Vaishali today is a small village known for its historical past. The epic Ramayana tells the story of the heroic King Vishal who ruled here. Historians maintain that one of the world's first democratic republics with an elected assembly of representatives flourished here in the 6th century. Vaishali, on the left bank of the Gandak river, is spiritually supreme : Lord Buddha visited this place frequently and at Kolhua, close by, preached his last sermon. One of the famous lion pillars have been erected here by Emperor Ashoka. A hundred years after the
Mahaparinirvana of the Buddha - Vaishali hosted the second great Buddhist council. Jainism, too, has its origins in Vaishali, for in 527 B.C., Lord Mahavir was born here and lived in Vaishali till he was 22. Vaishali is then twice blessed and remains an important pilgrim centre for both Buddhists and Jains and other religions also.

Places Of Interest:
Ashoka Pillar at Kolhua, Buddha Stupa I, Buddha Stupa II, Raja Vishal Ka Ghar, Coronation Tank, Museum, Bawan Pokhar Temple and Harikatora Temple, Miranji Ka Durgah, Kundupur.

Your Itinerary for Vaishali
(Kathmandu-Sarnath-Bodhgaya-Rajgir-Nalanda-Vaishali-Kushinagar-Sravasti-Lumbini (12 Days) )

Day 1:
On arrival you will be met by our representatives and comfortably lodged in your hotel.

Day 2: Visit the 3 sacred stupas - Boudhnath, Swoyambunath and Namobuddha
A visit of the 3 most sacred stupas in a single day is considered very holy by Tibetan Buddhist and the trio is revered as Bel-yul Chorten-Nam-sum. We shall visit above places and perform prayers and offerings.
Day 3:-Asuri Cave, Tara Temple, Mahabuddha (Temple of 1000 Buddhas)
Visit Asuri Cave where Guru Padmasambawa meditated before journeying into Tibet, temple of goddess Tara and Mahabuddha Temple(temple of 9000 Buddhas, replica of Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya.

Day 4: Kathmandu to Varanasi
Fly to Varanasi. You will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Afternoon visit Sarnath, where The Buddha preached his first sermon after becoming The Enlightened One.

Day 5: Varanasi to Bodhgaya
Early morning boat ride on River Ganges. After breakfast depart by road to Bodhgaya, a journey of about six to seven hours (240 kms).

Day 6~7: Bodhgaya
Visit the Mahabodhi Temple Complex which houses the sacred Mahabodhi Temple, the Bodhi tree and other sacred sites; Buddhist monasteries of different countries, sacred sites within the vicinity of Bodhgaya such as Lo-druk-kawa-che (where Buddha underwent 6 years rigorous penance) etc.

Day 8: Bodhgaya-Rajgir-Nalanda-Patna
After breakfast depart by road to Rajgir, a journey of about two hours (80 kms). Later continue to Patna (105 kms). En route visit ancient ruins of Nalanda university.

Day 9:Patna to Kushinagar
After breakfast depart by road to Kushinagar, a journey of about seven hours (260 kms). En route stop at Vaishali.

Day 10:Kushinagar to Sravasti
After breakfast depart by road to Saravasti, a journey of about six to seven hours (250 kms).

Day 11:Sravasti to Bhairawa (Lumbini)
After breakfast depart by road to Lumbini, a journey of about five to six hours (200 kms). Afternoon sightseeing tour of sacred Lumbini Garden including visit to Ashokan Pillar, Maya Devi Temple, Puskarni- the sacred pool, sanctum and Buddhist temple.

Day 12:Bhairawa to Kathmandu
Free till departure transfer to Bhairawa airport. Upon arrival meet and transfer to hotel.

Tour Ends.