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Footsteps of Buddha - Kathmandu to Kolkata

8 days Kathmandu to Kolkata

Trip Code: ANFB

Kathmandu, Lumbini, Kushinagar, Varanasi, Bodh Gaya, Kolkata

From the Himalayan capital of Kathmandu to Kolkata's City of Joy, we trail the footsteps of the Buddha. From his birthplace, to his last breath and from where he gave his first sermon. Together with sacred Varanasi, this trip is sure to be spiritual, to enlighten and set you on the right path!

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Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu at any time before 15.00pm.
Day 2 Lumbini
Travel through the Nepalese landscape to the great Buddhist pilgrimage centre and birthplace of the Buddha, Lumbini.
Day 3 Nepal/India Border, Kushinagar
Crossing the Nepalese border and into India, we travel to Buddha's final resting place, Kushinagar.
Day 4-5 Varanasi
Walk the narrow twisting alleys, poke around some of the literally thousands of temples and shrines, and experience the energy of the dawn rituals of bathing and burnings as you float past the numerous ghats of the River Ganges.
Day 6-7 Bodh Gaya
We visit Buddha's place of Enlightenment and explore the Mahabodhi temple. Travel out to the ruins of one of the world's oldest teaching institues, the Buddhist University of Nalanda. The fifth century architectural marvel was home to over 10,000 students and nearly 2,000 teachers.
Day 8 Depart Kolkata
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