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Buddhist Circuit Journey ...

This tour attracts people from far and wide, especially those who decide to go on a spiritual journey that takes them through some of the most historical and revered sites considered by Hindus and Buddhists alike. Visit and Bodhgaya that interlink architecture and religion, bringing to the forefront the life and teachings of Lord Buddha.

Details
Duration	14 Nights / 15 days
Best Time	Oct - Mar
Routing	Agra-Varanasi-Boddhgaya-Patana-Kushinagar-Lumbini-Sravasti-Lucknow-Delhi Dep.

DAY 1: ARRIVAL DELHI :
Upon arrival at Delhi International airport, meet to our representative, transfer to hotel for rest of the night.

DAY 2: DELHI :
After breakfast, spend the whole day in sightseeing Old and New Delhi. Visit the red fort comprising of magnificent palaces reflecting Mughal architecture and the largest mosque in India, the Juma Masjid. Walk through the colorful and bustling Chandni Chowk bazaar. Visit Raj Ghat, or Gandhi Memorial, Humayun's Tomb, one of the city's finest historical sites as well as the Qutab Minar, a soaring tower of victory dating back to 1199. Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan - the residence of, Rajpath and India Gate, among other landmarks. Stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 3: DELHI-AGRA :
Early in the morning, drive to the railway station to board a train to Agra. on arrival in Agra, check into the hotel. Go for sightseeing. Visit the imperial 'Ghost city' of Fatehpur Sikri constructed of sandstone and built by emperor Akbar. Within it, lies the tomb of the great Sufi saint Salim Chisti. It houses the Panch Mahal and the Buland Darwaza. Drive back to Agra, rest of the time free for individual activities. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 4 : AGRA-VARANASI :
After breakfast, full day Agra sightseeing, visit the Agra Fort, Itmad-Ud-Daula and world famous Taj Mahal, during the sun set. Later evening catch the train to Varanasi, Overnight at train.

DAY 5 : ARRIVAL VARANASI :
Early in the morning arrival Varanasi , upon arrival meet to our staff, transfer to hotel. Morning visit the local market, Ghat and Temples. Evening witseen the Ganga Aarti "Ganga Ceremony" Overnight at hotel.

DAY 6 : VARANASI-SARNTAH-BODHGAYA :
Early in the morning visit the Ghat during the sun rise. Later drive back to hotel, check out formalities, proceed to Boddhgaya, en tour visit Sarnath, where lord Buddha preached his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. Also make a stopover at the towering Damekh Stupa, the Ashoka Pillar, the ruins of an ancient temple, the museum and monasteries in the are. Later proceed to Boddhgaya. On arrival in Bodhgaya, check into the hotel. Rest of the day can be spent at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 7 : BODHGAYA :
After breakfast, full day local excursion of the holy city visit Mahaboddhi Boddhi Temple, Boddhi Tree, a descendant of the original tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment. Near the tree lies a sandstone slab, marking the exact spot where he meditated. Halt at the Mahabodhi temple, crowned by a 165 ft pyramidal spiral and housing a large ornate Buddha statue. Also take a tour of the Archaeological museum to see ancient Hindu and Buddhist statues. Ret of the time visit Monastery and local market. Stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 8 : BODHGAYA – PATNA VIA NALANDA & RAJGIR :
After breakfast, drive to Patna. Enroute stop at Rajgir and Nalanda, two ancient Buddhist sites. The famous for its hot springs besides being the location where the first Buddhist Council was held. Nalanda has one of the world's oldest Buddhist universities from the 5th century BC. Don't forget to check out the remains of the great stupa and the archaeological Museum. On arrival in Patna, check into the hotel for overnight stay.

DAY 9 : PATNA-KUSHINAGAR VIA VAISHALI :
After breakfast, drive to Khushinagar. Enroute stop at Vaishali, which marks the spot where Buddha gave his last sermon. On arrival in Khushinagar, check into the hotel. Go on a sightseeing tour and visit Buddha's cremation site that contains his remains in a brick. Stupa and the Mahaparinnirvana temple with its reclining Buddha statue. Stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 10 – KUSHINAGAR-LUMBINI :
After breakfast, drive to Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha. On arrival in Lumbini, check into the hotel. Then visit the Maya Devi temple constructed at the site of many ancient temples. Spend some time at the sacred bathing pool Puskarni and explore the beautiful shrines built by devotees from various countries here. Stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 11 : LUMBINI :
After breakfast full day local monasteries sightseeing, as German, French, Myanmar, Sweden and Indian monasteries. Afternoon leisure for individual activities. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 12 : LUMBINI-SRAVASTI :
After breakfast drive to Sravasti, en route visit Kapilvastu the capital city of Sankya dynasty. Drive towards Sravasti en route visit local villages and markets. On arrival check in hotel. Rest of the time leisure.

DAY 13 : SRAVASTI – LUCKNOW :
After breakfast, drive to Lucknow. On arrival in Lucknow, check into the hotel. Take a sightseeing tour and visit the Bara Imambara built in 1784 by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula and the golden-domed Chota Imambara with its elaborate calligraphy, beautiful chandeliers and the Nawab's silver throne. View the residency, a famous red brick building that was the home of a British resident and the scene of fierce fighting during the siege of Lucknow.

DAY 14 : LUCKNOW-DELHI (train/flight) :
After breakfast, drive to the airport / railway station to catch a flight/train to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, check into the hotel. Enjoy rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.

DAY 15 : DEPART DELHI :
Full day leisure for shopping etc. In time transfer to the airport for onward travel.

PRICE SHEET AS UNDER IN INR (One US $ = Rs. 45/-) :

Hotel Category
Standard	Deluxe
Rs. 69,800/- Per Person	Rs. 85,300/- Per Person

Cities	Standard	Deluxe
Delhi	Veda Heritage	Avlon Courtyard
Agra	Howard Park Plaza	Jaypee Palace
Varanasi	Ideal Tower	Ramada
Boddhgaya	Royal Residency	Royal Residency
Patna	Chanakya	Ashoka
Kushinagar	Royal Residency	Royal Residency
Lumbini	Hotel Hokey	Hotel Hokey
Sravasti	Royal Residency	Royal Residency
Lucknow	Guesture Hotel	Picardly

Small supplements apply for travel between 15th December- 15th January.

Note : All the figures quoted above are net Per Person in Indian National Rupees (INR).

Inclusions :

Accommodation on twin sharing, bed & breakfast basis at the selected hotel OR Similar.
Ground transportation as mentioned in the itinerary using an air-conditioned car or coach.
Sightseeing tours as per the above itinerary along with an English speaking Monument guide.
Boat ride at Varanasi, Meditation session at Boddhgaya.
One Complimentary Dinner at Delhi.

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