IN JUST 5 DAYS, FOLLOW BUDDHA’S JOURNEY AND DISCOVER INNER PEACE

DAY 1: ARRIVE GAYA – TRANSFER TO BODHGAYA 

•    Upon arrival at Gaya Airport, you will be met and greeted by our representative.
•    Transfer to your hotel in Bodhgaya for check-in.
•    Enjoy lunch at the hotel.
•    In the afternoon, visit the Mahabodhi Temple and the sacred Bodhi Tree, the site of Lord Buddha’s enlightenment.
•    Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Bodhgaya.

DAY 2: BODHGAYA – EXCURSION TO DUNGESHWARI CAVES – BODHGAYA

•    After breakfast, embark on a full-day excursion to Dungeshwari Caves.
o    These caves are believed to be where Lord Buddha practiced severe asceticism.
o    Visit the cave shrine featuring a golden emaciated statue of the Fasting Buddha, symbolizing his period of penance.
o    Another cave houses a 6-foot-tall statue of Lord Buddha.
•    Return to the hotel in Bodhgaya for dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 3: BODHGAYA – VAISHALI – KUSHINAGAR

•    Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then depart for Kushinagar.
•    En route, stop at Vaishali to visit the Ashokan Pillar and the Relic Stupa.
•    Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
•    Continue the drive to Kushinagar and check in at your hotel.
•    Dinner and overnight stay in Kushinagar.

DAY 4: KUSHINAGAR – VARANASI

•    After breakfast, visit:
o    The Mahaparinirvana Temple, marking the place of Buddha's passing.
o    The Rambhar Stupa, believed to be the site of his cremation.
•    Proceed to Varanasi.
•    Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and check in.
•    Later, visit the Sarnath Museum (Closed on Fridays).
•    Dinner and overnight stay in Varanasi.

DAY 5: VARANASI – DEPARTURE

•    Early morning boat ride on the River Ganges to witness the spiritual sunrise.
•    Visit the revered Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
•    Return to the hotel for breakfast.
•    After lunch (or with packed lunch), transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Thank you for traveling with us. Namaste — until we meet again!