Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu Airport
Day 2 : Kathmandu- Boudhanath-Swayambhunath Stupa
Day 3 : Kathmandu - Lumbini
Day 4 : Lumbini - Sarvasti
Day 5 : Sarvasti – Kushinagar
Day 6 : Kushingar - Vashali –Rajgir
Day 7 : Rajgir – Bodhgaya
Day 8 : Bodhgaya
Day 9 : Bodhgaya – Sarnath
Day 10 : Sarnath – Varanasi Airport
Day 1:Kathmandu Arrival
Arrive Kathmandu, Meet and greet and then we will proceed for sightseeing of Kathmandu City - Durbar
Square complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be
the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. An intriguing piece here is the 17th century stone
inscription set into the wall of the palace with writings in 15 languages. The Durbar Square, protected
as a UNESCO as a world heritage site, is the social, religious and urban focal point of the city. There
are also museums inside the palace building. Pashupatinath Temple - One of the most sacred hindu shrines
in the world, pashupatinath lies 5 Km east of the city center . The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the
sacred linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva. Chronical indicates the temple's existence prior to 400
AD. Devotees can be seen taking ritual dips in the holy Bagmati river flowing beside the temple, also a
World heritage site. Boudnath Stupa: lies about 6 km to the east of downtown Kathmandu and is the
largest stupa in the valley. It looms 36 meters high and present one of the most fascinating specimens
of stupa design. Boudhnath a world heritage, is also known as Khasti. There are more than 45 Buddhist
monasteries in the area. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu – Pokhra ( 200 Kms / 6 Hours )
After breakfast drive to Pokhra which will take about 6 hours drive and is about 200 Km. Pokhara is a
place of remarkable natural beauty. The serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificence of the fish tail
summit rising behind it create an ambiance of peace and mazic. At an elevation lower than Kathmandu, it
has much more tropical feel to it, a fact well appreciated by the beautiful diversity of flowers which
prosper in its environ. Indeed, the valley surrounding pokhara is home to thick forest, gushing rivers,
emerald lakes and of course, the world famous, Views of the Himalayas. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Pokhra – Lumbini ( 200 Kms/ 6 Hours )
Early morning drive to Sarangkot for Sunrise. After breakfast tour of Pokhara town and Boating at Phewa
Lake. After noon drive to Lumbini. On arrival visit birth place of Lord Buddha. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Lumbini – Sravasti
After breakfast morning drive to Sravasti. Upon arrival at Sravasti transfer to hotel and proceed for
lunch. After lunch visit Jetvanaram and Angulimal Caves. Overnight at Hotel.
Also visitRamabhar Stupa, which is supposedly, the spot where Lord Buddha was cremated. See the
beautiful statue of Reclining Buddha. Also visit, Mukutbandhan Stupa built by Malla Dynasty to house
Buddha’s relics after cremation. Overnight in Kushinagar.
Day 05: Sravasti – Kushinagar
After breakfast at hotel then drive to Kushinagar. Arrive Kushinagar proceed for after lunch proceed to
visit Mahaparinirvana temple and Ramabha Stupa (Cremation centre). Check-in hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Kushinagar – Varanasi
After breakfast at hotel then drive to Varanasi. On arrival check in to the hotel and then proceed to
Sarnath (14 kms), Visit Dhamekha Stupa and Deer park. Back to Varanasi & Check-in hotel. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 07: Varanasi - Bodhgaya
Early morning proceed for boat ride on holy river the Ganges with picturesque view of sunrise. Back
hotel for breakfast, after breakfast at hotel then drive to Bodhgaya, which is 250 kms ( 05 hrs drive )
arrive at bodhgaya & transfer to hotel. Evening free for meditation at Mahabodhi premises. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 08: Bodhgaya
After breakfast proceed for full day tour to Bodhgaya visit Mahabodhi Temple, Sujata Village, Niranjana
river, 80 feet high lord Buddha Statue & Various international monasteries. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 09: Bodhgaya – Rajgir /Nalanda – Bodhgaya
After breakfast at hotel. Excursion to Rajgir (65 Kms). visit Gridhkutta (Vulture's peak), World Peace
Stupa, Venuvanaram & Bimbisar Prison. After lunch drive to Nalanda (12 kms) to visit the ruins of world
ancient University. It was one of the oldest Universities of the World & International Centre for
Buddhist Studies. Thereafter drive back to Bodhgaya, on arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 10: Bodhgaya
After breakfast at hotel day at leisure. Transfer to airport to connect the flight for onward
destination.
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