India Tours

Duration: 11 nights / 12 days
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Varanasi - Boghdaya - Rajgir - Nalanda- Patna - kushinagar - Lumbini - Sravasthi - Balrampur - Lucknow- Delhi

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi

A traditional welcome awaits your arrival at the international airport. Assistance on arrival and transfer to the Hotel. Overnight in Delhi

Day 02 : In Delhi
Full day sightseeing of Old and New Delhi. Morning, half day city tour of Old Delhi includes the Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi's Memorial), the Jama Masjid (The Universal Mosque, Red Fort, and on cycle rickshaws to the fabled Chandhi Chowk (Silver Street) - including the spice market, Gold/Silversmith market etc. Afternoon, city tour of New Delhi includes the Qutab Minar, Emperor Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, the Houses of Parliament and the Presidential Palace (Rashtrapati Bhawan). Overnight in Delhi

Day 03 : Delhi - Varanasi (Flight)
Transfer to airport to board flight for Varanasi. Varanasi - one of the oldest living cities in the world. It is also one of the holiest Hindu cities and still thriving on its religious past. On arrival in Varanasi transfer to hotel. Evening attend PUJA ceremony on the river Ganges. Overnight in Varanasi .

Day 04 : In Varanasi
Early Morning, boat ride at the Holy River Ganges to see the devout praying on the Ghats (Banks), with funeral pyres burning in the distance. Walk through the by lanes. Morning, City sightseeing tour of Varanasi. Afternoon excursion to Sarnath. Overnight in Varanasi

Day 05 : Varanasi - Bodhgaya ( 5 Hours drive)
Morning, proceed to Bodhgaya , reckoned as the most important Buddhist pilgrimage centre, is the place where Lord Sakyamuni (Gautam Buddha) entered into meditation after being moved by the sufferings of mankind. The giant Bodhi Tree (Peepal) is believed to have grown from the original Bodhi Tree under which, sitting on the raised platform, Prince Siddharth meditated and finally attained Nirvana. Overnight in Bodhgaya

Day 06 : In Bodhgaya
Morning sightseeing of Bodhgaya visiting the Bodhi Tree, Chaukramana, the jewel Walk, where it is believed that the Buddha strolled while in deep thought. Also visit Shaivite Monastery and famous Jagganath Temple. Overnight in Bodhgaya

Day 07 : Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna ( 5 hours)
Morning, proceed to Patna en route visit Rajgir - the place where Buddha meditated and preached; first Buddhist Council was held here. Also visit Nalanda - is known for its Archaeological Complex and Museum. On arrival check in to the hotel. Overnight at Patna

Day 08 : Patna - Vaishali -Kushinagar (6 Hours)
Morning proceed to Vaishali - known for Buddha Stupas, Ashoka Pillar and Bawan Pokhar Temple. Finally leave for Kushinagar. On arrival check in to the hotel. Overnight at Kushinagar

Day 09: In Kushinagar
Morning, visits - Kushinagar, one of the principal centres of Buddhist pilgrimage, is the place of Mahaparinirvana. Afternoon, drive to Lumbini and check in to the hotel. Afternoon visit - the village of Lumbini in Nepal, the Queen Mahamaya gave birth to Prince Siddhartha who later became the Buddha. Over 2000 years ago the Emperor Ashoka set up a commemorative pillar here. The pillar carries the inscription - Here the Buddha was born-. Another shrine preserves an ancient image depicting the nativity of the Lord.

Day 10 : Lumbini - Sravanti - Balrampur ( 3 Hours)
Morning, proceed to Sravasti - is a sacred site for Buddhists because it is here that Lord Buddha performed the greatest of his miracles to confound the Tirthika heretics. Further proceed to Balrampur. On arrival check in to the Hotel. Overnight in Balrampur

Day 11: Balrampur - Lucknow ( 3 ½ hours drive)
Lucknow -Delhi (Shatabdi Exp. Dep. 1535 Hours - Arr. Delhi 2210 Hours). Morning proceed to Lucknow to board Shatabdi express for Delhi. On arrival transfer to the Hotel. Overnight in Hotel

Day 12 : Departure Delhi
Transfer to the international airport to board flight for your next destination.

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