Bodhgaya Rajgir Nalanda Bodhgaya. Bodhgaya Rajgir Nalanda Bodhgaya - Varanasi. Lucknow - Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda Bodhgaya - Varanasi

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2 SL. NO. PACKAGE NAME ITINERARY Short Buddhist Itinerary (3N/4D) Buddhist Temple Tour (4N/5D) Discover Buddha Tour (5N/6D) The Buddhas Trail (6N/7D) Buddhist Circuit Tour (7N/8D) Special Buddhist Tour (8N/9D) Indo Nepal Buddhist Tour (9N/10D) Buddhist Circuit with Taj (10N/11D) Footstep of Buddha (11N/12D) Golden Triangle with Buddhist Circuit (15N/16D) Bodhgaya Rajgir Nalanda Bodhgaya Bodhgaya Rajgir Nalanda Bodhgaya - Varanasi Kolkata - Gaya - Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Bodhgaya - Varanasi Kolkata Lucknow - Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda Bodhgaya - Varanasi Kolkata - Gaya - Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Varanasi - Kushinagar Lumbini - Sravasti - Lucknow Delhi - Lucknow - Sravasti - Lumbini - Kushinagar - Patna - Vaishali - Nalanda - Rajgir - Bodhgaya Varanasi Kathmandu - Pokhra - Lumbini - Sravasti - Kushinagar - Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda Patna Delhi - Lucknow - Sravasti - Lumbini - Kushinagar - Patna - Vaishali - Nalanda - Rajgir - Bodhgaya Varanasi Agra - Delhi Delhi - Agra Sankasya- Lucknow - Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Vaishali- Kushinagar - Lumbini - Kapilvastu - Sravasti - Lucknow Delhi Delhi - Jaipur - Agra Lucknow - Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Rajgir Nalanda - Patna - Kushinagar - Sravasti - Lumbini Kathmandu

3 Duration: - 03 Nights / 04 days Places to Visit: Bodhgaya Rajgir Nalanda Bodhgaya Day 01: Bodhgaya Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel rest day at leisure. Overnight at hotel. Day 02: Bodhgaya After breakfast sightseeing tour of Bodhgaya visit Bodhi tree where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment, visit Mahabodhi temple, lunch at a hotel. After lunch visit Sujata Village & Dungeshwari Hills. Overnight at Hotel. Day 03: Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda Bodhgaya After breakfast at hotel later excursion to Rajgir (102 kms), Rajgir is a site of great Sanctity and significance for Buddhists. Afternoon visit Gridhkutta Hill, Bimbisar jail & Ajatashatru's Fort. After lunch drive to Nalanda, (12 kms). It was one of the oldest Universities of the World & International Centre for Buddist Studies. Nalanda was one of the greatest monastic universities of the ancient world University established in 5th century BC. It is believed that Lord Buddha and also the founder of Jainism religion Lord Mahavir taught at this university for years. There is even a monument to facilitate Chinese traveler monk and writer Hiuen Tsang who studied at this university in the 7th century A.D. After visit drive back to Bodhgaya. Overnight at hotel. Day 04: Bodhgaya departure. After breakfast at Hotel, rest of day at leisure for own activities. Later transfer to airport connects flight for your country. MIN. 2 PAX MIN. 4 PAX MIN. 6 PAX MIN. 2 PAX MIN. 4 PAX MIN. 6 PAX

4 Duration: - 04 Nights / 05 days Places to Visit: Bodhgaya Rajgir Nalanda Bodhgaya - Varanasi Day 01: Bodhgaya Assistance on arrival and transfer to hotel. Later evening visit Mahabodhi Temple. Overnight at hotel. Day 02: Bodhgaya After Breakfast full day city tour of bodhgaya. Visit Sujata Village, Niranjana river & various International monasteries. Overnight at hotel. Day 03: Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda Bodhgaya After breakfast at hotel later excursion to Rajgir (102 kms), Rajgir is a site of great Sanctity and significance for Buddhists. Afternoon visit Gridhkutta Hill, Bimbisar jail & Ajatashatru's Fort. After lunch drive to Nalanda, (12 kms). It was one of the oldest Universities of the World & International Centre for Buddist Studies. Nalanda was one of the greatest monastic universities of the ancient world University established in 5th century BC. It is believed that Lord Buddha and also the founder of Jainism religion Lord Mahavir taught at this university for years. There is even a monument to facilitate Chinese traveler monk and writer Hiuen Tsang who studied at this university in the 7th century A.D. After visit drive back to Bodhgaya. Overnight at hotel. Day 04: Bodhgaya / Varanasi After Breakfast leave Bodhgaya for Varanasi by surface (250 kms / 7 hrs). Varanasi is famous for Hindus and Buddhists as its close proximity