Wandering through the northeastern India, Siddharth sought out holy men, and learned about Samsiara (reincarnation), Karma, and Moksha. One day, Siddhartha realised that his years of penance only weakened his body, and that he could not continue to meditate properly. When he stepped into the river to bathe, he was too weak to get out, and it is believed that the trees lowered their branches to help him.
At that instant, a milk-maid named Nandabala came and offered a bowl of milk and rice, which Siddhartha accepted. Refreshed by the meal, Siddhartha sat down under a fig tree (often refeired to as the Bo tree, or Tree of Enlightenment) and resolved to find out an answer to life and suffering. While meditating, Mara (an evil god) sent his three sons and daughters to tempt Siddhartha with thirst, lust, and distractions of pleasure but Siddhartha stayed unswayed in deep meditation, and recalled all his previous rebirths, gained knowledge of the cycle of births and deaths, and with certainty, cast off the ignorance and passion of his ego which bound him to the world. Thereby, Siddhartha had attained enlightenment and became the Buddha (enlightened one).
We offer Pilgrimage tour to Lumbini – Nepal (North Eastern India), the birth place of Siddhartha ‘ Lord Buddha‘ also known as “Light of Asia‘
Pilgrimage tour to India also includes Varanashi, Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Nalanda, Kushinagar etc.
Lumbini to Kushinagar –200 Kms – 4 hours drive. Morning breakfast at hotel and proceed Kushinagar. Arrive Kushinagar and check-in Hotel. Afternoon proceed for the sightseeing tour of Kushinagar, earlier known as Kushinara. It is believed that Buddha attained ‘Mahaparinirvana’ (release from the endless cycle of birth and rebirth) here. The statue of the Reclining Buddha at the temple is one of the most sacred sights for the pilgrims and a mound of bricks marks the place where Buddha is said to have been cremated. Overnight at Hotel in Kushinagar.
Kushinagar to Patna – 250 Kms – 5 hrs drive: Morning drive to Patna. En-route visit Vaishali, which is believed to be the first republic of the world. Having an elected body of representatives holds special significance for the Buddhist devotees. At Kolhua, Lord Buddha delivered his last sermon, hinting at his impending departure from the mortal world. Vaishali is famous for Amrapali, the beautiful dancer and courtesan of Vaishali, who offered Buddha a mango orchard and was so impressed by his teachings that she later became a nun (Bhikshu). Later, Emperor Ashoka erected a huge Pillar to commemorate the spot of Buddha’s last sermon. Continue drive to Patna. Arrive Patna and check-in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Patna.
Patna-Nalanda – Rajgir – Bodhgaya – 200 Kms – 3 hours drive: Morning drive to Bodhgaya. En-route visit Nalanda, home to one of the oldest known universities of the world. Its ruins show that over 2000 teachers and 10000 students from all over the Buddhist world lived and studied here. The Chinese chronicler Huien Tsang spent many years here, both as a student and a teacher. An international centre for Buddhist studies also functions here. Later, visit Rajgir, the ancient capital of the Magadh Kings. Buddha came here often. Rajgir is an important place of pilgrimage for Hindus as the temple complex here is dedicated to the Sun God. Arrive Bodhgaya and check-in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Bodhgaya.
Bodhgaya to Varanasi – 240 Kms – 5 hours drive: Morning proceed for a visit to the Mahabodhi Temple and Lord Buddha Temple. Morning drive to Varanasi. En-route visit Sarnath, 10 Kms. east of Varanasi, it is one of Buddhism’s major centers in India. After attaining enlightenment, Buddha came to Sarnath where he gave his first sermon. Also visit the deer park and the museum. Continue drive to Varanasi. Arrive Varanasi and check-in at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel in Varanasi.
Varanasi: Morning proceed for a boat cruise on the river Ganges to observe the way of life of pilgrims by the Ghats. Breakfast at hotel and half day sightseeing of City tour ( All Varanasi Temples ) by small vehicle only due to big vehicle no entry in main city from 9am to 9 pm
Varanasi to Kathmandu by flight: Morning breakfast at hotel & Later transfer to Airport to board flight for Kathmandu or Delhi.
