You can float past the Ghats on the River Ganges to encounter the spiritual heart of Hinduism in Varanasi and get off the beaten path exploring carved stepwells and quaint temples in rural villages. With the perfect combination of included activities and free time to explore the nation's rich heritage, you're sure to be caught up in India's incredible tapestry of life.
Transfer to your hotel O/N in Delhi.
On arrival at Varanasi Lal Bahadur Shastri Intl. Airport meet our driver and transfer to Hotel for check-in and afternoon proceed for excursion to Sarnath – here Lord Buddha preached his first sermon to his five disciples after he attained enlightenment at Bodhgaya, Here visit Dhamekha Stupa, Ashok Pillar, Chowkhandi Stupa and MulagandhaKutiVihar and overnight stay at Varanasi.
Early morning boat ride on river Ganges to see sunrise and followed by city tour of Varanasi: visit Ghats and Temples on the bank of river Ganges, Afternoon free at leisure and evening proceed to site the Ganga Aarti at Ganges river and back to hotel and overnight stay at Varanasi.
Breakfast at Hotel; Morning check-out hotel and proceed to Bodh Gaya, the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment and upon arrival at check-in into hotel and overnight stay at Hotel.
Breakfast at Hotel; Morning proceed for full day city tour of Bodhgaya, visit to Bodhi tree, Mahabodhi Temple – which marks the spot where Buddha gained enlightenment and set out on his life of preaching, Monasteries, Magadha university and overnight stay at Bodhgaya.
Breakfast at Hotel; Morning check-out hotel and proceed to Patna, Enroute visit Rajgir – were Buddha spent 12 years and the first Buddha council after Buddha attained nirvana was held here, Nalanda is just 19 Kms from Rajgir, Founded in 5th century BC, was one of the world's great universities and an important Buddhist center, A credit to the curators, the site is peaceful, clean, well-maintained and perfumed with the scent of roses and shrubs, check-in into hotel and overnight stay at Rajgir.
Early Breakfast at Hotel; Morning check-out hotel and drive to Kushinagar – Lord Buddha is reputed to have breathed his last words “Decay is inherent in all components things" and expired at Kushinagar. Enroute visit Vaishali (where Buddha preached his last sermon) visit Asoka pillar, Stupas, Coronation Tank, BawanPokhar Temple, ChaumukhiMahadeva, on arrival at Kushinagar, check-in into Hotel and overnight stay at Kushinagar.
Breakfast at Hotel; Morning visit to Kushinagar – visit cremation stupa, Mahaparinirvana temple and modern Indo Japan-Sri Lanka Buddhist center, by noon check-out hotel and proceed to Lumbini in Nepal – Birth Place of Lord Buddha, upon arrival check-in into hotel and overnight stay at Lumbini.
Breakfast at Hotel; Morning visit Mayadevi Temple, Asoka Pillar, Garden and Pond, Later drive to Sravasti – here Lord Buddha spent 24 years and performed the miracle of sitting on a 1000 petaled lotus, on arrival at Sravasti check-in into hotel and overnight at stay at Sravasti.
Breakfast at Hotel; Morning visit to Sahet – Mahet, Angulimal cave and afternoon proceed to Lucknow, on arrival check-in into hotel and overnight stay at Lucknow.
Breakfast at Hotel; Morning proceed for Lucknow city tour covering Bara Imambara, ChhotaImambara, Rumi Darwaza and BhoolBhulaiya, afternoon free for shopping and evening transfer to Lucknow Amausi Airport to take flight for Delhi &Over Night at Delhi Hotel.
Depart for your next destination with wonderful memories!
4 Star Hotel Accommodations
Daily Breakfast
Sightseeing With Local Guides (English Speaking)
All Transfers and Extensive sightseeing (as specified in itinerary) by deluxe Air – Conditioned Coach, Mini Coach or Van.
Complimentary Daily One Water Bottle each person.
Delhi:- Old Delhi, Red Fort ,Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, India Gate ,President House, Humayun’s Tomb ,Raj Ghat , Sansad Bhawan , Sound & light show at Red Fort, Jantar Mantar, Qutub Minar, Gandhi Memorial.
Varanasi:- Dhamekha Stupa ,Ashok Pillar , Chowkhandi Stupa, Mulagandhakuti Vihar, Sarnath , Boat ride on river Ganges , Ganga Aarti, Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata Temple.
Bodhgaya: - Bodhi tree, Mahabodhi Temple, Monasteries, Magadha university
Rajgir: - Buddha Council.
Nalanda: - Founded in 5th century BC, was one of the world's great universities.
Vaishali: - Asoka pillar, Stupas, Coronation Tank, Bawan Pokhar Temple, Chaumukhi Mahadeva.
Kushinagar: - cremation Stupa, Mahaparinirvana temple, Indo Japan – Srilanka Buddhist center.
Lumbini: - Birth Place of Lord Buddha, Mayadevi Temple, Asoka Pillar, Garden and Pond.
Balrampur / Sravasti: - Sahet – Mahet, Angulimal cave.
Lucknow: - Imambara, ChhotaImambara, Rumi Darwaza, Bhool Bhulaiya.
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