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Day 1 :
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.
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.
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 BodhgayaBodhgaya
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.Bodhgaya / Patna / Delhi
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. Overnight in Delhi
Delhi/Bangalore/Puttaparti
Catch the early morning flight to Bangalore (IC803, dep. At 0615hrs and arrival at 0845hrs). When you arrive at the Bangalore Airport we arrange for your direct Transfer to Puttaparti which is 3 hours drive from Bangalore. We visit Prashanti Nilayam , Sri Sai Baba's Ashram is at Puttaparti. This place is known as abode of Highest peace . Then in the afternoon we arrange for your visit of Saibaba. Listen to his discourse on attaining peace and enlightenment . He offers resolution to human misery . Listen to the bhajans sung at the ashram. This place relieves you of all your tensions and worries and you become more lighter in spirits. Again we drive back to Bangalore. Overnight in Bangalore.Bangalore/Trichy/Velankanni
Morning at leisure in Bangalore or go for a brief shopping tour. Catch the Kingfisher flight (IT2435) to Trichy departing at 13:30hrs and arriving Trichy at 14:25hrs. Our Representative will be waiting at the Trichy Airport to receive you. Drive down to Velankanni (168kms-4hours). Checkin at the hotel in Velankanny. Overnight in Velankanni.Velankanni
Fullday in Velankanni. Velankanni is situated 12 km south of Nagapattinam on the Coromandel Coast, in Tamil Nadu. The shrine here is devoted to Our Lady of Health, the Madonna of Velankanni and is universally known as 'Sacred Arogya Matha Church'. Virgin Mary is believed to have phenomenal healing powers. Thousands of pilgrims belonging to various castes and communities flock daily to this 'Lourdes of the East'. Our lady of Good Health, commonly called "Our Lady of Vailankanni" is in the small town of Vailankanni (5000 residents) nestled on the shores of the Bay of Bengal. It is situated 150 miles south of Madras in Tamil Nadu and 5 miles south of Nagapattinam. Overnight in Velankanni.
Velankanni/Madurai
Morning drive to Madurai visiting Tanjore enroute (7hours drive). At Tanjore, the beautifull Chola Temple of Brihadeshwara is capped by a monolithic cupola made of a single granite block weighing 80 tons which was taken to the top with the help of a 6 km long ramp, an old technique used by the Egyptians for building pyramids. Its bronzes and handicrafts make Tanjore one of the highlights of a visit to South India. Overnight MaduraiMadurai/Thekkady
Morning visit of the great Meenakshi Temple dedicated to the consort of Lord Shiva with its towering gopurams (rising high above the surrounding country side).. Afternoon drive to Thekkady (4hours drive). Overnight Thekkady.Thekkady/Kumarakom
Early morning boating in the Lake of Periyar National Park. Set up in 1934,it extends to 777 square kms & forms part of the high mountain ranges, the Western Ghats. Wild life can be seen while cruising on Periyar Lake in a motor boat. Visit a spice plantation as you see rare species of spices, vegetables and fruits. Afternoon drive to Kumarakom (4hours). Check-in at the beautiful lake side Resort by evening. Overnight in KumarakomKumarakom
A full relaxing day at Kumarakom. Stroll on the country enjoying the serene and beautiful ambience (a soothing fullbody Ayurvedic massage is optional). Overnight in Kumarakom.Kumarakom/Houseboat
Checkout from the Resort by 12 noon and direct check-in into a Houseboat (a luxury boat made in ethnic Kerala style having well appointed sitting room, bedrooms, toilet and kitchen) from the Resort jetty. Enjoy the tranquil beauty of the inland waters and the countryside for one day. Lunch, Dinner and overnight stay on boat.Houseboat/Cochin
Checkout from the Houseboat by 9:30am after a brief cruise and breakfast. Drive down to Cochin (1hour drive). Checkin at the hotel in Cochin. Afternoon, guided sightseeing in Cochin including visits at Heritage places such as Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, old Chinese fishing nets, etc… A cultural show in the evening is optional. Overnight in Cochin.Departure.
Transfer to international airport to connect flight for onward destination. End of the tour with memories of a lifetime.Price :
Price of the accommodation and flights will be given separately subject to the date.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
Bangalore
Hotel Harsha
Royal Orchid
Velankanni
Prince Park
Quality Inn MGM
Madurai
Hotel Germanus
Taj Garden Retreat
Thekkady
Michaels Inn
Cardamom County
Kumarakom
Cocobay Resort
Kumarakom Lake Resort
Cochin
Abad Atrium
Le Meridien Resort & Convention Centre
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