This journey blends Buddhist culture with east Indian charm. Start with Kolkata's colonial sights then move to Bodhgaya to see the Mahabodhi Temple, monasteries, and holy sites of Buddha's Enlightenment. Go to Rajgir to see the World Peace Stupa and ancient university ruins. In Varanasi, discover the Ganges' spiritual vibrancy and visit Sarnath where Buddha's first sermon took place. The odyssey culminates with a city tour of Kolkata with famous sights such as the Victoria Memorial and Mother Teresa's House. An even blend of Buddhism, history, and culture.
Arrival at Kolkata airport. Meet & assist, transfer to hotel / Railway Station for overnight journey to Gaya.
Early morning arrival at Bodhgaya and transfer to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast 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.
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 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 railway station for train to Kolkata. Dinner and overnight in train.
Arrive Kolkata in the morning. Breakfast at a hotel and proceed for city tour of Kolkata. Visit Victoria Memorial, Kali Temple, Mother Teresa House, etc. Lunch at a city restaurant and timely transfer to Airport for connecting flight to home destination.