Get suffused in a spiritual journey that will take you to some of the prominent Buddhist sites in India. The Buddhist Trail package will cover Varanasi, Bodhgaya, Rajgiri, Nalanda, Kushinagar, Lumbini, Sravasti, and Lucknow. Most of the destinations covered in this journey stands as a testimony to the various events that occurred in the life span of Lord Buddha.
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Publish Date : Jan. 17, 2025
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Hotels & Package Brief Itinerary
STAYS
Check-in at a comfortable hotel in Patna for an overnight stay.
TRANSPORT
Private transfer from Patna Airport to the hotel.
MEALS
Dinner at the hotel.
SIGHTSEEING
Visit Patna Museum. After lunch, visit the ruins of Nalanda University. Return to the hotel for dinner and rest.
STAYS
Overnight stay at a hotel in Bodhgaya.
TRANSPORT
Private transfer from Patna to Bodhgaya via Rajgir and Nalanda.
MEALS
Breakfast at the hotel.
SIGHTSEEING
Explore the historical sites of Nalanda University and Rajgir, including Bimbisara’s Jail, Ajatshatru’s Fort, and the Rajgir Heritage Museum. Visit sacred Buddhist and Jain sites before proceeding to Bodhgaya.
STAYS
Overnight stay at a hotel in Bodhgaya.
MEALS
Breakfast at the hotel.
SIGHTSEEING
Visit the Mahabodhi Temple and Bodhi Tree, where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. Explore the Great Buddha Statue, Niranjana River, Sujata Temple, and Dungeshwari Caves.
STAYS
Overnight stay at a hotel in Bodhgaya.
TRANSPORT
Private transfer for sightseeing in Gaya.
MEALS
Breakfast at the hotel.
SIGHTSEEING
Visit Vishnupad Temple and perform rituals if desired. Explore international Buddhist temples and monasteries.
STAYS
Overnight stay at a hotel in Varanasi.
TRANSPORT
Private transfer from Bodhgaya to Varanasi.
MEALS
Breakfast at the hotel.
SIGHTSEEING
Visit Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon. Explore Sarnath Museum and the Stupa, and attend the Pirith Ceremony.
STAYS
Overnight stay at a hotel in Varanasi.
MEALS
Breakfast at the hotel.
SIGHTSEEING
Enjoy an early morning boat ride on the Ganges to witness sunrise. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, Banaras Hindu University, and Sarnath Museum.
STAYS
Overnight stay at a hotel in Allahabad.
TRANSPORT
Private transfer from Varanasi to Allahabad via Chitrakoot.
MEALS
Breakfast at the hotel.
SIGHTSEEING
Visit sacred sites in Chitrakoot, including Hanuman Dhara, Kamadgiri Mandir, Gupta Godavari River, Ram Ghat, Sphatik Shila, and Janki Kund. Travel to Allahabad for an overnight stay.
STAYS
Check-out from the hotel.
TRANSPORT
Private transfer to Varanasi Airport/Railway Station.
MEALS
Breakfast at the hotel.
SIGHTSEEING
Take a sacred bath at Triveni Sangam, visit Anand Bhawan and Hanuman Temple before departing.
What's Included
Inclusions
- 7 Nights’ accommodation in above mentioned properties or similar.
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis on CPAI (Bed+Breakfast).
- All sightseeing and tours transfers on Private basis.
- Return Airport Transfers
- Assistance on arrival and departure at airport.
- Air conditioned AC Innova for airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary not available at disposal.
- Toll Tax, Interstate tax, parking fee for vehicle & driver Allowances.
- Two bottles (500 ML) packed drinking water per person per day.
- Boat ride on river Ganges in Varanasi.
- Stay connected during your holiday with complimentary Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi connectivity is limited in certain hotels or Remote Areas.
- Welcome drinks on arrival.
- Traditional welcome at hotel.
- IML Exclusive Travel Kit.
Exclusions
- Government Taxes Extra. GST 5% for Domestic/International tours.
- TCS as applicable for International tours.
- Any additional meal/snacks.
- All tipping for guide, drivers, representatives, restaurants, cruise etc.
- Any personal items like laundry, phone calls, water, juice, soft/hard drinks, etc.
- Bank transmitting fees/wire charges.
- The package cannot be combined with any other offer.
- Camera fee (still / video).
- Whatever not mentioned in inclusions.
Payment Policy
- Pay 50% amount in advance of the total invoice to confirm the booking.
- All payments have to be clears 30 days prior to the date departure failing which IML keeps the right to release the bookings.
- International tickets will be issued within 24 hours from the time of advance payment.
- Booking voucher and final itinerary will be provided maximum 7 calendar days prior to the schedules departure.
- IML travel shall not be responsible for any change in flight schedule and cancellation without prior intimation. The guests must reconfirm the flight schedule at-least 03 days prior to the date of departure either directly from the airline or IML helpline number +91 921 3732000.
- All transfers are as per itinerary, in the event of guests not turning up at the pick-up point at the scheduled departure time, there is no provision of alternative transfer arrangement.
