CLASSIC KASHI EXTENSION [BHCKETO]

It's a 4 nights 5 days Tour around Varanasi , Gaya and Bodhgaya. This package is a mixture of Hindu and Buddhist culture.

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Overview

Kashi, the former name for Varanasi, is the place to attain almost everything for a Hindu—education, spiritual merit, or even liberation from the cycle of life and death.

 

The reverential tone in which its name is uttered gives it an almost mythical quality. Perhaps it was its far-flung location for Nepali pilgrims and students in the old days or its location on the banks of Ganga (Ganges), or the fact its everyday life is infused with piety and ancient Hindu customs that made it the Hindu city and visiting it a high point in a Hindu’s spiritual life.

 

Varanasi’s charm is that it has salvaged its character—so much so that the past tense is almost non-existent in Varanasi. What exists not only glorifies but perpetuates the past: temples have stood here for centuries; the same rituals that were performed on the ghats centuries ago are performed now.

 

But Varanasi appears timeless not because it resists change but because it renews on a daily basis its connection with its roots. It is for a glimpse of such moments that people continue to come to this city that shines with the hallowed light of an ancient culture.

Hotel Details
Hotel Banaras Kothi 
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Varanasi Cantt, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221002, India

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Hotel Delta International 
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Do Muhan Road, Gaya Dist, Bodh Gaya, Bihar 824231, India

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Flight Details

  • KATHMANDU

    05:00 pm

  • VARANASI

    05:50 pm

  • VARANASI

    06:00 pm

  • KATHMANDU

    06:50 pm

Itinerary
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - Fly to Varanasi from Kathmandu
  • Kathmandu to Varanasi

    Assistance at the airport upon arrival and transfer to hotel.

  • Hotel Banaras Kothi

    Overnight Stay at the hotel.

Day 2 - Full day sightseeing in and around Varanasi
  • Breakfast at the hotel

    Breakfast at hotel and get ready for early morning boat ride on the Ganges.

  • Boating

    To start a day in Varanasi beside the Ganges is to follow the routine people of Varanasi have observed for time immemorial. The common sight of the rising sun bathing the waters in gold and red here becomes special because of the rivers status in the Hindu world. A boat ride on the Ganges is a great way to get a feel of the river Hindus call Ganga Ma, Mother Ganga.

  • Kashi Vishwanath

    The Vishwanath Temple is the best example of Varanasis spiritual heritage as well as its ability to continue under challenges. Dedicated to Shivas Vishveswara (Lord of the Universe) manisfestation, the temple was built in 1776 by Ahalya Bai of Indore. Its towers were plated using 800 kgs of gold—a contribution of Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Lahore. The chance to perform puja at this most sacred of spots is reason enough for pilgrims to come to Varanasi.

  • Gyan Kupor Well (Well of Knowledge)

    Locatednear the Vishwanath Temple, the water from this sacred well is said to give anyone who drinks it an intense spiritual experience. This supernatural property of the water cannot be verified, however, because the well is now covered. It is also believed to act as a vault, containing the original Shiva lingam housed in a temple destroyed by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.

  • Tulsi Manas and Durga Temple

    The site of this temple marks the place where the poet Tulsi Das lived and wrote the Ram CharitManas, the Hindi version of the Hindu epic Ramayana. Engravings of verses and scenes from Dass book cover the temples walls. Daily performances of Hindu mythological tales are held on the second floor of the temple.

    This Nagara-style temple with multiple sikhara tiers was built in the 18th century by a Bengali maharani. The ochre-colored building houses an image of Durga in its inner sanctum.

  • Banaras Hindu University

    Founded in 1917 by Pandit Malaviya, the Benares Hindu University is a beacon of Varanasi's old fame as one of the Sub-continents greatest centres of scholarship. The university offers degrees in traditional Indian art, music, culture and philosophy, and is of special importance for scholars of Sanskrit. Its major attraction for visitors is the Bharat Kala Bhavan, which exhibits miniature paintings, sculptures dating back to the 1st century and old photographs of Varanasi.

  • Ghats and Evening Aarti

    The ghats of Varanasi are the venue of all the various spectacles associated with Hinduism. At any time, it is peopled with astrologers, mantra-chanting priests and their clients, barbers shaving heads, people stripping down for a dip in the holy waters of the Ganges and, if youre near the cremation ghats, funeral pyres devouring the deceased. A dip in the Ganges waters is not only an act of washing away ones sins; it is to immerse in the belief system handed down by ones ancestors, to do what a grandfather or grandmother might have done in the past. Evenings on Varanasis ghats can cast a spell on you. The elaborate and meticulously performed aarati ceremony and the accompaniment of bhajans(devotional songs) and rhythmic clapping of the devotees charges the evening with energy that takes hold of your senses.

  • Hotel Banaras Kothi

    Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3 - Visit Sarnath, Ramnagar Fort and Leisure Time
  • Breakfast at the hotel

    Breakfast at hotel. Early morning drive to Sarnath.Guided tour of the main attractions of Sarnath.

  • Sarnath

    Sarnath, located only 10 kilometers from the throbbing Varanasi, seems ever ready to host another great philosophers speech. Its large gardens filled with bird and scurrying squirrel press upon the visitors the gift of tranquility. Here, silence needs no prompting. The historical and spiritual significance of the fact that the Buddha delivered his first sermon somewhere in this expanse of gardens makes you more attentive to the surroundings. The senses are equally engaged by the hulking remain of the 34-meter-high Dhamekh Stupa. Although the present edifice dates back to 500 AD, excavations of the site have yielded bricks dating back to 200 BC. The ruins of a large monastery and the partial Ashokan pillar all hark back to the heyday of Buddhism in the area.