to Sarnath. Arrival check in to the hotel and then proceed to Sarnath (14 kms), Visit Dhamekha Stupa and Deer park. Later Back to Varanasi. Overnight at hotel. Day 05: Varanasi Departure Early morning boat excursion on the river Ganges, a ferry pilgrimage from ghat to ghat. People bathe early in the morning to offer the prayers to the rising sun. Come back to hotel for breakfast. Later sightseeing tour of the city including the Bharat Mata Temple with a big relief map of India in marble, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, Banaras Hindu University which has an Art Gallery and the Mosque of Mughul Emperor Aurangazeb built on the site of an ancient Hindu Temple. Evening transfer to Varanasi airport to connect the flight for onward destination. MIN. 2 PAX MIN. 4 PAX MIN. 6 PAX MIN. 2 PAX MIN. 4 PAX MIN. 6 PAX

5 Duration: - 05 Nights / 06 days Places to Visit: Kolkata - Gaya - Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Bodhgaya - Varanasi Kolkata Day 01: Kolkata - Gaya Assistance on arrival and overnight drive to Bodhgaya (500 Kms / 10 Hrs). Overnight on coach. Day 02: Bodhgaya After Breakfast full day city tour of bodhgaya. Visit Sujata Village, Niranjana River & various International monasteries. Later evening visit Mahabodhi Temple. Overnight at hotel. Day 03: Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda Bodhgaya After breakfast at hotel later excursion to Rajgir (102 kms), Rajgir is a site of great Sanctity and significance for Buddhists. Afternoon visit Gridhkutta Hill, Bimbisar jail & Ajatashatru's Fort. After lunch drive to Nalanda, (12 kms). It was one of the oldest Universities of the World & International Centre for Buddist Studies. Nalanda was one of the greatest monastic universities of the ancient world University established in 5th century BC. It is believed that Lord Buddha and also the founder of Jainism religion Lord Mahavir taught at this university for years. There is even a monument to facilitate Chinese traveler monk and writer Hiuen Tsang who studied at this university in the 7th century A.D. After visit drive back to Bodhgaya. Overnight at hotel. Day 04: Bodhgaya / Varanasi After Breakfast leave Bodhgaya for Varanasi by surface (250 kms / 7 hrs). Varanasi is famous for Hindus and Buddhists as its close proximity to Sarnath. Arrival check in to the hotel and then proceed to Sarnath (14 kms), Visit Dhamekha Stupa and Deer park. Later Back to Varanasi. Overnight at hotel. Day 05: Varanasi - Kolkata Early morning boat excursion on the river Ganges, a ferry pilgrimage from ghat to ghat. People bathe early in the morning to offer the prayers to the rising sun. Come back to hotel for breakfast. Later sightseeing tour of the city including the Bharat Mata Temple with a big relief map of India in marble, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, Banaras Hindu University which has an Art Gallery and the Mosque of Mughul Emperor Aurangazeb built on the site of an ancient Hindu Temple. Evening transfer to Varanasi railway station to connect the train to Kolkata. Overnight on train. Day 06: Kolkata Departure On arrival Kolkata, transfer to hotel for wash & Change. Later on city tour of Kolkata, visit Howrah Bridge, Victoria Memorial & Kali Temple. Evening departure transfer to airport to connect the flight for onward destination. MIN. 2 PAX MIN. 4 PAX MIN. 6 PAX MIN. 2 PAX MIN. 4 PAX MIN. 6 PAX Kolkata Hotel Trimoorti Lee International Hhi Hotel Kolkata

6 Duration: - 06 Nights / 07 days Places to Visit: Lucknow - Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda Bodhgaya - Varanasi Day 01: Lucknow Assistance on arrival, Check-in at Hotel later visit local places. Overnight at Hotel. Day 02: Lucknow -Varanasi After early breakfast drive 07 hrs to Varanasi, Check-in at Hotel. Afternoon free for own activities. Overnight at hotel. Day 03: Varanasi Early morning Boat ride on River Ganges to see the bathing Ghats. Lunch at hotel. After lunch afternoon visit SARNATH along with Pirith ceremony (where Buddha delivered his first sermon). Overnight at hotel. Day 04: Varanasi- Bodhgaya After breakfast drive 243 kms / 6.5 hours to Bodhgaya. Check-in at Hotel. Lunch at hotel. Dinner and Overnight at Hotel. Day 05: Bodhgaya After breakfast morning visit Mahabodhi Temple & Bodhi Tree, Great Buddha Statue, Niranjana River, Sujata Temple - which is across the Niranjana river. Lunch at hotel. Afternoon visit to Dungeshwari caves. Overnight at hotel. Day 06: Bodhgaya-Rajgir- Nalanda -Bodhgaya After early breakfast drive to Rajgir the vulture Hill, hot spring in Rajgir, world peace Stupa, Bamboo s Garden. Continue to Nalanda to visit the ruins of world oldest University.Lunch in Nalanda. Return back to Bodhgaya. Overnight at hotel. Day 07: Bodhgaya- Varanasi After breakfast drive 5-6 hrs to Varanasi. Evening departure transfer to airport to connect the flight for onward destination. MIN. 2 PAX MIN. 4 PAX MIN. 6 PAX MIN. 2 PAX MIN. 4 PAX MIN. 6 PAX Kolkata Hotel Trimoorti Lee International Hhi Hotel Kolkata Lucknow Hotel Madakini Saket Regency Gen X Casaya Inn-Gomti Nagar Sapna Clarks Inn

