Buddhist Culture & Heritage

Delhi – Jaipur - Agra – Jhansi - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna

Duration

11 Days

Group Size

30 persons

Location

Bodhgaya

Overview

Buddhist Culture and Heritage Tour

Included/Excluded

Meeting and assistance on arrival.

Hotel accommodation on double/triple sharing (as per the booking) in the hotels mentioned or similar as per the availability

Daily Buffet/ fixed Menu breakfast in hotel.

Transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary by the chauffeur driven vehicle and for the duration of the services as per the itinerary

All transfers and sightseeing by AC Etios/Swift Dzire or similar for 2-3 adult pax and AC Tavera/Innova/Xylo or similar for 4-7 adult pax.

Toll tax, parking, driver allowance and interstate taxes of the transport

All Applicable Taxes of Hotel

Air fare / train fare

Coolie / porter charges, Camera charges, Donations at temples.

Extended stay or travelling due to any reason.

Any meals other than those specified in Tour Cost Includes’

Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc.

Any other item not specified in ‘Tour cost includes’

GST 5% on total invoice

Itinerary

Day 1 : Delhi Arrival

On arrival with meeting and assistance at the airport/railway station. Our Ghumney representative will meet to welcome and escort you and straight transfer to Hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 : Delhi Sightseeing

In the morning, go out on a sightseeing tour to explore the tourist attractions in Delhi. The places you will visit here includes Jama Masjid, Gandhi Memorial, Red Fort, Parliament House, India Gate, Qutub Minar Complex and Humayun’s Tomb. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 : Delhi – Jaipur

After having early morning breakfast, you will leave by road for Jaipur. Upon your arrival in Jaipur, you will have an assisted transfer to the hotel and take some rest. During the evening hours, you will visit the City Palace which is an architectural wonder. It is a paradise for the history buffs and a treasure trove for the cultural heritage. If time permits you can also visit Jantar Mantar. Later in the evening return to the hotel and enjoy the sumptuous dinner. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 : Jaipur – Agra

Post breakfast in the morning, leave by road for Agra. On the way, explore the red-sandstone city ‘Fatehpur Sikri’. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Later, embark on a sightseeing tour of Agra covering Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 : Agra – Jhansi - Khajuraho

Post breakfast in the morning, board the train to Jhansi from Agra Cantt railway station. Upon arrival in Jhansi, leave by road for Khajuraho. On reaching Khajuraho, check into the hotel. Explore the length and breadth of the Khajuraho temples. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6 : Khajuraho - Varanasi

In the morning, embark on a sightseeing tour of Khajuraho. Later, with proper assistance, you will be transferred to the airport to board flight for Varanasi. On reaching Varanasi, meet our tour representative and get transferred to the hotel and overnight at the hotel.

Day 7 : Varanasi

Early morning, around 5 AM, enjoy a boat cruise on the river Ganges. Post breakfast, leave by road for Sarnath, the place where the famous Buddhist chant “Buddha Sharanam Gachhami” was originated. In the afternoon, explore the famous temples in Varanasi covering The Vishwanath Temple &The Durga Temple besides the famous Banaras Hindu University. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8 : Varanasi - Bodhgaya

Post breakfast in the morning, leave by road for Bodhgaya. It is the place where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment after meditating beneath the Bodhi tree, whose descendant is still there. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and Overnight at the hotel.

Day 9 : Bodhgaya

Post breakfast in the morning, embark on a half day sightseeing tour of Bodhgaya, the place where Buddha attained enlightenment. The afternoon is free for individual activities. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 10 : Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna

Post breakfast, leave by road for Patna. On the way, visit Rajgir followed by the ancient Indian university ‘Nalanda’. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and overnight at the hotel.

Day 11 : Patna departure

After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to airport/railway station to board flight/train for onward destination. End of Our Services ( Check-in/ Check-out time is 1200 Hrs. at all hotels )

Travel Category

Cultural Tour

Special Interest

Family Holiday

Religious Tours

Economy Tours

Group Tour Packages

Nomad

FAQs

As per the Government directive, all Indian citizens can produce any govt. approved photo identity such as Driving License/Pan Card/Voter ID card/Passport at the point of check-in at the hotel. Tourist himself is responsible for carrying, shifting and taking care of their own luggage
All Prices are in Indian Rupees and valid for Indian National.
Rooms are subject to availability at the time of receiving firm booking.
In case of non-availability of the mentioned hotels, similar kind/quality of hotels will be provided. Although we try our best to maintain same price alternate accommodation or transport however it may change for the reasons beyond our control or due to non-availability of the same. Incase of any supplement applicable due to hotel or transport change the same will be paid by the guest travelling and is an extra cost to be payable by the guest.

No, Rates are not valid in any Festival Date.