Buddhist Temple Tour Package with Kathmandu & Agra in India

Day 01 :- Kathmandu – Pickup -Transfer to Hotel

Our representative will meet you at Kathmandu Airport upon arrival. Kathmandu Valley is the political and cultural heart of the Nepal . After arrival you will be transferred to the hotel.

Check-in to hotel & stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 02 :-Kathmandu –Local Tour to Pashupati Nath Temple - Boudhnath Stupa(5 KM, 30 Min)

This morning you will be taken for a visit of Pashupati nath also known for Pashupatinath Temple dedicated to proto-Shiva.

We, then continue to the holiest shrine Bouddhanath . Enjoy the Local Sightseeing of Boudhnath like Boudhanath Stupa (Monkey Temple), Taragaon Museum Complex and Buddhist Monasteries & Nunnery for the Buddhist Tour in Nepal .

Return back to hotel in Kathmandu. Dinner and night stay at hotel.

Day 03 :-Kathmandu - Lumbini-(350 KM, 7 Hrs) - Birthplace of Lord Buddha

After breakfast, we will drive to Lumbini . Check-in to hotel.

Latter visit Holy Birth place of Siddhartha Gautama . Later, drive to other Local Sightseeing of Lumbini like Maya Devi Temple , Eternal Peace Flame , Lumbini Museum , Thai Buddhist Monastery and Myanmar Golden Temple .

Have dinner and night stay at hotel in Lumbini.

Day 04 :-Lumbini -Sravasti (225 KM, 6 Hrs/ Border Crossing Formalities)-Saheth & Maheth

After breakfast, drive to visit Shravasti . Kindly obtain valid visa for India . Check-in to hotel.

Latter explore Sightseeing of Shravasti like Saheth (Jetvanaram) & Maheth (Angulimal Caves). You can also visit other Tourist Attractions of Shravasti like Jetavana Vihara , Anandha Bodhi Tree , Monasteries, Angulimala's Stupa and Anathapindika's Stupa .

Have dinner and night stay in hotel in Shravasti.

Day 05 :-Sravasti – Kushinagar( 260 KM, 5 Hrs) - Local Tour to Mahaparinirvana Temple

After Breakfast, drive to Kushinagar . Check-in to hotel.

Later we have Local Sightseeing of Kushinagar like Mahaparinirvana Temple (where Buddha took his last breathe) and Rambhar Stupa (cremation site of Lord Buddha) and Japan Temple .

Have dinner and night stay at hotel in Kushinagar.

Day 06 :-Kushinagar- Vaishali Local Visit to Last sermon place of Lord Buddha-( 250 KM, 5 hrs) - Patna ( 50 KM, 1 Hr)

After breakfast drive to Patna .En-route visit Kesaria to cover Biggest Ancient Buddhist Stupa-Kesaria Stupa .

Later drive to Vaishali - Last Sermon Place of Lord Buddha . Later, visit other Sightseeing of Vaishali like Ashokan Pillar , Ananda Stupa , Abhishek Pushkaran , Buddha Stupas , Kutagar Shala Vihara and more.

Later drive to Patna. Check-in to hotel & have dinner and stay at night at hotel in Patna.

Day 07 :-Patna - Nalanda (100 KM, 2.5Hrs) - Nalanda University- Rajgir (40 KM, 1 Hr) - Bodhgaya (80 KM, 2 Hrs)

After breakfast, drive to Nalanda to visit Nalanda University Archaeological Complex. After the walk around the ruins, visit the Xuan Zang Memorial Hall which is a Chinese Pagoda.

Later, drive to Rajgir, capital of the ancient Magadha Kingdom and pilgrimage for Buddhists. The Japanese Buddhists have built the massive World Peace Stupa on the Ratnagiri Hill. The stupa has statues of Buddha at the four stages of his life - birth, enlightenment, teaching and death. Griddhakuta (Vulture Peak) is another site where Lord Buddha stopped by to preach. Also visit Venuvanaram and Bimbisar Prison .

Later, drive to Bodhgaya . Check-in to hotel. Have dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Bodhgaya.

Day 08 :-Bodhgaya -Local sightseeing to Mahabodhi Temple & Mahabodhi Tree – Gaya (12 KM, 30 Min)

After breakfast, visit Lord Buddha Temple (Mahabodhi Temple) and Bodhi Tree under which Lord Buddha got enlightenment and Buddhist Monasteries .

The Mahabodhi Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and world famous Buddhist Pilgrimage place in India built adjacent to the site of enlightenment in the 6th century AD.

Later, visit Dungeshwari Cave Temples also known as the Mahakala Caves . Lord Buddha underwent years of penance here before he descended to Bodhgaya. Also cover, Sujata Village Temple .

Drive back to Bodhgaya. Have dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Bodhgaya.

Day 09 :-Bodhgaya -Varanasi (300 KM, 6 Hrs)- Evening Ganga Aarti Ceremony

After Breakfast, drive to Varanasi . Check-in to hotel.

In evening, get ready to experience one of the most memorable moments of your life of participating in Ganga Arti at Dashaswamedh Ghat. Get a glimpse of the cultural diversity and social and religious activities being carried out at the Ganga Ghats .

Return to hotel for dinner and night stay in Varanasi.

Day 10 :-Varanasi-Morning Boat Ride- Sarnath (15 KM, 30 Min)-First sermon place at Deer Park

Early morning feel spirituality of Subah-e-Banaras in Varanasi in which you will enjoy Boat Ride in the Ganges while Sunrise . Experience the different Ghats of Varanasi . Each Ghat has its own history and value. Come back to hotel for breakfast.

After breakfast, we will be taken for an excursion to Sarnath . Sarnath is the place where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon to his disciples at deer park(Rishipattana) .Other Local Sightseeing of Sarnath is the Buddha Temples , Dhamekha Stupa , Chaukhandi Stupa , Mulagandh Kuti Vihara and the Archaeological Museum.

In evening, drop to Varanasi Railways Station to catch train for Agra . Dinner and overnight in train.

Day 11 :-Agra - Wonder of World Taj Mahal- Agra Fort (220 KM, 04 Hrs)

Arrival at Agra railway station. Check-in to hotel in Agra.

After Breakfast, visit the beautiful Symbol of Love and " Wonder of World Taj Mahal " (Closed on Friday). Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built the monument in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal.

Continue the tour visiting the UNESCO World Heritage site Agra Fort containing the Royal Residential Palaces of Mughal Dynasty. Visit Halls of Public (Diwan-i-Aam) and Halls of Private Audience (Diwan-i-Khas) and beautiful gardens.

Have dinner and overnight stay in Agra.

Day 12 :-Agra - Delhi(250 KM- 5 Hrs) - Mahatma Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat–India Gate, Red Fort, Humayun Tomb or or Lotus temple

After breakfast drive to Delhi . Check in to hotel. Rest and relax.

Latter visit Mahatma Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat, Red Fort and India’s Largest Mosque Jama Mosque .

Later, drive past India Gate , Parliament House and President’s House . Enjoy visit to Lotus Temple (Bahai Temple) or Humayun Tomb . Overnight Stay at hotel.

Day 13 :-Delhi-Transfer To Airport/Railway Station-Departure

After breakfast, transfer to airport to catch flight for Home/Onward Destinations. Return with pleasant memories of India trip.