Dambadiva Pilgrimage Tour - 09 Days
OCT-NOV 2026

COLOMBO – CHENNAI - VARANASI - LUCKNOW - DELHI - COLOMBO


A must its said that for all Buddhists during their life to visit the four main places, namely, Lumbini – the birthplace of Buddha; Bodhgaya – where Buddha attained enlightenment; Sarnath – where Buddha gave his first discourse of Dhamma to the world; and Kushinagar – place of Buddha's Maha Parinibbana.


FLIGHTS SCHEDULE
#6E117428 OCTColombo - Chennai09:1010:35
#6E 40128 OCTChennai - Varanasi15:4518:05
#6E681005 NOVLucknow - Delhi09:1510:30
#6E116905 NOVDelhi - Colombo14:5018:30


TOUR ITINERARY
DAY 01: ARRIVE VARANASI

Arrival: Meet and assist at Varanasi Airport, followed by a transfer to your hotel.

Dinner & Overnight: Dinner and an overnight stay at your hotel in Varanasi.

DAY 02: VARANASI – BODH GAYA

Morning: Breakfast at the hotel,

After Breakfast: Visit Sarnath, the sacred site where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon.

Sightseeing: At the historic Chaukhandi Stupa, Dharmarajika Stupa, Dhamekh Stupa, Old Mulagandhakuti, Dhamsabha Mandapaya, Isipathana Migadaya & Explore the Sarnath Museum.

Lunch: Lunch at hotel

After Lunch: Drive to Bodhgaya

Dinner & Overnight: Dinner and an overnight stay at your hotel at Bodhgaya.

DAY 3: BODH GAYA – SIL DAY

Early Morning: Visit the Mahabodhi Temple to observe Ata Sil (the eight precepts) and offer Kiripindu (milk rice) at the Sacred Bodhi Tree, where Prince Siddhartha attained enlightenment.

After breakfast participate in the Sathsathi Vandana ceremony at the Mahabodhi Temple.

Lunch at hotel.

Afternoon: Visit Dungeshwari Cave Temples. Niranjana River and the Sujatha Temple, which commemorates Sujatha Matha, who offered milk rice to the Buddha.

Evening: Attend the Bodhi Pooja at the Sacred Bodhi Tree to offer prayers and blessings and finish Sil.

Dinner & Overnight: Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel in Bodh Gaya.

DAY 04: BODH GAYA – RAJGIR – NALANDA – VAISHALI

Morning: After breakfast, drive to Rajgir to visit the sacred Vulture Peak (Griddhakuta Hill), where Lord Buddha delivered Atanatiya Sutura and many significant sermons.

Visit Bimbisara Jail, The Chariot Wheel Marks ( Vidudaba Cart Mark), Ancient Jeevaka Monastery (Jeewaka mango garden).

Lunch at hotel.

Later Visit Nalanda to explore the UNESCO-listed ruins of one of the world's oldest residential universities.

Afternoon: Continue your journey toward Vaishali.

Evening: Arrive in Vaishali for dinner and an overnight stay at your hotel.

DAY 05: VAISHALI – KUSHINAGAR

Morning: Following breakfast, visit the historical Vaishali Stupa where Rathana Stutra was held. and the nearby Ashoka Pillar.

Afternoon: After lunch, begin the drive to Kushinagar.

Evening: Upon arrival in Kushinagar, check in to your hotel for dinner and your overnight stay.

DAY 06: KUSHINAGAR – LUMBINI

Morning: Following breakfast, visit the Maha Parinirvana Temple.

Sightseeing: Visit Rambhar Stupa (the cremation site of Lord Buddha) and the Japan Temple (Indo-Japan Sri Lanka Buddhist Center).

Afternoon: Enjoy lunch before departing Kushinagar.

Drive to Lumbini, Nepal, crossing the border to the birthplace of the Buddha.

Evening: Arrive and transfer to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

DAY 07: LUMBINI – KAPILVASTU – SRAVASTI

Morning: After breakfast, explore the spiritual sites of Lumbini. Visit the Maya Devi Temple (the exact birthplace of Buddha) and the Sacred Pond (Puskarini).

Afternoon: Enjoy lunch at the hotel before departing. Journey back to India, stopping enroute at Kapilvastu (Piprahwa) to see the large stupa where sacred relics were discovered.

