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Inquire NowFollow the trail of the One who laid the path to enlightenment. From Delhi, visit places Buddhist-significant places like Sarnath, Varanasi, Bodhgaya, Nalanda, Vaishali, Lumbini and other places to get to understand the transformation of Siddharta to Gautama.
Welcome to India- a country where hospitality is a way of life; to a culture steeped in tradition, a land where history lives in music and dance. You will be received at the airport and proceed to your hotel for overnight stay at Delhi.
Morning after a relaxed breakfast we will take you to a tour of Delhi. In Old Delhi you will visit the famous Red Fort (closed on Monday) surrounded by shops and bazaars, the Jama Masjid with its tapering minarets and wonderful marble domes and Chandni Chowk. In Old Delhi you will also have an opportunity to experience a Heritage rickshaw ride. As a complete contrast, New Delhi stands in formal splendor.Visit India Gate,Qutab Minar and Humayun's Tomb. Overnight stay at Delhi.
Transfer to Delhi airport to board flight for Varanasi. Arrive at Varanasi and transfer to hotel. Later enjoy the pleasure trip to Sarnath few kilometres from Varanasi. Sarnath, about 10 km from the holy city of Varanasi, it is the place where Lord Buddha chose to deliver his first sermon. Return to Varanasi and Evening we will head towards the Dasaswamedh Ghat (One of the banks of Ganges River.close to Kashi Vishwanath Temple) to witness Ganga Aarti (Evening Prayer). Take a stroll through the Local Market which is very colorful during the evening with lights. Overnight stay at Varanasi
Early morning enjoy an inspiring and beautiful Sunrise boat ride. After the boat ride come back to hotel for breakfast. Post breakfast proceed for city tour of Varanasi. It begins with a visit to Durga temple called as the Sankat Mochan temple and the Bharat Mata temple. The Banaras Hindu University, one the most presumed educational institutions in India. Also visit weaver colony to see how silk is processed made into clothes. Overnight stay at Varanasi.
After breakfast drive to Bodhgaya (250 Kms 5-6 Hours Drive). Arrive Bodhgaya and check in at hotel. Afternoon visit to Mahabodhi temple. Overnight stay at Bodhgaya.
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for sightseeing visiting Mahabodhi Temple. Free time for religious activities. Afternoon sightseeing at Niranjana River, Sujata Village and Monasteries. Overnight stay at Bodhgaya.
Morning proceed to Rajgir (71 Kms 2 Hours Srive).Rajgir is a place of great significance for Buddhists and Jain's. Lord Buddha spent 12 years at Rajgir and the first Buddhist council was held here. From Rajgir you will be driven to Nalanda (14 Kms). Nalanda was a great center of learning in ancient time. Nalanda was one of the greatest monastic university of the ancient world. Later drive to Vaishali(134 Kms 4 Hours Drive).
Morning sightseeing of Vaishali and then proceed to Kushinagar (174 Kms 4 Hours Drive). Kushinagar is the place where Lord Buddha had passed into Pari-nirvana and therefore is a prominent Buddhist site. Overnight stay at Kushinagar.
Early morning proceed to Lumbini (195 Kms 4 Hours drive) .The birthplace of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Lumbini lies in the foothills of the Himalayas in Nepal. There after drive to Shravasti (154 Kms 4 hours drive). Overnight stay at Shravasti.
Drive to Lucknow (155 Kms 3-4 Hours Drive) board train to Delhi. Departure for onwards Journey.
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