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Budhist Tour
with Golden Temple
Tour duration : 14 Nights /
15 Days
Places Covered: Delhi, Amritsar, Jaipur, Agra, Lucknow ,Saravasti,
Lumbini, Kushinagar, Patna, Bodhgaya, Sarnath, Kathmandu.
Tour Irinerary :
Day 01 : Arrival Delhi
On arrival at Delhi, our representative will meet and assist you at the airport. Later transfer and check into the hotel (Normal check in time at hotel is 1200 hrs. However, we shall try our best to get room as early as possible). Late morning proceed for a combined sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi to Amritsar
Early morning transfer to New Delhi Railway Station to board superfast Shatabdi Express train for Amritsar. Meeting on arrival at Amritsar and transfer to the hotel. Later proceed to visit Golden Temple, Jallian wala bagh and Durgiani temple. Evening proceed to wagah border to witness India Pakistan border closing ceremony parade. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 : Amritsar to Delhi to Jaipur
Early morning transfer to Amritsar Railway Station to board Superfast Shatabdi Express train for Delhi. Meeting on arrival at Delhi Railway Station at around 11.30 AM and drive to Jaipur to reach in around 5 hours time. Arrive and check into the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 04 : At Jaipur
Morning after breakfast at the hotel proceed to visit Amber Fort where you will enjoy an elephant ride. Afternoon tour of Jaipur city. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 : Jaipur to Agra-Taj Mahal remain closed on Fridays
Agra to Lucknow ; by overnight train
Morning after breakfast at the hotel drive to Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Arrive Agra and check into the hotel. Afternoon proceed to visit Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
Late evening transfer to Railway Station to board overnight train or Lucknow
Day 06 : Arrive Lucknow -proceed to Sravasti
Meeting on arrival at Lucknow Railway Station and proceed to Saravasti.
Sravasti- Saravasti , the capital of Kosala Mahajanapada , was the biggest town in the Gangetic plains during the Buddha's lifetime. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07 : Sravasti - Lumbini
Breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed to visit Sahet Mahet. Later
leave for Lumbini enroute visit Kapilavastu the place where the
Lord spent the first thirty years of his life. On arrival transfer
to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 : Lumbini - Kushinagar
Breakfast at the hotel.Later visit Birth place of Lord Buddha. Later drive for Kushinagar.Kushinagar is the place where Lord Buddha achieve salvation. Later afternoon visit Nirvana Temple , Ramabhar Stupa & Cremation site of Lord Buddha . Overnight at hotel
Day 09 : Kushinagar - Patna
Breakfast at hotel. Check out and drive to Patna enroute visit Vaishali. On arrival transfer to hotel.
Vaisali- The Lord Buddha visited Vaishali more than once during his lifetime and announced his approaching Mahaparinirvana to the great followers he had here.Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : Patna - Rajgir - Bodhgaya
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and drive to. Enroute visit Nalanda and Rajgir. On arrival check into the hotel.
Bodhgaya -As the place of the Buddha's Enlightenment, Bodhgaya is the spiritual home of Buhddhists. Bodhgaya situated near the river Niranjana, is one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage centres since it was here that Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 : Bodhgaya
Breakfast at hotel. Later proceed for visit temple and Niranjana river. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 : Bodhgaya - Varanasi
Breakfast at hotel. Check out and drive to Varanasi. On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit
Day 13 : Varanasi
Early morning at 5 a.m. drive through city of Ghats (stone steps) on the banks of the river, then embark on a boat excursion on the Ganges.
After breakfast visit Sarnath 10 Kms from the holy city of Varanasi, The beginning of the celebrated Mantra, " Buddham Sharanam Gachhami ", owes Its origin to Sarnath. Afternoon varanasi city, The Vishwanath Temple & The Dugra Temple
The Benaras Hindu University has an art gallery and a marble temple.
Overnight stay.
Day 14 : Varanasi - Kathmandu By Flight
On time assistance & transfer to airport for flight to Kathmandu. On arrival, our representative will meet and assist you at the airport. Later transfer and check into the hotel. Afternoon proceed for the guided city tour of Kathmandu including,
Day 15 : Kathmandu
Morning tour of Sayambhunath Stupa- the oldest Buddhist shrine. It is said to be 2,000 years old. Painted on the four sides of the spire’s base are the all – seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. It is 3 km west of Kathmandu City and is situated on a hillock about 77 m above the level of Kathmandu Valley and commands an excellent view of the Valley. This Stupa is the oldest of its kind in Nepal. It was also listed in the Unesco World Heritage Monument List in 1979.
Afternoon excursion of Patan. Overnight stay
Day 14 : Kathmandu
Morning sightseeing tour to Bouddhanath Stupa: The stupa of Bouddhanath lies 8 kms east of Kathmandu. This ancient colossal Stupa is one of the biggest in the world, and is the centre of Tibetan Buddism in Nepal. Listed in the Unesco World Heritage Monument List in 1979. And Pasupatinath Temple: This important Hindu temple is the temple of Lord Shiva, The temple with a two tiered golden roof and silver door is considered one of the holiest shrines for Hindus. Although only Hindus are allowed inside the temple, visitors can witness the activities performed in the temple premises from the eastern bank of the Bagmati River. The temple was listed in the Unesco World Heritage Monument List in 1979. Overnight stay.
Afternoon tour of Bhakatapur. Dinner Overnight stay.
Day 15 : Kathmandu - Delhi
Morning leisure and afternoon transfer to airport to connect flight
to Delhi by IC-814 Dep. 1610 Hrs / Arr. 1715 Hrs or 9W-261 Dep 1415
Hrs / Arr 1545 Hrs. Arrive Delhi dinner with India Dance Show at local
restaurant and transfer to International airport to connect flight
for your onward destination.
End of your memorable trip !
Extension tours to other parts of the
country are available.
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