7 Duration: - 07 Nights / 08 days Places to Visit: Kolkata - Gaya - Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Varanasi - Kushinagar Lumbini - Sravasti - Lucknow Day 01: Kolkata - Gaya Assistance on arrival and overnight drive to Bodhgaya (500 Kms / 10 Hrs). Overnight on coach. Day 02: Bodhgaya After Breakfast full day city tour of bodhgaya, visit Sujata Village, Niranjana River & various International monasteries. Later evening visit Mahabodhi Temple. Overnight at hotel. Day 03: Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda Bodhgaya Breakfast at hotel later excursion to Rajgir (102 kms), Rajgir is a site of great Sanctity and significance for Buddhists. Afternoon visit Gridhkutta Hill, Bimbisar jail & Ajatashatru's Fort. After lunch drive to Nalanda, (12 kms). It was one of the oldest Universities of the World & International Centre for Buddist Studies. Nalanda was one of the greatest monastic universities of the ancient world University established in 5th century BC. It is believed that Lord Buddha and also the founder of Jainism religion Lord Mahavir taught at this university for years. There is even a monument to facilitate Chinese traveler monk and writer Hiuen Tsang who studied at this university in the 7th century A.D. After visit drive back to Bodhgaya. Overnight at hotel. Day 04: Bodhgaya / Varanasi After Breakfast leave Bodhgaya for Varanasi by surface (250 kms / 7 hrs). Varanasi is famous for Hindus and Buddhists as its close proximity to Sarnath. Arrival check in to the hotel and then proceed to Sarnath (14 kms), Visit Dhamekha Stupa and Deer park. Later Back to Varanasi. Overnight at hotel. Day 05: Varanasi Kushinagar Early morning boat excursion on the river Ganges, a ferry pilgrimage from ghat to ghat. People bathe early in the morning to offer the prayers to the rising sun. Come back to hotel for breakfast. After then drive to Kushinagar (260 Kms. / 7 hrs). Lunch will be served enroute in a nice motel. On arrival, Kushinagar check in to the hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 06: Kushinagar Lumbini After Breakfast at hotel, proceed to visit Mahaparinirvana Temple (where Buddha took his last breathe) and Rambhar Stupa (cremation site of lord Buddha). Lunch at hotel. After lunch drive toward Lumbini (170 kms. / 04 hrs drive) to Lumbini (in Nepal). Kindly obtain double entry visa for India & single entry visa for Nepal). On arrival, check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 07: Lumbini Sravasti After breakfast at hotel. Proceed to visit Holy Birth place of Lord Buddha. After visit back to Hotel. Lunch at hotel. Drive to Sravasti (200 Kms/ 5 hrs.). On arrival, transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 08: Sravasti - Lucknow - Delhi Deparutre. After breakfast at Hotel. Proceed for visit Saheth (Jetvanaram) & Maheth (AngulimalCaves). After Lunch drive to Lucknow (170 Kms./04 Hrs.). On arrival transfer to railway station to connect the train for Delhi. On arrival Delhi transfer to airport to connect the flight for onward destination. MIN. 2 PAX MIN. 4 PAX MIN. 6PAX MIN. 2 PAX MIN. 4 PAX MIN. 6PAX Kushinagar Rahi Pathik Niwas Olive Tree Hotel Lotus Nikko Hotel Lumbini Lumbini Bamboo Resort Hotel Nirvana Buddha Maya Garden Hotel Sravasti Rahi Tourist Bungalow Hotel Pawan Palace Lotus Nikko Hotel

