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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 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 hotel in Varanasi.
Day 05 - Varanasi
Go for an early morning boat ride 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 (340 kms via Lumbini)
Proceed for Sravasti enroute visit Lumbini - is the place where enlighten
Gautam Buddha was born. On arrival Sravasti transfer to hotel. Overnight
in Sravasti.
Day 08 - Sravasti - 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. On
arrival Lucknow transfer to hotel. Overnight in Lucknow.
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Day 09 - Lucknow - Delhi
After a relaxed morning transfer to railway station to connect train for
Delhi. Upon arrival transfer to hotel . overnight stay in Delhi.
Day 10 - Delhi - Out
After breakfast go for the full day guided tour of 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 the onward destination.
Extension Agra (Optional)
Day 08 - Lucknow - board train for Agra
Evening transfer to Railway Station to connect board Train # 4201 Lucknow
MTJ Express dep. 23:30 hrs. Overnight on board.
Day 09 - Agra - Delhi
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 to
Delhi and check into hotel.
Day 10 - Delhi - Out
After breakfast go for the full day guided tour of 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 the onward destination.
Contact us for hotels details/options covered in this tour
| Valid till 31st March 2011 | Valid from 1st April 2011till 3oth Sept 2011 |
| US$ 680 Per Person | US$ 655 Per Person |
* Please request for rate for the period X'Mas - New Year Period
| Land Cost includes | Land Cost Excludes |
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1. Room on Twin Sharing Basis
at each place as per itinerary for total 09 nights. Hotel check in /
out 12:00 hrs. |
1. Expenses of personal
nature |
Monument Entry Fee List (per person per visit in Indian Rupees)
| Delhi | Varanasi | Buddhist Sector |
| Qutab Minar -
250 Red Fort - 100 Humayun Tomb - 250 |
Sarnath - 100 | Approx - 400 |
Hotel used will be as under or equivalent category
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