Lucknow to Bodhgaya

After breakfast and drive towards Ayodhya 140 Kms 3 hours drive approx. Upon arrival check in to the hotel.
Later, we proceed for a local sightseeing tour of Ayodhya to visit Shri Ram Janm Bhumi, Hanuman Garhi Mandir, Kanak Bhawan and Ram Pattabhishek Temple.Ayodhya is believed to be the Birth Place of Lord Rama.  It is on the banks of the Saryu River, bathing in which is supposed to destroy even the sin.

Overnight stay in Ayodhya.

After breakfast drive towards Prayagraj 165 Kms 4 hours drive approx. upon arrival transfer to the hotel.

Prayag is situated at the confluence of holy rivers Ganga and Yamuna and Indian mythology states that the invisible Saraswati river also joins here. Hence, it is also called Sangam and is said to have soul cleansing powers. Sangam draws pilgrims from all over the world round the year but especially at the time of the Maha Kumbh Mela. Millions of devotees bathe ritually in the waters to break the eternal cycle of reincarnation.

Later explore the sightseeing tour of Prayagraj, visit Allahabad Fort, built by Akbar in the year 1583 on the bank of River Yamuna. Inside the Fort explore the beautiful halls and palaces along with the Ashoka Pillar and Saraswati Koop.  A 10.6 m high Ashoka Pillar is one of the key highlights of this entire place which traces its history to 232 B.C.

Next visit Ananda Bhawan – the former residence of the Nehru family which has now been transformed into a museum showcasing various artifacts and articles of the era of Independence movement in India.

Allahabad Museum is systematically structured to render an exclusive learning experience. This exhibits research works of some of the most famous historians, archaeologists, and academic scholars.

Overnight stay at Prayagraj.

This morning proceed for a city sightseeing tour of Prayagraj to visit Triveni Sangam (Meeting point of the three rivers-Ganga, Yamuna & Saraswati) on boat where you will take holy-dip and perform Veni daan rituals as per your wish.

Later visit Hanuman Temple and Goddess Alopi Devi ShaktiPeeth Temple. Later drive towards Varanasi 125 Kms 3 hours approx. upon arrival check in to the hotel.

Evening you will proceed to watch the Ganga Aarti by boat at Dashashwamedh Ghat. This beautiful ritual makes every moment of the evening special and fills with the spiritual thoughts. It is performed by the brass lamps which are accompanied with the mantra chant in the presence of the huge crowd.

Overnight stay in Varanasi.

 (Largest Cremation Ground of World), Dashashwamedh Ghat, Assi Ghat and more during your Boat Ride. Return back to the hotel for breakfast.

Varanasi is the main spiritual places for all Hindu pilgrims which are surrounded by many religious temples explore the Tulsi Manas temple (the Ramcharitramanas was written here), Sankat Mochan temple (dedicated to Hanuman, the reliever from hardship) and Bharat Mata temple.

Later take an excursion tour to Sarnath. Sarnath is the place where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon. This place is famous for the Attractions like Buddha temple, Dhamekha Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa and the Archaeological Museum (Closed on Friday).

Overnight stay in Varanasi.

After breakfast drive towards Bodhgaya 265 Kms 6 hours drive approx. upon arrival check in to the hotel.

Rest of time at leisure. Overnight stay at Bodhgaya.

After breakfast proceed for city sightseeing tour visit Mahabodhi Temple a UNESCO World Heritage site and Bodhi tree where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. It is an ancient complex built by Emperor Asoka in the 3rd century B.C.

Next visit the Great Buddha Statue, this statue is about 20 meters tall, Buddha is seated in a Dhyana Mudra position on a lotus, continue exploring Wat Thai Temple, built-in 1956 this temple houses a large Buddha Statue. Indosan Nipponji, a Japanese Buddhist Temple. Tibetan Monastery, a huge ‘Dharmachakra’ is housed within the monastery, which is said to free one of all the mortal sins Return back to the hotel.

Overnight stay at Bodhgaya.

After breakfast, drive towards Patna enroute visit Rajgir -an ancient city & the first capital of the Kingdom of Magadha (distance from Gaya to Rajgir – 75 kms & driving time taken 2 hours approx.). Visit the Vishwa Shanti Stupa,

 photo-stop at Sapatarani Cave, Bimbisar Jail, Ajatsatru Fort & temple. Post lunch transfer to Nalanda – distance 15 kms/30 minutes approx from Rajgir & visit the ruins of Nalanda University, Buddhist monastery & Hindu temple.

Continue to drive towards Patna 80 kms/2.5 hours approx. Upon arrival transfer to the airport to connect flight for your onward destination.