Essence of Buddha
Duration : 09 Nights / 10 Days
Destinatons : Delhi – Varanasi – Bodhgaya – Rajgiri – Patna – Kushinagar – Balrampur – Lucknow – Delhi
Day 01: New Delhi
On your arrival at Delhi international airport you will be received by our representative and transferred to your hotel. At New Delhi, evening to be used in shopping and visiting the local bazaars. Night stay at your hotel.
Day 02: New Delhi
After a leisurely breakfast move out for a daylong sightseeing of Old Delhi (Shahajahanabad) and New Delhi which includes Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, Lotus Temple, India Gate and the grand government buildings, the President's House, Mahatama Gandhi Memorial. Night stay at your hotel. |
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Day 03: Varanasi
In the morning you will be transferred to the airport of New Delhi to board the flight for Varanasi. On your arrival check-in at your hotel. Later move out for the sightseeing tour of the city which includes Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Durga Temple, and Tulsi Manas Temple. In the evening enjoy the Riksha ride while exploring this old city of your own. Over night in your hotel.
Day 04: Varanasi
After having a leisurely breakfast move out for a morning guided spiritual tour along the banks of the river Ganges and also take a boat ride over this sacred river. Take an excursion to Sarnath- the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon. Over night in your hotel.
Day 05: Bodhgaya
Morning drive to Bodhgaya. On arrival check-in at your hotel. Full day visit to Bodhgaya a place where Lord Buddha entered a state of mediation under the 'Bodhi' tree (banyan tree) and attained Nirvana (the enlightenment). On the walls of Mahabodhi temple, one can see images of Lord Buddha in different aspects. Over night stay at your hotel.
Day 06: Rajgiri
Morning drive to Rajgir. On arrival check-in into your hotel. Visit Rajgir - a sacred town to all Buddhist where Lord Buddha meditated and preached on the Hill, Karanda Tank where Lord Buddha would bathe, and seven hot springs where Lord Buddha for its healing powers. Also visit the ancient Nalanda University founded in the fifth century B.C. Ancient Buddhist texts revelas that Lord Buddha studied here. A Chinese travel Heum Tsang, who spent several years at this University wrote about this great seat of learning. Visit the Archaeological museums. Over night at your hotel.
Day 07: Patna
Morning depart to Patna visiting Vaishali on the way - a place where Lord Buddha visited frequently and during the last visit here told his disciplines that they would see him no more as he was to attain the Mahaparinirvana (the ultimate bliss). Visit the Buddhist stupas. Arrive Patna and check-in into your hotel. Over night in your hotel.
Day 08: Kushinagar
Morning depart for Kushinagar in your exclusive vehicle. Arrive and check-in at hotel. Afternoon city tour of Kushinagar where Lord Buddha breathed his last and attained Mahaparinirvana saying decay is inherent in all component things. Visit the Nirvana temple which enshrines a colossal statue of Lord Buddha in a reclining position. Over night at your hotel.
Day 09: Balrampur
Morning drive for Lumbini on Indo-Nepal border. Lumbini, a tiny village situated on the foothills of Himalayas witnessed the birth of a Prince called Shakyamuni Gautam Siddhartha who later became Lord Buddha the awakened one. Visit the sacred pond, Ashoka Pillar, Mahadevi temple. Further drive to Balrampur for over night stay.
Day 10: New Delhi
Morning drive to Lucknow. On your arrival you will be transferred to the airport to board the flight for New Delhi. On arrival at appropriate time you will be transferred to the international airport of New Delhi to board the flight back to your home with a bunch of sweet memories. (The Tour Ends) |