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in Nepal dates from the birth of Siddharta Gautama himself. This tour
is especially made to highlight the major Buddhist heritage sites of Nepal
. For those who are curious about Buddhism, this tour is made to provide
them the opportunity to get to know the details about Buddhism and it's
culture. It takes you to the major Buddhist pilgrimages in the valley
and to the birth place of Lord Buddha to Lumbini. In the valley you will
visit Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath listed as World Heritage Site by UNESCO
and Lumbini (birth place of Lord Buddha) out of the valley. During the
trip, visitors can see the Buddhist devotees chanting religious hymns
in their religious attire totally devoted to Buddhism. Lumbini is known
as the birth place of Lord Buddha "The Light of Asia."
BUDDHIST PILGRIMAGE PACKAGE TOUR
NEPAL
Itinerary: Tour Code (BPT 75)
Day 01: Arrival
in Kathmandu .
Day
02: Sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley with Swayambhu Nath Stupa
Day
03: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley and drive to Dhulikhel.
Day
04: Dhulikhel – Namobuddha - Dhulikhel visiting ancient monastery
Day
:5 Dhulikhel - Sightseeing of Bhaktapur City and then drive to Kathmandu
Day
06: Drive from Kathmandu-Lumbini (Birth Place of Lord Buddha)
Day
07: Sightseeing of Lumbini. with various Monasery and Temple
Day
08: Drive from Lumbini-Kathmandu.
Day
09 : Sightseeing of Boudha Nath Stupa and visit to Kapan Monastery.
Day 10 :
Final Departure
Note: The
details of the tour and the cost will be provided upon the request of
the Guest.
BUDDHIST PILGRIMAGE CIRCUIT TOUR
OF NEPAL AND INDIA
Itinerary:
Tour Code (BPCT 76)
Day 01: Kathmandu arrival.
Overnight at Hotel.
Arrive Kathmandu. Pickup from airport and transfer to Hotel. Get refresh
and get ready to Visit Patan Durbar Square.
Patan Durbar Square
Patan Durbar Square boasts of many famous sites and unique architecture.
Krishna Mandir in this Square was built to honor an incarnation of Vishnu.
One of the best examples of stone architecture in the world, scenes from
Mahabharat, Asia's greatest mythological war, is carved on the temple's
walls. Home to traditional artists and sculptors, one can find more temples
dedicated to Ganesh (the elephant-headed god), Shiva, Narsingha, Taleju,
and others are located at Patan Durbar Square.The Mahabouddha Temple also
known as Mahabodhi Mandap Vihara is one of the most well known Buddhist
sites of Patan. The architecture is said to be inspired by Bodhgaya temple
structure of Bihar. The temple is a branch of Rudravarna MahaVihara.
Day 02: Half Day Sightseeing
of Kathmandu, Fly to Bhairawa. Overnight at Hotel.
Have breakfast and get ready for Half day sightseeing. Visit: Swayambhu
Nath Stupa and Boudha Nath Stupa. Have Lunch and fly to Bhairawa and drive
to Lumbini. Upon reaching Lumbini check in at Hotel, get refresh and begin
sightseeing of Lumbini sacred garden. Visit: Mayadevi temple, Sacred Garden,
Different Monasteries built by different nations etc.
Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey
Temple)
The world’s most glorious Buddhist Chaityas built 2000 years ago
is situated on a hillock about 77 meter above the level of Kathmandu valley.
Visitors will also have a grand view of the valley from this spot.
Bouddhanath Stupa
This Stupa situated 11km/7 miles from Kathmandu City is one of the biggest
in the world of its kind. It stands with four pairs of eyes in the four
cardinal direction keeping watch for righteous behavior and human prosperity.
This Buddhist Stupa was built by King Man Deva at the advice of the goddess
Mani Jogini. It is built on an octagonal base inset with prayer wheels.
The shrine is surrounded by houses of Lamas or Buddhist priests.
Day 03: Drive Lumbini -
Saravasti (around 250 kms). Overnight at Hotel.
