Buddhist Tour India - Day Wise Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive in Delhi by flight

Meeting and greetings on arrival at Indira Ganghi International Airport - Delhi and transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 2 : In Delhi

Full day tour of Old and New Delhi visiting India Gate, President's House, Parliament House, Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple, Himayun's tomb. Raj Ghat, Red Fort and Jama Mosque. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 : Delhi to Lucknow by train - drive to Saravasti

Early morning transfer to Railway Station to board superfast train for Lucknow. Meeting on arrival at Luknow and drive to Sravasti. Check into the hotel on arrival

Day 4 : Saravasti to Lumbini by car

Morning visit Sahet Mahet. Later drive to Lumbini crossing India-Nopal Border. Check into the hotel on arrival at Lumbini. Later proceed to visit Lumbini where Lord Budha was born. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 : Lumbini to Kushinagar by car

Morning after breakfast drive to Kushinagar and check into the hotel Later tour to visit Mahaparinirvana Temple and Ramabhar Stupa. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 : Kushinagar to Rajgir via Vaishali by car

Morning drive to Rajgir via visiting Vaishali. Arrive Rajgir and check into the hotel.

Day 7 : Rajgir to Bodhgaya by car

Morning after breakfast proceed to visit Nalanda University, Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Saptaparni Cave and Griddhakuta hill. Later drive to Bodhgaya and check into the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 8 : At Bodhgaya

Morning proceed to visit Mahabodhi Temple and Niranjana River. Rest of the day free for self exploration and spending time at temple praying. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 9 : Bodhgaya to Varanasi by car

Morning after breakfast at the hotel drive to Varanasi via visiting Sarnath. Arrive and check into the hotel. Rest of the afternoon free to relax. Evening visit River Ganges to attend evening prayer. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 : In Varanasi

Early morning visit River Ganges to see people having holy dips in waters of Holy River Ganges followed by visiting several temples along the narrow streets of Varanasi and Vishwanath Temple (Out side visit), later drive back to the hotel via visiting Benaras Hindu University and visiting New Vishvanath temple or Birla Mandir. Rest of the day free for self exploration of this religious Hindu city. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 11 : Leave Varanasi

Transfer to Airport to board flight for next destination.