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Buddhist Tour with Golden Triangle
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Duration:
10 Nights / 11 Days
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Destination:Delhi
– Jaipur – Agra – Varanasi – Bodhgaya – Patna – Kushinagar – Lumbini – Delhi
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Day 01: Arrival Delhi
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Arrive in New Delhi, the capital city of India. On arrival at New Delhi International
Airport, Indian Luxury Tours representative greets and transfers you to your pre-booked
hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the
hotel.
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Day 02: Delhi
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Enjoy your hearty breakfast served at the hotel. After breakfast proceed for sightseeing
tour of Delhi including Old Delhi and New Delhi. Visit the Rajghat – the memorial
site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. Visit the Jama Masjid – the largest mosque
in India. Explore the Red Fort – once the most opulent fort and palace of Mughal
Kingdom. Explore Chandani Chowk. Drive along the ceremonial avenue – Rajpath. Visit
the imposing India Gate – a war memorial. Visit the magnificent Humayun’s Tomb –
a world heritage site. Visit the Qutub Minar – the longest brick minaret in the
world and a world heritage site. Also visit the Parliament House, President House,
Lotus Temple and Birla Temple.
Don’t miss to spend some time at famous Buddha Park also known as Buddha Jayanti
Park. Buddha Park is a beautiful park located in South Delhi. It is a favored spot
of family and children. This beautiful park was built in the honor of the 2500th
anniversary of Lord Buddha’s attainment of Nirvana. The beautiful garden boasts
of tiled pathways, lush green landscapes & lawns, beautiful water fountains & streams,
blossoming flowers, huge trees, etc. The most famous attraction of the park is a
sapling of the Bodhi Tree brought from Sri Lanka and planted here.
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Day 03: Delhi – Jaipur
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Take your sumptuous breakfast served at the hotel. After breakfast drive to Jaipur,
the capital city of Rajasthan, India. Jaipur is popularly known as the Pink City
of India. On arrival in Jaipur, Indian Luxury Tours representative assists to transfer
you to your pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Jaipur is very
famous for its forts, palaces, temples and beautiful lakes. Visit the majestic Amber
Fort today. Amber Fort is situated in the outskirt of Jaipur city atop a hill. Enjoy
decorated elephant ride to ascend the fort complex.
The fort overlooks panoramic views of Jaipur city. Also visit the palatial City
Palace and explore its museum depicting antiques, garments, artifacts of royal kingdom.
Visit the Hawa Mahal also known as the Palace of Winds. Visit the Jantar Mantar
Observatory. Also visit the Jal Mahal, Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort if time permits.
In the evening explore colorful bazaars of Jaipur city. In time return back to your
hotel. Enjoy your dinner and have a comforting overnight stat at your hotel.
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Day 04 : Jaipur – Agra – Varanasi
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Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. And then drive to Agra in the state of
Uttar Pradesh. Visit the historical site of Fatehpur Sikri on the way. On arrival
in Agra, visit the world heritage site Taj Mahal – the symbol of eternal love. Taj
Mahal is one of Seven Wonders in the World. Also visit the Agra Red Fort and explore
its architectural excellence. In time you will be transferred to Agra Railway Station
to board overnight train for Varanasi. Varanasi is a famous pilgrimage centre of
India located in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Dinner will be onboard the train.
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Day 05 : Varanasi – Sarnath Excursion
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Arrive this morning in the ancient city of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. On arrival,
Indian Luxury Tours representative assists to transfer you to your pre-booked hotel.
Varanasi is one of the ancient cities of India and oldest living city in the world.
It is place for devotion, worship, and learning. Varanasi is very famous for religious
significance and boasts many temples. After some relax at the hotel, proceed to
Sarnath. It is Sarnath where Lord Buddha preaches his first sermon in the Deer Park.
The Park contains the most impressive remains as well as a modern Buddhist Temple.
Explore Sarnath. Return to Varanasi. In the evening view Aarti Ceremony on the Ghats
of Ganga in Varanasi. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel at Varanasi.
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Day 06: Varanasi – Bodhgaya
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Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast drive to Bodhgaya situated
in the state of Bihar. On arrival in Bodhgaya, Indian Luxury Tours representative
transfers you to your hotel. It is Bodhgaya where Siddharth Gautam got enlightenment
under the Bodhi Tree and became Lord Buddha. Bodhgaya is the spiritual home of Buddhists.
Mahabodhi Temple is the prime attraction of Bodhgaya. The temple is listed a world
heritage site by UNESCO. Visit the Bodhgaya, Niranjana River, and Sujata Village.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at Bodhgaya.
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Day 07: Bodhgaya – Rajgir – Nalanda – Patna
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After hearty breakfast at the hotel, drive to Patna en route visiting Nalanda and
Rajgir. Nalanda and Rajgir are very popular among Buddhists and tourists. Nalanda
is world famous for the ruins of Nalanda University. Rajgir is known for picturesque
landscapes, Buddhist temples, beautiful gardens, and hot water springs. Patna is
the capital city of Indian state of Bihar. On arrival in Patna, Indian Luxury Tours
representative transfers you to your pre-booked hotel. Dinner and overnight stay
will be at the hotel.
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Day 08: Patna – Vaishali – Kushinagar
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Take your breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, drive to Kushinagar in Uttar
Pradesh en route visiting Vaishali. On arrival at Kushinagar, Indian Luxury Tours
representative transfers you to your pre-booked hotel. It was Kushinagar where the
Lord Buddha finally attained Mahaparmirvana. At Kushinagar visit the Mukutbandhan
Stupa, the beautiful statue of the reclining Buddha and the many ruins of Buddhist
memorial. Dinner and overnight will be at Kushinagar.
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Day 09: Kushinagar – Lumbini
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Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Buddhist Temple and Stupas.
Later drive to Lumbini in modern day Nepal. On arrival Indian Luxury Tours representative
transfers you to the hotel. Lumbini is the birthplace of the Lord Buddha. In the
evening visit the Birthplace of Lord Buddha. Dinner and overnight stay will be at
Lumbini Hotel.
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Day 10: Lumbini – Sravasti – Lucknow – Delhi
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Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Visit en route Sravasti. Sravasti was
the capital of the ancient kingdom of Kosala. It has the honor for sheltering Buddha
for 24 rainy seasons in the Jetvana Gardens. Enjoy sightseeing of Sravasti and explore
Buddhist memorials. Arrive in Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh. On arrival
Indian Luxury Tours will transfer to the airport to board flight to Delhi. On arrival
in Delhi, Indian Luxury Tours representative transfers to your pre-booked hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
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Day 11: Delhi – Departure
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Have a relaxed breakfast at the hotel. In time you will be transferred to New Delhi
International Airport to board flight for home/onward destination.
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