Sarnath Buddhist Trip from Bodhgaya, India

Day 01 :-Bodhgaya - Arrival - Mahabodhi Temple & Mahabodhi Tree

After arrival in Bodhgaya , pick up from Bodhgaya Airport/Railway Station. Check-in the hotel. Later, explore Local Sightseeing of Bodhgaya like Ancient Lord Buddha Temple (Mahabodhi Temple) and Bodhi Tree under which Lord Buddha got Enlightenment .

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

Return back to hotel stay overnight in Bodhgaya.

Day 02 :- Bodhgaya - Dungeshwari Cave Temples - Varanasi (300 KM, 6 Hrs) - Evening Ritual Ceremony in Sarnath

After breakfast drive to Gaya . Visit, Dungeshwari Cave Temples also known as the Mahakala Caves. Lord Buddha underwent years of penance here before he descended to Bodhgaya. Also visit Sujata Village Temple where Lady Sujata offered Kheer to Lord Buddha.

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

Day 03 :- Varanasi- Morning Boat Ride - Sarnath (12 KM, 30 Min) - Dhamekh Stupa –Lord Buddha’s First Sermon at Rishipattana

Early morning feel spirituality of Subah-e-Banaras in Varanasi in which you will enjoy Morning Boat Ride in the Ganges during Sunrise . Experience the different Ghats of Varanasi like World’s Largest Cremation Ground Manikarnika Ghat and famous along with Harishchandra Ghat , Tulsi Ghat and Assi Ghat . 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 at Deer Park (Rishipattana) . Visit other Local Attractions at Sarnath like Buddha Temple , Dhamekha Stupa , Chaukhandi Stupa , Mulagandh Kuti Vihara and the Archaeological Museum .

In evening, we will participate in Evening Ritual Ceremony at Sri Lankan Buddhist Temple. You can also, visit Buddhist Monastery for Meditation Session. Or we can arrange the sermon/preaching by Buddhist Monk.

Later, return to hotel. Have dinner and overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 04 :-Varanasi - Drop to Varanasi Airport/Railway Station

After breakfast, drop to Varanasi Airport/Railway Station for onwards journey. Return with pleasant memories of holy trip to Lord Buddha’s first sermon site Sarnath.