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ARRIVE DELHI |
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Welcome at the arrival terminal of IGI airport at Delhi with meet and greet assistance. Transfer and check-in to the hotel (standard check-in time 1400 hours). Time to relax, evening visit to Akshardham Temple with light and sound show. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
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DELHI - LUCKNOW – SHRAVASTI |
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Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to railway station to board the train for Lucknow (approx. 7 hours). Arrival at Lucknow railway station. Transfer to Shravasti (approx. 4 hours) by road. On arrival at Shravasti check-in at hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel in Shravasti.
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SHRAVASTI – LUMBINI |
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After breakfast, visit Sahet andMahet/ Jetavana Monastery. Later drive to Lumbini(Nepal) (approx. 4 hours); enroute visit Kapilvastu, Kingdom of King Suyodhan, father of prince Siddhartha. On arrival at Lumbini, check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Lumbini.
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LUMBINI – KUSHINAGAR |
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Breakfast at the hotel and proceed to visit the birth place of Lord Buddha, Ashoka Pillar and Maya devi temple. Later drive to Kushinagar (approx. 7 hours). On arrival at Kushinagar, check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Kushinagar.
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KUSHINAGAR - PATNA |
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Breakfast at the hotel and proceed to visit Mahaparinirvana temple. This temple houses a 6.10 meter long statue of the Buddha in a reclining position. The image was unearthed during the excavations of 1876. Carved from Chunar sandstone. An inscription below dates the statue to the fifth century. Next visit the Ramabhar Stupa. Located 1.5 KM away from Mahaparnirvana Temple, this large Stupa rises to a height of 50 Ft. It marks the site where Lord Buddha was cremated. Afternoon drive to Patna via Vaishali. On arrival at Patna check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Patna.
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PATNA – BODHGAYA |
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Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Bodhgaya. On arrival at Bodhgaya check-in at hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Bodhgaya – visit the Mahabodhi Temple - the Vajrasana or Diamond Throne lying between the Bodhi Tree and the temple marks the actual Spot where Buddha sat in meditation and attained supreme enlightenment. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Bodhgaya.
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BODHGAYA – VARANASI |
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Breakfast at the hotel and visit Sujata village and Niranjana River. It is said that a village lady named Sujata offered kheer (porridge made of rice and milk) to Prince Siddhartha when he was resting under the banyan tree, extremely tried,feeble and starved after practicing severe penance for six long years at the Dongeswari caves. Hereafter we drive to Varanasi. On arrival at Varanasi check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Varanasi.
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VARANASI |
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Morning boat cruise at the river Ganges to observe the way of life of pilgrims by the Ghats. Later an excursion to Sarnath. It enjoys the extraordinary privilege of Lord Buddha delivering his first sermon here after attaining enlightenment. About 10 km from Varanasi and holds a number of Buddhist sites that include the famous Dhamekh Stupa, the seat of the holy 'Buddha'. Visit the ruins of Dharmarajika Stupa and Mulagandhakuti Temple, where Lord Buddha is said to have rested and meditated while in Sarnath. The Ashoka Pillar built by the emperor Ashoka is a must visit. The Lion Capital on top of this pillar is now the National Emblem of India and stands apart for its excellent artistry and carvings. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Varanasi.
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VARANASI - DELHI |
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Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to airport to board your return flight for Delhi.Upon arrival at Delhi meeting and assistance followed by transfer to the hotel. Evening at leisure on your own. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
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DELHI - RETURN JOURNEY |
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Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to international airport to connect flight for onward destination or begin your post-tour extensions, if applicable.
The Buddha Trails takes you to the exquisite views of the four 8000ers mountain peaks. This race, set in the forests of the Sandakphu region near Darjeeling, has got its name from The Sleeping Buddha which is what the Kanchenjunga range looks like. Sandakphu is the highest point in the state of West Bengal (at 3,636m) and the trek is quite famous among the masses.
The date 11th April is well chosen for the race as the time is quite suitable for the Rhododendrons and Magnolia blooms, giving the forest hues of pink and red. The runners will run on the Singalila Ridge which crosses into Nepal many times and the views are set to take the tiredness off your feet, metaphorically, such is the beauty of the region. Runners will see Mt. Everest, Makalu, Lhotse and Kanchenjunga (4 peaks above 8000 meters) during the run.