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Buddhist Tour
Places to Visit : Delhi- Agra- Varnasi-Bodhgaya- Ragjir-Nalanda-Patna-Vaishali-
Kushinagar- Lumbini-Sravasti-Lucknow-Delhi
Duration:07 Nights / 08 Days
Day 01 Delhi
Begin your tour.
Arrive into Delhi.
Welcome to Vardhman's 'Buddhist Tour' ! On arrival in Delhi, you will be
met and greet by Vardhman's representative to your hotel.
Later proceed for half day City Tour of New Delhi
Visit, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, President House, Parliament
House and Connaught Place Shopping centre of New Delhi.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 02 - Delhi-Agra-Varanasi
Early morning transfer to railway station to board the train for Agra
, breakfast on board the train.
Arrive Agra in 2 Hours.
City tour of Agra
Visit Taj Mahal, Red fort & Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula. Later you will visit
a marble gallery - the flagship store in Agra which offers an excellant
range of white marble, fashionable wear & exotic wooden articles, truly
a one stop shop!
In the evening transfer to railway station to catch your train for Varanasi.
Overnight: On Board
Day 03 - Varanasi-Bodhgaya
Arrive Varanasi & transfer to hotel. Later excursion to Sarnath
-where the Buddha preached his first sermon in the Deer Park, contains the
most impressive remains, as well as a modern temple .
Later drive to Bodhgaya & transfer to hotel. Bodhgaya -As the place
of the Buddha's Enlightenment, Bodhgaya is the spiritual home of Buhddhists.
Bodhgaya situated near the river Niranjana, is one of the holiest Buddhist
pilgrimage centres since it was here that Buddha attained enlightenment
under the Bodhi tree. Later visit Mahabodhi Temple, Niranjana River, Sujata
Village.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 04 - Bodhgaya- Ragjir-Nalanda-Patna
After breakfast drive to Patna enroute sightseeing of Nalanda &
Rajgir. Rajgir -The picturesque Rajgir, or Rajagriha as it was known in
the past (literally, the abode of kings) is surrounded by the meandering
river Banganga and 5 hills. During the lifetime of the Buddha this was the
capital of the powerful Magadhan kingdom, ruled by the virtuous King Bimbisara.
The hills and caves surrounding Rajagriha were home to spiritual teachers,
ranging from the materialism of the early Charavaka school to the metaphysics
of Upanishadic philosophers. Like many others in search of truth. Prince
Siddhartha, after he renounced his royal heritage came to this city to seek
the path of vation. Nalanda -Nalanda was the most renowned university in
ancient India. It derived its name from Na-alam-da, meaning Insatiable in
Giving, one of the names by which the Lord Buddha was known .
On arrival at Patna check-in at the hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 05 - Patna- Vaishali- Kushinagar
After breakfast we will proceed to Kushinagar enroute visiting Vaishali.
Arrive Kushinagar & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Kushinagar. Kushinagar-Kushinagar
is where the Buddha finally attained Mahaparmirvana. Amongst the ruins
are the Mukutbandhan Stupa and a beautiful statue of the reclining Buddha.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 06 - Kushinagar- Lumbini
After breakfast visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple & Stupas. Later
drive to Lumbini & transfer to hotel. Lumbini - the birthplace of
the Buddha, was located in 1890 after being untraced for 1,500 years.
Evening sightseeing tour of Lumbini including a visit to the birth Place
of Lord Buddha.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 07 - Lumbini-Sravasti-Lucknow
After breakfast drive to Lucknow enroute visit Sravasti.
Sravasti- the capital of the ancient kingdom of Kosala, has the honour for
sheltering Buddha for 24 rainy seasons in the Jetvana Gardens. The city
believed to be founded by the mythological king Sravast, has age-old stupas,
majestic monasteries and several temples. Buddha is said to have performed
some miracles here. In Sravasti visit Saheth - Maheth & Jetvan.
On arrival at Lucknow check in at the hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 08 - Lucknow - Delhi
This morning after breakfast transfer to airport to connect the flight
for Delhi to back home with sweet and unforgettable memories of 'Buddhist
tour' escorted by Vardhman Vacations.
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