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13-Day Spiritual and Cultural Journey: 5 Nights in Thailand and 8 Days Exploring Sacred Sites from Bodhgaya to Varanasi

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Day 1: Arrival in Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand

10:00 AM

Arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport

Land in Bangkok and transfer to your hotel to begin your trip.
Taxi to Hotel
THB 400, 45 minutes

12:00 PM

Check-in & Rest

Relax and freshen up at your hotel before exploring the city.
THB 3000, 1.5 hours

2:00 PM

Lunch at Som Tam Nua

Try authentic Thai papaya salad and crispy fried chicken in a popular local setting.
THB 250, 1 hour

3:30 PM

Visit Wat Arun

Tour this iconic riverside temple renowned for its colorful porcelain-encrusted spires.
THB 50, 1.5 hours

6:00 PM

Dinner Cruise on Chao Phraya River

Enjoy an evening cruise with traditional Thai cuisine and spectacular city views.
THB 1500, 2 hours
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Day 2: Bangkok Temples

Bangkok, Thailand

8:00 AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy a buffet breakfast featuring Thai and international options.
Included with hotel, 1 hour

9:30 AM

Visit Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew

Explore Thailand’s most famous landmark and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
THB 500, 3 hours

1:00 PM

Lunch at Krua Apsorn

Enjoy classic Thai dishes like green curry and crab omelette in a refined setting.
THB 350, 1 hour

2:30 PM

Explore Jim Thompson House

Tour the traditional Thai house of the American silk entrepreneur and museum curator.
THB 200, 1.5 hours

5:00 PM

Shopping in Siam Paragon

Visit one of Bangkok’s premier shopping malls featuring designer brands and food courts.
Free entry; personal expenses extra, 2 hours

7:30 PM

Dinner at Bo.Lan

Indulge in refined traditional Thai fine dining with organic ingredients.
THB 2000, 1.5 hours
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Day 3: Flight to Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai, Thailand

6:30 AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Early breakfast to prepare for your flight to northern Thailand.
Included with hotel, 1 hour

8:30 AM

Fly to Chiang Mai

Take a 1-hour flight connecting to the cultural capital of northern Thailand.
THB 1200, 1 hour

10:00 AM

Check-in at Hotel in Old City

Settle in your hotel centrally located in Chiang Mai’s historic center.
THB 2500, 1 hour

11:30 AM

Visit Wat Phra Singh

Explore one of Chiang Mai’s most revered temples with intricate Lanna-style architecture.
Free, 1 hour

1:00 PM

Lunch at Khao Soi Khun Yai

Taste authentic northern Thai coconut curry noodle soup, a must-try local specialty.
THB 120, 1 hour

2:30 PM

Explore Doi Suthep Temple

Visit this hilltop temple offering panoramic views of Chiang Mai (Open 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM).
THB 50, 3 hours (including travel)

7:30 PM

Dinner at Dash! Restaurant & Bar

Relax with a mix of Thai and international dishes in a beautiful traditional teak house.
THB 600, 1.5 hours
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Day 4: Chiang Mai Cultural Day

Chiang Mai, Thailand

7:30 AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Start your day with a diverse buffet breakfast.
Included with hotel, 1 hour

9:00 AM

Elephant Sanctuary Visit

Spend a meaningful morning feeding and bathing rescued elephants responsibly.
THB 2500, 4 hours

1:30 PM

Lunch at Sanctuary

Enjoy a provided vegetarian lunch included in the sanctuary visit.
Included in sanctuary price, 1 hour

3:00 PM

Visit the Old City Temples: Wat Chedi Luang

Stroll around this temple’s towering pagoda ruins and nearby historic sites.
THB 40, 1.5 hours

6:00 PM

Dinner at The Riverside Bar & Restaurant

Enjoy live music and river views with diverse Thai and Western cuisine.
THB 700, 1.5 hours
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Day 5: Chiang Mai to Bangkok

Bangkok, Thailand

7:00 AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Early breakfast before taking your flight back to Bangkok.
Included, 1 hour

9:00 AM

Fly to Bangkok

Return flight to Bangkok, approx. 1 hour.
THB 1200, 1 hour

10:30 AM

Check-in at Airport Hotel

Stay near Suvarnabhumi Airport for convenience ahead of international departure.
THB 3000, Rest of day

12:00 PM

Lunch at the Hotel

Enjoy a relaxed lunch with international and Thai cuisine options.
THB 500, 1 hour

2:00 PM

Spa and Wellness Treatment

Indulge in a traditional Thai massage to relax and recharge before your India trip.
THB 1500, 2 hours

6:00 PM

Dinner at hotel restaurant

Light dinner with a peaceful atmosphere to prepare for next day’s travel.
THB 600, 1 hour
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Day 6: Fly Thailand to Bodhgaya

Bodhgaya, India

6:00 AM

Early breakfast at Hotel

Fuel up with a nutritious breakfast before your international flight.
Included, 1 hour

8:00 AM

Fly to Bodhgaya (via Delhi or Kolkata)

Flight connecting through Delhi or Kolkata to reach Bodhgaya.
INR 8000, Approx. 7-8 hours including connections

4:00 PM

Arrival and Hotel Check-in

Check into your hotel in Bodhgaya and rest after your journey.
INR 3000, 1.5 hours

6:00 PM

Light Dinner at Hotel

Relax with a light Indian dinner and prepare for sightseeing tomorrow.
INR 500, 1 hour
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Day 7: Bodhgaya Spiritual Tour

Bodhgaya, India

8:00 AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Start your day with a wholesome breakfast at the hotel.
INR 300, 1 hour

9:00 AM

Visit Mahabodhi Temple

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site where Buddha attained enlightenment.
Free, 2 hours

11:30 AM

Visit Bodhi Tree

Meditate beneath the sacred fig tree linked to Buddha’s enlightenment.
Free, 1 hour

1:00 PM

Lunch at The Great Buddha Restaurant

Enjoy local meals such as thali and dal in a comfortable setting.
INR 400, 1 hour

3:00 PM

Explore Tibetan and Japanese Monasteries

Visit peaceful monasteries that showcase Buddhist cultural diversity.
Free, 2 hours

6:00 PM

Dinner at Marian Restaurant

Feast on Indian and Asian fusion dishes in a warm atmosphere.
INR 600, 1 hour
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Day 8: Bodhgaya to Nalanda and Beyond

Nalanda, India

7:00 AM

Breakfast at Hotel

Early breakfast before departing for Nalanda.
INR 300, 1 hour

8:00 AM

Travel to Nalanda

Drive to the ancient Nalanda University ruins, approximately 1.5 hours.
INR 1500, 1.5 hours

9:30 AM

Visit Nalanda Archaeological Site

Explore one of the oldest seat of learning with fascinating ruins and stupas.
INR 500, 2 hours

12:00 PM

Lunch at Nalanda Restaurant

Enjoy north Indian vegetarian cuisine in town.
INR 400, 1 hour

1:30 PM

Travel to Kushinagar

Drive towards Kushinagar, the place of Buddha’s Parinirvana (approx. 3 hours).
INR 2000, 3 hours

4:30 PM

Check-in and Rest

Arrive at Kushinagar, check into your hotel and unwind.
INR 3200, 1 hour

6:00 PM

Dinner at Hotel

Relax with a local dinner after a day of travel and exploration.
INR 600, 1 hour
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