Duration : 14 Nights and 15 Days
Places Covered : Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Vaishali - Kushinagar - Lumbini - Kapilvastu - Sravasti - Balrampur - Lucknow - Delhi.
Package ID : TMTP11


Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi International airport. Our representative will receive you at the airport. Transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Delhi.

Day 02 : Delhi
In the morning proceed for a full day tour of Delhi. Visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Next visit Jama Masjid, Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. Afternoon visit Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, Lakshmi Narayan Temple and Akshardham Temple. Also visit Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings and Connaught Place. Enjoy the light and sound show at Red Fort in the evening. Overnight stay at hotel.


Day 03 : Delhi - Jaipur (206 kms, 4 hrs. drive)

Today morning drive to Jaipur - the pink city. Reach Jaipur and check into your hotel. Evening free, enjoy the city atmosphere on foot or by vehicles. Overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.

Day 04 : Jaipur
After breakfast visit the Amber Fort (11 kms) situated on the outskirts of Jaipur. Enjoy ride on the Elephant's back to ascent the Amber Fort. Amber was the capital of Kachchwaha rulers. Afternoon visit the City Palace and Museum, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and Nawab Sahab Ki Haveli. Also visit the Johari Bazaar to buy jewelleries.
Night hault at hotel.

Day 05 : Jaipur - Agra (256 kms, 5-6 hrs. drive)
In the morning drive to Agra en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri - the old deserted town of Mughals. In Fatehpur Sikri see the architectural wonders like the Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid, Birbal Mahal, Panch Mahal, Jodha Bai Palace etc. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. In the afternoon proceed for a city tour covering Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and the Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb. Overnight at the hotel in Agra.

Day 06 : Agra - Varanasi
Morning transfer to Kheria Airport in Agra to catch Varanasi flight. Reach Varanasi and transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit Sarnath which is famous for its Dhamekh Stupa. Sarnath is also famous for being the place where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon enshrining the principle of his teachings into laws. Overnight stay at hotel in Varanasi.

Day 07 : Varanasi
Early morning enjoy boat ride at the holy River Ganges. People take holy dip in the river Ganges. Return to hotel for breakfast. After some rest proceed for a city tour. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple etc. Overnight at hotel in Varanasi.

Day 08 & 09 : Varanasi - Bodhgaya
Today morning proceed to Bodhgaya. Arrive and check into your hotel. Stay in Bodhgaya for two days and visit Rajgir, Nalanda, Sapta Pari Cave and Venevamas. Rajgir is an important Buddhist pilgrimage centre as Lord Buddha spent 12 years of his life here. It was in Rajgir that the first Buddhist council was held after the Buddha attained 'Nirvana.' Nalanda was founded in the 5th century and popular as a centre of intellectualism. In two days tour you will come across many places of Buddhist significance. Overnight at hotel in Bodhgaya.

Day 10 : Bodhgaya - Vaishali - Kushinagar
Morning drive to Vaishali. It is an important place for Buddhists as the Lord Buddha delivered his last sermon and announced his impending "Nirvana". See the massive Ashoka Pillar, Lotus tank, Chaumukhi and several other attractions. Proceed to Kushinagar for overnight stay.

Day 11 : Kushinagar - Lumbini
In the morning visit Mahanirvana Temple, the modern Japan and Sri Lanka Buddhist center and monasteries. Next proceed to Lumbini. Overnight at hotel in Lumbini.

Day 12 : Lumbini - Kapilvastu - Sravasti - Balrampur
After breakfast proceed to see the Ashoka's pillar. The pillar was built in 249 B.C. and was rediscovered in the year1890. You will also see the temple of Mayadevi, the ruins of an old monastery and some modern stupas. In the afternoon proceed to Balrampur visiting Sravasti en route. At Sravasti you will see the ruins of the ancient city and Jetavana Monastery. Upon arrival to Balrampur check into your hotel. Overnight at hotel in Balrampur.

Day 13 : Balrampur - Lucknow
In the morning take a city tour and visit the places of Buddhist significance. Later drive to Lucknow. Reach Lucknow and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Lucknow.

Day 14 : Lucknow - Delhi
After breakfast proceed on city tour. Visit the attractions like Imambara, Rumi Darwaza. Transfer to Lucknow Airport for flight to Delhi. Upon arrival check into your hotel. Night hault at hotel in Delhi.

Day 15 : Delhi - Home
Departure transfer to Delhi Airport to take flight for your onward destination.