- IML Travel shall not be held liable for the partial or complete failure to perform its obligations under this agreement due to circumstances beyond its control and unforeseeable, including but not limited to acts of nature such as fire, flood, earthquake, hurricane, or other natural disasters, political unrest, epidemics, military actions, or actions by governmental authorities (collectively referred to as 'Force Majeure'). In such events, the time period for fulfilling the obligations herein shall be extended for the duration of the Force Majeure conditions.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation stage: 30 days or more before departure. 25% of the package cost will be charged as penalty on cancellation 30 days or more before departure.
- Cancellation stage: 20 to 29 days before departure. 50% of the package cost will be charged as penalty on cancellation between 10 to 29 days before departure.
- Cancellation stage: 10 to 19 days or less before departure. 75% of the package cost will be charged as penalty on cancellation 07 to 14 days before departure.
- Cancellation stage: 10 days or less before departure. 100% of the package cost will be charged as penalty on cancellation 10 days or less before departure.
- Flights Cancellation: Domestic/International For all Domestic / International Flights we will comply with airline cancellation policy for standalone flight bookings or packages inclusive of Domestic/International flights.
Detailed Journey
Day 1
PATNA – (290 Kms/07 hrs)
Day 2
PATNA – RAJGIR-NALANDA-BODHGAYA (150 KMS/ 4 ½ HRS) (B)
Day 3
BODHGAYA LOCAL (B)
Day 4
BODHGAYA – GAYA
Day 5
BODHGAYA TO VARANASI (B)
Day 6
VARANASI LOCAL (B)
Day 7
VARANASI – CHITRAKOOT – ALLAHABAD (B)
Day 8
DEPARTURE FROM INDIA (B)
Detailed Journey
Day 1 : PATNA – (290 Kms/07 hrs)
Arrive at Patna airport, meet and assistance on arrival check in hotel after fresh n up visit Museum Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
After lunch visit Nalanda – the ruins of world oldest University. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2 : PATNA – RAJGIR-NALANDA-BODHGAYA (150 KMS/ 4 ½ HRS) (B)
After early breakfast proceed to Bodhgaya en route visit Rajgir Nalanda and Rajgir. Nalanda an ancient centre for studies thrived from the 5th century AD to the late 12th century AD and attracted thousands of scholars from all over India as well as from far away countries. Nalanda was the world’s first residential universities accommodating over 10,000 students and 2,000 teachers. Bakhtiyar Khilji with his Muslim army destroyed this and burnt the library. The number of books was so huge that they burnt for months. Huen Tsiang, the famous Chinese traveler has left glowing account of the activities of this great seat of learning. There is an array of monasteries and temples and museum with collection of antiquities recovered from the site. Rajgir earlier known as Rajgrih means the House of the King. This was the first capital of the kingdom of Magadha and goes back to more than 1000 BC. Rajgir is sacred to both the Buddhists and Jains. This is where Gautama Buddha held the “Atanatiya” conference at the Gridhra-kuta. Lord Mahavir spent fourteen years of his life at Rajgir and Nalanda. Rajgir is also sacred to Hindus due to its hot water springs, known as Brahmakund. The important places here are the Bimbisar’s Jail, the Ajatshatru’s Fort, the Jarasandh’s Akhara and Rajgir Heritage Museum. Later you will drive to Bodhgaya. On arrival check in to the hotel. Overnight Bodhgaya.
Day 3 : BODHGAYA LOCAL (B)
Morning visit Mahabodhi Temple & Bodhi Tree where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment, Great Buddha Statue, Observe Sill. Afternoon visit Niranjana River, Sujata Temple – which is across the Niranjana river & it’s 30 minutes’ walk. And Dungeshwari caves. Back to Hotel Dinner and overnight stay at Bodhgaya.
Day 4 : BODHGAYA – GAYA
Morning visit Vishnu Path, perform Rituals if any, International Temples and Monasteries have dinner and overnight stay at hotel Bodhgaya.
Day 5 : BODHGAYA TO VARANASI (B)
After early breakfast drive to Varanasi. On arrival check in at hotel. After lunch visit Sarnath along with Pirith Ceremony (where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon). Also visit Sarnath Museum and Stupa. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6 : VARANASI LOCAL (B)
Early morning view Sunrise & enjoy Boat Ride. Later visit Lord Vishwanath Temple, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, Banaras Hindu University, Sarnath Museum Dinner and overnight stay at Varanasi hotel.
Day 7 : VARANASI – CHITRAKOOT – ALLAHABAD (B)
Early morning after breakfast proceed to Chitrakoot visit Hanuman Dhara ,Kamath Giri Mandir,Gupta Godavari River, Ram Ghat, Sfatic Sheela, Janki Kundl, after lunch proceed to Allahabad night Stay in Allahabad.
Day 8 : DEPARTURE FROM INDIA (B)
Morning visit ,have a sacred bath in Triveni Sangam, visit Ananda Bhawan and Hanuman Temple Proceed to Varanasi and departure to Airport / Railway Station. Tour concludes.
About the Place
About the Place
Frequently Asked Questions FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Patna expensive to visit?
Patna is relatively affordable compared to other major cities in India. You can find options for both budget and luxury stays, and the cost of food and transport is reasonable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Patna good for a family trip?
Yes, Patna is suitable for a family trip. There are plenty of historical sites, parks, temples, and museums for children to explore. The city also has several kid-friendly attractions like the Patna Zoo, Buddha Smriti Park, and Srikrishna Science Centre.
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