DAY 01

ARRIVAL DELHI

Arrive Delhi, meet assist at the airport and transfer to hotel. Night stay in Delhi.

By Car

DAY 02

DELHI - AGRA - VARANASI

Early morning transfer to railway station to board the train for Agra , Breakfast in the train , Arrive Agra in 2 Hours , visit the world famous Taj Mahal & Agra fort, evening transfer to railway station to board the train to Varanasi . Overnight in the train

By Train

DAY 03

VARANASI

Arrive Varanasi, meet assist at the railway station & transfer to hotel. Later excursion to Sarnath - where the Buddha preached his first sermon in the Deer Park, contains the most impressive remains, as well as a modern temple. Night stay in Varanasi

By Car

DAY 04

VARANASI – BODHGAYA

Morning drive to Bodhgaya & transfer to hotel. Bodhgaya - As the place of the Buddha's Enlightenment, Bodhgaya is the spiritual home of Buhddhists. 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. Later visit Mahabodhi Temple, Niranjana River, Sujata Village. Night stay in Bodhgaya.

By Car

DAY 05

BODHGAYA - RAGJIR - NALANDA - PATNA

After Breakfast drive to Patna enroute sightseeing of Nalanda & Rajgir. Rajgir -The picturesque Rajgir, or Rajagriha as it was known in the past (literally, the abode of kings) is surrounded by the meandering river Banganga and 5 hills. During the lifetime of the Buddha this was the capital of the powerful Magadhan kingdom, ruled by the virtuous King Bimbisara. The hills and caves surrounding Rajagriha were home to spiritual teachers, ranging from the materialism of the early Charavaka school to the metaphysics of Upanishadic philosophers. 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. Nalanda -Nalanda was the most renowned university in ancient India. It derived its name from Na-alam-da, meaning Insatiable in Giving, one of the names by which the Lord Buddha was known Lunch at nice city restaurant at Rajgir. On arrival transfer to Hotel. Dinner & Night stay in Patna.

By Car

DAY 06

PATNA - VAISHALI - KUSHINAGAR

After breakfast drive to Kushinagar enroute visiting Vaishali. Arrive Kushinagar & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Kushinagar. Kushinagar-Kushinagar is where the Buddha finally attained Mahaparmirvana. Amongst the ruins are the Mukutbandhan Stupa and a beautiful statue of the reclining Buddha. Night stay in Kushinagar.

By Car

DAY 07

KUSHINAGAR- LUMBINI

After breakfast visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple & Stupas , later drive to Lumbini & transfer to hotel. Lumbini - the birthplace of the Buddha, was located in 1890 after being untraced for 1,500 years. Evening sightseeing tour of Lumbini including a visit to the birth Place of Lord Buddha. Night stay in Lumbini.

By Car

DAY 08

LUMBINI-SRAVASTI

After breakfast drive to Lucknow enroute Sravasti. Sravasti- the capital of the ancient kingdom of Kosala, has the honour for sheltering Buddha for 24 rainy seasons in the Jetvana Gardens. The city believed to be founded by the mythological king Sravast, has age-old stupas, majestic monasteries and several temples. Buddha is said to have performed some miracles here. In Sravasti visit Saheth - Maheth & JetvanNight stay in Sravasti .

By Car

DAY 09

SRAVASTI -LUCKNOW-DELHI

Morning check out from hotel and drive to Lucknow & transfer to railway station to bord the train for Delhi. Arrive Delhi pickup from airport & transfer to hotel. Overnight in Delhi.

By Car

DAY 10

DELHI - DEPARTURE

After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of New Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India was the Jewel in the crown of the British empire. Visit the 11th century Qutab Minar ,India Gate and the grand government buildings, the President’s House, Mahatama Gandhi Memorial. Also visit Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple evening transfer to International airport to board the onward flight.

By Car