Buddhist Trail with Spiritual Varanasi from Kolkata

Starting Price at USD 866* per person on twin sharing basis

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Ganga Aarti, Varanasi

Bodhgaya, Bihar

Kolkata, West Bengal

Victoria Memorial, Kolkata

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Overview

If you fancy an adventure to the centuries-old historical sites of India, exploring the Buddhist Trail of the country is just what you need. This tourist circuit takes you to a myriad of heritage places that are steeped into history and lets you learn more about the Buddhist religion. These are a must-explore for every history buff for it would walk you in the footsteps of the Buddhism era and legendary tales.

Moving on from the Buddhist era to the holiest gem of India – Varanasi, what an enormous shift of scenario! Home to thousands of temples found in every nook and corner of the city, it’s proudly called the ‘City of Temples’. The land of hundred ghats stretched along the banks of the River Ganga, welcomes thousands of visitors to witness the spectacular Ganga Aarti every day. Enjoy an early morning walk for the best sunset views and exploring the city in peace without the madding crowd. Here the seamless fusion of old-world charm, religious zeal and high-spirited divine energy comes together like nowhere else. The surreal aura of Varanasi is not meant to be explored, but felt.

This 10-day India tour also covers visit to the dynamic city of Kolkata. It is also called the ‘City of Joy’ named after its unfettered zeal for festivities, culture, history, food and literature. It’s known for old-world buildings dating back to the British Colonial era. With a beautiful fusion of ancient and modern charm, every corner of the city is bound to charm you.

From city sightseeing to historical gems, our Buddhist Trail with Spiritual Varanasi from Kolkata has something for everyone. So get your travel bags ready for a journey through time!

TRAVEL ROUTE :

KOLKATA – RANCHI – BODHGAYA – VARANASI – KOLKATA

NO. OF DAYS : 9 Nights/10 Days

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Day tour of Ranchi – Rajrappa Temple, Hundru Falls, Dassam Falls, Sun Temple, Deoari Mandir & Ruka Dam.
Bodhgaya tour – Mahabodhi Temple, Sujata Village, Niranjana River.
Visit the famous Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath Museum and Buddhist temple at Sarnath.
Varanasi Tour harat Mata Temple, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, and Banaras Hindu University.
Kolkata city sightseeing – Kalighat Kali Temple, St. Paul’s Cathedral Church, Victoria Memorial,Indian Museum,South Park Street Cemetery, Mother House.
Enjoy the evening Ganga Aarti at the Dashashwamedh Ghat.
Go for an early morning boat ride in Varanasi.

COST INCLUDES

Room on Double Occupancy at above stated hotels for 06 Nights.
Daily Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel.
One Water Bottle Per Day/Per Person.
All Tours and transfers by Sedan AC Car.
All expenses related to the vehicle like, Permit, Toll tax etc.
Fuel charge, Parking, Driver expenses.
Local English Guide During sightseeing service during sightseeing tours only.
Train fare Varanasi - Kolkata & Kolkata – Ranchi in AC Chair car.
All Government taxes inclusive of GST.

TOUR ITINERARY

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Day 1 : Kolkata – Arrival

Arrive at the airport and meet our representative who will transfer you to your booked hotel. On arrival, check into the hotel and day kept free for leisure. Overnight stay at hotel in Kolkata.

Day 2 : Kolkata – Sightseeing

After breakfast, proceed for full day city tour starting with Kalighat Kali Temple, St. Paul’s Cathedral Church, Victoria Memorial (Closed On Mondays & National holidays), Indian Museum (Closed On Mondays & National holidays),South Park Street Cemetery, Mother House (Closed On Thursdays & National holidays). Overnight stay at hotel in Kolkata.

Day 3 : Kolkata – Ranchi (By Vande Bharat Train: Depart@ 06:05 AM and Arrive @ 13:15 PM)

Enjoy buffet breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Early morning transfer to railway Station to board train to Ranchi. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. After freshen up, proceed for sightseeing covering the Patratu Valley & Dam, Kanke Dam, Rock Garden, Tagore Hill, and Nakshatra Van. Overnight stay at hotel in Ranchi.

Day 4 : Ranchi – Sightseeing

Enjoy morning breakfast. Head for sightseeing tour covering visits to the Rajrappa Temple, Hundru Falls, Dassam Falls, Sun Temple, Deoari Mandir & Ruka Dam etc. Overnight stay at hotel in Ranchi.

Day 5 : Ranchi – Bodhgaya (By Road: 5 Hours Drive)

After breakfastm check out from the hotel. Drive to Bodhgaya. On reaching, check-in at the hotel. Later, visit the Mahabodhi Temple Complex, which includes Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Chankramana and Ratangarh. Overnight stay at hotel in Bodhgaya.

Day 6 : Bodhgaya – Sightseeing

After breakfast, visit Chinese Temple & Monastery, 80 ft. Statue of the Buddha, International Buddhist House, and Japanese Temple, Thai Temple & Monastery, Tibetan Monastery, Sujata Kutir, Burmese Temple and the Buddhist Monastery of Bhutan. Overnight stay at hotel in Bodhgaya.

Day 7 : Bodhgaya – Varanasi (By Road: 6 Hours Drive)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel. Drive to Varanasi, Check in at the hotel. Later In the evening, witness the spectacular Ganga Aarti ceremonyat the Dasaashwamedh Ghat held every sunset by five priests dressed in white. These five young people choreographed movements apparently worship the river goddess with incense, camphor, flowers and mud lamps. Thousands of lighting lamps are immersed in the water of the sacred Ganges and the floating lamps add a divine aspect to the river. Overnight stay at hotel in Varanasi.

Day 8 : Varanasi – Excursion to Sarnath – Overnight Train to Kolkata (By Vande Bharat: Depart @ 01:42 AM and Arrive @ 10:10 AM)

Enjoy early morning boat ride at the River Ganges. Return to hotel for breakfast. Later, head for morning city tour of Varanasi city where you would visit the Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir and Banaras Hindu University. Later, head to Sarnath to explore the ruins, the Buddhist Stupa, and the Buddhist temple and the Museum (Museum closed on Fridays). Later, settle for dinner at a restaurant. Transfer to railway station to board train to Kolkata. Overnight stay in train to Kolkata.

Day 9 : Kolkata – Sightseeing

Enjoy breakfast at leisure. Later, proceed for full day city tour starting with Dalhousie Square covering Raj Bhavan, St. John’s church, High Court, GPO, Town Hall, Writer’s Building and other important colonial buildings, Flower Market, Howrah Bridge, Jain Temple, and Kumartuli (The Potter’s colony). Overnight stay at hotel in Kolkata.