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Places :: Delhi - Patna - Bodhgaya - Varanasi - Kushi Nagar -
Lumbini - Sravasti - Lucknow - Delhi - Agra - Delhi
Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days
Day 01 - Arrival Delhi
Met
on arrival and transfer to the hotel for overnight.
Day 02 - Delhi - Patna (by flight) - Bodhgaya (by drive)
After breakfast in the hotel departure transfer to the domestic airport
for flight to Patna. On arrival, you will be met by our representative at
the airport. Drive to Bodhgaya (140 kms / 4 hrs.) where Buddha attained
enlightenment and which is one of the most sacred pilgrimage place for the
Buddhist. Enroute visit Nalanda and Rajgir. Nalanda is a great centre of
Buddhist learning and one of the most famed university citadels of ancient
times. Rajgir is 10 kms south of Nalanda and sacred to the memory of the
founder of both Buddhism and Jainism. On arrival in Bodhgaya check in the
hotel for overnight stay.
Day 03 - Bodhgaya
In the morning after taking breakfast go for the guided tour of the city
visiting the Mahabodhi Temple where according to the history, the Lord was
enlightened under the Bodhi tree. Mahabodhi Temple of Bodh Gaya is one of
the holiest of holy pilgrim places for the Buddhists of the world. The
Mahabodhi Temple built on the east of the sacred tree stands majestically
170 feet high on a base 50 feet square, and consists of a soaring
pyramidal tower surmounted by a stupa. The Vajrasan or Diamond Throne
lying between the Bodhi Tree and the temple marks the actual spot where
Buddha sat in meditation and attained supreme knowledge. A gilded Buddha
smiles upon the visitors from a niche in the wall of the temple.
Unbelievable peace pervades the atmosphere giving credence to legend.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 04 - Bodhgaya - Varanasi
After taking breakfast leave for Varanasi by surface (235 kms / 6 hrs).
On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at Varanasi.
Day 05 - Varanasi
Go for an early morning boat tide in river Ganges to view sunrise and
life at the ghats. After breakfast, go for excursion to Sarnath. It was at
Sarnath that Buddha gave his first sermon to his five disciples. Take a
look at the magnificent 34-Meter high stupa and the mighty stone pillar
erected by the legendary king Ashoka, who was faithful follower of the
Buddhist religion. Afternoon visit other hotspots of the city - Bharat
Mata Temple, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas and the Banaras Hindu University.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 - Varansai - Kushinagar
Proceed
for Kushinagar (275 kms / 7 hrs), enroute visit Vaishali. In Kushinagar
visit the Mahaparnirva temple (where the Lord attained 'Mahaparnirvana'-
release from the endless cycle of birth and rebirth) and visit the
'Rambhar Tila', where the mortal remains of Buddha are said to have been
cremated. Overnight in Kushinagar.
Day 07 - Kushinagar - Lumbini - Sravasti
Proceed for Kushinagar (275 kms / 7 hrs), enroute visit Vaishali. In
Kushinagar visit the Mahaparnirva temple (where the Lord attained
'Mahaparnirvana'- release from the endless cycle of birth and rebirth) and
visit the 'Rambhar Tila', where the mortal remains of Buddha are said to
have been cremated. Overnight in Kushinagar.
Day 08 - Sarvasti - Lucknow
In the morning visit Sravasti (Sahet -Mahet), capital of the ancient
kingdom of Kosala, an active centre for Buddhism. Situated 165 kms from
Lucknow and 15 kms from Balrampur. Sravasti, the capital of the ancient
Kingdom of Kosala, has the honour for sheltering Buddha for 24 rainy
seasons in the Jetvana Vihar, this Vihar was offered by wealthy merchant
Anath Pindika. The city believed to be founded by the mythological King
Sravast, has age-old stupas, majestic monasteries and several temples.
Overnight at Lucknow.
Day 09 - Lucknow - Delhi
After a relaxed morning transfer airport to connect flight for Delhi.
Upon arrival transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 10 - Delhi - Out
After breakfast go for the full day guided tour Delhi. In the morning
visit Old Delhi and Rajghat -the "samadhi" of Mahatma Gandhi,
Jama Masjid and the busy bazaars of Chandni Chowk. In the afternoon visit
the beautiful city of New Delhi, built by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker,
and the historic Qutub Minar. Later in the evening departure transfer to
the international airport for flight to home
Extension Agra (Optional)
Day 08 - Lucknow - Agra
Evening transfer to Railway Station to connect Train # 4201 LKO / MTJ
Express dep. 23:30 hrs./ arr. Overnight on board.
Day 09 - Agra
After early breakfast drive to Agra enroute visit Sikandra. On arrival in
Agra check in the hotel. In the afternoon visit Agra fort. Evening free.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 - Agra - Delhi - Out.
Arrive Agra at 07:00 hrs. Visit the Taj Mahal, unquestionably the world's
most magnificent monument of Love. Taj Mahal, a colossal, perfectly
proportioned mass of white marble, it is literally a jewel - fashioned
over 22 years by hundreds of skilled craftsmen and over 20,000 labourers,
to float like some fantastic mirage upon the Yamuna. The Taj is today
considered as one of the wonders of the world. In the afternoon drive back
to Delhi International airport (203 kms / 4 hrs) to connect to your flight
for back home.
Contact us for hotels details/options covered in this tour
Land Cost
US$ 748 per person (on twin sharing basis - minimum 2 persons travelling
together)
Airfare
"Y" Class for Delhi / Patna + Lucknow / Delhi - US$ 292 nett
for 1 person (These are present fares and may change any time)
| Land Cost includes | Land Cost Excludes |
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1. Room on sharing basis at
each place as per itinerary with daily breakfast for 9 nights. Hotel
check in / out 12:00 hrs. |
1. Expenses of personal
nature |
Hotel used will be as under or equivalent category
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