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Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour

Varanasi, India
  • 6 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Assistance on arrival at the airport.
    • 5 Nights' accommodation (if option selected) in selected price category hotels.
    • Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.
    • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
    • Monument entrances and activity charges mentioned in the itinerary.
    • Bottled drinking water in the car.
    • Government taxes.
    • Breakfast (5)
      Breakfast
    • Any flight ticket.
    • Camera charges at monuments if any.
    • Meals other than mentioned in inclusions.
    • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
    • Gratuities and optional activities.
    • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

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    Pickup details

    A private chauffeur-driven air-conditioned vehicle will be provided for the entire tour. Pickup is available from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (Varanasi Airport) and all hotels, residences, and other accommodations in Varanasi. Travelers arriving at the airport will be welcomed and assisted by our office executive. Please provide your hotel or flight details at least 3 days before the tour. Office executive and driver contact details will be shared one day prior to the tour.

    Arranged start time

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    Itinerary

    Day 1

    Arrive Varanasi

    3 Stops

    Varanasi (Pass By)

    1

    Dasaswamedh Ghat

    3 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

    2

    Dasaswamedh Ghat

    3 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.

    Meals: Not included

    Day 2

    Varanasi

    8 Stops

    1

    Ganges River

    3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Varanasi (Pass By)

    2

    Kashi Vishwanath Temple

    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    3

    Old City PG Hostel

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Bharat Mata Temple

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Banaras Hindu University (Pass By)

    5

    Sarnath

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Varanasi (Pass By)

    Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 3

    Varanasi - Kushinagar (250kms/ 5hrs approx)

    5 Stops

    Kushinagar (Pass By)

    1

    Parinirvana Stupa

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    2

    The Ramabhar Buddhist Stupa - Kushinagar District, Uttar Pradesh, India

    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    3

    Kushinagar

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Kushinagar (Pass By)

    Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 4

    Kushinagar - Kesariya - Vaishali - Patna (260kms/ 5hrs approx)

    4 Stops

    Kushinagar (Pass By)

    1

    Kesariya Stupa

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Vaishali

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Bihar (Pass By)

    Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 5

    Patna - Nalanda - Rajgir - Bodhgaya (180km/ 4hr approx)

    3 Stops

    1

    Nalanda University Ruins

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Rajgir

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Bodh Gaya (Pass By)

    Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 6

    Bodhgaya - Departure (Flight)

    6 Stops

    1

    Mahabodhi Temple

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Great Buddha Statue

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    3

    Daijokyo Buddhist Temple

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    4

    Burmese Vihara Monastary

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Thai Monastery (Pass By)

    Bodh Gaya (Pass By)

    Accommodation: Not included

    Meals: Breakfast

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
    • Infant seats available
    • Near public transportation
    • Stroller accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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