Buddhism founded in North India , is not a religion but a system of philosophy and code of morality. With 6.6 million Buddhists in its manifold the country abounds in plethora of monuments and locales associated with Buddhism. O-Bhikshus' after my death when people and members of new generation comes and ask you then tell them that here the Buddha was born, here he attained the full enlightenment , here he turned the wheel of Dharma twelve times , and here finally the Buddha entered into Parinirvana. (The Buddha)
Hundreds of years have gone by, but architectural splendours, still standing resoundingly are ample testimonial of Buddhist philosophy and doctrines. It's all possible to come across with such splendours as we have for you the following tour plan. Day 01 – Arrive Delhi
On arrival you will be received by our representative and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 02 – Delhi
After breakfast proceed for city tour of New & Old Delhi covering Qutab Minar / Humayun Tomb / India Gate / Red Fort / Jama Masjid / Gandhi Memorial etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 – Delhi – Jaipur
Morning after breakfast drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival, check in into hotel. Evening free time to enjoy the city atmosphere which by many means is fabulous. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 – Jaipur
After breakfast excusion tour to Amber Fort, followed by the city tour covering - Hawa Mahal, Royal Observatory, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Nawab Sahab Ki Haveli and Johari Bazzar etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 – Jaipur – Agra
After breakfast drive to Agra en-route visiting the old deserted town of Mughal Dynasty i.e. Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival, check in into hotel. Evening is free. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 – Agra – Varanasi
After breakfast proceed for full day city tour of Agra followed by Taj Mahal, Agra Fort , Itmad Ud Daula (Baby Taj) & Sikandra (Akbar's Tomb) & Later transfer to the Agra Fort Railway station to board the overnight train to Varanasi
Day 07 – Varanasi
On arrival meet & assistance at Varanasi Railway station & transfer to the Hotel. Later proceed for excursion tour to Sarnath & city tour covering - Vishwanath Temple , Bharat Mata Temple etc.Overnight at hotel.
Day 08– Varanasi – Bodhgaya
Early morning visit ghat for Boat Ride on the Ganges . Return to the Hotel for Breakfast & later drive to Bodhgaya. On arrival chec-in at Hotel. Evening city tour of Bodhgaya. Overnight at Hotel
Day 09 - Bodhgaya – Vaishali – Kushinagar
A.M. Proceed to Vaishali, a very special place to Buddhists as The Lord delivered his last sermon & announced his impending " Nirwana". See the majesty of Ashok Pillar – Lotus tank, Chaumukhi & proceed to Kushinagar for overnight stay.
Day 10 – Kushinagar – Lumbini
Morning visit Mahanirvana Temple , the modern Japan/Sri Lanka Buddhist center & monasteries , then proceed to Lumbini. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 – Lumbini – Kapilvastu – Sravasti – Balrampur
Morning visit to Ashoka's pillar (249 BC) rediscovered in 1890's inside thick sal forest, a temple of Mayadevi, the ruins of an old monastery and some new stupas, then in the afternoon proceed to Balrampur enroute visiting Sravasti where you will see the extensive ruins of this ancient city & Jetavana Monastery. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12 – Balrampur – Lucknow
Morning city tour. Later continue drive to Lucknow . On arrival check in into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13 – Lucknow
Morning city tour covering Imambara , Rumi Darwaza . P.M. Transfer to Airport for flight to Delhi . On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 14 – Departure Delhi
Departure transfer to International Airport to take flight back home. |