Evening: Continue the drive to Sravasti. Upon arrival, check in for dinner and an overnight stay.

DAY 08: SRAVASTI – LUCKNOW

Morning: Following breakfast, visit Jetavana, the site where Lord Buddha spent 24 monsoon seasons, and the sacred Ananda Bodhi Tree. Bodhi Pooja at Ananda Bodhi Tree.

Afternoon: Depart for Lucknow following lunch.

Evening: Arrive in Lucknow and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.

DAY 09: LUCKNOW – DEPARTURE

Morning: Early Breakfast at the hotel followed by time at leisure for personal activities.

Departure: Scheduled transfer to Airport for your flight to Colombo or your final destination.

Package Price: 08 Nights / 09 Days

LKR 320,000/-

Tours Date :
28-OCT-2026 | 05-NOV-2026

Contact Informations

  • Ms. Ashoka Hettiarachchi
    Mob : +94 702 942 864
    Email: ashoka@boctravels.com
  • Ms. Ayesha Jayalath
    Mob : +94 702 812 955
    Email: dambadiva@boctravels.com
  • TEL : +94 112 688 154 - 8
    (Office Hours)
  • Online Inquiry: Need more details!
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS & LODGING
    Varanasi - Amaya / The Mudra
    Bodhgaya - Sujatha New Wing
    Vaishali - Bandan Resort / Blu Lotus
    Kushinara - Om Residency
    Lumbini - The Landmark
    Sravasthi - Platinum / Tulip Inn
    Lucknow - Lineage / The Aviyaan
    Agra - Haward Plaza/ Grand Mercure/ Ramada/ Clarks shiraz/Holiday Inn
    Delhi - Ashoka Country Resort
COST INCLUDES
To ensure a seamless travel experience, your package includes the following services and amenities:
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    Air Tickets - Flights by Indigo Airlines.
    Accommodation - Premium hotel stays on a sharing basis (Twin or Triple)
    Single Room Supplement: Available at a surcharge of Rs. 107,000/-
    Meal Plan - Comprehensive Full Board basis (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
    Visa Processing: - India: Double-entry visa fees included (for Sri Lankan passport holders).
    Nepal: Visa-free entry (for Sri Lankan passport holders)
    Note: Chargers are different for foreign passports.
    Excursions: - All entrance fees to scheduled monuments and sites are included (for Sri Lankan passport holders).
    Note: Chargers are different for foreign passports.
    Transportation: - Travel in comfort via a dedicated 41/45-seater luxury coach.
    Guiding : - Accompanied by experienced Sinhala and English-speaking guides throughout the journey.
    Daily Essentials: - Two bottles of mineral water provided per person, per day.
    Logistics: - Complimentary one-way airport transfer from the Borella Office to Katunayake International Airport.
    Travel Insurance: - Coverage is provided for emergency sickness and medical expenses only.
EXCLUSIONS & PERSONAL EXPENSES
To ensure full transparency regarding your tour costs, please note that the following items are not included in the package price.
    -Gratuities: Donations for Temples and tips for or hotel personnel are at your discretion.
    -Collections for drivers, guides, support staff. (INR 1000 per passenger)
    -Personal Expenses: Costs for laundry services, room service, telephone calls, camera fees at monuments, and mini-bar consumption.
    -Incidental Costs: Any additional expenses arising from flight delays, rescheduling, cancellations, or other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control
TERMS & CONDITIONS
    -Group Size: Operations are based on a minimum capacity of 15 passengers.
    -Validity: This quotation remains valid until 31st October 2026.
    -Airfare Policy: Group air tickets are strictly non-refundable.
    -Visa Fees: Indian visa fees are non-refundable in the event of a traveler cancellation.
    -Senior Travelers: Passengers aged 68 and above must be accompanied by a family member or a designated personal companion.
    -Check-in/Out: Standard hotel check-in is at 14:00 hrs., and check-out is at 12:00 hrs.
    -Cancellations: Penalties for cancellations or postponements of the tour or related services will be determined based on the specific timing of the request.
    -Unused Services: No refunds will be issued for any missed or unused tours, activities, or transfers.
    -Price Adjustments: We reserve the right to amend the tour price in the event of currency fluctuations (specifically USD), changes in government taxes, or fuel price increases
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