Day 0I : Delhi
Welcome to Delhi, the capital
of India. You will be received and transferred to a pre-booked
hotel. You have the remaining day to brace up for the excitement
ahead.
Day 02 : Delhi
After breakfast sightseeing tour of Delhi. Morning visit Old
Delhi. It is a 17th century walled city with its splendid gates,
narrow alleys, the enormous Bazaar. Visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid
and Raj Ghat. Afternoon tour of New Delhi with wide tree lined
avenues, parks and fountains surroundings the imposing
government and state Buildings. Visit Humayun's Tomb, an
observatory called Jantar Mantar, Qutab Minar, India Gate and
President House. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi - Varanasi
After breakfast Transfer to Railway Station and Overnight in
Train
Day 04 : Varanasi - Sarnath - Varanasi
On arrival Varanasi Railway Station, and traer
to hotel, check-in at hotel and refresh for a visit to Sarnath
-the place where Lord Buddha preached his first Sermon in 590
BC. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Varanasi, visiting Ghats,
Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Gyanvyapi Mosque, Durga Temple, Banaras
Hindu University, Ram Nagar, Fort and Museum. Overnight at
hotel.
Day 05 : Varanasi - Bodhgaya
Early morning boat-ride on the River Ganges. Thereafter, leave
Varanasi by road for Bodhgaya (242 kms / 6-7 Hrs) one of the
holiest Buddhist pilgrimage centers in the state of Bihar. It
was here that Gautama attained enlightenment and became Buddha
under the "Bodhi" tree Satabodhi Temple. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 : Bodhgaya
Morning visit temples in
Bodhgaya - Mahabodhi Temple, Animesh Locan Chaiyata, Mohanta's
Monastery, Thai Temple and The Burmese Temple. Later visit
Monuments such as - Tibetan Monastery, International Buddhist
House, Buddhist Monastery of Bhutan, The Chinese Temple &
Monastery and Bodhi Tree. Also visit Archaeological Museum
Day 07 : Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna
Leave Bodhgaya for Patna (157 kms / 4-5 Hrs) en-route visiting
Rajgir & Nalanda. Patna is 2500 year old capital city of Bihar.
Rajgir was capital of 6th century Magadha Empire and was revered
site of Buddha's discourses. Buddha spent many years here.
Nalanda is world's oldest university founded in the 5th century.
Overnight at hotel in Patna.
Day 08 : Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar
Morning leave Patna for Kushinagar (253 kms / 8 hrs) en-route
visiting Vaishali -located 55 kms from Patna and holds special
significance for Buddhist devotees. It was here that the Buddha
announced the approaching of his Mahaparinirvana. Visit Ashokan
Pillar - the magnificent Ashokan pillar with a lion adorning its
top is a definite crowd-puller. This 18.3 m high pillar is made
of a single piece of red sandstone and is a major attraction to
the tourists. Arrive Kushinagar. It is the place where Buddha
passed into Maha-Parinirvana. Afternoon visit the various stupas
and temples. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 : Kushinagar - Lumbini - Sravasti
Leave Kushinagar by road for Lumbini (170 kms / 4-5 Hrs) - the
birthplace of Buddha and is located just a few kilometres inside
Nepal. Sightseeing tour of Lumbini and thereafter leave for
Sravasti by road (225 kms / 6 hrs). On arrival transfer to hotel
and overnight stay.
Day l0 : Saravasti - Balrampur - Lucknow - Delhi
Morning visit to Sahet & Mahet -15 kms from Balrampur and the
capital of the ancient Kingdom of Kosala. Sravasti has the
honour for sheltering Buddha for 24 rainy seasons in the Jetvana
Vihar and has the famous Anand Bodhi tree, age-old stupas,
majestic monasteries and several temples. Buddha is said to have
performed some miracles here. Afternoon free for leisure.
Evening drive to Gonda Railway Station (40 kms) and connect
train 2553 / Vaishali Express dep. 19:35 hrs. Overnight on A /c
Train.
Day 11 : Day at leisure
On arrival New Delhi Railway Station, and transfer to hotel,
check-in at hotel and refresh and evening Transfer to
international airport to connect flight for onward destination
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to hotel, check-in at hotel and refresh for a visit to Sarnath
-the place where Lord Buddha preached his first Sermon in 590
BC. Afternoon sightseeing tour of Varanasi, visiting Ghats,
Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Gyanvyapi Mosque, Durga Temple, Banaras
Hindu University, Ram Nagar, Fort and Museum. Overnight at
hotel.
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Bodhgaya - Mahabodhi Temple, Animesh Locan Chaiyata, Mohanta's
Monastery, Thai Temple and The Burmese Temple. Later visit
Monuments such as - Tibetan Monastery, International Buddhist
House, Buddhist Monastery of Bhutan, The Chinese Temple &
Monastery and Bodhi Tree. Also visit Archaeological Museum
