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4 Days Buddhist Dharma Tour Exploring Key Sacred Sites

By Jee Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$2,934 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • 4d
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  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Immerse yourself in the spiritual essence of India with a journey through sacred Buddhist sites. Start in Varanasi, explore Sarnath where Buddha delivered his first sermon, and continue to Bodhgaya, the place of his enlightenment. Discover ancient wonders at Rajgir, Nalanda, and Vaishali, before concluding in Patna. This tour offers a perfect blend of spirituality, history, and serene landscapes.

Activity location

  • Sarnath
    • Sarnath, Via-Anlabereni
    • 759026, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sarnath
    • Sarnath, Via-Anlabereni
    • 759026, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Private A/C Car & Driver. in English
  • Activity duration is 4 days4d
    4d
  • Opening hours: Fri 8:00-11:00
  • English

Enjoy a smooth journey with private A/C Car and a Professional Driver only.

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
HK$2,934.17 x 1 AdultHK$2,934.17
Total
Price is HK$2,934.17
Until Thu, 3 Jul
Private Car & Local Guide. in English
  • Activity duration is 4 days4d
    4d
  • Opening hours: Fri 8:00-11:00
  • English

Travel comfortably with private A/C Car, a Dedicated Driver, and an expert Local Guide.

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
HK$3,912.22 x 1 AdultHK$3,912.22
Total
Price is HK$3,912.22
Until Thu, 3 Jul
Private Car, Guide & Hotel. in English
  • Activity duration is 4 days4d
    4d
  • Opening hours: Fri 8:00-11:00
  • English

Travel comfortably with private A/C Car, a Dedicated Driver, a Local Guide, and 3 Star Hotel with Breakfast.

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
HK$5,868.34 x 1 AdultHK$5,868.34
Total
Price is HK$5,868.34
Until Thu, 3 Jul
All-inclusive Private Tour. in English
  • Activity duration is 4 days4d
    4d
  • Opening hours: Fri 8:00-11:00
  • English

Enjoy private A/C Car, a Dedicated Driver, a Local Guide, 3 Star Hotel with Breakfast, and Entry Tickets.

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
HK$7,498.43 x 1 AdultHK$7,498.43
Total
Price is HK$7,498.43
Until Thu, 3 Jul
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEntry Tickets included (If Option Selected).
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate A/C Transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional Local Guide (if Option Selected).
  • What's includedWhat's included3 Star Hotel Accommodation with Breakfast (if option selected).
  • What's includedWhat's includedToll tax, Parking, Fuel & Driver Allowance is included.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAny Type of Personal Expenses is not included.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch/Dinner.

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at Varanasi Airport or Railway Station and transfer to your hotel for check-in.
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Sarnath
  • 6h
Visit to Sarnath after lunch. Sarnath is a tiny village, located roughly 13 kilometres to the northeast of Varanasi, a sacred city. Lord Buddha preached his First Sermon at Deer Park (Rishipattana) in Sarnath. Visit additional local attractions in Sarnath, such as the Buddha Temple, Chaukhandi Stupa, Mulagandh Kuti Vihara, and the Archaeological Museum, which contains the results of the Archaeological Survey of India’s excavations at the Sarnath archaeological site. Also visit Dhamekha Stupa. This is Sarnath’s most magnificent and impressive building. The Dhamekh Stupa is 43.6 metres tall and 28 metres in circumference at its base, and it was constructed primarily of stone but also of brick. Enjoy the evening religious ceremony at the Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka. The AIK World Buddhist Culture Organisation Japan & even the Sri Lanka Buddhist Centre collaborated to build this temple. Return back to the hotel in the evening for dinner & night stay in Varanasi hotel.
Day 2: Varanasi To Bodhgaya (250 KM/ 6 Hours).
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Varanasi
  • 2h
At sunrise, take a spiritual boat ride at holy river Ganges before eating breakfast. Explore Varanasi’s several Ghats, including the Manikarnika Ghat and the World’s Largest Cremation Ground. In the Manikarnika Ghat, there is a pond that Lord Vishnu is thought to have created so that Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti might take a bath. We will also visit Harishchandra Ghat, Tulsi Ghat, and Assi Ghat in addition to this. Every Ghat has a distinct past and worth. After breakfast, check-out from the hotel.
Bodh Gaya
  • 5h
Drive to Bodhgaya and check in at the hotel. Discover the local attractions of Bodhgaya, such as the Mahabodhi Temple, an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Buddha, and the Bodhi Tree, which is said to be the oldest continuously recorded tree in the entire world and the location of his enlightenment. In India, the Mahabodhi Temple is the best-known Buddhist pilgrimage site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After returning to the hotel, spend the night in Bodhgaya for overnight stay.
Day 3: Bodhgaya To Rajgir (70 Km/ 2 Hours).
  • 2 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Dungeshwari Cave Temples
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
After breakfast, visit Mahakala Caves and Dungeshwari Cave Temples. Lord Buddha spent years performing penance in this location before achieving enlightenment at Bodhgaya. Visit the Sujata Village Temple afterwards. Gautam Buddha ate kheer (milk and rice pudding) here to break his 7 year long fast which he had kept since he gave up the materialistic life to achieve enlightenment. After eating the kheer, Gautama Buddha understood that immoderation cannot lead to enlightenment and he proceeded on his trip until he arrived in Bodh Gaya, where he finally attained enlightenment. In order to commemorate the historical event, a tiny temple was constructed here.
Rajgir
  • 7h
Drive to Rajgir later and check-in at the hotel. Buddhists travel to Rajgir, the former capital of the Magadha Empire, for religious purposes. On Ratnagiri Hill, the enormous Vishwa Shanti Stupa was constructed by Japanese Buddhists. Buddha statues representing each stage of his life—birth, enlightenment, teaching, and death—can be found in the stupa. Lord Buddha also made a preaching halt at Griddhakuta (Vulture Peak). Visit Bimbisara Prison and Venuvanam as well. Check in the Rajgir hotel upon arrival for an overnight stay.
Day 4: Rajgir – Nalanda – Vaishali- Patna (250 KM/7 Hours).
  • 3 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Nalanda
  • 1h
After breakfast, we will leave for Nalanda early in the morning to tour the Nalanda University Archaeological Complex. Over an uninterrupted 800 years, it engaged in the systematic transmission of knowledge. Visit the Chinese Pagoda known as XuanZang Memorial Hall after exploring the ruins.
Vaishali
  • 2h
Afterwards, drive to Vaishali to see the location of the Lord Buddha’s last sermon. Later, visit the famous landmarks in Vaishali that include Ashokan Pillar and Ananda Stupa. Ananda, Lord Buddha’s best-known disciple, is honoured with the Ananda Stupa, which was constructed in his honour. He is supposed to have entered samadhi next to the Anand Stupa, and the stupa now houses his mortal bones. Also, have the leisure to see Abhishek Pushkaran , Buddha Stupas , Kutagar Shala Vihara and more.
Patna
  • 3h
Later, drive to Patna airport / railway station to catch a flight / train for your destination.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSarnath
    • Sarnath, Via-Anlabereni
    • 759026, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESarnath
    • Sarnath, Via-Anlabereni
    • 759026, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
This activity is not accompanied by a Hong Kong licensed tour escort.

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