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Day 1: Arrival in Bodhgaya
Arrive at Bodhgaya Airport or Railway Station and meet your representative. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy some refreshments before beginning your exploration of the world's most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage destination.
Visit the Mahabodhi Temple Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and pray beneath the revered Bodhi Tree, where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. Explore the Vajrasana (Diamond Throne) and the Great Buddha Statue.
Explore renowned international monasteries representing Thailand, Japan, Bhutan, Tibet, Myanmar, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and China. Enjoy peaceful meditation within the temple complex. In the evening, participate in evening chanting and meditation (subject to schedule) and take a leisurely walk through Bodhgaya market.
Day 2: Bodhgaya – Rajgir – Vaishali – Kushinagar
After an early breakfast, depart for Kushinagar via Rajgir and Vaishali. Explore Rajgir, one of Buddhism's most important ancient capitals. Visit Griddhakuta (Vulture Peak), take a ropeway to Vishwa Shanti Stupa, and see Bimbisara Jail, the Japanese Peace Pagoda, and the Hot Water Springs (outside visit).
Continue to Vaishali, where Buddha delivered his last sermon. Visit the Ashokan Pillar, Buddha Relic Stupa, Abhishek Pushkarini, and World Peace Pagoda. Later, continue the scenic drive to Kushinagar.
Day 3: Kushinagar – Lumbini – Pokhara
After breakfast, visit the sacred sites of Kushinagar, including the Mahaparinirvana Temple, Reclining Buddha Statue, Ramabhar Stupa, and Meditation Park. Proceed to Lumbini (Nepal) after completing border formalities.
In Lumbini, visit the Maya Devi Temple, Sacred Garden, Ashokan Pillar, Sacred Pond, World Peace Flame, and International Monastic Zone. Continue through the beautiful Himalayan foothills to Pokhara, enjoying the spectacular mountain scenery during the drive.
Day 4: Pokhara
Wake up amidst the magnificent Annapurna Himalayas. Take an early morning excursion to Sarangkot for a breathtaking sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges (weather permitting).
Later, visit Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Phewa Lake, Tal Barahi Temple (boat ride), Seti River Gorge, International Mountain Museum, Tibetan Refugee Settlement, and Lakeside Market. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Pokhara's charming lakeside cafés and boutiques.
Day 5: Pokhara – Lumbini
After breakfast, drive back to Lumbini. Spend the afternoon exploring places you may have missed or enjoy additional meditation and peaceful walks.
Optional activities include a bicycle ride through the monastery zone, a meditation session, a local Nepali cultural experience, and shopping for Buddhist handicrafts and prayer items.
Day 6: Lumbini – Gorakhpur Departure
After breakfast, complete border formalities and drive to Gorakhpur. Depending on your departure schedule, visit Gorakhnath Temple and the local handicraft market. Transfer to Gorakhpur Airport or Railway Station.