  • Ramnagar Fort

    Standing majestically across the Ganges from Varanasi, the Ramnagar Fort is an alluring monument. It is the residence of the former Maharaja of Benares, and although it no longer has the bustling atmosphere of a palace, it captives with its trappings of regal life ranging from vintage Fords and Cadillacs to gold-plated elephant howdahs to silver palanquins. The most interesting object on display in this museum is an astrological that besides showing time also shows position of the sun, phases of the moon, and gives astrological information. You can feel like a monarch for a moment standing on the stone platforms on the palaces western end, with the Ganges flowing below and the ancient Varanasi across it.

  • Free time around the city

    After visiting famous sites in and around Varanasi travellers will have some free time on their own.

  • Hotel Banaras Kothi

    Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4 - Drive to Bodhgaya and Sightseeing in and around Bodhgaya
  • Bodhgaya, major sites associated with Buddha’s life.

    Bodhgaya: where a young man who had renounced life as a prince undertook severe austerities, meditated for weeks, attained enlightenment and became the Buddha. Whether one thinks of the Buddha as a philosopher or as a god, Bodhgaya marks the site of a most wonderful transformation. Surviving as an indirect link to this event in the Buddhas life is the bo tree growing in the premises of the Mahabodhi Temple. The tree is believed to have come from the tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment. The spread of the Buddhas teachings around the world is reflected in the Tibetan, Burmese, Japanese, Sri Lankan, Chinese, Bhutanese and Nepali monasteries standing nearby.

  • Gaya's Holy Site

    According to Hindu mythology, Vishnu bestowed on Gaya the power to absolve sins. Hence for Hindus, a visit to Gaya is an opportunity for spiritual cleansing. Gaya is also one of the holiest places for a Hindu to offer pinda(cakes offered to the spirits of ones ancestors). Performing this ritualat Gaya combined with a circuit of Gayas holy sites is believed to liberate one's ancestors from the cycle of rebirth.

  • Vishnupad Temple

    For a Hindu pilgrim the most attractive place in Gaya is the Vishnupad Temple. As the name suggests, it is dedicated to Vishnu, the suffix pad meaning feet. This sikhara-style temple was built in 1787 by Queen Ahalya Bai of Indore. The temple houses a 40 cm footprint on a rock, which Hindus believe was made by Vishnu's foot.

  • Hotel Delta International

    Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Breakfast at the hotel

    Breakfast at the hotel and get ready to drive Bodhgaya.

  • Drive to Bodhgaya

    After breakfast at the hotel we will drive to Bodhgaya(5 Hours).

Day 5 - Drive to Varanasi and departure
  • Breakfast at the hotel

    Breakfast at hotel & early morning drive to varanasi.

  • Hotel to Airport

    Transfer to airport for final departure.

Inclusion/Exclusion
inlcusion
  • 5% GST, Transport, pick-up, and drop
  • Sight-seeing and activities in Varanasi, Sarnath, Bodhgaya and Gaya
  • Hotel accommodation (with B&B)
  • 1- Time Boat Ride
exclusion
  • Lunch and dinner
  • Visa fee at the International Airport only for foreigners
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
Trip Notes
Policies
Payment Policy

The company accepts all major credit cards (MasterCard and Visa Cards). 

The client also has the option to wire transfer the payment of booking the package to the following bank account in Nepal: 


Name of Account Holder: Buddha Holidays Tours and Travel Pvt. Ltd., Jawalakhel, Lalitpur
Account Number (USD):        006 08082190011
Account Number (NPR/INR):  006 08082190019
Name of the Bank: Himalayan Bank Ltd, Patan Branch, Lalitpur
Swift Code: HIMANPKA

Cancellation Policy

The following cancellation policies are applicable under the following scenarios: 

1. If cancelled by the Company:

 

The company reserves the right to cancel a tour in any circumstances. The company will not cancel a tour less than 30 days before the start date of the tour except for force majeure or failure on the client’s part to make all due payments or if the client fails to comply with any requirements of the booking conditions. 

 

If the Company has to cancel, you will be informed as soon as possible. 

 

If there is time to do so before departure and the cancellation does not result from your failure, then the Company will offer you a choice to purchase an alternative tour as a result of consolidation or another available tour offered by the company. In either case, paying or receiving a refund in respect of difference in price or receiving a full refund of all monies paid to the Company. 

It is advisable to only book fully flexible transport and other arrangements which can be cancelled or changed without charges, as the Company is not liable to pay the Client any cancellation, amendment or other changes the Client may need to make as a result of the cancellation of the tour. 

As a minimum, the Company, where compensation is due will pay a compensation of USD 100 per confirmed passenger. The Company is not liable for compensation if the booking is cancelled as a result of force majeure. 

 

2. If Cancelled by the Clients 

 

Clients have the option to cancel their booking as per the following policies of the Company: 

  • 10% of the advanced payment will be retained by the Company if cancellation is done 30 days prior to the start date of the tour. 
  • 50% of the advanced payment will be retained by the Company if cancellation is done 2 to 3 days prior to the start date of the tour. 
  • 100% of the advanced payment is retained by the Company is the cancellation is done less than 2 days before the start of the tour date. 

 

In case of non-payment of the remaining balance before the due date, the Company reserves the right to treat your booking as cancelled and 100% of the advanced payment will be retained as a cancellation charge by the Company. 
 

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