Kashi Bodhi Darshan

(One Way: 80 Kms)

• After breakfast, proceed to Rajgir, one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites.

      Visit:

• Gridhakuta Hill (Vulture’s Peak)
• Bimbisar Jail
• Ajatashatru’s Fort
• Rajgir is an ancient hill city and municipal council in the Nalanda district of Bihar, India. Once the capital of the Magadha kingdom, it is a site of major historical and religious importance to Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism. The city’s scenic valley setting and archaeological remains make it one of Bihar’s most visited destinations. 
  
  Later, continue to Nalanda, home to the ancient Nalanda University, one of the world’s oldest learning centers. 
• Nalanda is a city in the Indian state of Bihar, renowned as the site of the ancient Nalanda Mahavihara—one of the world’s earliest residential universities. Once a global center for Buddhist learning, the area remains an important archaeological and cultural destination, symbolizing India’s scholarly heritage and its role in the spread of Buddhism across Asia.
• After sightseeing, return to Bodh Gaya for dinner and overnight stay.

• MEAL PLAN: Breakfast || Lunch || Dinner
• Overnight stay at Hotel

• Early morning, visit the sacred Vishnupad Temple and Mangla Gauri Temple.
• After breakfast at the hotel, visit the famous 80-ft Buddha Statue and later proceed to Varanasi.
• Upon arrival, check in to the hotel and enjoy lunch. In the evening, get ready to witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat. If boat services are available, guests can enjoy the Aarti experience from the river during a boat ride.
• Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Varanasi.

• MEAL PLAN: Breakfast || Lunch || Dinner
• Overnight stay at the hotel in Varanasi.

• Varanasi, also known as Kashi, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and holds immense significance in Hinduism. Situated on the banks of the sacred Ganges River, the city is famous for the divine Kashi Vishwanath Temple, ancient ghats, and the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti. Varanasi is considered a city of salvation and spirituality, offering a unique blend of devotion, culture, history, and timeless traditions.

After breakfast, proceed for a city tour covering the important temples of Varanasi, including:

• Kashi Vishwanath Temple 

• Annapurna Devi Temple 

After lunch, proceed for an excursion to Sarnath, the sacred place where Buddha delivered his first sermon to his disciples.

Major attractions include:

• Dhamek Stupa 

• Chaukhandi Stupa 

• Buddha Temples 

• Archaeological Museum 

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Varanasi.

• MEAL PLAN: Breakfast || Lunch || Dinner
• Overnight stay at the hotel in Varanasi.

• After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to

Ayodhya.Ayodhya holds deep religious and cultural significance as one of the seven sacred cities in Hindu tradition and is revered as the birthplace of Lord Rama, a principal deity in the epic Ramayana.

Upon arrival, check in to the hotel and have lunch. Later, proceed to visit:

• Ram Janmabhoomi 
• Hanuman Garhi 
• Kanak Bhavan 

Overnight stay at Ayodhya.

• MEAL PLAN: Breakfast || Lunch || Dinner
• Overnight stay at Ayodhya.

After breakfast, drive to Prayagraj.

Upon arrival, check in to the hotel and have lunch. Later, proceed to visit the sacred Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the three holy rivers – Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati.

Guests may enjoy a boat ride, take a holy dip, and perform rituals.

Other attractions include:

• Hanuman Temple 
• Anand Bhavan 
• Akshayavat 
• Alopi Devi Temple 

Dinner and overnight stay at Prayagraj.

• After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Varanasi Airport. Board your flight back to Cochin with a handfull of good memeories.

• MEAL PLAN: Breakfast || Inflight Meals