Have breakfast and get ready to drive to Saravasti. Saravasti is one of
the eight holy places of Buddhist pilgrimage. we can see huge ruins of
ancient stupas and Buddhist sites called Sahet Mehet. We will be visiting
Angulimar's cave and Sujata House.
Day 04: Drive Saravasti
- Khusinagar. (around 300 kms). Overnight at Hotel.
Have breakfast and get ready to drive to Kushinagar following the town
Basti & Gorakhpur. In the afternoon Visit: Mahaparinirvana Stupa and
Ramabhare Stupa.
Ramabhare Stupa
This is the place where Lord Buddha preached his last sermon and said,
"All Things must Pass. Decay is inheritance in all things’".
Kushinagar was an important center under Mauryan King Ashoka, a great
Buddhist follower. Ramabhare Stupa is the most important landmark of Kushinagar,
the Stupa is said to have been built on the same spot where Lord Buddha
was cremated in 543 BC.
Mahaparinirvana Stupa
Mahaparinirvana Temple is another attraction in Kushinagar with a huge
statue of Lord Buddha in reclining position. Mathakuar shrine is the place
where Lord Buddha had given his last sermon.
Day 05: Drive Khusinagar
- Keshariya- Vaishali - Patna. (around 250 Kms). Overnight at Hotel.
Have breakfast and get ready to drive to Patna. On the way to Patna first
we stop at Keshariya and then at Vaishali. Keshariya is the place where
a world tallest stupa is excavated by archeologist. 104 feet tallest stupa
is believed to be the tallest one in the world.After visiting Keshariya
we contiue our drive to Vaishali.Vaishali was the center of the IInd Buddhist
Council congregation, held after 100 years of Buddha's perinirvana.
Day 06: Drive Patna - Nalanda
- Rajgir - Bodh Gaya.(around 135 kms). Overnight at Hotel.
Have breakfast in the morning and drive to Bodh Gaya. En-route visiting
Rajgir and Nalanda. Visit Saptaparni Cave, hot springs, the Vishwa Shanti
Stupa at Rajgir. At Nalanda visit the ruins of Nalanda University, Museum,
temples and stupas.
Day 07: Free day in Bodh
Gaya. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 08: Drive Bodh Gaya
- Sarnath - Varanasi (around 280 kms). Overnight at Hotel.
Have breakfast and get ready to drive to Varanasi via Sarnath.
Sarnath
Sarnath hold a high significance, as this is where the Buddha turned the
Wheel of Law. Sarnath holds an important place in Buddhism as it was here
that Buddha delivered his first sermon, after attaining Nirvana termed
as Dharmachakra Parivartan. This set in motion the great Buddhist tradition
of the Sangha, for popularising the teachings of the great ascetic, worldwide.
Gautam Buddha with his five disciples formed the first Sangha. Some of
the remains here date back to the Mauryan period. The Lion Capital, the
national emblem of India, and the Dharmarajika Stupa built by Ashoka are
very important historical sites. The Dhamekh stupa is a cylindrical tower,
which dates back to the Gupta period. The Chinese traveller Hsuen Tsang
who visited India in the 7th century speaks of the glory of Sarnath and
of the structures that existed then. A modern temple dedicated to Buddha
has been built here that houses several of the Buddhist relics excavated
here. On Buddha Purnima, the birthday of Buddha, relics of the Buddha
are taken out in procession. The beginning of the celebrated Mantra, 'Buddham
Saranam Gachhami', owes its origin to Sarnath. The three Jewels - "I
go for refuge to the Buddha, I go for refuge to the Wheel of Law, I go
for refuge to the Sangha" - first laid here, have remained unchanged
ever since. Hence rightly, every Buddhist pilgrim endeavors to be blessed
with a visit to Sarnath in his lifetime.
Day 09: Free day in Varanasi.
Overnight at Hotel.
Varanasi is one of India's oldest and holiest cities, where age-old temples
overlook the broad waters of the Ganges, and where multitudes of devout
Hindus come each year to wash away their sins in the sacred waters. Highlights
of Vanarasi are Vishwanath temple, Banaras Hindu University, Dasomedha
Ghat.
Day 10: Fly Varanasi -
Kathmandu or Delhi or to your onward destination.
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Lord Narayan
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