Footsteps to Buddha

Tour Overview

When you arrive at Delhi first day you are free to do leisure activities in Delhi. Then next day we transfer you to Varanasi by flight after hotel check in you visit Varanasi full day you visit Varanasi and via en route you visit Sarnath amd overnight stay at Varanasi. Next morning check out from Varanasi and transferred you to Bodhgaya this day you also see Ganga Sunrise View. Full day you travel in Bodhgaya and next day you also you visit some famous places in Bodhgaya which is given in the Itinerary and 2 nights you stay in Bodhgaya. Next morning check out from Bodhgaya and transfer you to Rajgir but between the route of Rajgir you visit Nalanda which is the oldest university in the world and visit Nalanda & Rajgir your overnight stay at Rajgir. Next day after check out we transfer you to Vaishali and this day you visit Budha Stupa I & II after that overnight at Vaishali. Next day you visit kushinagar temples after check out from vaishali and your overnight stay at Kusinagar. Next day we transfer you from Kusinagar to Lumbini and this day you sightseeing of Lumbini and your overnight at Lumbini. This day after breakfast we Start your journey to Sravasti and en route, stop at Kapilvastu and your overnight stay at Sravasti. Next day after check out from Sravasti to Lucknow but between the route you going to visit temples and sightseeing which are as mentioned in the Itinerary and your overnight stay at Lucknow. This next morning check out from Lucknow and in route you visit Sankasia and after do sightseeing in Sankasia we continue travel towards to Agra your overnight stay at Agra. Day 12th was your last day / departure day this day in morning after breakfast we going to see Taj Mahal in morning and then we continue drive towards to Delhi and visit some sightseeing in Delhi .Then we transferred you to airport /railway station. Hope this above information is clear your all doubts & helpful for you.

Highlights

Varanasi : Varanasi we called Banaras or Kashi which is located around Uttar Pradesh.
Sarnath : Located in north east of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
Dhamekh Stupa : Archaeological site in Sarnath Uttar Pradesh.
Sarnath Archaeological Museum : This is also locate near by Varanasi.
Chaukhandi Stupa : Important Buddhist stupa in Uttar Pradesh.
Bodhgaya : Bodh Gaya located in Bihar.
Nalanda University : This University is located in Bihar & built by Kumargupta I.
Gridhakuta Hill : Established in Nalanda, Bihar.
Vaishali : City of ancient of India ,northern part in Patna.
Kushinagar: It is a Town in Uttar Pradesh. East of Gorakhpur.
Lumbini: Lord Buddha was born here it is in Northern part in Nepal.
Mayadevi Temple : UNESCO world heritage site in Lumbini, Nepal.
Ashokan Pillar : Four loins pillar located in Varanasi.
Kapilvastu : In Uttar Pradesh at present Identified as Piprahwa.
Jetavana Temple : Most famous Buddhist monastery located in Uttar Pradesh.
Angulimala Stupa : Well known heritage in Uttar Pradesh.
Sankisa : Buddhist pilgrimage centre in Uttar Pradesh.
Taj Mahal : One of the seven wonder site in World located in Agra, Taj Mahal.
India Gate : Located in Delhi which is capital of India.
Parliament House : Impressive bulding in Delhi.

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Day 1 - Arrival Delhi

Morning arrive at Delhi International Airport/railway station . One of our team member is waiting for you for welcoming you. Transfer you to hotel & this day you are free to do lesuire activities.Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
Day 2 - Delhi - Varanasi - Sarnath - Varanasi
After having your breakfast check out from Delhi then we transfer you to airport to board the flight for Varanasi.

On arrival at Varanasi, after pickup from airport transfer to prebooked hotel for overnight stay.

After check in will move for for Sarnath, visit
- Dhamekh Stupa
- Sarnath Archaeological Museum
- Jain Temple
- Chaukhandi Stupa - Buddhist Stupa
Then in evening back to Hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Varanasi.
Day 3 - Varanasi - Bodhgaya

In this morning after check out from Varanasi and transfer you Bodhgaya but en – route we go on a Ganges River to see sunrise where you can enjoy the sunrise and see the Bathing and Cremation Ghats. This full day we visit unfold at the Ghats and continue drive towards to Bodhgaya. In evening do check in at Bodhgaya hotel. Overnight stay and dinner at Bodhgaya.
Day 4 - Bodhgaya

After morning breakfast, first we going to visit the Mahabodhi Temple which is very beautiful architectural amalgamation of many cultures. Then after visit this temple we going to visit Sujata Kuti, the Village named after Sujata located near the Maha Bodhi Temple. Then back to hotel Dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Bodhgaya.
Day 5 - Bodhgaya - Nalanda - Rajgir

After breakfast check out from Bodhgaya we travel to Nalanda and visit Nalanda University, one of the oldest universities of the World.Thereafter we are going to visit Gridhakuta Hill in Rajgir, and continue travel in evening do check in at Rajgir & overnight stay at hotel in Rajgir.
Day 6 - Rajgir - Vaishali

After breakfast check out from Rajgir and drive to Vaishali. Then arrive at Vaishali do check in hotel anfd then going to visit Buddha Stupa I and II. In evening back to hotel overnight stay at hotel in Vaishali.
Day 7 - Vaishali - Kushinagar

After morning breakfast check out at hotel, then drive towards to Kushinagar. Then en – route we visit MahaPariNirvana Temple. Following that we also visit the Ramabhar Stupa this is the site where Lord Buddha was cremated and relics divided into eight equal parts. In evening do check in dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Kushinagar.
Day 8 - Kushinagar - Lumbini

Breakfast at hotel and check out from Kushinagar then drive to Lumbini. Arrive at Lumbini do check in hotel and then some fresh n up going to visit the Mayadevi Temple, this was the main temple of Lumbini Then going to visit an Ashokan Pillar. In evening back to hotel dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Lumbini.
Day 9 - Lumbini - Kapilvastu - Sravasti

Morning breakfast at hotel & check out from Lumbini then start the journey to Sravasti and en route at Kapilvastu – The capital of the Shakya Kingdom. Then check in Srasvati dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Sravasti.
Day 10 - Sravasti - Lucknow

Have your morning breakfast at hotel and do check out from Sravasti . On arrival at Lucknow do check in Hotel and after some fresh n up proceed to visit Jetvana Vihar the temple which sheltered Buddha for 24 rainy seasons as he gave his teachings. Then, see the Angulimala Stupa, one of the stupa that was excavated in Sravasti built by Angulimala, a dacoit who became an important disciple of Buddha after hearing his words. In evening back to hotel then dinner & overnight stay at hotel in Lucknow.
Day 11 - Lucknow - Sankasia - Agra

After having your breakfast check out from Lucknowand going towards to the last site Sankasia. This site where Buddha was descended from heaven after giving sermons to his mother in heaven. Following that continue travel to Agra. Then at arrive at Agra do check in Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Agra.
Day 12 - Agra - Delhi - Departure

Early morning do breakfast at hotel and check out from Hotel then proceed to visit Taj Mahal – One of the 7 wonders of the world. The world famous white marble mausoleum. After sightseeing drive to Delhi. Upon arrival transfer to hotel/restaurant for lunch. After lunch drive towards to visit India Gate, President House, Parliament House & Govt buildings. After dinner we timely transfer to airport flight back to your onwards destination.

***Tour End with Happy & Sweet Memories***