Overview
Buddhism holds profound significance in Varanasi and Bihar, India. Known as Sarnath in Buddhist history, Varanasi is where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after enlightenment, introducing the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.
The majestic Dhamek Stupa and ancient monastic ruins in Sarnath continue to attract pilgrims and scholars seeking spiritual insight. In Bihar, Bodhgaya stands as the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage site, where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment beneath the Bodhi Tree. Nearby, Nalanda was a legendary center of Buddhist learning, while Rajgir was the venue for many of Buddha’s important teachings.
Together, these sites in Varanasi and Bihar preserve the rich heritage and global legacy of Buddhism’s timeless wisdom.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Varanasi Airport or Railway Station, our representatives will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your pre-booked hotel for check-in and rest.
Begin your spiritual journey with visits to the New Kashi Vishwanath Temple (BHU), also known as Birla Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, and Shri Mani Mandir.
Next, take an excursion to Sarnath, the sacred Buddhist town where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after enlightenment. Explore remarkable sites including the Mulagandhakuti Vihara, Sarnath Museum, Chaukhandi Stupa, Dhamekh Stupa, Dharmarajika Stupa, and ancient monasteries.
After refreshments, head to Dashashwamedh Ghat to witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti—a majestic ritual involving synchronized prayers, lamps, chants, and musical instruments. You can watch the aarti from the ghat or enjoy a boat ride on the river (direct payment).
Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Varanasi.
Start early at 5:30 AM with visits to Old Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Annapurna Temple, Vishalakshi Temple, and Kal Bhairav Temple. Return to the hotel for breakfast and check out.
Drive to Bodhgaya and check in to your hotel upon arrival. After some rest, visit the Sujata Temple, Sujata Kheerdan Sthal, the sacred Mahabodhi Temple, the Bodhi Tree, Great Buddha Statue, and nearby monasteries.
Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Bodhgaya.
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and drive to Rajgir, the ancient capital of the Magadha kingdom and a pilgrimage site for Jains and Hindus. Visit the impressive Viswa Shanti Stupa on Ratnagiri Hill, accessible by chairlift, featuring statues of Buddha’s life stages—birth, enlightenment, teaching, and death. Enjoy panoramic views of Jain shrines scattered across 26 hills. Explore Griddhakuta, where Buddha preached.
Next, proceed to Nalanda, an ancient center of learning. Explore the archaeological ruins of Nalanda University, including monasteries, temples, and lecture halls dating from the 5th to 12th centuries CE. Visit the nearby museum showcasing artifacts such as sculptures, pottery, coins, and manuscripts. Experience immersive multimedia presentations and interactive exhibits highlighting Nalanda’s historical legacy.
Overnight stay in Nalanda.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Patna. Start your day with a traditional Bihari breakfast—try local favorites like litti chokha, sattu paratha, or aloo puri.
Visit the Patna Museum (Bihar Museum) to explore Bihar’s rich cultural heritage, featuring artifacts, sculptures, and manuscripts from ancient times. Next, head to Golghar, an iconic historic granary, and climb to its top for panoramic views of Patna and the Ganges River.
Proceed to Mahatma Gandhi Setu, enjoying a drive or walk across this majestic bridge spanning the Ganges, offering stunning river and city vistas.
In the evening, savor a delicious dinner at a local restaurant, followed by a stroll through bustling markets like Patna Market or Maurya Lok Complex for souvenir shopping and experiencing local life.
Overnight stay in Patna.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast before proceeding to Patna Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey, carrying beautiful memories of your trip.
Inclusions/Exclusions
Inclusions:
- Transfers by AC Vehicle
- Assistance on Arrival
- All sightseeing as per Itinerary by AC Vehicle
- Accommodation on Double/Twin Sharing Basis with Breakfast
- Driver charge / Bhatta, Toll, Tax, Parking Charge etc.
Exclusions:
- Airfare/ Train fare
- 5% GST
- Boat Ride
- Guide Charges/Language spoken
- Monuments entrance fees
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Expenses such as drinks, telephone, laundry bills etc.
- Any additional expenses incurred due to any flight delay or cancellation, weather conditions, political closures, technical faults etc.
- Any other service/s not specified above.
Payment Policy:
- All bookings will be entertained by the company only after receiving a written confirmation mail by the client.
- On receiving the confirmation mail, the company will start the pre booking process.
- Company will block the Hotel rooms as mentioned in the package, purely on tentative basis for a cut off time period after which it will be released.
- Bookings Confirmed only after Advance Payment, within the cut off time period.
- Bookings will be held provisionally up to a pre-specified Cut – off date
- Bookings Confirmed only after 50% Advance Payment, within the cut off time period.
- Any hikes in Govt. taxes, the same would be charged accordingly over the above room rates/meals.
- 100% Payment has to be made to confirm the bookings before 30 days of Check-in.
- Once we receive full payment against the Package booking then only, we will issue the Final Package Confirmation Voucher, which will be mandatory at the time of commencement of the tour by the Company Tour Manager on arrival of the client at Port Blair.
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellation Received on or before 30 days, a 10% processing fee of the total package cost will be charged.
- Cancellation between 20 days to 29 days -50% of refund of total package cost.
- Cancellation less than 20 days of arrival or no show – No refund whatsoever the reason or Act of God.
- No refund for booking made from 15 December to 15 January.
- Cancellation charges for any type of transport ticket are applicable as per the rules of the concerned authority.
