Sacred Journey Pilgrimage

A Journey of Awakening Across India & Nepal

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Duration

9 Days

Tour Type

Luxury

Group Size

Languages

English, Sinhala

Embark on a soul-stirring 9-day pilgrimage across the sacred Buddhist sites in India and Nepal. From the hallowed grounds of Sarnath and the enlightenment seat of Bodhgaya to the serene beauty of Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha, this journey is a profound exploration of faith, history, and spiritual awakening. Walk the path where the Blessed One lived, taught, and attained liberation, guided luxuriously by Sahasra Holidays.

✅ 08 Nights’ accommodation at premium hotels (4★/★★ standards). ✅ All meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Pure Vegetarian Meals). ✅ Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach for all transfers and sightseeing. ✅ Entrance fees for all Buddhist monuments (excluding Taj Mahal if applicable). ✅ Bottled mineral water (2 bottles per day). ✅ English-speaking Buddhist Tour Guide throughout. ✅ Border crossing assistance (India-Nepal). ✅ Special Candle Offering at Mahabodhi Temple. ✅ All applicable taxes and toll charges.

❌ International Airfare. ❌ Visa fees for India and Nepal. ❌ Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, donations). ❌ Travel Insurance. ❌ Any service not mentioned in “Inclusions.”

Arrival in Varanasi

City of Dhamma

Begin your sacred pilgrimage in Varanasi, the gateway to Sarnath, where the Buddha shared his first teachings of Dhamma. Activities: Meet and greet at Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport. Transfer to hotel and check-in. Evening relaxation and preparation. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Varanasi – Sarnath – Bodhgaya

250 km

Offer your devotion at the Mahabodhi Temple and meditate beneath the sacred Bodhi Tree where Buddha attained enlightenment. Activities: Early morning Vandana and Atasil program at Mahabodhi Temple. Visit Seven Holy Sites around Bodhgaya. Alms giving ceremony. Free time for personal meditation and temple visit. Dinner and overnight stay.

Bodhgaya

The Land of Enlightenment

Bodhgaya – Rajgir – Nalanda – Patna

190 km

Explore Rajgir’s Vulture Peak and the ruins of Nalanda, ancient seats of Buddhist wisdom, before reaching Patna. Activities: Breakfast and checkout. Visit Vulture Peak, World Peace Pagoda, Bimbisara Jail. Visit Nalanda University ruins. Lunch enroute. Check-in at Patna hotel. Dinner at hotel.

Patna – Vaishali – Kushinagar

300 km

Trace the Buddha’s final journeys through Vaishali before reaching Kushinagar, where he attained Mahaparinirvana. Activities: Breakfast at hotel. Visit Vaishali: Relic Stupa, Kutagara Hall. Lunch at Vaishali. Drive to Kushinagar. Visit Nirvana Temple and Ramabhar Stupa. Dinner and overnight at Kushinagar.

Kushinagar – Lumbini

146 km

Bid homage at the sacred Nirvana sites before crossing into Nepal to visit Lumbini, the blessed birthplace of the Buddha. Activities: Early breakfast at hotel. Drive to Lumbini via Indo-Nepal border. Visit Maya Devi Temple, Ashokan Pillar, Sacred Pond. Lunch enroute or in Lumbini. Dinner and overnight at Lumbini hotel.

Lumbini – Kapilavastu – Sravasti

Journey through Kapilavastu, where Prince Siddhartha spent his youth, towards Sravasti, the city of miracles. Activities: Breakfast at hotel. Visit Kapilavastu archaeological sites. Packed lunch enroute. Continue to Sravasti and check-in at hotel. Dinner and overnight at Sravasti.

Sravasti – Lucknow

146 km

Meditate at Jetavana Monastery, where Buddha delivered many profound discourses, before proceeding to Lucknow. Activities: Breakfast at hotel. Visit Jetavana Monastery, Ananda Bodhi Tree, Jetavana Pond. Lunch at hotel. Drive to Lucknow. Check-in and dinner at hotel.

Departure from Lucknow

Depart with a heart enlightened and memories of a lifetime from the sacred footprints of the Buddha. Activities: Breakfast at hotel. Leisure time. Transfer to Lucknow Airport for departure.

Back to your mother country with beautiful Memories

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