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Budhas Trail With Golden Triangle Tour

Duration:

14 Nights / 15 Days

Destination:

Delhi – Jaipur – Agra – Varanasi – Bodhgaya – Vaishali – Kushinagar – Lumbini – Kapilvastu – Shrawasti – Balrampur – Lucknow – Delhi

Introduction

‘Budha's Trail With Golden Triangle Tour’ is one of the best itinerary to know the Buddhist places with the Golden Triangle and Lucknow (The city of Nawabs). You will be visiting the places which is related to Buddha’s life and can feel the essence of Buddha in the complete tour. The time period of the tour is 14 nights and 15 days, covering the places such as Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi, Bodhgaya, Vaishali, Kushinagar, Lumbini, Kapilvastu, Shrawasti, Balrampur and Lucknow.

Tour Highlights
  • Explore the major attractions of Delhi including Laxmi Narayan Temple, India Gate, The Parliament House, Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Gandhi Memorial.
  • Explore the major attractions of Jaipur including Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Johari Bazaar, Royal Observatory, Nawab Sahab ki Haveli.
  • Explore the major attractions of Agra including Fatehpur Sikri, Red Fort, Taj Mahal, and the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula.
  • Explore Sarnath including Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Ashoka Pillar, and The Sarnath Museum.
  • Attend the prayer ceremony at the Mahabodhi Temple, Visit Great Buddha Statue, Burmese Vihara Monastery and the Dungeswari Hills.   
  • Visit Nalanda and Rajgir.
  • Explore Vaishali including Ashok Pillar, Chaumukhi, Lotus Tank.
  • Enjoy the half day city tour of Kushinagar visit the modern Japan/Srilanka Buddhist centre, Mahanirvana Temple and some monasteries.
  • Visit Ashoka's pillar, Mayadevi temple, stupas and Jetavana Monastery.
  • Explore the city tour of Balrampur.
  • Visit the major attractions of the city Lucknow covering Rumi Darwaza and Imambara.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Delhi

Arrival at Delhi International Airport, and transfer to your pre booked hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Delhi

Day 2

Delhi

Today after breakfast, go for sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi visiting Red Fort, Raj Ghat and Jama Masjid, Diplomatic Enclave, Humayun's Tomb, Rajpath, Qutub Minar, India Gate, Parliament House and Rashtrapati Bhavan. After sightseeing return back to the hotel. Enjoy the sound and light show in the evening. Overnight stay at Delhi.

Day 3

Delhi – Jaipur (About 268 kilometres)

Today after breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Jaipur. Check in to your pre booked hotel on arrival at Jaipur. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight stay at Jaipur

Day 4

Jaipur

Today after breakfast, go for sightseeing tour of Jaipur covering Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Johari Bazaar, Royal Observatory, Nawab Sahab ki Haveli. Take an Elephant ride to renowned Amer Fort. Return back to the hotel in the evening after the sightseeing. Overnight stay at Jaipur

Day 5

Jaipur –Agra (About 242 Kilometres)

Today after breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Agra. On the way visit Fatehpur Sikri, the old deserted town of Mughala. Check- in to your pre booked hotel on arrival at Agra. After freshen up visit Taj Mahal. Later return back to the hotel . Overnight stay at Agra.

Day 6

Agra – Varanasi (By Train)

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and visit Red Fort and Itmad-ud-Duala Tomb. After the visit you will be transferred to the railway station to board your train to Varanasi. Overnight in the train.

Day 7

Arrival Varanasi – Bodhgaya (About 255 Kilometres)

Arrival at Varanasi railway station, and transfer to your pre booked hotel in Varanasi. After freshen up, go to visit Sarnath, the ancient Buddhist town. The places you will explore here include the Stupa, Buddhist Temple and the Museum. After Visiting Sarnath, proceed to Bodhgaya. Upon arrival at Bodhgaya, check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Bodhgaya.

Day 8

Bodhgaya

Today after breakfast, go for sightseeing tour of Bodhgaya. including the famous Mahabodhi Temple, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous as Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment. It has the sacred Bodhi tree, Vajrasana and six holy sites of enlightenment of Buddha. Later visit some more attractions of the place, if time permits. Return back to the hotel in the evening after the visit. Overnight stay at Bodhgaya.

Day 9

Bodhgaya - Patna (About 115 kilometres)

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Patna en route, visiting the famous towns of Nalanda and Rajgir. Check in to your pre-booked hotel on arrival at Patna. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight stay at Patna.

Day 10

Patna - Vaishali (About 61 Kilometres) – Kushinagar (About 183 Kilometres)

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive towards Kushinagar via Vaishali a small village in Bihar. It is famous for its historical importance. Check in to your pre booked hotel on arrival at Kushinagar, Rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight stay at Kushinagar.

Day 11

Kushinagar – Lumbini (About 167 Kilometres)

Today after breakfast, check out from the hotel and visit Kushinagar covering the Mahaparinirvana temple and Thai Temple. After sightseeing drive to Lumbini. Check in to your pre booked hotel on arrival at Lumbini. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight stay at Lumbini

Day 12

Lumbini –Kapilavastu (About 58 Kilometres) - Sravasti (About 142 Kilometres) – Balrampur(About 17 Kilometres)

Today after breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Balrampur, en route visiting Kapilavastu a famous UNESCO World Heritage Site which is known as the birthplace of Gautama Buddha and also visit Sravasti. Check in to your pre booked hotel on arrival at Balrampur. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight stay at Balrampur.

Day 13

Balrampur- Lucknow (About 58 Kilometres)

Today after breakfast, check out from the hotel and go for the sightseeing tour of Balrampur. After sightseeing, drive to Lucknow. Check in in to your pre booked hotel on arrival at Lucknow. Evening is free at leisure. Overnight stay at Lucknow.

Day 14

Lucknow–Delhi (By flight)

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and visit the major attractions of the city, covering Rumi Darwaza and Imambara. After the sightseeing transfer to the Lucknow Airport to catch a flight for Delhi. Check-in to the pre booked hotel on arrival at Delhi. Overnight stay at Delhi.

Day 15

Delhi (Departure)

Today after breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to the Delhi Airport to catch a flight for your onward destination. We hope you have enjoyed your trip and look forward to organizing your next tour with us and wish you for a safe journey.

Inclusions
  • Accommodation for 09 Nights on twin / double sharing basis.
  • Daily buffet breakfast at all hotels.
  • Transportation by private air-conditioned car with driver for all arrivals, Departures, sightseeing and inter-city drives as per the itinerary.
  • Services of English speaking guide at the major destinations.
  • Services of Trip India Representative on all arrivals and departures.
  • Fuel charges, toll tax, state tax & parking charge
  • All presently applicable luxury taxes.
Exclusions
  • Entrance fees at monuments/parks/museums.
  • Items of personal nature like drinks on table, laundry, telephone bills etc.
  • Meals other than mentioned above.
  • Indian visa fees or international airfare / domestic flight fare / train ticket
  • Still Camera or video charges levied by some monuments.
  • Any other shopping and personal purchase.
  • Medical Requirements on request.
  • Service Tax as per government.
  • Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

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