Terms and Conditions:
- Package quoted is not based on the availability of hotels. Only when we receive written confirmation mail for the package, hotels will be booked as per the availability at that point of time. Any changes in the rate depending on the availability have to be borne by the guest.
- All the bookings are Confirmed with the hotel and issue of the ferry ticket for Port Blair/ Havelock Island and Neil Island after receiving a confirmation mail from the client with a Booking amount to be paid in our Bank account.
- We have mentioned the indicative names of the Hotels for each tour. We reserve the right to change the same due to unavoidable circumstances. In that case we may provide alternative, similar accommodation for which we are not liable to pay any refund. We will not be responsible or liable in case of loss of property or life at the Hotel. Similarly, any damages caused to the hotel rooms during your stay, shall be payable by the Clients and the Company will not be liable for the same.
- Vehicle will not at client disposal. Vehicle will be at client service as per the confirmed day wise and point to point itinerary. After completion of tour as per itinerary vehicle will be released. Additional charges for extra usage or sightseeing has to be paid.
- Andaman & Nicobar group of Islands are under restricted area, Personal identification is mandatory to carry on tour for Air Travel, Hotels for security reason like: election card, Driving License, Passport, Aadhar Card.
- All Hotels have their fixed check in and checkout time. Early check in and late check – out subject to availability on extra cost as applicable by the particular hotels.
- The menus are pre – set menus provided for breakfast/lunch/dinner on the tour as mentioned under each Tour itinerary and inclusions as printed in your voucher. The meals will be served either at restaurants of hotel of stay or the same could be arranged at local restaurants. The enroute meals or meals during excursions could be packed meals or served by enroute/local restaurants / dhabas. We cannot process a special meal nor do we guarantee the special diet to the customer. We however reserve the right to change the meal arrangement if circumstances make it necessary to do so. If a tour participant does not avail his/her meal in stipulated time; he/she has to avail the meal on his/her own arrangement and expenses. No claim can be made for the meal which he/she has missed and not utilized.
- All Foreign nationals and Indian staying abroad holding passport of different country (PIO/OCI) needs to register themselves on arrival at Port Blair airport (immigration) which should have valid India visa or obtain RAP – Restricted Area Permit which is valid for 30days of stay in Andaman Islands.
- Entry to all City tour point like Cellular jail and other Museum closes by 1600hrs and light n sound show is Open every day 1800hrs (Subjected to weather condition and some VVIP movement).
- Ross & North Bay remains closed on every Wednesdays.
- Cellular Jail, Port Blair City Tour, Museums, Limestone Cave at Baratang Island, Jollybouy/Red Skin are closed on every Monday and National Holidays.
- Ross and Smith Island boat trip at Diglipur are closed on every Sunday. and National Holidays.
- Guests are advised not to keep valuables in the coach/vehicle while sightseeing. The Company shall not be responsible for loss of valuables from the coach / vehicle. If the coach / vehicle is accidentally or otherwise damaged by the Guest, she/he will be required to pay compensation for the same.
- For the comfort and convenience of our passengers, we will sometimes reverse the direction, or slightly amend the itinerary. We will try to advise you of these amendments, prior to the start of the tour or on tour. In the event that a tour participant misses on any part of the sightseeing tour or any such tour due to delay on his part, he will not be entitled to claim refund of the same.
- All the ferry service inland and inter-island may change schedule without prior notice due to weather conditions, technical snag, operational requirement or commercial. we do not owe any responsibility for the same, our liability is restricted to the face value of the tickets only.
- In case of any unexpected bad weather Condition, Natural Calamity or due to any unavoidable circumstance if the ferry to Port Blair, Havelock, Neil or other island gets cancelled, some other alternative accommodation will be provided in Port Blair / Havelock, Neil Island or any other island. These additional night / Nights of accommodation in Port Blair Havelock/ Port Blair / Neil Island or any other island will be on direct payment basis by guest. The Client shall not hold “The Company” responsible for the same and no claim whatsoever can be made by the Client against The Company for refund or compensation.
- Confirmation of Hotels and other services is subject to availability. If the above hotels are not available similar category hotels will be used.
- Itinerary is subject to change.
- The Company shall, in no circumstances whatsoever be liable to the client or any person traveling with him for any death, personal injury, sickness, accident, loss, delay, discomfort, increased expenses, consequential loss and/or damage or any kind of theft howsoever caused The temporary or permanent loss of or damage to baggage or personal effects howsoever caused including wilful negligence on the part of any person. Loss of baggage by the airlines / coach / Ferry. Overbooking of seats by the Ferry.
- The Company shall, in no circumstances whatsoever be liable to the client or any person traveling with him for Failure on the part of Ferry to accommodate passengers despite having confirmed tickets or change of route. If in the event that the Client is booked on a particular ferry and the said Ferry is over booked/cancelled for whatever reason and the Client is not allowed/able to board the ferry, the Client shall not hold “The Company” responsible for the same and no claim whatsoever can be made by the Client against The Company for refund or compensation.
- “The Company” shall not be responsible and / or liable for any damages caused to the Client due to reasons beyond the control of “The Company” (Force Majeure / Vis Majeure).
- Mid –tour cancellation- yes you can cancel but the amount would be non-refundable.
- If the tour or any part thereof cannot be conducted due to natural calamity, the Company shall not be responsible to give any refund to you.
- It is clearly understood that there shall be no refund whatsoever if the Client does not or cannot utilize any of the services like hotels, sightseeing, rides, cruises, meals, entrance fees, optional tours etc. due to any reason whatsoever.