Buddhism is a faith that was founded by Siddhartha Gautama (“the Buddha”) more than 2,500 years ago in India.
Trace the steps of the Buddhist Circuit with Travel Bureau.
4. Fact - The Buddha delivered his First Sermon at Sarnath
5 Star+ Hotels : Nadesar Palace, Brijrama Palace
5 Star Hotels : Taj Gateway, Radisson, Tree of Life
4 Star Hotels : Meraden Grand, Ganges View
3 Star Hotels : The India Benaras, Hotel Silk City
Archeological Museum, Garden of Spiritual Wisdom
Sarnath Ruins
Chaukhandi Stupa,
Deer Park, Dhamek Stupa,
Airport - Varanasi - 26 Kms
Direct Flights - Intl. - Thailand, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Sharhjah
Domestic - Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Jaipur, Udaipur, Khajuraho,
Lucknow, Bodh Gaya
Railway Station - Varanasi - 9 Kms
Trains- Ex. Delhi - Vande Bharat, Poorva Express, Duranto Rajdhani,
Ex. Vadodra - Mahamana Express
SARNATH
5. Fact - The Buddha attained Enlightenment at Bodh Gaya.
BODH GAYA
4 Star Hotels : Oaks Hotel, Marasa Sarovar, The
Imperial, Royal Residency, Mahabodhi
3 Star Hotels : Hotel Sujata, Bodh Gaya Regency
Sujata Village, Mahakala Cave
Mahabodhi Temple
Bodhi Tree, Barabar Caves
The Great Statue of Buddha
Patna to Bodh Gaya - 135 Kms / 3 hrs
Airport - Gaya Intl. Airport - 10 Kms
Direct Flights - Intl. - Ex. Myanmar, Bhutan, Thailand
Dom. - Ex. Kolkata, Delhi, Varanasi
Patna Airport - 140 Kms
Railway Station - Gaya Station - 16 Kms
Trains- Ex. Kolkata, Varanasi, Chennai
Surface - Varanasi to Bodh Gaya - 250 Kms / 6 hrs
6. Fact - The First Buddhist council was formed in Rajgir.
RAJGIR
4 Star Hotels : Indo Hokke, Gargi Grand
3 Star Hotels : Rajgir Residency
Gridhhakuta Peak
Ajatshatru Fort,
Vishwa Shanti Stupa
Saptkarni Caves
Nalanda - Rajgir - 16 Kms / 30 Mins
Surface :
Varanasi - Rajgir - 320 Kms / 8 Hrs
Bodhgaya - Rajgir - 70 Kms / 2 Hrs
Patna - Rajgir - 90 Kms / 2.5 Hrs
7. Fact - Mahayana Buddhism followed in China, Japan, Vietnam originated from Nalanda
NALANDA
Venu Van
Nalanda University
Ruins & Museum
Rajgir - Nalanda - 16 Kms / 30 Mins
Surface :
Varanasi - Nalanda - 330 Kms / 8 Hrs
Bodhgaya - Nalanda - 90 Kms / 2 Hrs
Patna - Nalanda - 80 Kms / 2 Hrs
4 Star Hotels : Indo Hokke, Gargi Grand
3 Star Hotels : Rajgir Residency
Stay in Rajgir :
8. Fact - The Buddha received his first spiritual training at Vaishali.
VAISHALI
3 Star Hotel : The Vaishali Residency
Vishwa Shanti Stupa
Ashokan Pillar
Nalanda - Vaishali - 100 Kms / 3 Hrs
Surface :
