At the footstep of Buddha
Trip Name: At the footstep of Buddha
Duration: 13 days
Destinations Covered: Delhi- Agra- Vanarasi- Sarnath- Vanarasi- Bodhgaya- Nalanda- Rajgir- Patna- Kushinagar- Lumbini- Kapilvastu- Balarampur- Lucknow- Delhi
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Hotel check-in is at 12.00 noon. Met on arrival by our representative and transfer to your hotel.
Day 02: Delhi/Agra
This morning enjoy quick city tour of Old and New Delhi driving past the Presidential Palace, India Gate, Red Fort and Jumma Masjid and visiting Raj Ghat and the Qutab Minar. Hotel checkout is 12.00 noon. In the afternoon drive to Agra Enroute we stop briefly at Sikandra (time permitting), the mighty tomb of Emperor Akbar, within a spacious garden.
Day 03: Agra
Enjoy a tour of Agra visiting Itmad ud Daulah, the Agra Fort and the Taj
Mahal.
Day 04: Agra/Varanasi
Morning transfer to the Railway Station in time for the day train to Varanasi. Assistance on arrival at Mughalsarai and transfer to the hotel in Varanasi.
Day 05: Varanasi/Sarnath/Varanasi
This morning we travel north of Varanasi to Sarnath, where he Buddha preached his first sermon after becoming The Enlightened One. Afternoon city tour of Varanasi.
Day 06: Varanasi/Bodh Gaya
This morning we leave for Bodh Gaya, the most important shrine of Buddhism.
Day 07: Bodhgaya
Today you visit the Maha Bodhi Temple. The rest of the day is free to visit other temples and monasteries of your choice.
Day 08: Bodh Gaya/Nalanda/Rajgir/Patna
This morning we leave for Patna, capital of the state of Bihar. Enroute we visit other prominent sites of Buddhism at Nalanda and Rajgir.
Day 09: Patna/Kushinagar
Continue this morning to Kushinagar where the great Tathagata breathed his last. In the afternoon visit Rambhar Stupa and Mahaparinirvana Temple.
Day 10: Kushinagar/Lumbini
This morning drive to Lumbini, birthplace of The Buddha. Lumbini being in Nepal, formalities of the India/Nepal Immigration have to be completed. We visit the Maya Devi Temple and opposite the Temple that marks the site The Buddha was born.
Day 11: Lumbini/Kapilavastu/Balrampur
Leave this morning for Balrampur. Enroute we stop at Kapilavastu, here Prince Siddhartha Gautama (before he became The Buddha) spent his childhood. Visit the ruins of the ancient capital. In the afternoon visit Sravasti, where The Buddha spent 24 monsoons in the Jetvana Gardens.
Day 12: Balrampur/Lucknow/Delhi
In the morning we drive to Lucknow in time to connect the train to Delhi.
Day 13: Delhi/Departure
Departure The day is free for your personal shopping. Hotel check-out is 12.00 noon. Late evening transfer to the airport in time to board your onward flight to depart India. Bon Voyage !
Cost Includes & Excludes
Cost Includes
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis with daily buffet breakfast.
- Transportation by Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Sightseeing as per package details.
- Entrances Fees at Monuments (Except in the museum visit and camera fee)
- Service of Local English Speaking Guide
- All Applicable Taxes including 4.08 % Service Tax
Cost Excludes
- Meals at hotels except those listed in above inclusions.
- Entrance fees to the museums and camera fee.
- Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, etc.
- Inland / International flights any
- All other than those listed in above inclusions
- Price excludes any supplement for Christmas & New Year Eve
Note: Hotels are subject to availability, please note that due to peak season starting from Oct onwards, most of hotels in 4- 5category are already fully booked for many dates starting from october, Once you finalise the booking, we shall start booking the hotels. It may be possible that we may have to go for a higher / lower category of hotels/ rooms in any place & we shall advice you of any supplement / reduction in the price.
