Footsteps of Lord Buddha (13 Days / 12 Nights)
This amazing Buddhist pilgrimage tour makes you follow the footsteps of Lord Buddha involving several sites that act as important landmarks in Buddhism history. Some highlights of our tour include Bodhi Tree in Bodhigaya where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment, Nalanda, believed to be the oldest university of the world and Lumbini, the birth place of Lord Buddha located in the foothills of the majestic Himalayas.
Day 1: Delhi
Monday, February 10, 2025 - Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Late evening arrive Delhi. Upon arrival assistance and transferred to hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 2: Delhi
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 - Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Morning combined city sightseeing Old and New Delhi covering Jama Masjid - The largest mosque in Asia,
Red Fort (closed on Monday) -The red stone magic, Gandhi memorial-The memoir of father of the nation. Sightseeing
India Gate - The memorial of martyrs,
Parliament House - The govt. head quarters, Humayun Tomb and Qutab Minar. Overnight hotel.
Day 3: Delhi - Patna - Bodhgaya
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 - Thursday, February 13, 2025
On arrival assistance and transfer to airport to board flight to Patna. On arrival assistance then drive to Bodhgaya. On arrival check into the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Bodhgaya
Thursday, February 13, 2025 - Friday, February 14, 2025
In the morning visit the Mahabodhi Temple for the prayers and meditate near the Bodhi Tree. Breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed for visit Sri Lankan monastery, the village of Sujata. Again in the evening visit Mahabodhi temple for the prayers.Overnight at your hotel.
Day 5: Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Bodhgaya
Friday, February 14, 2025 - Saturday, February 15, 2025
Breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed for visit Rajgir, where exists the Vulture'\s Peak or Giridhrakoot. Visit the Japanese Shanti Stupa in Rajgir.
Day 6: Bodhgaya - Varanasi
Saturday, February 15, 2025 - Sunday, February 16, 2025
Breakfast at the hotel. Later check out and leave for Varanasi. On arrival , check into the hotel. Later in the evening excursion tour to Sarnath, visiting the Dhammek Stupa and finally attend the evening prayers at the Sri Lankan Temple. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: Varanasi - Kushinagar
Sunday, February 16, 2025 - Monday, February 17, 2025
In the morning visit the sacred river Ganges before sunrise, to see how the Hindus of Varanasi pray to the rising Sun and then pray to the river Ganges. Enjoy the boat ride at river Ganges. Breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed for sightseeing including the Golden Temple, Bharat Mata Temple and Birla ( Shiva ) Temple. Later check out and drive to Kushinagar. On arrival, check into the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8: Kushinagar - Lumbini
Monday, February 17, 2025 - Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed for the sacred sites in Kushinagar. Pray at the Mahaparnirvana Temple. Later check out and drive to Lumbini. On arrival check into the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9: Lumbini - Sravasti
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 - Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning visit the birthplace of Lumbini. Later check out and drive for Sravasti, Saravasti , the capital of Kosala Mahajanapada , was the biggest town in the Gangetic plains during the Buddha'\s lifetime enroute visit the sacred site Kapilvastu .
Day 10: Sravasti - Lucknow
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 - Thursday, February 20, 2025
Breakfast at the hotel. Later proceed for guided sightseeing of
Sahet Mahet and Jetvan. Later leave for Lucknow. On arrival check into the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11: Lucknow - Sankassia - Agra
Thursday, February 20, 2025 - Friday, February 21, 2025
Early Breakfast at the hotel. drive to Agra via Sankassia, a place where Buddha along with Brahma & Devraj Indra descended after giving sermons to his mother in heaven. At the spot of descent stands a temple with a statue of the Buddha. On arrival at Agra, check into the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12: Agra
Friday, February 21, 2025 - Saturday, February 22, 2025
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning guided sightseeing " The Taj Mahal". Later proceed for sight-seeing of the city including Agra Fort, After lunch drive to Delhi. On arrival Dinner then transfer to International airport for Onward Flights.
Day 13: Delhi
Saturday, February 22, 2025 - Sunday, February 23, 2025
NA
