Arrive in Delhi and our representative and our car will take you to the hotel for your overnight stay..
DAY 02: DELHI
After breakfast in the morning, enjoy a full day city tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit the Red Fort comprising of exquisite palaces reflecting Mughal architecture, the largest mosque in India, the Jama Masjid, the colorful and bustling Chandni Chowk bazaar and Rajghat, a memorial for Mahatma Gandhi. Stay overnight at the hotel
DAY 03:DELHI - AGRA : 2 hrs by train
Early morning, transfer to the railway station to board the train for Agra. Breakfast on the train. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Begin a full day of sightseeing with a visit to the Taj Mahal, a 'wonder of the world' built by Emperor Shah Jehan as a shrine for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument is considered to be the ultimate symbol of love with its majestic marble domes and elegant minarets. The next stop is the Agra Fort, built by Emperor Akbar in 1565. Stay overnight at the hotel
DAY 04: AGRA - VARANASI : 2 hr 10 mins by air
After breakfast in the morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Varanasi. Departure at 1320 hrs and arrival at 1530 hrs. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. In the afternoon, begin a tour with a visit to Sarnath. Also visit the 110 ft tall Damekh Stupa, the Ashoka Pillar, the ruins of an ancient temple, the Museum and monasteries in the area. Stay overnight at the hotel
DAY 05: VARANASI
Early in the morning, enjoy a boat ride on the River Ganges and watch a spectacle of devout pilgrims and holy men along with curious onlookers at the banks. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Enjoy the day at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.
DAY 06: VARANASI - BODHGAYA: 242 kms/ 145 miles 4-5 hrs by road
After breakfast in the morning, drive to Bodhgaya. Buddhists hail Bodhgaya because it is here that Buddha gained enlightenment. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 07: BODHGAYA
After breakfast in the morning, stop at the Bodhi Tree, a descendant of the original tree under which Buddha attained enlightenment. Near the tree lies a sandstone slab, marking the exact spot where he meditated. Proceed to the Mahabodhi Temple, crowned by a 50 mt pyramidal spiral and housing a large ornate Buddha statue. Stay overnight at the hotel.
DAY 08 - INBODHGAYA - PATNA : 198 kms/ 119 miles 3-4 hrs by road
After breakfast in the morning, drive to Patna. En route, stop at Rajgir and Nalanda, two ancient Buddhist sites. Stay overnight at the hotel
DAY 09- PATNA - KUSHINAGAR : 253 kms/ 152 miles 4-5 hrs by road
After breakfast in the morning, drive to Kushinagar. En route, stop at Vaishali, which marks the spot where Buddha gave his last sermon. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Here, visit Buddha’s cremation site that contains his remains in a brick Stupa. Stay overnight at the hotel.
DAY 10: KUSHINAGAR - LUMBINI : 161 kms/ 96 miles 2-3 hrs by road
After breakfast in the morning, drive to Lumbini, regarded as the birthplace of Buddha. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Here, visit the Maya Devi Temple constructed at the site of many ancient temples. Stay overnight at the hotel.
DAY 11: LUMBINI - BALRAMPUR : 197 kms/ 118 miles 2-3 hrs by road
After breakfast in the morning, drive to Balrampur. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel
DAY 12: BALRAMPUR - LUCKNOW : 208 kms/ 125 miles 3-4 hrs by road
After breakfast in the morning, drive to Lucknow. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Tour the 19th century Jumma Masjid, the Bara Imambara built in 1784 by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula and the golden-domed Chota Imambara with its elaborate calligraphy, beautiful chandeliers and the Nawab's silver throne. Stay overnight at the hotel.
DAY 13: LUCKNOW - DELHI : 6 hrs by Train
After breakfast in the morning, transfer to the railway station to board the train for Delhi. Upon arrival, check into the hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 14: DEPART DELHI
Transfer to the International airport for your onward journey or your flight back home.
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The above cost includes
1. 13 Nights accommodation on Single/twin Sharing Basis.
2. Breakfast at all the hotels.
3. Standard Car (Ambassador/Indica) for all the services.
4. English Speaking Local Guide for sightseeing in Delhi & Agra. From Varanasi till Lucknow accompanying
English
speaking guide.5. Boat Ride in Varanasi.
6. Portage at Airport/hotels
7. Train Fare for Sector Delhi/Agra and Lucknow/Delhi.
It does not include :
1. Airport tax
2. Airfare (supplement cost for sector Agra/Varanasi is USD 115/- per person - subject to change)
3. Entry fee at places of visits.
4. Lunch and dinner
5. Meals and services unless specified in the itinerary.
6. Tips, Camera fees, Laundry and other items of a personal nature .
EXPERINCES :
1. Visit to many historical palaces, Temples and Forts.
2. Boat ride at Varanasi on the river of Gangas
3. Shopping at Local Markets.
