From Siddharth to Sakyamuni and finally to the Enlightened, One Buddha-an incredible transformation of a prince to an enlightened teacher, who walked on the earth, more than 2500 years ago.

Born in Lumbini, Nepal this Prince was moved by sorrow, misery, pain and death, in the Prime of his youth, decided to discoverthe causes and the means to overcome their occurrences.
Buddha set off, leaving home and family, renouncing worldly pleasures and travelled from place to place until finally he attained enlightenment by meditating under the Bodhi Tree.

He then preached the truth he discovered and exhorted his disciples to follow the Eight Fold Path forthe cessation ofthe endless cycle of birth and re-birth. This coach takes you through the most prominent Buddhist sites through which Buddhism spread as a religion, not only in India but beyond its frontiers.

Lumbini
Lord Buddha was born at Lumbini, his mother (Maya Devi) give birth to Gautam under a tree while she was on her way to her parental home from Kapilvastu.

Rajgir
It is said that it was here at the Grihkuta hills that many enlightened sermons were given by Buddha.

Nalanda
It was one of the oldest universities of the world, Lord Buddha visited this place.

Bodhgaya
It was here that Sakyamuni (Gautam Buddha) entered into meditation. The giant Bodhi Tree (peepal) under which, sitting on a raised platform, Prince Siddharth meditated and finally attained Nin/ana (Enlightenment).

Sarnath
Lord Buddha choose Sarnath to deliver his first sermon after attaining Enlightenment. The five

Disciples were surprised to see the mesmerisingly glowing countenance of the Buddha.

Sravasti
Sravasti was the capital of the ancient kingdom of kosala and sheltered the Buddha for 24 rainy seasons in the jetvana Gardens.

Vaishali
Vaishali is believed to be the first republic of the World. It was here that Lord Buddha delivered his last sermon.s

Kushinagar
On a full moon night of Magh the legend informed his Sangha and declared that he is going to leave the mortal world soon, and then the Tathagata, the reciter of truth, breathed his last.

Day – 1- Monday - Gaya
On Arrival at Gaya lnt’l airport, transferto Hotel.
1200 hrs : Check·in at hotel and lunch at Hotel
1300 hrs.: Leave for sightseeing of Archaeological Museum
1430 hrs.: Leave to visit monasteries of different countries
1600 hrs : Leave for sightseeing of Mahabodhi Temple & Bodhi Tree
2000 hrs : Transfer to Hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at Hotel.

Day – 2 – Tuesday – Gaya - Rajgir – Nalanda - Patna
0700 hrs :Breakfast at Hotel.
0900 hrs. :Leave for Raigir- capital of powerful kingdom of Magadha.
1100 hrs.: Arrival at Rajgir & sightseeing of Gridh-kuta or vulture peak
1230 hrs : Lunch at local Restaurant.
1330 hrs.: Sightseeing of Nalanda ruins & University.
1500 hrs.: Leave for Patna
1800 hrs.: Arrival at Patna. Check·in at Hotel.
1900 hrs.: Dinner at Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel in Patna.

Day – 3 – Wednesday – Patna- Vaishali - Kushinagar
0600 hrs : Breakfast at Hotel.
0700 hrs.: Leave tor Kushinagar enroute visit to Vaishali.
1200 hrs.:Lunch at local restaurant in midway.
1500 hrs.:Arrival at Kushinagar and sightseeing ot Mahaparinirvana temple &
Ramhhar Stupa.
1900 hrs.: Check-in at Hotel. Dinner at Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day – 4- Thursday – Kushinagar - Lumbini
0700 hrs : Breakfast at Hotel.
0800 hrs :.Leave for Lumbini.
1200 hrs. :Arrival at Lumbini. Check·in at Hotel. Lunch at Hotel.
1400 hrs.: Sightseeing of birth places of Lord Buddha & Maya Devi Temple.
1700 hrs.: Arrival at Hotel. Check-in at Hotel.
1900 hrs.: Dinner at Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day – 5 – Friday – Lumbini- Kapilavastu - Sravasti
0700 hrs : Breakfast at Hotel.
0800 hrs : Leave tor Sravasti enroute visit of Kapilvastu.
1300 hrs.: Arrival at Sravasti. Check-in at Hotel. Lunch at Hotel.
1500 hrs.: Sightseeing ot Sahel Mahet (Jetvanaram) & Angulimal caves.
1900 hrs. : Arrival at Hotel. Dinner at hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day – 6 – Saturday – Sravasti - Varanasi
0600 hrs :.Breakfast at Hotel.
0700 hrs.: Leave hotel for Varanasi.
1200 hrs.: Lunch at midway restaurant or Pack Lunch.
1500 hrs.: Arrival at Varanasi, proceed tor Sarnath visit.
1600 hrs.: Sightseeing ot Sarnath & Dhamek stupa.
1900 hrs.: Leave tor hotel
1930 hrs.: Arrival at hotel. Check-in at hotel.
2000 hrs.: Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.