8 Duration: - 08 Nights / 09 days Places to Visit: Delhi - Lucknow - Sravasti - Lumbini - Kushinagar - Patna - Vaishali - Nalanda - Rajgir - Bodhgaya Varanasi Day 01: Arrival Delhi: Arrival at New Delhi International airport, assistances on arrival and transfer to Hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 02: Delhi / Lucknow (by Flight/Train) / Sravasti: After breakfast at hotel. Later check out and drive to airport to connect the flight for Lucknow. On arrival Lucknow transfer to Sravasti (180 Kms, 4:30 hrs). Arrival Sravasti and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 03: Sravasti / Lumbini: After breakfast at hotel then visit Jetvanaram and Angulimal Caves. After lunch drive to Lumbini (190 kms, 5-6 hrs). Lumbini is at Nepal. Arrival Lumbini, transfer to hotel arrival & check-in. Overnight at hotel. Day 04: Lumbini / Kushinagar: After breakfast at hotel then visit birth place of Lord Buddha. Lunch will be served at Hotel. After lunch drive to Kushinagar (130 kms / 04 hrs). Arrival Kushinagar, transfer to Mahaparinirvana temple and Rambhar Stupa (Cremation centre). Check-in hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 05: Kushinagar / Patna via Vaishali: After breakfast at hotel then drive to Patna (280 kms. / 07 hrs) en-route visit Vaishali. Arrival & check-in hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 06: Patna / Nalanda / Rajgir / Bodhgaya: After breakfast at hotel then drive to Nalanda (85 kms), visit ruins of ancient university.after lunch drive to Rajgir (15 kms), visit Gridhkuta Peak, Venuvanaram and Bimbisara Jail. Drive to Bodhgaya. Arrival Bodhgaya (65 kms), transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 07: Bodhgaya: After breakfast at the hotel, later full day sightseeing at Bodhgaya, visiting places like Mahabodhi temple, Sujata Village, Niranajana River. Overnight at hotel. Day 08: Bodhgaya / Varanasi: After breakfast at hotel, later drive to Varanasi (250 kms). On arrival check in to the hotel and then proceed to Sarnath (14 kms), Visit Dhamekha Stupa and Deer Park. Back to Varanasi & Check-in hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 09: Varanasi / Delhi + Departure: Early morning boat excursion on the river Ganges, a ferry pilgrimage from ghat to ghat. People bathe early in the morning to offer the prayers to the rising sun. Come back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast at hotel then drive to airport to connect the flight for Delhi. On arrival Delhi proceed to connect the flight for onward destination. MIN. 2 PAX MIN. 4 PAX MIN. 6 PAX MIN. 2 PAX MIN. 4 PAX MIN. 6 PAX Delhi La Vista Hotel Blue Berry Radisson Blu Sravasti Rahi Tourist Bungalow Hotel Pawan Palace Lotus Nikko Hotel Lumbini Lumbini Bamboo Resort Hotel Nirvana Buddha Maya Garden Hotel Kushinagar Rahi Pathik Niwas Olive Tree Hotel Lotus Nikko Hotel Patna Hotel Park Inn Buddha Heritage The Panache Hotel

9 Durations: 09 Nights / 10 Days Places to Visit: Kathmandu - Pokhra - Lumbini - Sravasti - Kushinagar - Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda Patna Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival Arrive Kathmandu, Meet & greet and then we will proceed for sightseeing of Kathmandu City - Durbar Square complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. An intriguing piece here is the 17th century stone inscription set into the wall of the palace with writings in 15 languages. The Durbar Square, protected as a UNESCO as a world heritage site, is the social, religious and urban focal point of the city. There are also museums inside the palace building. Pashupatinath Temple - One of the most sacred hindu shrines in the world, pashupatinath lies 5 Km east of the city center. The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred linga, or phallic symbol, of Lord Shiva. Chronical indicates the temple's existence prior to 400 AD. Devotees can be seen taking ritual dips in the holy Bagmati river flowing beside the temple, also a World heritage site. Boudnath Stupa: lies about 6 km to the east of downtown Kathmandu and is the largest stupa in the valley. It looms 36 meters high and present one of the most fascinating specimens of stupa design. Boudhnath a world heritage, is also known as Khasti. There are more than 45 Buddhist monasteries in the area. Overnight at hotel. Day 02: Kathmandu Pokhra After breakfast drive to Pokhra which will take about 6 hours drive and is about 200 Km. Pokhara is a place of remarkable natural beauty. The serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificence of the fish tail summit rising behind it create an ambiance of peace and mazic. At an elevation lower than Kathmandu, it has much more tropical feel to it, a fact well appreciated by the beautiful diversity of flowers which prosper in its environ. Indeed, the valley surrounding pokhara is home to thick forest, gushing rivers, emerald lakes and of course, the world famous, Views of the Himalayas. Overnight at hotel. Day 03: Pokhra Lumbini Early morning drive to Sarangkot for Sunrise. After