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Day 1 :
Arrive Delhi. On arrival at the airport, you will meet our representative and be transferred to hotel. Overnight in Hotel.Delhi
Today, leave for sight-seeing tour, which includes Jama Masjid - the largest mosque of Emperor Shahjahan. Later proceed to Red Fort, Raj Ghat- cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi, to India Gate - a 42 meter stone arch built in the memory of the Indian Soldiers who died in World War II, Drive past the President's House & Parliament House, Humayun's Tomb (a memorial of the Mughals, its design is inspired by the Taj Mahal), the Qutab Minar & Lotus Temple. Overnight at hotel.
Delhi / Lucknow / Sravasti
Leave Delhi by flight IC 601 dep. 09:30 hrs / arrive Lucknow at 10:25 hrs. Drive to Sravasti (170 kms). Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.Sravasti / Lumbini
Breakfast at hotel. Morning visit Sahet Mahet, capital of ancient Kingdom of Kosala, Jetvana Vihar & Buddhist temples. Later leave Sravasti for Lumbini (in Nepal, 225 kms / 8 hrs). Arrive Lumbini, transfer to hotel. Lumbini is the place where Lord Buddha was born. Overnight in Lumbini.Lumbini / Kushinagar
Morning visit Mayadevi temple, Ashokan Pillar & stupas. Leave Lumbini for Kushinagar (161 kms./ 6 hrs.). Arrive Kushinagar, transfer to hotel. Kushinagar is the place where Buddha entered perfect tranquility the state of MahaPariNirvana. Overnight in Kushinagar.
Morning visit MahaPariNirvana temple & Ramabhar Stupa (cremation place of Lord Buddha). After breakfast leave Kushinagar for Varanasi (260 kms / 8 hrs). On arrival transfer to hotel. Sarnath, near Varanasi is the place where Lord Buddha preached his first Sermon. Overnight in Varanasi.
Varanasi
Early morning boat ride on river Ganges to see the Bathing & Cremation Ghats. Breakfast at hotel. Full day city tour of Varanasi visiting Bharat Mata temple, Tulsi Manas, Banaras Hindu University etc. Overnight in Hotel.Varanasi / Bodhgaya
Leave Varanasi for Bodhgaya (242 kms / 7 hrs.), enroute visit Sarnath- The buried Buddhist city where Lord Buddha gave his First Sermon. Visit Buddhist temple, Stupas, Museum and ruins. On arrival at Bodhgaya, transfer to hotel. Bodhgaya- the place where Lord Buddha attained Enlightenment under the sacred Bodhi Tree. Overnight in Bodhgaya
Bodhgaya
Full day tour of Bodhgaya visiting Mahabodhi Temple, Animeshlocan Chaiyata, Mohanta's Monastery, Ratnagar, Archaeological Museum, Tibetan Monastery, Thai Temple & Monastery, International Buddhist House & Japanese Temple, Buddhist Monastery of Bhutan, The Burmese Temple, The Chinese Temple & Monastery.
Morning leave Bodhgaya for Patna (215 kms - 7 hrs) enroute visiting Rajgir & Nalanda. Rajgir is a site of great sanctity and significance for Buddhists. Afternoon visit Gridhakuta Hill, Bimbisara jail. Drive to Nalanda which is 14 kms drive and it was one of the oldest Universities of the World & International Centre for Buddhist Studies. Drive to Patna which is 90 kms, on arrival at Patna transfer to airport to connect flight 9W 728 dep. 21:30 hrs. / arr. Delhi at 23:00 hrs. Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.Delhi / Onward destination
Transfer to international airport to connect flight for onward destination. End of the tour with memories of a lifetime.Price :
1) Land Cost -
With Budget Class HotelsWith First Class Hotels
US$ 1690 net for 2 persons
US$ 2500 net for 2 persons
2) Air Fare - "Economy Class" - Delhi / Lucknow + Patna / Delhi - US$ 340 per person.
Land Cost Includes
Land Cost Excludes
i) One Double Room at each place as per itinerary for total 10 nights. Hotel check in / out 12:00 hrs.
ii) All meals starting from day 2 till day till lunch on day 8.
iii)Aircon Car for all transfers, sighseeing and excursion.
iv) Local English speaking Guide during sightseeing tour.
v) Boat Ride at Varanasi.
vi) Govt Service Tax of 4.89%
i) Expenses of personal nature
ii) Any air fare (Given Separately)
iii) Airport Tax
iv) Any monument entry fee (to be paid directly at the monument)
Monument Entry Fee List (per person per visit in US Dollars)
Delhi
Varanasi
Nalanda
Sahet Mahal
Qutab Minar - 5
Red Fort - 2
Humayun Tomb - 5
National Museum - 3.5Sarnath – US$ 2
US$ 2
US$ 2
Hotel used will be as under or equivalent category
Place
Budget Class Hotel Name
First Class Hotel Name
Delhi
Regent Continental / Metro Heights
Hans Plaza / Samrat / Sahara / City Park
Sravasti
Mahamaya
Lotus Nikko
Lumbini
Lumbini Garden New Crystal
Lumbini Garden New Crystal
Kushinagar
Pathik Niwas
Lotus Nikko
Varanasi
Hindustan International / Surabhi International
Clarks Varanasi / Radisson / Meraden Grand
Bodhgaya
Delta International / Taj Darbar
Lotus Nikko
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