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Highlights of Buddhist India Tour from Varanasi - 7 Days

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From Varanasi to Patna

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Operator: Memorable India Journeys
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 10
Ages 10+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Varanasi
Start point
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India (Airport, Railway Station, Hotel, 10:00 - 20:00)
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Sarc Inn )
Included Activities
- Visit important landmarks in Varanasi
- Explore the bathing ghats
- Attend Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedha Ghat
Optional Activities
- Visit Manikarnika burning ghats (riverside cremation sites)
Landmarks
Dashashwamedha Ghat
Manikarnika Ghat
Ganges River
Day 2
Varanasi
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Sarc Inn )
Included Activities
- Boat ride on the Ganges River at sunrise
- Visit Sarnath Deer Park
Optional Activities
- Visit monuments in Sarnath region
- Visit temples in Sarnath region
- Visit monasteries in Sarnath region
- Visit stupas in Sarnath region
Landmarks
Sarnath Deer Park
Ganges River
Day 3
Varanasi to Bodhgaya
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Jataka Inn )
Optional Activities
- Visit Buddhist monasteries in Bodhgaya
- Visit Buddhist temples in Bodhgaya
- Visit Buddhist museums in Bodhgaya
Landmarks
Bodhgaya
Day 4
Bodhgaya
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Jataka Inn )
Optional Activities
- Visit Mahabodhi tree
- Visit Mahakala Caves
- Visit Buddha statue
- Visit Buddha stone seat
Landmarks
Mahabodhi Temple
Mahakala Caves
Day 5
Bodhgaya to Rajgir
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel-Diamond-Vihar)
Included Activities
- Visit Barabar Caves
- Visit Venuvana in Rajgir
- Visit Vishwa Shanti Stupa in Rajgir
- Visit Buddha's cave on Griddhakuta Hill
- Dip in hot springs at Lakshmi Narayan Temple
Landmarks
Barabar Caves
Venuvana
Vishwa Shanti Stupa
Griddhakuta Hill
Lakshmi Narayan Temple
Day 6
Rajgir to Nalanda
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel-Diamond-Vihar)
Included Activities
- Visit archaeological ruins of Nalanda University
Landmarks
Nalanda University
Day 7
Nalanda to Vaishali
End point
Patna, Bihar, India (Airport, Railway Station, Hotel, 12:00 - 18:00)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Vaishali town
- Visit Kolhu where Buddha gave his last sermon
- Visit Ashok pillar
- Visit stupas in Vaishali
Landmarks
Vaishali
Ashok Pillar Vaishali

Landmarks
Dashashwamedha Ghat
Manikarnika Ghat
Ganges River

Landmarks
Sarnath Deer Park
Ganges River

Landmarks
Bodhgaya

Landmarks
Mahabodhi Temple
Mahakala Caves

Landmarks
Barabar Caves
Venuvana
Vishwa Shanti Stupa
Griddhakuta Hill
Lakshmi Narayan Temple

Landmarks
Nalanda University

Landmarks
Vaishali
Ashok Pillar Vaishali

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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Hotel Sarc Inn
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Age Range

1 to 97 years old

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7 hours

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Highlights of Buddhist India Tour from Varanasi - 7 Days

Itinerary

Varanasi

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Varanasi

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Varanasi to Bodhgaya

Optional Activities

Bodhgaya

Optional Activities

Bodhgaya to Rajgir

Included Activities

Rajgir to Nalanda

Included Activities

Nalanda to Vaishali

Included Activities

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What's Included

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Where You'll Stay

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