breakfast tour of Pokhara town and Boating at Phewa Lake. After noon drive to Lumbini. On arrival visit birth place of Lord Buddha. Overnight at hotel. Day 04: Lumbini Sravasti After breakfast morning drive to Sravasti. Upon arrival at Sravasti transfer to hotel and proceed for lunch. After lunch visit Jetvanaram and Angulimal Caves. Overnight at Hotel. Day 05: Sravasti Kushinagar After breakfast at hotel then drive to Kushinagar. Arrive Kushinagar proceed for after lunch proceed to visit Mahaparinirvana temple and Ramabha Stupa (Cremation centre). Check-in hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 06: Kushinagar Varanasi After breakfast at hotel then drive to Varanasi. On arrival check in to the hotel and then proceed to Sarnath (14 kms), Visit Dhamekha Stupa and Deer park. Back to Varanasi & Check-in hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 07: Varanasi - Bodhgaya Early morning proceed for boat ride on holy river the Ganges with picturesque view of sunrise. Back hotel for breakfast, after breakfast at hotel then drive to Bodhgaya, which is 250 kms ( 05 hrs drive ) arrive at bodhgaya & transfer to hotel. Evening free for meditation at Mahabodhi premises. Overnight at hotel. Day 08: Bodhgaya After breakfast proceed for full day tour to Bodhgaya visit Mahabodhi Temple, Sujata Village, Niranjana river, 80 feet high lord Buddha Statue & Various international monasteries. Overnight at hotel. Day 09: Bodhgaya Rajgir /Nalanda Bodhgaya After breakfast at hotel. Excursion to Rajgir (65 Kms). visit Gridhkutta (Vulture's peak), World Peace Stupa, Venuvanaram & Bimbisar Prison. After lunch drive to Nalanda (12 kms) to visit the ruins of world ancient University. It was one of the oldest Universities of the World & International Centre for Buddhist Studies. Thereafter drive back to Bodhgaya, on arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 10: Bodhgaya Patna Departure: After breakfast at hotel day at leisure. After Lunch drive to Patna. On arrival transfer to airport to connect the flight for onward destination. MIN. 2 PAX MIN. 4 PAX MIN. 6 PAX MIN. 2 PAX MIN. 4 PAX MIN. 6 PAX Kathmandu Backyard Hotel Mirage Lords Inn Hotel Vaishali Pokhara Hotel Himalayan Inn Hotel Landmark Waterfront Resort Lumbini Lumbini Bamboo Resort Hotel Nirvana Buddha Maya Garden Hotel Sravasti Rahi Tourist Bungalow Hotel Pawan Palace Lotus Nikko Hotel Kushinagar Rahi Pathik Niwas Olive Tree Hotel Lotus Nikko Hotel

10 Duration: - 10 Nights / 11 days Places to Visit: Delhi - Lucknow - Sravasti - Lumbini - Kushinagar - Patna - Vaishali - Nalanda - Rajgir - Bodhgaya Varanasi Agra - Delhi Day 01: Arrival Delhi Arrival at New Delhi International airport, assistances on arrival and transfer to Hotel. Overnight hotel. Day 02: Delhi / Lucknow (by Flight/Train) / Sravasti After breakfast at hotel, Later check out and drive to airport to connect the flight for Lucknow. On arrival Lucknow transfer to hotel for Lunch then, drive to Sravasti (180 Kms, 4:30 hrs). Arrival Sravasti and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 03: Sravasti / Lumbini After breakfast at hotel then visit Jetvanaram and Angulimal Caves. After lunch drive to Lumbini (190 kms, 5-6 hrs). Lumbini is at Nepal. Arrival Lumbini, transfer to hotel arrival & check-in. Overnight at hotel. Day 04: Lumbini / Kushinagar After breakfast at hotel then visit birth place of Lord Buddha. Lunch will be served at Hotel. After lunch drive to Kushinagar (130 kms / 04 hrs). Arrival Kushinagar, transfer to Mahaparinirvana temple and Rambhar Stupa (Cremation centre). Check-in hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 05: Kushinagar / Patna via Vaishali After breakfast at hotel then drive to Patna (280 kms. / 07 hrs) en-route visit Vaishali. Arrival & check-in hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 06: Patna / Nalanda / Rajgir / Bodhgaya: After breakfast at hotel then drive to Nalanda (85 kms), visit ruins of ancient university. After lunch drive to Rajgir (15 kms), visit Gridhkuta Peak, Venuvanaram and Bimbisara Jail. Drive to Bodhgaya. Arrival Bodhgaya (65 kms), transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 07: Bodhgaya After breakfast at the hotel. Later full day sightseeings at Bodhgaya, visiting places like Mahabodhi temple, Sujata Village, Niranajana River. Overnight at hotel. Day 08: Bodhgaya / Varanasi After breakfast at hotel then drive to Varanasi (250 kms). On arrival check in to the hotel and then proceed to Sarnath (14 kms), Visit