Golden Triangle with Buddhist places of worship
Duration of Tour : 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destination Covered : Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Varanasi - Sarnath - Bodhgaya - Vaishali - Kushinagar - Kapilvastu - Sravasti - Balrampur - Lucknow
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Arrive at Delhi, the heart and capital of India. On arrival meeting and assistance by our representative at the airport followed by transfer to hotel. Over night stay at hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
After breakfast, proceed for full day sightseeing with guide visit Old and New Delhi visiting Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, Birla Mandir, India Gate, President House and Lotus temple. A rickshaw ride through the old city is an exciting activity that you enjoy on your sightseeing tour of Old Delhi. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 03: Delhi - Jaipur
On the morning of the 3rd day the tour package includes a drive to Jaipur. Upon your arrival at Jaipur, you check in to a hotel. You are free to spend your evening at leisure. You stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 04: Jaipur
After breakfast we proceed to visit the Amber Fort, located 11 kilometers away from Jaipur. On the route we will visit the Hawa Mahal. Ride an elephant to reach the gates of the fort. In the afternoon take a walk through the colorful Bazaars of Jaipur and visit a factory to see the famous block printing work, which is a specialty of Jaipur. In the evening we drive through the new city of Jaipur and visit Laxmi Narayan Mandir- a Hindu temple built in white marble. Enjoy your dinner with a cultural program. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Taj Mahal, Agra
After breakfast, proceed to Agra. On the route we will visit Fatehpur Sikri, which was once an imperial capital constructed by the Mughal emperor Akbar. Upon arrival in Agra, you will be transferred to to the hotel for wash and change. Take a break and relax. In the afternoon the tour package includes tours to the tourist destinations of Agra, the Taj Mahal, Itmad-ud-daula's Tomb and the Red Fort. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 06: Agra - Varanasi
Fly to Varanasi on the 6th day of the tour. On arrival at Varanasi yyou will be transferred to the hotel for wash and change. Afternoon proceed for half-day city tour visiting Tulsi Manas mandir,Banaras Hindu University which has an art gallery, visit Sarnath here lord Buddha- a preached his five disciples. Overnight stay at hotel.
Varanasi (Benares) amongst the oldest living cities in the world, is also the holiest of Hindu Pilgrimages. Thousands of devotees come here daily to the Banks of the River Ganga to take a ritual dip and cleanse their souls and to worship at its many temples. It is not just important for Hindus, but has links with Buddhism and Jainism as well. It was at Sarnath close by, that Buddha preached his first sermon and Lord Mahavir also revealed his Jain Philosophy at Kasi - nearby. Varanasi is to Hindus what the Vatican is to Catholics.
Day 07: Varanasi
Early morning depart for a boatride at river Ganges. Later proceed for city tour to see the bathing ghats cremation site,later visit the Bharat Mata temple, Vishwanath Temple.e. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 08: Varanasi - Sarnath - Bodhgaya
You stay in the holy city of Varanasi for two days and visit the important Buddhist places of worship. The major Buddhist pilgrimages you go on tours to include Sarnath, Rajgir, Sapta pari cave, Nalanda and Venevamas. Rajgir is a Buddhist pilgrimage of great significance as Lord Buddha spent 12 crucial years of his life here. Lord Buddha held his first council here after he attained nirvana. You also visit Nalanda. This city was founded in the 5th century. Nalanda has been the seat for Buddhist learning and education for centuries. Overnight board train to Bodhgaya
Day 09: Bodhgaya
Arrive Bodhgaya and check-in at the hotel. Afternoon visit Gayan Viriksh, where Lord Buddha got incarnated. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Lord Buddha, Bodhgaya
On the 10th day the tour package includes a tour to Vaishali. Vaishali is one of the important Buddhist places of worship. This Buddhist pilgrimage has a very special significance, as it was here that Lord Buddha delivered his final sermon. The tour package includes tours to the majestic Ashoka Pillar, Chaumukhi and the Lotus tank. At the arrival in Kushinagar, you will be transferred to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 11: Kushinagar - Lumbini
After breakfast proceed for a visit to the Japan and Sri Lanka Buddhist center and monasteries and the Mahanirvana Temple that is one of the Buddhist places of worship. In the evening drive to Lumbini. On arrival at Lumbini you check in at the hotel and stay there overnight.
Day 12: Lumbini - Kapilvastu - Sravasti - Balrampur
After breakfast, proceed to visit Ashoka's pillar that was constructed sometime in the 249 B.C., this pillar was rediscovered in the year 1890 inside a Sal forest. You will also visit the Mayadevi temple, some Buddhist Stupas and the ruins of an old Buddhist monastery. In the afternoon you continue your journey to Balrampur. On the way you stop at Sravasti, where you visit the ruins of the Jetavana Monastery that is an important Buddhist pilgrimage. On arrival at Balrampur check in at hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 13: Balrampur - Lucknow
After having morning breakfast proceed for a city of Balrampur. In the afternoon drive for Lucknow. On arrival at Lucknow check-in at the hotel. Evening at leisure and overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 14: Lucknow
After morning breakfast a full day city tour of Lucknow in which you will visit tourist destinations such as the Rumi Darwaza and the Bara Imambara. In the Evening drive to the airport where you board the flight for Delhi.
Day 15: Departure Delhi
Finally on arriving in Delhi you will be driven to the International Airport so that you can board the flight back home.
