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Along the steps of buddha from lumbini

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On this trip, we will visit the major sites related to the human life of Buddha: Lumbini - the holy place of birth,  Bodhgaya - the holy Place of enlightenment, Sarnath - the holy Place of first sermon, and Kushinagar - the holy place of Maha-Parinirvana. We will also visit the ancient meditation caves, monasteries, temples in the region along with opportunity to hear Buddhist teachings practice meditations.

We will arrange best available accommodation to suit your need and budget with reliable and clean transportation and guide, practicing monks to assist you in the trip and in gaining better experience from the trip.

  • Day 1/2: Arrive Kathmandu, visit Swayambhu, Boudhanath, Pahupatinath and Pharping followed by an introduction of the Buddhist Pilgrimage
  • Day 3: fly to Bhairhawa and drive to Lumbini.
  • Day 4: Lumbini: visit birth place of Buddha, Maya Devi Temple
  • Day 5: Lumbini – Kapilvastu - Sravasti - visit Kapilvastu, visit Sahet Mahet (Jetvanaram) & Angulimal caves.
  • Day 6: Sravasti - Varanasi: visit Sarnath & Dhamek stupa.
  • Day 7: Varanasi – Bodhgaya, visit Dungeswari caves and  Niranjana river with boat ride in holy river (The Ganges) 
  • Day 8: In Gaya: tour of Mahabodhi Temple & Bodhi Tree,
  • Day 9: Gaya - Rajgir - Nalanda – Patna: visit Rajgir- capital of powerful kingdom of Magadha, visit Gridh-kuta or vulture peak, and ruins of Nalanda University.
  • Day 10: Patna - Vaishali – Kushinagar: visit Vaishali, Mahaparinirvana temple & Rambhar Stupa
  • Day 11: Kushinagar – Gaya
  • Day 12: Fly to Delhi/onward destination, trip concludes

 

Available: Spiritual guide and meditation instructor upon request on additional fee