Dhamekha Stupa and Deer Park. Back to Varanasi. Check-in hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 09: Varanasi / Agra Early morning boat ride on the holy river Ganges. Then back to hotel for breakfast. After that proceed to visit Varanasi city, temple, shopping in Varanasi for silk stuff's. Later afternoon transfer Varanasi railway station to catch the train for Agra with packed dinner. Overnight in Train. Day 10: Agra Early morning arrival & transfer to hotel. After wash n change and breakfast will proceed for sightseeing of Agra visit one of the world's most popular monument Taj Mahal (it is closed on every Friday) built by Mughal Emperor Shah- Jehan for his Empress Mumtaj Mahal. The construction believed to have taken 22 years to complete with over 20,000 craftsmen working round the clock. After Lunch proceed for sightseeing tour of magnificent Agra Fort- built at the bank of Yamuna river, is situated in the center of the town. Various styles of the architecture are evident within the fort & demonstrate the love of Mughal Emperors towards building beautiful monuments. Overnight at Hotel. Day 11: Agra/Delhi Departure After breakfast at hotel then drive to Delhi. On arrival Delhi, After lunch city tour of Delhi, visiting places like India Gate, drive pass Parliament building, President House. Evening proceed for dinner at a local restaurant. After dinner transfer to IGI airport to catch flight for onward journey. MIN. 2 PAX MIN. 4 PAX MIN. 6 PAX MIN. 2 PAX MIN. 4 PAX MIN. 6 PAX Delhi La vista Hotel Blue Berry Radisson Blu Sravasti Rahi Tourist Bungalow Hotel Pawan Palace Lotus Nikko Hotel Lumbini Lumbini Bamboo Resort Hotel Nirvana Buddha Maya Garden Hotel Kushinagar Rahi Pathik Niwas Olive Tree Hotel Lotus Nikko Hotel Patna Hotel Park Inn Buddha Heritage The Panache Hotel Agra The Lighthouse The Retreat Radisson Blu

11 Duration: - 11 Nights / 12 days Places to Visit: Delhi - Agra Sankasya- Lucknow - Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Vaishali-Kushinagar - Lumbini - Kapilvastu - Sravasti - Lucknow Delhi Day 01: Arrival Delhi Arrive Delhi, meet on arrival by Representative. Check in at hotel. Afternoon visit the city of Delhi visiting, Lakshmi Narayan temple, Gandhi Museum. Drive past India Gate, Presidents house Rashtrapati Bawan, the Government buildings and the Parliament house and Qutab Minar. After city tour transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 02: Delhi- Agra After breakfast drive to Agra (203 kms / 4 hours) Check-in at Hotel. After Lunch visit the world famous Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Overnight at Hotel. (Taj Mahal remains closed on Friday). Day 03: Agra - lucknow After Breakfast drive to Lucknow (10-11 hrs) en-route visit SANKASIA, where Lord descended from heaven after giving sermon to his mother after 7 years of her dealth. Later continue drive to Lucknow, Check-in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel. Day 04: Lucknow -Varanasi After early breakfast Visit Lucknow city and drive to Varanasi(07 hrs), Check-in at Hotel. Evening free for own activities. Overnight at hotel. Day 05: Varanasi Early morning Boat ride on River Ganges to see the bathing Ghats. After lunch afternoon visit SARNATH along with Pirith ceremony (where Buddha delivered his first sermon). Overnight stay at hotel. Day 06: Varanasi- Bodhgaya After breakfast drive 243 kms / 6.5 hours to Bodhgaya. Check-in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel. Day 07: Bodhgaya Morning after breakfast visit Mahabodhi Temple & Bodhi Tree, Great Buddha Statue, Niranjana River, Sujata Temple - which is across the Niranjana river. Afternoon visit to Dungeshwari caves. Overnight at Hotel. Day 08: Bodhgaya-Rajgir- Nalanda -Bodhgaya After early breakfast drive to Rajgir the vulture Hill, hot spring in Rajgir, world peace Stupa, Bamboo s Garden. Continue to Nalanda to visit the ruins of world oldest University. Return back to Bodhgaya. Overnight at hotel. Day 09: Bodhgaya- Vaishali - Kushinagar After early breakfast drive to Vaishali. Check in at hotel. Visit Maha Parinirwana Temple (where Buddha took his last breathe) and Rambhar Stupa (cremation site of lord Buddha), Japan Temple. Overnight at Hotel. Day 10: Kushinagar- Lumbini After breakfast drive 5 hrs to Lumbini with packed lunch. (Nepal). While going to Lumbini, stop at India/Nepal border for Visa/Immigration formalities. Later check-in at Hotel. 