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10 Days : Delhi - Agra - Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Ragjir - Nalanda - Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar - Lumbini - Sravasti - Lucknow - Delhi.
Buddhism starts from the point of reasoning or understanding. It does not advocate any prescribed system of ritual and worship or supplication of deities or gods. It is distinguished and different from other systems of "religion." Buddhist Tours India offers Tours to Buddhist destinations in India. Travel on the Lotus Path to Buddhist Pilgrimage destinations and see Buddhist sites with Buddhist Tours India. Travel to the Source of Buddhism with Buddhist Tours India.
Day 01 : Arrival Delhi
Garlanding on arrival, meeting & assistance and transfer to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi - Agra - Varanasi (Train)
Early morning transfer to railway station to board the air conditioned suparfast train for Agra, Breakfast in the train. Arrive Agra in approx. 2 Hours, you will be met by our representative & drive to city for sightseeing. Visit Taj Mahal, built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Besides the Taj, the Agra Fort (also called the Red Fort) makes an interesting sight. Other major attractions include the tomb of Akbar's tomb at Sikandra, Rambagh, the Mughal Garden and Dayal Bagh Temple, Itmad Ud Dauula. Besides the historical monuments, one can also explore Agra’s Handicraft, Evening transfer to railway station to board air conditioned sleeper train to Varanasi. Overnight on board.
Day 03 : In Varanasi
Arrive Varanasi railway station, meeting & assistance by our representative & 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. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04 : Varanasi - Bodhgaya
After breakfast depart by surface to Bodhgaya. On arrival check in at 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 at Hotel.
Day 05 : Bodhgaya - Ragjir - Nalanda - Patna
After Breakfast depart by surface 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 check-in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06 : Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar
After breakfast depart by surface to Kushinagar, Kushinagar is where the Buddha finally attained Mahaparmirvana. Amongst the ruins are the Mukutbandhan Stupa and a beautiful statue of the reclining Buddha enroute visiting Vaishali. On arrival check-in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 07 : Kushinagar - Lumbini
After breakfast visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple & Stupas , later depart by surface to Lumbini. On arrival check-in at 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 at Hotel.
Day 08 : Lumbini - Sravasti
After breakfast depart by surface to Lucknow, enroute 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. On arrival check-in at Hotel. Later visit Saheth - Maheth & Jetvan. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 09 : Sravasti - Lucknow - Delhi
After breakfast depart by surface to Lucknow railway station to board air conditioned train for Delhi. On arrival meeting & assistance and transfer to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 : Depart Delhi
After breakfast checkout the Hotel and proceed for sightseeing tour of New Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India was the Jewel in the crown of the British empire. Visit the 11th century Qutab Minar ,India Gate and the grand government buildings, the President’s House, Mahatama Gandhi Memorial. Also visit Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple.
In time transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
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