Itinerary 11 Days The Most Sacred Buddhist Sectors
Day 1 – Delhi
On Arrival, Meet by our representative at the Airport
Transfer to the Hotel
Stay overnight at the Hotel
Day 2 – Delhi to Lucknow
After breakfast, transfer to Domestic Airport for flight to Lucknow
On arrival met by representative and drive to
Sravasti.
Overnight stay at the Hotel (B).
Day 3 – Sravasti - Lumbini
Morning visit Sahet Mahet. Later leave for Lumbini- the birthplace of the Buddha, was located in 1890 after being untraced for 1,500 years, enroute visit Kapilavastu - it was in Kapilavastu's opulent environs, that the holy soul of prince Siddharth (Gautam Buddha) spent his childhood. Here he saw sorrow and pain, disease and death. Then, finally when he saw a radiant happy Sadhu who had conquered all these, he decided to renounce all worldly riches and pleasures to seek truth and embark on the path of salvation. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel (B).
Day 4 – Lumbini – Kushinagar
Morning visit Birth place of Lord Buddha , Later leave for Kushinagar - Kushinagar is where the Buddha finally attained Mahaparmirvana. Amongst the ruins are the Mukutbandhan Stupa and a beautiful statue of the reclining Buddha ,on arrival transfer to hotel . Afternoon visit Nirvana Temple , Ramabhar Stupa & Cremation site of Lord Buddha . Overnight at hotel (B).
Day 5 – Kushinagar - Patna
Breakfast at hotel. Morning leave for Patna. On arrival transfer to hotel. overnight at hotel (B).
Day 6 – Patna – Rajgir – Bodhgaya
Morning leave for Bodhgaya - As the place of the Buddha's Enlightenment, Bodhgaya is the spiritual home of Buhddhists. It attracts tens of thousands of believers from all over the world. 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, enroute visit Nalanda & Rajgir - Like many others in search of truth, Prince Siddhartha, after he renounced his royal heritage came to this city to seek the path of vation. . On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. (B)
Day 7 – Bodhgaya
Breakfast at hotel. Visit temple and Niranjana river. Overnight at hotel (B).
Day 8 – Bodhgaya - Varanasi
Breakfast at hotel. Morning leave for Varanasi, . On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit Sarnath - where the Buddha preached his first sermon in the Deer Park, contains the most impressive remains, as well as a modern temple. Overnight at hotel.
Day 9 – Varanasi – Delhi
Early morning boat ride on river Ganges. Breakfast at hotel. Later transfer to airport for flight to Delhi
On Arrival, pick up and transfer to Hotel
Overnight stay at the Hotel (B).
Day 10 – Delhi
After Breakfast (pack), proceed for Delhi and Met by English speaking guide at Hotel and proceed for Delhi sightseeing tour covering both Old and New Delhi.
New Delhi
Visit The Safdur Jung tomb – built by the son of the second Nawab of Awadh in the year 1753-54 is a good example of Mughal Architecture. Qutub Minar Minar is an excellent example of Afghan architecture, the Minar is 72.5 Mts. high with 7 stories is the tallest freestanding structure in India. Lotus Temple – Bahai house of worship built in 1986, latest addition in the treasure trove of Delhi. Shaped in the form of a blossoming Lotus is a poetical expression of architect's ideas in Marble. Visit India Gate, Parliament House and President House.
Old Delhi
Start your Old Delhi Tour with the visit of Red Fort – (Closed on Monday) Emperor Shahjehan built the massive construction of red sandstone, Enjoy the Pedestrian Rickshaw Ride in Chandani Chowlk Market., Connought Palace, Birla Temple, Also visit the mosque nearby the fort better known as Jama Masjid is the largest mosque in India built by Shahjehan in 1656. Visit Rajghat – Crimination site of the Father of Nation – Mahatma Gandhi. Return to hotel in the evening.
Overnight Stay at the Hotel (B).
Day 11 – Delhi departure
After Breakfast, Transfer to International airport to connect the flight for further destination.