15 Min. drive from the Nepal Border. Noon visit Lumbini, the Birth place of Lord Buddha. Overnight at hotel. Day 11: Lumbini-Kapilvastu-Sravasti After breakfast morning leave for Sravasti, enroute visit Kapilavastu - where Buddha s childhood was spent & also visit ruins of the Palaces. Later continue drive to Sravasti & on arrival check-in at hotel. After Lunch visit Sravasti, where Buddha spent his 24 monsoons, visit Jetvana and Ananda Bodhi Tree. Overnight at hotel. Day 12: Sravasti- Lucknow-Delhi After breakfast drive 5-6 hrs to Lucknow. Thereafter transfer to Railway station to board train to New Delhi. After dinner transfer to IGI airport to catch flight for onward journey. MIN. 2 PAX MIN. 4 PAX MIN. 6 PAX MIN. 2 PAX MIN. 4 PAX MIN. 6 PAX Delhi La Vista Hotel Blue Berry Radisson Blu Agra The Lighthouse The Retreat Radisson Blu Lucknow Hotel Madakini Saket Regency Gen X Casaya Inn-Gomti Nagar Sapna Clarks Inn Kushinagar Rahi Pathik Niwas Olive Tree Hotel Lotus Nikko Hotel Lumbini Lumbini Bamboo Resort Hotel Nirvana Buddha Maya Garden Hotel Sravasti Rahi Tourist Bungalow Hotel Pawan Palace Lotus Nikko Hotel

12 Duration: - 15 Nights / 16 days Places to Visit: Delhi - Jaipur - Agra Lucknow - Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Rajgir Nalanda - Patna - Kushinagar - Sravasti - Lumbini Kathmandu Day 01: Arrival Delhi Arrival at New Delhi International Airport, assistances on arrival and transfer to Hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 02: Delhi / Jaipur: (260 Kms/5 Hrs) After Breakfast drive to Jaipur. Jaipur has been like that since 1727 when Maharaja Swai Jai Singh II had it built. Arrive & check-in at hotel. Overnight at Hotel. Day 03: Jaipur After breakfast depart for Amber Fort (12 kms) - Visit the imposing Amber fort on the outskirts of the Pink City. Afternoon tour of Pink City visiting the imposing City Palace now a museum, the ancient Observatory, the Palace of Winds and the picturesque bazaars of the walled city. Overnight at Hotel. Day 04: Jaipur / Agra After breakfast drive to Agra. (240kms /5 to 6 Hours) Enroute Fatehpur Sikri - the extraordinary city built by Akbar the Great, deserted 14 years later, but which, during its brief span, exceeded London in both grandeur and population.arrive & Check into the hotel. Afternoon visit the Red Fort built by three generations of Mughal Emperors between 1565 and Later Visit Taj Mahal a monument of love built by Moguls, an incredible 20,000 workman s labored on it, day and night, for over 20 years. Overnight at Hotel. Day 05: Agra / Lucknow After Breakfast drive to lucknow (10-11 hrs) en-route visit SANKASIA, where Lord descended from heaven after giving sermon to his mother after 7 years of her dealth. Later continue drive to Lucknow, Check-in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel. Day 06: Lucknow - Varanasi After early breakfast drive 7 hrs to Varanasi, Arrive & transfer to hotel en -route Visit Sarnath - 5 miles out of Varanasi - it is one of the holies Buddhist sites in the world, where Buddha preached his first Sermon in 590 B.C. Sarnath has a fine Museum filled with sculptures found at the site. Overnight at Hotel. Day 07: Varanasi Early Morning boat-ride on the Ganges river at dawn to see the Hindu pilgrims flock to the ghats and have a ritual morning bath, practice yoga and perform 'puja' to the rising sun...all rituals evolved and derived from thousands of years of worship and traditions. Also cruise past the Manikarnika ghat to see the pyres being lit for the first cremations of the day. After the Boatride visit a living Hindu temple to see the ceremony of morning "puja". Return to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast walk through the myriad of narrow lanes in the Old city, past the many ancient temples, shrines and little shops crammed with customers looking for the famous silver and gold brocades for weddings or ever for cremation cloth. The most famous temple is the Kashi Vishvanath or "Golden" temple, which though off-limits to non-hindus, can be seen from the top floor of the old house opposite it. Evening visit the Ghats to see the puja ceremony on River Ganges. Overnight at Hotel. Day 08: Varanasi / Bodhgaya After breakfast drive to Bodhgaya (06 hrs) Holding extreme religious importance to the buddhists, Bodhgaya lies13 km south of Gaya, beside the river Phalgu. It was here, that the Lord Buddha sat under the Banyan tree and attained enlightenment, and a descendant of that original tree still flourishes there today. Bodhgaya is small and quiet town, which