Kushinagar - Vaishali - 220 Kms / 5 Hrs
Patna - Vaishali - 50 Kms / 1.5 Hrs
Rajgir - Vaishali - 120 Kms/ 3.5 Hrs
Bodh Gaya - Vaishali - 150 Kms / 4 Hrs
9. Fact - The Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana, left his mortal body in Kushinagar.
KUSHINAGAR
4 Star Hotels : The Imperial, The Royal Residency
3 Star Hotels : Lotus Sutra, Om Residency
Rambhar Stupa
Reclining Buddha
Mahaparinirvana Temple
Nirvana Stupa, Monasteries
Varanasi to Kushinagar - 240 Kms / 6.5 Hrs
Surface :
Bodh Gaya to Kushinagar - 330 Kms / 8.5 Hrs
Vaishali to Kushinagar - 220 Kms / 5.5 Hrs
Lumbini to Kushinagar. - 140 Kms / 3 Hrs
Gorakhpur to Kushinagar - 55 Kms / 1 Hr
10. Fact - The Buddha was born at Lumbini
5 Star Hotels : Tiger Palace Resort
4 Star Hotels : Buddha Maya, Indo Hokke
3 Star Hotels : Buddha Garden, Hotel Nirvana
LUMBINI
World Peace Pagoda Temple
Ashokan Pillar
Maya Devi Shrine
Bodhi Tree
Kapilvastu - Lumbini - 60 Kms / 1.5 Hrs
Surface :
Varanasi - Lumbini - 350 Kms / 8 Hrs
Kushinagar - Lumbini - 170 Kms / 4Hrs
Gorakhpur- Lumbini - 130 Kms / 3 Hrs
Sravasti - Lumbini - 180 Kms / 4.5 Hrs
11. Fact - The Buddha demonstrated his supernatural abilities at Sravasti.
SRAVASTI
4 Star Hotels : Hotel Platinum Sravasti, Lotus Sutra
Sravasti Residency
3 Star Hotels : Hotel Pawan Palace
Sahet Fort
Anathapindika Stupa
Jetvana Monastry
Lumbini to Sravasti - 200 Kms / 5 Hrs
Surface :
Varanasi to Sravasti- 320 Kms / 8 Hrs
Lucknow to Sravasti- 180 Kms / 4.5 Hrs
12. Fact - The great king Asoka, developed Sankisa after adopting Buddhism
3 Star Hotels : The Royal Residency, Sankisa
SANKISA
The Buddha Temple
Ashokan Elephant Pillar
Temple of Maya Devi
Lucknow - Sankisa - 210 Kms / 4.5 Hrs
Surface :
Delhi - Sankisa - 380 Kms / 8 Hrs
Agra - Sankisa - 160 Kms / 3 Hrs
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Lucknow-Sravasti- Kapilavastu-Lumbini-Kushinagar-Vaishali-Rajgir-Nalanda-Bodhgaya-Varanasi
3 Nights / 4 Days :
Varanasi - Sarnath - Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna Airport Drop
4 Nights / 5 Days :
Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Kushinagar - Gorakhpur Airport drop
5 Nights / 6 Days :
Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Kushinagar - Lumbini - Flight to Kathmandu
6 Nights / 7 Days :
Gorakhpur - Lumbini - Kapilavastu Kushinagar - Rajgir- Nalanda - Bodhgaya- Patna Airport Drop
7 Nights / 8 Days :
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45 mins Sermon by one of the
oldest monks at Mahabodhi temple
BUDDHIST SERMON - BODHGAYA
Rituals are performed with help of a Pundit
for one's ancestors at Vishupad Temple
premises
PIND DAAN - GAYA & BODH GAYA
Private country boat with decoration
and local musicians on board for a
joy ride on the river Ganges.
DECORATED BOAT - VARANASI
Performed with group of 4-5 monks
inside Mahabodhi Temple premises.
PRIVATE CHANTING - BODH GAYA
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45 mins lecture on Buddhism by
renowned BHU professor.
LECTURE ON BUDDHISM - VARANASI
Local Indian cuisine experience at a
famous local restaurant.
THALI EXPERIENCE - VARANASI
Private Dance show at the Gharana
showcasing this Indian dance form.
KATHAK DANCE - VARANASI GHARANA
Age-old art form performed by a local
family of weavers.
SILK HANDLOOM WEAVING - VARANASI
16. TRANSPORT
14 Luxury Coaches - 27 to 45 Seater -
Sedans, Innovas and Crystas
Tempo Travellers - 6 Seater to 13 Seater
TOURIST GUIDES
English and Language speaking Guides
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Liaison with hotels / Reservations
GROUND HANDLING
Airport Reps, Assistance, Tour Reps
OUR SERVICES
17. VIVEK RAI
Coordinator - Varanasi
+91 70072 06508
varanasi@travelbureauagra.com
A. KUMAR
Branch Head - Bodh Gaya
+91 99340 24305
bodhgaya@travelbureauagra.com
SUNIL C GUPTA
Managing Director
+91 98370 33023
agra@travelbureauagra.com
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