Day – 7 - Sunday – Varanasi - Bodhgaya
0500 hrs.: Leave hotel for morning boat ride in holy river · The Ganges (optional)
0630 hrs.: Arrival at Hotel. Breakfast at Hotel.
0730 hrs.: Leave Hotel tor Bodhgaya.
1400 hrs.: Arrival Hotel for Bodhgaya. Check-in at hotel. Lunch at Hotel.
1500 hrs.: Leave hotel tor sightseeing ot Dungeswari caves & Niraniana river.
1800 hrs.: Arrival at Hotel.
1900 hrs : Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.

Day – 8 – Monday – Bodhgaya - Gaya - Departure
0700 hrs : Breakfast at Hotel.
0800 hrs.: Leave Hotel tor transterto International airport.

March 2010	1,8,15,22,29
April 2010	5,12,19,26
September 2010	6,13,20,27
October 2010	4,11,18,25
November 2010	1,8,15,22,29
December 2010	6,13,20,27
January 2011	3,10,17,24,31
February 2011	7,14,21,28
March 2011	7,14,21,28
April 2011	4,11,18,25

March 2010	6,13,20,27
April 2010	3,10,17,24
September 2010	4,11,18,25
October 2010	2,9,16,23,30
November 2010	6,13,20,27
December 2010	4,11,18,25
January 2011	1,8,15,22,29
February 2011	5,12,19,26
March 2011	5,12,19,26
April 2011	2,9,16,23,30

(Cost is Us dollar per person)

Adult	630
Single Room Supplement	320

Hotels used as under or Equivalent

Bodhgaya	Lotus Nikko/Sujata
Patna	Maurya Patna
Kushinagar	Lotus Nikko
Lumbini	Hotel Nirvana / New Crystal
Sravasti	Lotus Nikko/Pawan Palace
Varanasi	Ramada Hotel / Radisson Hotel

Package Includes

• Hotel on Twin share for all overnight stays.
• All buffet meals (Veg. or Non. Vegetarian) – Lunch on day 1 till Breakfast on day 8.
• Aircon Deluxe Transport.
• English Speaking Guide.
• Welcome & garlanding on arrival.
• Wheelchairs are available on request.
• First Aid facilities are available on board.
• Govt. Service Tax, 1 Bottle mineral water per pax per day.

Package Does Not Include

• Any Airport Development Tax, Air fare, tips and personal expenses such as such as Laundry, Room Services, Phone Calls, tips etc.
• Any monument entry fees
• Any visa charges
• Any hike of presently applicable taxes.

BOOKING

• Seats on first cum first serve basis.
• We have a fixed routing and no changes are acceptable.
• 20% of ticket value at the time of Booking
• 80% of ticket value on final confirmation, at least 15 days prior to departure.

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• In US Dollar.
• If in Indian Rupees (As per the prevailing exchange rate of USD).
• By Bank Transfers.
• By Cheque/Demand Draft/Traveller Cheque.
• By Credit Card (Surcharge applicable.)

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CANCELLATION

• 10% of ticket value once booking is made
• 50% of ticket value after final confirmation or 15 days prior to departure.
• No refund for any unutilized services, or cancellation within 10 days.

INSURANCE & LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

• Rates quoted are subject to change without prior notice.
• Liability, whatsoever for injury, damage, loss accident, delay irregularity and any additional expenses due to delays, change of schedules, hotels, transport, illness, weather, strikes, war or other causes will be entirely on passenger's account.

IMPORTANT BUDDHIST DESTINATIONS

-- Lumbini -- Bodhgaya -- Sarnath -- Kushinagar

OTHER BUDDHIST DESTINATIONS

-- Ajanta Caves -- Alchi -- Bhaja Caves -- Dharamshala -- Dhauli Hill -- Ellora Caves -- Hemis Gompa -- Junnar Caves -- Kanheri Caves -- Kapilvastu -- Karla Caves -- Kaushambi -- Kesaria Stupa -- Ladakh -- Lalitagiri -- Leh -- Mathura -- Nalanda -- N. Konda -- Patna -- Pemayangtse -- Rajgir -- Ratnagiri -- Rumtek -- Sanchi -- Sankisa -- Sravasti -- Tabo -- Tawang -- Udaigiri -- Vaishali -- Varanasi