Sarnath-Bodhgaya Short Buddhist Trip from Delhi, India

Day By Day Itinerary

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Day 1

Delhi – Arrival -Varanasi –Sarnath Sightseeing

• On arrival in Delhi , catch flight for Varanasi . You will be pick-up from the Varanasi Airport/Railway Station . Check in to the hotel.
• After breakfast, we will be taken for an excursion to Sarnath . Sarnath is the place where Lord Buddha delivered his First Sermon at Deer Park (Rishipattana) . Visit other Local Attractions at Sarnath like Buddha Temple , Dhamekha Stupa , Chaukhandi Stupa , Mulagandh Kuti Vihara and the Archaeological Museum .
• Enjoy Evening Ritual Ceremony at Sri Lankan Buddhist Temple . Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 2

Varanasi -Morning Boat Ride -Bodhgaya (300 KM, 6 Hrs) –Half Day Sightseeing

• Early morning feel spirituality of Subah-e-Banaras in Varanasi in which you will enjoy Morning Boat Ride in the Ganges during Sunrise . Experience the different Ghats of Varanasi like World’s Largest Cremation Ground Manikarnika Ghat and famous along with Harishchandra Ghat , Tulsi Ghat and Assi Ghat . Each Ghat has its own history and value. Come back to hotel for breakfast.
• After breakfast drive to Bodhgaya. Check-in to hotel. Have lunch. Later, go for Half Day Local Sightseeing of Bodhgaya . Cover, Lord Buddha Temple (Mahabodhi Temple) and Bodhi Tree under which Lord Buddha got Enlightenment .
• The Mahabodhi Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and world famous BBuddhist Pilgrimage place in India built adjacent to the site of Lord Buddha’s Enlightenment in 6th century AD. Return back to hotel stay overnight in Bodhgaya.

Day 3

Bodhgaya -Dungeshwari Caves & Sujata Village Temple –Drop

• After breakfast, drive to Gaya to cover Local Sightseeing like Dungeshwari Cave Temples also known as the Mahakala Caves. Lord Buddha underwent years of penance here before he descended to Bodhgaya . Later, visit Sujata Village Temple where Lady Sujata offered Kheer to Lord Buddha.
• Later, drop to Bodhgaya Airport/Railway Station. Return with pleasant memories of Holy Trip.