- Itineraries At A Glance
- Itineraries in Detail
Day 1: Varanasi Excursion
Day 2: Varanasi – Sarnath – BodhGaya | Half day sightseeing
Day 3: BodhGaya - Full day sightseeing
Day 4: BodhGaya Departure
Day 1: Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport / Varanasi Railway Stations
Welcome by our representative to Varanasi- also known as Kashi and Banaras. Transfer from Airport / Railway Station to the Hotel
Varanasi
- On reaching Check-in at the pre-booked hotel. After freshen up and some rest, get ready to visit ancient and most famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple on Varanasi Ghat and other Popular Temples like Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Nepali Temple (kathwala temple), Bharat Mata Mandir and New Vishwanath Temple.
- In the evening attend the memorable Ganga Aarti at the famous Dashashwamedh Ghat. It is the main Ghat in Varanasi on Ganga River. Later free to explore local markets and cuisine.
- Overnight stay at the Hotel in Varanasi.
Day 2: Varanasi Sarnath Bodh Gaya (approx 256 km and takes 6 hours 30 mins) | Half day Sightseeing
Varanasi
- Start the day with an early morning boat ride on the holy Ganges River to witness morning sunrise. In addition to this, have a chance to see people taking holy baths, performing their rituals, pooja (worship) etc. Thereafter, return to the hotel for breakfast.
- After having breakfast check-out from the hotel and proceed to visit Ramnagar Fort & Museum – The Mughal Era Fortification and Banaras Hindu University (BHU). Later, depart for Sarnath where Lord Buddha after attaining enlightenment delivers his first sermon to five followers. Explore Sarnath Museum, ancient ruins and Mahabodhi society Temple.
- Later proceed further to BodhGaya where Prince Siddhartha attained enlightenment and became the Buddha. On reaching BodhGaya Check-in at the pre-booked Hotel and take a rest.
- Overnight stay at the Hotel in BodhGaya
Day 3: BodhGaya – Full day Sightseeing
BodhGaya
- After breakfast proceed to visit Mahabodhi Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Bodh Tree, the great Buddha Statue, the Royal Bhutan Monastery, Thai temple & Monastery, Chinese temple & Monastery, Indosan Nippon Japanese Temple, Vishnupad Temple, Vietnamese Temple and Tibetan Temple. After the visit, return to the hotel for dinner.
- Overnight stay at the Hotel in BodhGaya.
Note: No Mobile allowed at Mahabodhi temple
Day 4: BodhGaya | Gaya Airport / Gaya Railway Station
Departure
- After breakfast Check-out from the hotel and at appropriate time transfer to Airport or Station to reach home destination with lovely memories to cherish.