A concise but experiential trip, this package is perfect for travelers who want to cover the most significant Buddhist sites—Bodhgaya and Varanasi. You spend your days at Bodhgaya covering the Mahabodhi Temple, Sujata Village, Niranjana River, and a host of international monasteries. Excursions to Nalanda and Rajgir reveal the majesty of Buddhist scholarship and tradition. At Varanasi, behold the ageless traditions of the Ganges as you visit Sarnath where Buddha delivered his first sermon. An excellent blend of deep spirituality with culture is what makes this itinerary ideal for travelers with restricted time but a hankering to spend quality time.
Arrival at Gaya airport, then transfer to hotel in Bodhgaya for overnight stay.
Full day at Bodhgaya. Visit Mahabodhi Temple, Sujata Village, Niranjana river, 80 feet high lord Buddha Statue & Various international monasteries. All meals and overnight stay at Bodhgaya.
After breakfast at hotel drive to Rajgir (2 hrs) and visit Gridhkutta (Vulture's peak), World Peace Stupa, Venuvanaram & Bimbisar Prison. Lunch at a restaurant in Rajgir. Continue drive to Nalanda (30 min) to visit the ruins of the world's first residential University. Thereafter drive back to Bodhgaya. Dinner and overnight stay at Bodhgaya.
After breakfast at hotel proceed to Varanasi (6 1/2 hrs). On arrival proceed for Saranath (20 min) to visit Dhamekha Stupa and Deer park. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Varanasi.
Early morning boat ride in the river Ganges. After breakfast explore the city of Varanasi, one of the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world and also famous for its silk goods. Lunch at hotel and then timely transfer to airport for connecting flight to home destination.