Follow the footsteps of Buddha

Filed in archive Destination: Asia & the Pacific on July 21, 2007

GAP Adventures is offering an 8-day travel experience that will take you, the traveler, to the footsteps of the Buddha.

Travelers with start from Kathmandu, and from there, the first stop is Lumbini, which is the birthplace of the Buddha. Then to Kushinagar, his final resting place. A walk through twisting alleys and hundreds of temples and shrines as well as experience the the dawn rituals of bathing and burning at the ghats of the Ganges. And for the last day, you can explore and experience the Mahabodhi Temple and visit the ruins of the Bhuddist University of Nalanda.

Nights are spent in hotels (for 4 nights), sleeper trains (2 nights) and a night in the monastery.

Price for this travel experience costs GBP 310 (or 460€) plus a local payment of U$150. Travelers are also advised to bring at least U$180 for meals and additional expenses.

*Flights are not included in the price