Golden Triangle Buddhist Tour

Day 1: Patna airport arrival

On arrival Patna you will pick up and transfer to hotel. Have sightseeing of Patna and overnight at Patna Hotel.

Day 2: Patna - Rajgir (110 KM / 02 Hrs)

Morning proceed by surface to Rajgir en route visit - to Nalanda / Sapta pari cave and Venevamas. Above two days you will come across with many locales of Buddhist significance, i.e., Rajgir: an important Buddhist pilgrimage since the Buddha spent 12 years here, and the first Buddhist council after the Buddha attained Nirvana was held here, Nalanda: founded in the 5th century known as center of intellectualism. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Rajgir - Bodhgaya ( 80 KM / 01 Hr)

In the morning depart Patna for Bodhgaya - here Lord Buddha attained the supreme enlightenment (An UNESCO World Heritage Site) - Arrive in Bodhgaya, transfer to your hotel. Rest of the time is kept free for optional activities. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Bodhgaya

Today take a tour of Mahabodhi Temple - here the Buddha gained the enlightenment and is one of the most sacred pilgrimage places for the Buddhists. Also visit Bodhi tree - it is believed that under this Banyan tree prince Siddhartha became Buddha. It is considered that this tree is in existence since the time of Buddha. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 5: Bodhgaya - Varanasi (250 KM / 05 - 06 Hrs)

You will be assisted and transferred to your hotel. Varanasi - one of the oldest living cities in the world. Arrive Varanasi, transfer to the hotel. Later visit one of the many Ghats of Varanasi to witness the evening Aarti - an unforgettable experience. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 6: Varanasi - Sarnath - Varanasi

Early morning transfer to the Ghats of Holy River Ganges to take a holy boat ride - a very spiritual deed. After breakfast explore the Varanasi visiting Kashi Vishawanath temple, Banaras Hindu University, Sankat Mochan Hanuman temples and various other attractions located in the narrow lanes. Later take an excursion to Sarnath here Buddha delivered his first sermon to the world. Stay overnight at the hotel

Day 7: Varanasi railway station drop

Today morning you will drop at Airport /railway station.