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Treading the Buddha’s Trail

11 days
From Kolkata (Calcutta) to Varanasi

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 18 - 36
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kolkata to Farakka

    Start point
    Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), Jessore Rd, Dum Dum, West Bengal 700052, India (Once we receive your arrival details in advance, you will be met & greeted at the airport & transferred to the train station for your train to Farakka where you will board the ship., 06:00 - 07:00)
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch onboard Ganga Vilas), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Embark on Ganga Vilas cruise ship at Farakka jetty
    • Sail on the main Ganges River toward Samtaghat
    Landmarks
    Ganges River
  2. Day 2

    Ganges River Sailing

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full day sailing on Ganges River toward Bateshwarsthan
    • Observe river landscapes and local life along the Ganges
    Landmarks
    Ganges River
  3. Day 3

    Bateshwarsthan to Sultanganj

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch onboard Ganga Vilas), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Vikramshila University excavation site (8th-9th century ruins)
    • Walk around Vikramshila University ruins
    • Sail on Ganges River toward Sultanganj
    Landmarks
    Vikramshila University
    Ganges River
  4. Day 4

    Sultanganj to Munger

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch onboard Ganga Vilas), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sultanganj granite rock islands
    • Visit Ajgaibinath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva
    • Sail on Ganges River toward Munger
    Landmarks
    Ajgaibinath Temple
    Ganges River
  5. Day 5

    Munger

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch onboard Ganga Vilas), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chandika Sthan Temple
    • Visit Munger Fort
    • Explore local Munger market
    Landmarks
    Chandika Sthan Temple
    Munger Fort
    Munger Market
  6. Day 6

    Mokameh Ghat to Simaria

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sail under Mokameh Ghat bridge
    • Evening village walk in Simaria
    • Observe local daily life in Simaria
    Landmarks
    Mokameh Ghat Bridge
    Ganges River
  7. Day 7

    Simaria to Patna

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full day sailing through countryside to Patna
    • Arrive in Patna
    Landmarks
    Ganges River
  8. Day 8

    Patna to Bodhgaya

    Meals
    Breakfast (Packed breakfast), Lunch (Lunch at a restaurant in Rajgir), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Nalanda World Heritage Site (Buddhist monastic university)
    • Visit Rajgir
    • Travel to Bodhgaya
    Landmarks
    Nalanda
    Rajgir
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Bodhgaya

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at hotel), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mahabodhi Temple World Heritage Site
    • Explore Buddhist temples and monasteries from multiple countries (Bhutan, Mongolia, China, Japan, Korea, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet, Vietnam)
    Landmarks
    Mahabodhi Temple
    Bodhi Tree
  10. Day 10

    Bodhgaya to Varanasi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Varanasi ghats
    • Witness evening Ganga Aarti ritual at the riverside
    Landmarks
    Varanasi Ghats
    Ganges River
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  11. Day 11

    Varanasi

    End point
    Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport Varanasi (VNS), Babatpur, Pindra, Uttar Pradesh 221006, India (Once we receive your departure details in advance, after fond farewells onboard you will be transferred to the Airport for your onward journey. , 12:00 - 13:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise boat tour on Ganges River
    • Visit Sarnath archaeological site
    • View Dhamek Stupa
    Landmarks
    Ganges River
    Sarnath
    Dhamek Stupa
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Number of tours

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1 to 100 years old

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      Single Occupancy Deluxe Suite main deck: US$ 7080.00 per person, Single Occupancy Deluxe Suite upper deck: US$ 8800.00 per person, Single Occupancy Deluxe Suite upper deck Front: US$ 9440.00 per person

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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

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