Foot Steps Of Buddha with Taj Mahal Tour[12N-13D]
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Abhiwadan Expedition Holidays Pvt. Ltd.
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NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Destinations Covered: Delhi Agra Sankasiaya Lucknow Sravasti Lumbini Kushinagar Vaishali Patna Ragjir Nalanda Bodhgaya Varanasi Delhi
Journey at a glance
Day 01: Arrival at Delhi — Arrive at Delhi and meet our company representative at airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Delhi. Day 02: Delhi Sightseeing — After early morning breakfast, proceed for sightseeing of Old and New Delhi. Old Delhi: A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entrail you visiting the Raj Ghatwhich is the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated and Red Fort. New Delhi: In New Delhi, An extensive sight-seeing tour include a visit to the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue-Rajpath , pass the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence and end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave, Rail Museum. Overnight stay in Delhi. Day 03: Delhi - Agra (By Road) [4 Hrs Drive] — After early morning breakfast, drive to Agra. On arrival in Agra, check-in to Hotel. Later visit to the world famous Taj Mahal which is one of the seven wonders of the world and surely the most extravagant expression of love. Then visit the Agra fort which is the rusty and majestic red-sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and the construction was started by Emperor Akbar in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Am (hall of public audience), a colonnaded hall of red-sandstone with a throne alcove of inlaid marble at the back, the Emperor heard public petitions. Overnight stay in Agra. Day 04: Agra - Lucknow (By Road via sankasia) [10 Hrs Drive] — After breakfast in morning, drive to Lucknow via Sankasia where lies the famous Buddhist site. On arrival at Lucknow, check-in to Hotel. Overnight stay in Lucknow. Day 05: Lucknow - Sravasti (By Road) [6 Hrs Drive] — After Early morning breakfast, drive to Sravasti. On arrival at Sravasti, transfer to hotel. Sravasti- the capital of the ancient kingdom of Kosala which has the honour for sheltering Buddha for 24 rainy seasons in the Jetvana Gardens. The city believed to be founded by the mythological king Sravast, has age-old stupas, majestic monasteries and several temples. Buddha is said to have performed some miracles here. Later proceed to visit Saheth - Maheth & Jetvan. Night stay in Sravasti. Day 06: Sravasti - Lumbini (By Road) [6 Hrs Drive] — After early morning breakfast, drive to Lumbini. On arrival at Lumbini, transfer to hotel. Lumbini- The birthplace of the Buddha which was located in 1890 after being untraced for 1,500 years. Evening sightseeing tour of Lumbini including a visit to the birth place of Lord Buddha. Night stay in Lumbini. Day 07: Lumbini - Kushinagar(By Road) [05 Hrs Drive] — After breakfast in morning, drive to Kushinagar. On arrival at Kushinagar, transfer to hotel. Kushinagar is the place where Buddha finally attained Mahaparmirvana. Amongst the ruins are the Mukutbandhan Stupa and a beautiful statue of the reclining Buddha. Visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple & Stupas. Overnight stay in Kushinagar. Day 08: Kushinagar - Vaishali - Rajgir (By Road) [10 Hrs Drive visiting Vaishali and NAlanda] — After breakfast in morning, drive to Rajgir. Enrouted visit to Vaishali & Nalanda. Rajgir- The Rajgir or Rajagriha was known in the past (the abode of kings) is surrounded by the meandering river Banganga and 5 hills. During the lifetime of the Buddha this was the capital of the powerful Magadhan kingdom, ruled by the virtuous King Bimbisara. The hills and caves surrounding Rajagriha were home to spiritual teachers, ranging from the materialism of the early Charavaka school to the metaphysics of Upanishadic philosophers. Like many others in search of truth, Prince Siddhartha, after he renounced his royal heritage came to this city to seek the path of vation. Nalanda -Nalanda was the most renowned university in ancient India. It derived its name from Na-alam- da, meaning Insatiable in Giving, one of the names by which the Lord Buddha was known. Arrive Rajgir and tranfer to hotel . Night stay in Rajgir. Day 09: Rajgir - Bodhgaya (By Road) [03 Hrs Drive] — After earlu morning breakfast, drive to Bodhagaya. On arrival at Bodhagaya transfer to hotel. Night stay in Bodhagaya. Day 10: Bodhgaya Sightseeing — After breakfast in Bodhgaya - the place of the Buddha's Enlightenment. Bodhgaya is the spiritual home of Buhddhists. Bodhgaya situated near the river Niranjana, is one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage centres since it was here that Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. Later visit Mahabodhi Temple, Niranjana River, Sujata Village. Night stay in Bodhgaya. Day 11: Bodhgaya - Varanasi(By Road) [6 Hrs Drive] — After breakfast in morning, Drive to Varanasi. On the way, visit Sarnath. On arrival at Varanasi transfer to hotel. Evening view “Aarti” ceremony on the Ghats. Night stay in Varanasi. Day 12: Varanasi Sightseeing — Morning boat cruise at the river Ganges to observe the way of life of pilgrims by the Ghats. Later excursion to Sarnath, Varanasi, said to be the India’s most sacred city situated on the western bank of the holy river Ganga. It is also the oldest living city in the world. Varanasi is the city which cannot be described, only experienced. Further visit the other attractions , Banaras Hindu University, Bharat Mata Temple. Night stay in Varanasi. Day 13: Varanasi - Delhi (By Flight) — After breakfast in morning, transfer to airport to connect flight for Delhi. Arrive and transfer to International airport to connect flight for next Destination.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 10Bodhgaya Sightseeing — After breakfast in Bodhgaya - the place of the Buddha's Enlightenment.
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Day 11Bodhgaya - Varanasi(By Road) [6 Hrs Drive] — After breakfast in morning, Drive to Varanasi. On the way, visit Sarnath. On arrival at Varanasi transfer to hotel. Evening view “Aarti” ceremony on the Ghats.
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Day 12Varanasi Sightseeing — Morning boat cruise at the river Ganges to observe the way of life of pilgrims by the Ghats. Later excursion to Sarnath, Varanasi, said to be the India’s most sacred city situated on the western bank of the holy river Ganga. It is also the oldest living city in the world. Varanasi is the city which cannot be described, only experienced. Further visit the other attractions , Banaras Hindu University, Bharat Mata Temple.
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Day 13Varanasi - Delhi (By Flight) — After breakfast in morning, transfer to airport to connect flight for Delhi. Arrive and transfer to International airport to connect flight for next Destination.
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