arrive at Delhi and check into the hotel. Overnight stay will be at Delhi.Night Stay in Delhi |
 Day 14: Delhi - Tour Concludes After breakfast at the Hotel, enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of old Delhi. Visit and see the magnificent Red Fort, Jama Masjid (Biggest mosque in India), Chandni Chowk Bazaar (oldest market of Delhi) and Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi memorial). Afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing of New Delhi visiting India Gate, President House, Parliament House and Laxmi Narayan Temple. Evening free for Shopping. After dinner, in time transfer to international airport to board the flight for your onward destination or way back home with sweet memories of India.Tour End |
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