This itinerary provides a 7-day tour of important Buddhist sites in India and Nepal associated with the life of Buddha. The tour visits Varanasi and Sarnath where Buddha first taught, Bodhgaya where he attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, Rajgir and Nalanda which were centers of Buddhist learning, Kushinagar where Buddha attained Parinirvana, and Lumbini, Buddha's birthplace in Nepal. Key sites include the Mahabodhi Temple, ruins of Nalanda University, Ramabhar Stupa marking Buddha's cremation site, and Maya Devi Temple at Lumbini. The tour offers insight into Buddha's life and the religious significance of these places for

1. LIFE OF BUDDHA 6 N/7D
Varanasi – Bodhgaya – Rajgir – Nalanda –Kushinagar –Lumbini
1 N Varanasi 2 N Bodhgaya 1 N Rajgir 2 N Kushinagar
Day 1 Varanasi (Sarnath)
Early morning drive to Daswamedh Ghat and take a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges to see the
cremation Ghat (HARISCHANDRA TO MANIKNIKA GHAT). Visit Sarnath, where the Buddha preached his
first sermon is home to perhaps the most interesting landmark on India's religious and historical landscape.
Also visit Chaukhandi Stupa, Dhamek Stupa. (The 34 meter-high Dhamek Stupa towers over the gardened
heart of Sarnath and marks the spot where the Buddha is said to have preached the famous first sermon.)
Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Sarnath Museum. The main attraction of the Sarnath Archaeological Museum is the
superb Ashokan Pillar. It has four back-to-back lions, which has been adopted as the National symbol of
India. Below this are representations of a lion, an elephant, horse and the bull.
(Museum Timing 10.00 hrs to 17.00 hrs. Friday Closed) etc.
Bharat Mata Temple, built in 1936 and located at Kashi Vidyapeeth (University) Campus, is a shrine
dedicated to Mother India. It enshrines a marble structure of Mother India, a fine three-dimensional structure
of undivided India. The marble structure, rather a map of India, is constructed at the right proportions of
oceans, lands, and hills. This is a unique temple and a symbol of patriotism.
The Bharat Mata temple at Varanasi is the only temple dedicated to Mother India.
Evening view "Aarti" ceremony on the bank of Ganga Ghat, Dashashwamedha. Overnight stay at hotel in
Varanasi.
Day 2 Varanasi- Bodhgaya
Proceed to Bodhgaya. It is the site where Prince Siddhartha attained enlightenment under a Pipal tree after
years of search for the truth and knowledge. He attained the supreme enlightenment and became 'The
Buddha' or 'The Enlightened One'. Bodhgaya – most sacred place for Buddhists as it has a Peepul tree
under which Gautama the Buddha attained enlightenment some 2500 years back. Overnight stay at hotel in
Boghgaya.
Day 3 Bodhgaya
Bodhgaya which is the place where Lord Buddha achieved Enlightenmen t under the sacred
Bodhi Tree .Sightseeing includes Mahabodhi Temple, Animesh Lochan Chaitya, Boddhi Tree,
Chankrama, Ratnaghar, Sun Tample, Vishnupad Temple, Barabra Caves.Overnight syat at
hotel.
Day 4 Bodhgaya – Rajgir – Nalanda
Proceed to Rajgir.Rajgir is a place of great significance for Buddhists and Janis. Lord Buddha spent 12 years
at Rajgir and the first Buddhist council was held here. Sightseeing at Rajgir covers theShanti Stupa,Hot
spring, Gridhakuta Hill, Bimbisara Jail and other Jain and Buddha monuments. From Rajgir you will be driven
to Nalanda (20 km.).

2. Nalanda was a great center of learning in ancient time. Nalanda was one of the greatest monastic university
of the ancient world. At Nalanda, you will visit the ruins of the Nalanda University, temples and
stupas.Nalanda University Ruins, Archaeological Complex, Museum, Nava Nalanda Mahavihar, Hieun Tsang
memorial Hall, Silap, Surajpur Baragoan.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5 Rajgir - Kushinagar
Proceed to Kushinagar.Kushinagar is the place where Buddha had passed into Parinirvana
and therefore is a prominent Buddhist site. Guests will visit the main monuments such as
Ramabha stupa standing on the place where Buddha was cremated, Natha Kumarka Kot
enshrining the large figure of Buddha. After experiencing these eternal sites return to the
hotel for overnight stay.
The existing historical sites at Kushinagar can be divided into three Categories: 1st - the Mahaparinirvana
Temple, which houses the statue of the reclining Buddha, 2nd - the Mata Kunwar Shrine, which houses a
10th Century blue schist image of Buddha and 3rd - the Rambhar Stupa, which is supposed to be the spot
where Lord Buddha was cremated. Overnight stay at hotel in Kushinagar.
Day 6 Kushinagar –Lumbini
Proceed to Lumbini .The birthplace of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Lumbini lies in the
foothills of the Himalayas in Nepal. The area around Lumbini is Hindu, but many Buddhist temples and
shrines from various nations are scattered around the holy site itself
Maya Devi Temple the most important temple at Lumbini , Puskarni-the sacred pool where it is said Maya
Devi bathed before giving birth, Ashoka's Pillar . Overnight stay at hotel in Lumbini.
Day 7
Your “LIFE OF BUDDHA” tour completed. You can move for Katmandu or you may extend your stay with
us.