Day 01: Bodhgaya
Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Later evening visit Mahabodhi Temple. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Bodhgaya
After Breakfast full day city tour of bodhgaya. Visit Sujata Village, Niranjana river & various International monasteries. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda – Bodhgaya
After breakfast at hotel later excursion to Rajgir (102 kms), Rajgir is a site of great Sanctity and significance for Buddhists. Afternoon visit Gridhkutta Hill, Bimbisar jail & Ajatashatru’s Fort. After lunch drive to Nalanda, (12 kms). It was one of the oldest Universities of the World & International Centre for Buddist Studies. Nalanda was one of the greatest monastic universities of the ancient world University established in 5th century BC. It is believed that Lord Buddha and also the founder of Jainism religion Lord Mahavir taught at this university for years. There is even a monument to facilitate Chinese traveler monk and writer Hiuen Tsang who studied at this university in the 7th century A.D. After visit drive back to Bodhgaya. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Bodhgaya / Varanasi
After Breakfast leave Bodhgaya for Varanasi by surface (250 kms / 7 hrs). Varanasi is famous for Hindus and Buddhists as its close proximity to Sarnath. Arrival check in to the hotel and then proceed to Sarnath (14 kms), Visit Dhamekha Stupa and Deer park. Later Back to Varanasi. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Varanasi Departure
Early morning boat excursion on the river Ganges, a ferry pilgrimage from ghat to ghat. People bathe early in the morning to offer the prayers to the rising sun. Come back to hotel for breakfast. Later sightseeing tour of the city including the Bharat Mata Temple with a big relief map of India in marble, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, Banaras Hindu University which has an Art Gallery and the Mosque of Mughul Emperor Aurangazeb built on the site of an ancient Hindu Temple. Evening transfer to Varanasi airport to connect the flight for onward destination.
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After breakfast nuwara eliya city tour transfer to Bentota check in hotel – Bentota city tour you will enjoy a boat ride along the Madhu River, turtle hatchery – dinner over/night stay Bentota
Day : 04
After breakfast – Bentota to Colombo transfer check in hotel – Colombo city tour Galle Face Green, the Viharamahadevi Park, National Museum, Twin World Trade Center towers, Old Parliament Building, Fort district, Independence Hall at Independence Square, and prominent Buddhist, Hindu, Islam and Christian places of worship – evening night life – dinner – over/night stay Colombo.
Day : 05
After Breakfast – transfer from hotel to Airport return home with wonderful memories of your tour
Hotel Details
Kandy – Serendip Stone Bungalow / Sandriana Lake View or Similar
Nuwara Eliya – Ramboda Falls Hotel / Ashford Hotel or Similar
Kataragama – Hotel Okrin ( or ) Bentota – Hotel Blue Spring or Similar
Colombo – Hotel Sapphire / Sun Hill Hotel or Similar
Package Inclusions :-
- 01 Night accommodation in Kandy
- 01 Night accommodation in Nuwara Eliya
- 01 Night accommodation in Kataragama (or)Bentota
- 01 Night accommodation in Colombo
- Daily Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- English speaking guide
- Tour & meals as per program
- All tours and transfers on AC private vehicle
- Transfer from AirportHotelAirport
- Round trip Air Ticket
Package Exclusions :-
- All kind of personal expenses such as tips, laundry, telephone bills and beverages.
- It also does not include any meals unless and otherwise specifically mentioned.
- Optional, suggested or unspecified activities.
- Camera fee (still or video)
