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Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi. On arrival at the airport, you
will meet our representative and be transferred to
hotel. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi
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Today, leave for sight-seeing tour, which
includes Jama Masjid - the largest mosque of
Emperor Shahjahan. Later proceed to Red Fort, Raj
Ghat- cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, to India
Gate - a 42 meter stone arch built in the memory
of the Indian Soldiers who died in World War II,
Drive past the President's House & Parliament
House, Humayun's Tomb (a memorial of the Mughals,
its design is inspired by the Taj Mahal), the
Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple.
Day 03 : Delhi - Patna - Bodhgaya
Morning transfer to airport to connect flight
IC409 dep. 07:05 hrs. / arr. Bodhgaya at 08:30
hrs. Drive to Bodhgaya (215 kms / 7 hrs). Enroute
visit Nalanda and Rajgir. Nalanda-a great center
of Buddhist learning and one of the most famed
university citadels of ancient times. Rajgir, it
was once the ancient capital of the powerful
Kingdom of Maghada. From the out-skirts of Rajgir,
a historic road leads to Gridhakuta or vultures
peak where the Buddha preached. Here the first
Buddhist Council was held after the Lord's
Mahaparinirvana. Arrive in Bodhgaya and overnight
in Bodhgaya.
Day 04 : Bodhgaya
Bodhgaya in the state of Bihar, reckoned as
the most important Buddhist pilgrimage centre, is
the place where Lord Sakyamuni (Gautam Buddha)
entered into meditation after being moved by the
sufferings of mankind. Visit Mahabodi Temple,
Nilanjana. The magnificent Maha Bodhi temple in
Bodhgaya is an architectural amalgamation of many
cultures. Morning Sightseeing of Bodhgaya visiting
Mahabodhi temple.
Day 05 : Bodhgaya - Varanasi
Morning leave Bodhgaya for Varanasi by surface
(250 kms / 8 hrs). On arrival transfer to hotel.
Varanasi : The eternal city is one of the most
important Pilgrim sites in India and also a major
tourist attraction, situated on the banks of the
sacred Ganges. The name Varanasi derived from two
rivers. The Varuna and Assi. It is a great centre
of learning and civilization. It is also known as
Kashi and Banaras. Afternoon visit Sarnath about
10 kms from the holy city of Varanasi- is the
blessed locale where more than 2500 years ago
Buddha choose to deliver his first sermon.
Overnight hotel - Varanasi.
Day 06 : Varanasi - Kushinagar
Early morning boat ride on the river Ganges to
see the sunrise and the bathing Ghats of an
ancient Hindu city. Later leave Varanasi for
Kushinagar (260 kms / 8 hrs). Overnight in
Kushinagar.
Day 07 : Kushinagar - Lumbini
Leave Kushinagar for Lumbini (in Nepal) (170/
4 hrs) by surface. Sightseeing of Lumbini where
Lord was born. Emperor Ashoka, in the twenty first
year first year after his coronation, visited this
Birthplace and raised a pillar on the spot.
Overnight in Lumbini.
Day 08 : Lumbini - Sravasti
Morning proceed to Sravasti (Sahet-Mahet)
which is about 150 kms / 04 hrs drive. Visit
Sravasti (Sahet-Mahet), capital of the ancient
kingdom of Kosala, an active centre for Buddhism.
Overnight in Sravasti.
Day 09 : Sravasti - Lucknow
Morning proceed to Lucknow (180 kms / 5
hrs) and connect train - 4201 / Lucknow - Mtj
Express dep. 23:30 hrs. for Agra. Overnight on
train
Day 10 : Agra
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Arrive Agra at 07:00 hrs. Full day city tour
of Agra visiting world famous Taj Mahal, Agra Fort
and Itmad-ud-Daulah. Overnight in hotel. (Taj
Mahal is closed on Fridays)
Day 11 : Agra - Delhi- Departure
Drive to Delhi (203 kms / 4 hrs) and connect
flight for onward destination. Drive to Delhi and
transfer to airport to connect onward flight.
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