India Bodhgaya Varanasi 5Days 4Nights GOIN 8866

05.30 a.m.  Meet at Don Mueang Airport, Terminal 1, Departures, 3rd floor, Gate 2, Thai Airways counter
Air Asia (FD) with staff to facilitate everyone
08.35 a.m.  Depart for Bodh Gaya, India by flight number FD 122
10.10 a.m.  Arrive at Gaya Airport, Bodh Gaya, India. After passing through immigration, you will be warmly welcomed by the staff (local time in India is approximately 1.30 hours behind Thailand. Please adjust your watch for convenience in making an appointment)
Noon Lunch at the hotel
Then travel to Nang Suchada Village, which is a high brick mound Suchada was the one who offered the rice pudding to the Buddha before he became enlightened. Along the way, we will pass by the Niranjana River, which is now called the Falgu River or Phalgu River. If the rain stops, the water in the river will quickly dry up and will be dry enough to walk across comfortably. Take you to Bodh Gaya or Mahabodhi Temple, which is the birthplace of Buddhism. Because it is the place where Prince Siddhattha attained supreme enlightenment and became the Supreme Buddha here for more than 2,500 years. When the Buddha became enlightened, he stayed in Bodh Gaya to enjoy the bliss of liberation (happiness that comes from liberation) for 7 weeks. There are 4 Bodhi trees as the tree of enlightenment. It is a valuable monument and this place is also registered as a world heritage in the cultural heritage category. of UNESCO
Evening Dinner at the hotel restaurant
Accommodation DHAMMA / MAHABODHI or equivalent 4 stars in Bodh Gaya, Indian standard
(The hotels listed in the tour program are only the initial hotels offered, which may change, but the hotels you stay in will be of equivalent level)

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Then travel to Rajgir, the capital of Magadha. During the time of the Buddha, it was a city surrounded by five large mountains. It was also known as “Benjakirina”. Continue to Venuvan Vihara or Veluvan Kalandakanivasathan, meaning Bamboo Forest Temple. It is the first temple in Buddhism. It is located near the foot of Webhāra Mountain on the bank of Saraswati River, which has Tapodharam (an ancient hot spring). This temple is also the place where the Buddha preached the Patimokkha to 1,250 disciples. Today, it is still an ancient ruin in a shady bamboo garden.
Take you to Khao Khitchakut (Girdhkut Cave), which takes about 2 hours to travel. It is a long, sloping mountain and a wide field. The highlight of interest is the highest point on the mountaintop, Phra Khanthakuti, which is a square brick ruin, which is where the Buddha stayed before he passed away, and the monks' residences for many other monks. It is also a quiet place, a place of spiritual support for people who come to pay homage and on the way up to Khao Khitchakut.
Then, take you to the Bimbisara Jail, an important place in Buddhist history. It is the remains of a 6-foot high wall surrounding the area. From this point, you can see the beautiful Phra Khanthakuti on the top of Khao Khitchakut.
Noon Lunch at the hotel.
Take you to Nalanda University, the first Buddhist university in the world, built during the reign of King Ashoka the Great. The purpose of the university was to be a place of study for Buddhist monks. There were many subjects taught, including Buddhist philosophy, Tripitaka, literature, and medicine. Many monks from abroad traveled to study at this university, but in 1742, Nalanda University was thought to be a large fortress. Therefore, it was destroyed by the Turkish Muslim soldiers, causing all religious scriptures to be burned.
Then, take you to Bodh Gaya.
Evening, dinner will be served at the hotel restaurant.
Accommodation DHAMMA / MAHABODHI or equivalent 4-star level in Bodh Gaya, Indian standard.
(The hotels listed in the tour program are only the initial hotels that are presented, which may change, but the hotels you stay in will be hotels of equivalent level.)

Morning Breakfast at the hotel restaurant
Then travel to Varanasi (travel time approximately 6-7 hours), a city with a history of more than 4,000 years, the oldest city in India and also considered the city with the longest continuous inhabitants in the history of the world.
Noon Lunch at the hotel restaurant
Then visit the pilgrimage site Sarnath (Sarnath), the third Buddhist pilgrimage site, originally called "Isipatana Deer Park". Pay homage to Dharmek Stupa, the place where the Buddha gave his first sermon to the Pancavaggiya. The floral patterns around the stupa are in the art of the Gupta period, but the survey found that the bricks inside the stupa are from the Mauryan period, so it is assumed that it was built during the reign of King Ashoka.
Then visit the Sarnath Museum (Archaeological Museum), the oldest museum of the Department of Archaeology, India. Built in 1905 by the push of Ver John Marshall to collect ancient artifacts excavated in Sarnath, which are numerous and are very important religious objects. The building is in a government style, spacious but still old according to time.
Then take you to cruise on the Ganga River, see the beauty of Varanasi and watch the Ganga Aarti ceremony or also known as the fire worship ceremony. It is a ritual that has been practiced since ancient times. It is a show of the highest respect to the goddess Ganga. But not only worshiping fire, there are many things used in the ceremony, such as conch shells, bells, incense, water containers or pots, camphor, flowers, incense, oil lamps, peacock feather fans, and yak tail whips. (Special! Flower krathong to ask for blessings from the goddess Ganga)

Evening Dinner served at the hotel restaurant
Accommodation THE FERN/PRESTINE or equivalent 4-star level in Varanasi, Indian standard
(The hotels listed in the tour program are only preliminary hotels that are subject to change, but the hotels you stay in will be hotels of equivalent level.)

Morning Breakfast at the hotel restaurant
Then travel to Bodh Gaya (travel time is approximately 6-7 hours)
Noon Lunch at the Thai temple restaurant
Take you to the Thai temple, located between Varanasi and Bodh Gaya. The temple is designed according to Buddhist religious sites, consisting of a prayer hall, meditation hall, kitchen, and bathroom. This temple is dedicated to spreading Buddhism to Buddhists and pilgrims.
Evening Dinner at the hotel restaurant
Accommodation DHAMMA / MAHABODHI or equivalent 4-star in Bodh Gaya, Indian standard
(The hotels listed in the tour program are only preliminary hotels, which may change, but the hotels you stay in will be of equivalent level.)

Morning, have breakfast at the hotel restaurant
At the appropriate time, travel to Gaya Airport, India to return to Bangkok
By flight number FD 123
10.40 a.m.  Depart from Gaya Airport, heading to Thailand
03.00 p.m.  Arrive at Don Mueang Airport, Bangkok safely with unforgettable memories