Pilgrimage Tour Packages - Grand Buddhist Tour

Day 01: Arrival Delhi

Arrive Delhi. Meet on arrival by company representatives. Proceed to hotel and relax.
Overnight at Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi

Breakfast at hotel.
Full day tour of Old & New Delhi.

OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Mughul Empire.

Cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.

NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, and the President's Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.
Over night at Delhi.

Day 03: Delhi – Agra

Early morning proceed to Agra by Shatabdi Express Train. Breakfast to be served in the train. Upon arrival transfer to Hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of the Tajmahal and Red Fort.
After Agra Fort we will visit BABY TAJ - The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj.

TAJ MAHAL: Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-de-etre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa. Apart from its stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen.    Proceed for sightseeing to the AGRA FORT - Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone.  Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction.

Visit Itmadullah’s Tomb built by Empress NOOR JEHAN in memory of her father (The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj).

Overnight at Agra

Day 04: Agra - Varanasi

After breakfast drive to Fatehpur Sikri and visit the Bulund Darwaza.
In the evening transfer to railway station to board the train to Varanasi.
Overnight in train.

Day 05: Varanasi

Arrive Varanasi and visit Sarnath. Reach and proceed to Sarnath.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 06: Varanasi – Bodhgaya

Morning boat rides on the Sacred River Ganges to rituals performed by priests and devotees. Half day guided tour of Varanasi. After lunch proceed for Bodhgaya. Overnight at Bodhgaya.

Day 07: Bodhgaya

Sightseeing of Maha Bodhi Temple and Tree. Visit the Chinese Temple. In the afternoon visit Niranjana Temple and River. Visit the school of the destitute. Lunch and dinner at Bodhgaya. Overnight at Bodhgaya.

Day 08: Bodhgaya - Nalanda - Rajgir – Patna

Early morning proceed to visit the historical towns of Nalanda & Rajgir. Have lunch at Rajgir. Proceed to Patna after lunch.
Overnight at Patna.

Day 09: Patna - Vaishali – Kushinagar

Explore the side where Buddha was cremated and visit Mahaparinirvana Temple. Overnight at Kushinagar.

Day 10: Lumbini – Balrampur

By road, Sight seeing of Shravasti visit : Saheth & Maheth.

Day 11: Balrampur – Lucknow

Reach and sight seeing: explore this royal city of Nawabs LUCKNOW.

Day 12: Lucknow - Delhi

Arrive Delhi and check in at hotel. Day free for own activities and shopping.

Over night stay will be at hotel.

Day 13: Delhi – Onwards

Free to explore city and last minute shopping. Check out in the evening and proceed for The Dances of India Show. After farewell dinner, transfer to Airport for onwards destination.

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