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Sanchi >> Agra >> Kapilvastu >> Sravasti >> Lucknow >> Patna >> Gaya >> New Delhi >> Varanasi >> Lumbini >> Bhairawan >> Jaipur |
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Experience India from a uniquely Buddhist perspective. Visit Mahabodhi Temple Complex, Lumbini the birth place of Lord Buddha & Sarnath – the place where Buddha gave his first sermon.
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| Experience India from a uniquely Buddhist perspective. Visit Mahabodhi Temple Complex a UNESCO world heritage site, Lumbini the birth place of Lord Buddha & Sarnath – the place where Buddha gave his first sermon. Visit Varanasi for a uniquely spiritual experience by the banks of sacred river Ganges. Optional additions to cover unique Architectural heritage of India in Agra (Taj Mahal), Jaipur. |
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| | | Day 1: Delhi |  | Arrive Delhi in late evening. Meet and greet at the airport, transfer to your hotel for overnight stay. | | | | Day 2: Delhi | | After breakfast in the morning proceed for the full day city tour of Old & New Delhi. Visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, a walking tour in Chandni Chowk- the silver street of Delhi bustling with activity, Qutab Minar, Humayun's Tomb built in the Indo Persian style, India Gate, the President's house, Parliament house, Government secretariat buildings and Connaught place, a busy shopping center. | | | | Day 3: Delhi / Varanasi | | | Take a morning flight to reach Varanasi. On arrival meet our representative and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon enjoy a short city tour of Varanasi. | | | | Day 4: Varanasi | | | Enjoy an early morning boat ride on the river Ganges to see the sunrise and visit the bathing Ghats. In the afternoon visit Sarnath where Buddha gave his first discourse. | | | | Day 5: Gaya | | | Morning road departure to Gaya. Check in at the hotel. | | | | Day 6: Gaya to Bodhgaya | | | This morning leave for Bodhgaya the Mecca of Buddhism. Visit the Mahabodhi temple complex, (a UNESCO world heritage site) was built by Emperor Asoka in the 3rd century B.C. Full day religious activities at Mahabodhi Temple. Return to Gaya. | | | | Day 7: Patna | | | Morning departure to Patna, en route visiting Nalanda-the Buddhist University. Also visit Karanda Tank-where Buddha used to bath. Evening arrive Patna and check in at the hotel. Later in the day visit Patna-museum. | | | | Day 8: Gorakhpur | | | Morning surface drive to Gorakhpur. Enroute visit Vaishali, this is the place where Buddha announced his approaching nirvana. Continue to Kushinagar - where Buddha passed into Mahaparinirvana. Arrive Gorakhpur, check-in at the hotel. | | | | Day 9: Bhairawan - Lumbini | | Morning surface departure for Bhairawan. On arrival check in at the hotel. Excursion to Lumbini-the birth place of Lord Buddha. Return to Bhairawan for overnight stay. | | | | Day 10: Kapilvastu - Sravasti | | Leave Bhairawan for Balrampur by surface. En route visit Kapilvastu. Continue your drive for Balrampur, checking in at the hotel on arrival. In afternoon take an excursion to Sravasti. Overnight stay at the hotel. | | | | Day 11: Lucknow | | | Morning surface departure for Lucknow-the eighteenth century capital of the Nawabs (landlords during the Mughal period). On arrival check in at the hotel, followed by O/n stay. | | | | Day 12: Lucknow - Delhi | | | Morning half day city tour of Lucknow visiting Bada Imambara-an elegant building with a main hall- the largest vaulted apartment in the world, Chotta Imambara, Husainabad market famous for its gold /silver brocades and silverware, Museum and Clock tower. Afternoon transfer to railway station to catch train to Delhi. Arrive Delhi and transfer to the hotel. | | | | Day 13: Departure | | Connect to the airport in time for your flight. An optional day trip in Delhi can be arranged, based on the time available.
| | | | Optional Additions | | Sanchi (1 day) Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi (about 40kms from Bhopal), a UNESCO World Heritage site. Buddhist monuments at Sanchi comprise a group of monolithic pillars, palaces, temples and monasteries all in different states of conservation most of which date back to the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C. It is the oldest Buddhist sanctuary in existence and was a major Buddhist centre in India until the 12th century A.D Jaipur (2 days) At the start or end of the tour. Jaipur is known as the "pink city" with its buildings of pink and orange hues and it's a wonderful place to see the color of Rajasthan and its people. The palaces and forts of yesteryears that witnessed royal processions and splendour are now integrated into the daily life of Jaipur. Attractions include City Palace, Jantar Mantar a stone observatory, Hawa Mahal & Amber fort. Agra (1 day) Enjoy watching the monument of love in Marble – the Taj Mahal. |
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