Land of Buddhist

Delhi - Bodhgaya – Rajgir – Nalanda – Patna - Vaishali – Kushinagar - Lumbini – Sravasti - Varanasi

Duration

10 Days

Group Size

30 persons

Location

Bodhgaya

Overview

Guided tour of Old and New Delhi comprising main tourist attractions such as Jama Masjid, Parliament House, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, Qutab Minar and Raj Ghat

- Guided tour of Bodhgaya – Mahabodhi temple, Bodhi tree and Thai temple

- Explore the ruins of Rajgir and Nalanda

- Guided tour of Kushinagar – Mahaparinirvana Temple and Mukutbandhan Stupa

- Early morning boat cruise on the Ganges River

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 Hotel.

Day 2 : Delhi Sightseeing - Bodhaya

After taking your breakfast, leave for a full day sightseeing tour of Old Delhi. On your tour, explore Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Humayun’s Tomb and Raj Ghat. After taking your lunch in the afternoon, pay a visit to the Qutab Minar complex, Rajpath, India Gate, Parliament House and President’s House. After this, get transferred to the New Delhi Railway Station to take your overnight running train to Gaya. Overnight on board.

Day 3 : Bodhgaya

On arriving at the Gaya Railway Station from Delhi, early in the morning, get received, assisted and transferred by our tour representative to get checked into your pre-booked hotel. After taking a rest for a while, step out for the sightseeing tour of Bodhgaya – Mahabohi Temple, Bodhi Tree and Thai Temple. Later, get back to your hotel to spend overnight there.

Day 4 : Bodhgaya – Rajgir – Nalanda – Patna

Just after taking your breakfast, get driven to Patna, the state capital city of Bihar. En route, explore the ruins of Nalanda University, the ancient university of India and Rajgir (the previous ancient capital of Bihar), a small hill town encompassed by verdant green woods. On reaching Patna, get checked into your pre-booked hotel. Opt for going out to visit the sights in Patna on your own like Patna Sahib Gurudwara and Patna Museum. Stay at your hotel all the night long.

Day 5 : Patna – Vaishali – Kushinagar

Just after taking your breakfast, get driven to Kushinagar. En route, explore Vaishali, the place named after a historic king Vishal who ruled here. On reaching Kushinagar, the place where Lord Buddha breathed his last, get checked into your pre-booked hotel and spend overnight there.

Day 6 : Kushinagar – Lumbini

Have your breakfast and step out for the city sightseeing tour of Kushinagar. On your tour, explore the Mahaparinirvana Temple and the Mukutbandhan Stupa. After this, get driven to Lumbini. On getting there, get checked into your pre-booked hotel to stay there all the night long.

Day 7 : Lumbini – Sravasti

Take your breakfast and leave for a sightseeing tour of Lumbini, the place renowned as the birth-place of Lord Buddha. During your tour, explore the Lumbini Museum, Ashokan Pillar, Dharma Swami Maharaja Buddha Temple and Japan Peace Pagoda. After this, get driven to Sravasti. On reaching there, get checked into your pre-booked hotel to spend overnight there.

Day 8 : Sravasti – Varanasi

After taking your breakfast, set out for the visiting of the tourist attractions in Sravasti. On your tour, explore Anathapindika’s Stupa, Angulimala Stupa, an ancient Jain Temple and Jetvana Monastery. After this, get driven to Varanasi. On getting there, get checked into your pre-booked hotel. Opt for going out for enjoying the evening Ganga Aarti or taking a rest in your room. Stay at your hotel all the night long.

Day 9 : Varanasi

Early in the morning, approx at 05:30 a.m., step out for exploring the Ghats of Varanasi and taking the enjoyment of a boat ride in the River Ganges. After this, get back to your hotel to have your breakfast. Later, get driven to Sarnath, a sacred city situated at the distance of 10 kms from Varanasi. On your tour to Sarnath, explore Dharmarajika Stupa, Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, Sarnath Archeological Museum and Ashokan Pillar. In the afternoon, get driven back to Varanasi. Here, visit the Vishwanath Temple, the Banaras Hindu University and the Durga Temple. In time transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi. On arrival transfer to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10 : Varanasi – Delhi (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

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.