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Buddhist Tour - I

Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
Places Covered: Delhi - Lucknow - Sravasti - Lumbini - Kushinagar - Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Patna -Delhi

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Begin your tour. Arrive into Delhi.Welcome to Vardhman's 'Buddhist Tour -I'! On arrival in Delhi, you will be met and transferred by Vardhman's representative to your hotel. Relax for rest of the day.Overnight : Hotel

Day 02 : Delhi
This morning after a leisurely breakfast proceed for the sightseeing of Delhi.Combined city tour of New & Old DelhiVisit Qutab Minar, Humayun's tomb, Lakshminarayan Temple, a modern Hindu Temple, Parliament House, Government Secretarial Building and Connaught place, the shopping centre of New Delhi.Visit Red Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid, one of the largest Mosque of India, Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana, the cremation sites of Mahatama Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Also drive past Chandni Chowk, shopping centre of Old Delhi. Optional: Dances of India or explore the market & shop for special bargains! Overnight : Hotel

Day 03 : Delhi - Lucknow - Sravasti
This morning after breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the railway station to board the train for Lucknow. On arrival at Lucknow, you will be met and drive to Sravasti. On arrival, check into the hotel.
Sravasti - Saravasti, the capital of Kosala Mahajanapada , was the biggest town in the Gangetic plains during the Buddha's lifetime. Saravasti was host to the Master for 25 years during the annual vassavasa (rain retreat) when the Sangha congregated at one place.Overnight : Hotel

Day 04 Sravasti - Lumbini
This morning after breakfast at the hotel visit Sahet Mahet. Later leave for Lumbini enroute visit Kapilavastu - the place where the Lord spent the first thirty years of his life. It was Kapilavastu, where he witnessed four events - sorrow of a beggar, sadness of an old man, pain of a sick and a dead body and finally decided to renounce all the worldly pleasure and search for the truth and salvation.On arrival, transfer to hotel.Overnight : Hotel

Day 05 : Lumbini- Kushinagar
After an early breakfast proceed to Lumbini the birthplace of Lord Buddha. King Ashoka visited Lumbini in 250 BC and erected a monolithic pillar, 36 feet in height to mark the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Shakyamuni has remnants of an old monastery and an image of Maya Devi (Lord Buddha's mother is preserved here). After sightseeing of Lumbini drive to Kushinagar. Arrive Kushinagar and check into hotel for an overnight stay.Overnight: Hotel

Day 06 : Kushinagar -Varanasi
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: Hotel

Day 07 : Varanasi
Early morning enjoy boat ride (at your own cost) on river Ganges to see the Bathing & Cremation Ghats. Return to the hotel for breakfast and then proceed on a full day city tour of Varanasi Visit Bharat Mata temple, Tulsi Manas, Banaras Hindu University etc. Overnight: Hotel

Day 08 : Varanasi - Bodhgaya
Leave Varanasi for Bodhgaya. 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: Hotel

Day 09 : Bodhgaya
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.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 10 : Bodhgaya - Patna - Delhi
Morning leave Bodhgaya for Patna airport to catch flight for Delhi. Enroute visit 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. Continue drive to Patna airport to connect flight Delhi. On arrival you will be transferred by our representative to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. Overnight: Hotel

Day 11 : Delhi
In time transfer to International airport to board the flight for your onward journey to back home with sweet and unforgettable memories of ''Buddhist Tour-I ' escorted by Vardhman Vacations. END OF OUR SERVICES.