OVERVIEW

Ceysaid Holidays - Buddhist Pilgrimage 08Days Tour

Day 01: Colombo – Delhi (by Flight) Delhi - Varanasi (by Flight) {Lunch/Dinner)
Arrive Delhi airport and connect domestic flight to Varanasi. Arrive Varanasi Airport. Meet and assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel for check in. After Lunch visit Sarnath along with Pirith Ceremony (where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon). Also visit Sarnath Museum and Stupa. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02: Varanasi – Bodhgaya (255 Kms/06 hrs) (Breakfast / Lunch/ Dinner)
After breakfast drive to Bodhgaya. On arrival check in at hotel. After Lunch at visit Mahabodhi Temple. Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Bodhgaya

Day 03: Bodhgaya (Breakfast / Lunch/ Dinner)
Morning visit Mahabodhi Temple. Offer Milk Rice to Bodhi Tree and Observe SIL. Evening sight scene at Niranjana River, Sujata Temple - which is across the Niranjana river' it's 30 minutes walk,Then visit Dungeshwari Caves. Dinner and overnight stay at
Hotel.
Day 04: Bodhgaya – Rajgir (Nalanda) (90 Kms/02 hrs) (Breakfast / Lunch/Dinner)
Early Morning offer Heel Danaya to Sri Lanka Monks at Mahabodhi Society. After breakfast drive to Rajgir.Visit Gijjakuta (Vulture Hill), hot spring in Rajgir, World Peace Stupa, Valuvana (Bamboo's Garden). After lunch at hotel visit Nalanda to see ruins of
world oldest University.Dinner and overnight stay at hotel Rajgir.

Day 05: Rajgir – Vaishali (150 Kms/04 hrs)
Vaishali  - Kushinagar (175 Kms/05 hrs) {Breakfast / Lunch/ Dinner)

After breakfast, drive to Kushinagar. Enroute visit Vaishali Stupa and Ashoka Pillar, Hot Lunch at Vaishali. After Lunch, drive to Kushinagar on arrival Kushinagar transfer to the Hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Kushinagar

Day 06: Kushinagar – Lumbini (180 Kms/05 hrs){Breakfast / Lunch/ Dinner)
Early morning visit Maha Parinirwana Temple (where Buddha took his last breathe) and Rambhar Stupa (cremation site of Lord Buddha) Japan Temple. After breakfast, drive to Lumbini (Nepal). While going to Lumbini, stop at India/Nepal border for Visa/Immigration formalities. Later check-in at Hotel. 15 Min. drive from the Nepal Border. After lunch, visit Lumbini, the Birthplace of Lord Buddha. Visit Maya Devi Temple and Ashokan Pillar. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 07: Lumbini – Sravasti (225 Kms/05 hrs) {Breakfast / Lunch/ Dinner)
After breakfast, drive to Sravasti. On arrival check in at hotel. After lunch visit Sravasti, where Buddha spent his 24 monsoons, visit Jetvana and Ananda Bodhi Tree & Attend to the Bodhi Pooja. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

Day 08: Sravasti – Lucknow (170 Kms/03-4 hrs) (Breakfast)Lucknow – Delhi (by Domestic Flight) Delhi – Colombo (by Flight)
After breakfast, drive to Lucknow and straight transfer to airport to board the flight to Delhi to connect flight to Colombo.

HOTELS TO BE USD AS UNDER OR SIMILAR:
CITY                 HOTELS   USED AS UNDER                                      NO. OF NIGHTS
Varanasi                                The Amayaa                                                                  1
Bodhgaya       Anand International / Dhamma Grand / Sujata                              2
Rajgir                         Indo Hokke / Rajgir Residency                                                1
Kushinagar                         Om Residency                                                                     1
Lumbini                  Red Sun Resort / Hotel Maurya                                                  1
Sravasti                         Hotel Platinum / Sravasti Residency                                   1

 Supplement of Monument Entrance Fee @ USD 10 Per Person (For Srilankan Passport Holders)

COST INCLUDES:
1. 07 Nights Hotel accommodations on Twin/Triple Sharing Basis.
2. Air-conditioned deluxe transport as per the number of pilgrims/strength in
group for airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary.
3. Meals as specified in programme starting from Lunch on Day 1 till breakfast on
Day 08.
4. Local spot English speaking guide at Varanasi. Bodhgaya & Rajgir only.
5. Two bottles (500 ML) packed drinking water per person per day.
6. Hot Lunch at Vaishali on day 05.
7. Assistance on arrival and departure at airport.
8. Toll Tax, Interstate tax, parking fee for vehicle & driver Allowances.
9. Currently applicable Government taxes.

COST DOES NOT INCLUDES :
Airport  Tax, Any air/train fare, Liquor, Laundry,  room service, Phone call,  Any increase in Govt. Taxes, camera (still / video) entry fee, cable car ropeway at Rajgir. Tips to driver and guide. Any extra expanses occurring due to delay / cancellation of flight or
any other change which is beyond our control. Monuments Entry Fee $ 10 Per Person, Lunch and dinner on day 08.
Note : No adjustment for meals if not taken at the given place and no adjustment. No refund for unused meal. No refund for boat ride in Varanasi if not taken.

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