is the most important of all the Buddhist sites in the world. Overnight at Hotel. Day 09: Bodhgaya After breakfast visit one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage centres. It was here that Gautama attained enlightenment and became Buddha under the "Bodhi" tree Satabodhi temple, Japanese and Tibetan monasteries along with Magadha university musuem are also to be visited. Evening free for Independent activities. Overnight at Hotel. Day 10: Bodhgaya / Rajgir / Nalanda / Patna After breakfast drive to Bodhgaya (6 Hrs), enroute visiting Rajgir and Nalanda. Rajgir (2 hrs & 30 mins) capital of 6th century Magadha Empire. It was revered site of Buddhas discourses. Buddha spent many years here. Visit Gridhrakula, Sapataparni cave, Ajatsatru fort and Venuvana. And visit Nalanda - the world's oldest university founded in the 5th century. Also visit monasteries and temples with impressive Buddhist & Hindu images. The Institute for research into Buddhism and Pali literature which houses rare manuscripts, is also worth visiting for the enthusiasts. Archaeological musuem is also not to be missed for the rare collections. Overnight at Hotel. Day 11: Patna / KUSHINAGAR (7 To 8 Hours Drive) After breakfast drive to Kushinagar enroute visiting Vaishali where Lord Buddha preached his last sermon announcing his approaching Nirvana. Visit stupas holding urns containing ashes of Buddha and Ashok pillar erected by Emperor Ashoka to mark places sanctified by Buddha. The place is also known now for famous Madhubani paintings. Continue drive to Kushinagar. Arrive & Check-in at hotel. Kushinagar is the place where Buddha entered perfect tranquility the state of Maha Pari Nirvana. Overnight at Hotel. Day 12: Kushinagar / Sravasti (Balrampur) After breakfast drive to Balrampur. Arrive & check-in at hotel. Overnight at Hotel. Day 13: Sravasti / Lumbini After breakfast drive to Lumbini (6hrs). Lumbini: The birth place of Lord Buddha in the Himalayan foothills of Nepal. Arrive & check-in at hotel. Overnight at Hotel. Day 14: Lumbini / Kathmandu After Breakfast Depart to Kathmandu by Flight. Arrive Kathmandu meet and transfer to Hotel Kathmandu City: Known as Kantipur, the capital of the Kingdom of Nepal. Here you will visit the temple of the Living Goddess, who acknowledges the greetings of the devotees from the balcony of her temple residence. Kasthamandap the source of the name Kathmandu and supposed to be made from the timber of a single tree and the Durbar Square ate with it's array of temples overlooked by the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, the ancient place of the Nepalese Royalty. Swayambhunath: - Located approximately 4 km/2.5 miles, Buddhist stupa this is said to be 2000 years old. The stupa, which forms the main structure, is composed of a solid hemisphere of brick and earth supporting a lofty conical spire capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt. Overnight at Hotel. Day 15: Kathmandu After breakfast proceed for Patan - 20 kms from Kathmandu - the city with thousands of golden rooftops where they made the film "Little Buddha". An important ancient city of Kathmandu valley. Overnight at Hotel. Day 16: Kathmandu / Delhi Departure By Flight After breakfast transfer to Kathmandu airport. Arrive Delhi - proceed for sightseeing tour of OLD DELHI visiting the Jama Masjid. At the Chandni Chowk board cycle rickshaws and see the sights & sounds of this busy street with its quaint shops & ancient gateways. After Lunch tour of NEW DELHI - drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyen s, including the Indian Gate & the Presidential Palace. Continue onto the beautiful Humayun s tomb of the Mughal era & thereafter visit the towering minaret of Qutab Minar. After dinner transfer to IGI airport to catch flight for onward journey. MIN. 2 PAX MIN. 4 PAX MIN. 6 PAX Price Per Person MIN. 2 PAX MIN. 4 PAX MIN. 6 PAX Delhi La Vista Hotel Blue Berry Radisson Blu Jaipur Vesta Maurya Vesta International Park Plaza Agra The Lighthouse The Retreat Radisson Blu Lucknow Hotel Madakini Saket Regency Gen X Casaya Inn-Gomti Nagar Sapna Clarks Inn Patna Hotel Park Inn Buddha Heritage The Panache Hotel Kushinagar Rahi Pathik Niwas Olive Tree Hotel Lotus Nikko Hotel Sravasti Rahi Tourist Bungalow Hotel Pawan Palace Lotus Nikko Hotel Lumbini Lumbini Bamboo Resort Hotel Nirvana Buddha Maya Garden Hotel Kathmandu Backyard Hotel Mirage Lords Inn Hotel Vaishali flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.