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
Friday, May 17, 2024 - Saturday, May 18, 2024
Late evening arrive Delhi. Upon arrival assistance and transferred to hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 2: Delhi
Saturday, May 18, 2024 - Sunday, May 19, 2024
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
Sunday, May 19, 2024 - Monday, May 20, 2024
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
Monday, May 20, 2024 - Tuesday, May 21, 2024
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
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 - Wednesday, May 22, 2024
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
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - Thursday, May 23, 2024
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
Thursday, May 23, 2024 - Friday, May 24, 2024
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
Friday, May 24, 2024 - Saturday, May 25, 2024
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
Saturday, May 25, 2024 - Sunday, May 26, 2024
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
Sunday, May 26, 2024 - Monday, May 27, 2024
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
Monday, May 27, 2024 - Tuesday, May 28, 2024
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
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024
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
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - Thursday, May 30, 2024
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