Day 1 : Reach Delhi                                                                                            Book this Tour

The colour & romance of India welcomes you with arms wide open as you reach Delhi. The color and the aroma of Indian spices and Indian tradition get hold of you in a moderate yet a fascinating way. The capital of India, Delhi, is one of the most alive places in the whole world with a pinch of Indian culture and heritage and two of its monuments- the Qutab Minar and the Humayun's Tomb, have been declared as the World Heritage Sites. For a first timer to India, it serves as a perfect start to a journey towards cultural wealth, different religious beliefs, complexities and the dynamism of India. Meeting and assistance once you arrive, thereafter leave for the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.


Day 2 : Delhi - Patna - Bodhgaya

The next morning leave for the airport for a flight to Patna, the Capital city of Bihar - Lord Buddha the gentle colossus who founded the first universal religion of the world, worked and lived much of his life in Bihar though he was born in Kapilavastu, now in Nepal. Most of the major events of his life, like enlightenment and the last sermon happened in Bihar. Significantly, the state's name originated from 'Vihara' meaning Buddhist and Jain monasteries, which abounded in Bihar.

Later proceed to Bodhgaya which is one of the sacred places for the Buddhists as well as for the Hindus. Here under the Bodhi Tree, Gautama attained supreme knowledge to become Budhha, the `Enlighted One'. Enroute visit Nalanda & Rajgir.

Day 3 : Bodhgaya - Varanasi

Morning, explore Bodhgaya and visit the Mahabodi Temple, Niranjana river, Japanese & Thai temple. In the afternoon proceed for Varanasi which is amongst the oldest living cities in the world. Thousands come daily to Varanasi to take a ritual dip in the river Ganga, to cleanse their souls of sins and to worship at many of it's temples.

Day 4 : Varanasi - Kushinagar

Early morning, a boat ride on the Ganges at dawn when it is full of pilgrims is an amazing place to witness the living traditions of one of the world's oldest and most important religions.
Later visit the Sarnath Temple - 5 miles out of Varanasi. Sarnath is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in the world, where Buddha preached his first Sermon in 590 BC. Sarnath has a fine Museum filled with sculptures found at the site. In the afternoon proceed for Kushinagar. Once there check in at the hotel.

Day 5 : Kushinagar - Balrampur

The next morning visit the Nirvana Temple , Rambahar Stupa and later proceed for Balrampur. Enroute also visit Lumbini.

Day 6 : Balrampur - Lucknow - Delhi

The next morning enjoy the sightseeing of Sahet Mahet, later proceed for Lucknow to get to the airport to catch a flight for Delhi.

Day 7 : Depart Delhi                                                                                            Book this Tour

The next morning proceed for a city tour of New Delh, drive past the stately government buildings of the British Era designed by Lutyens, including the India Gate & the Presidential Palace. Continue onto the beautiful Humayun's tomb of the Mughal era & predecessor of the world famous Taj Mahal. End of the tour at the towering minaret of Qutab.

Later in the afternoon visit Old Delhi, Red Fort, Raj Ghat, the cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi. Evening transfer to the international airport to board a homebound flight.