Lord Buddha and Beyond

Duration : 17 Days / 16 Nights
Location : Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Orcha - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar - Lumbini - Sravasti - Gonda - Delhi

The itinerary presents a blend of ancient Hindu culture and architecture along with the medieval architectural riches. On one hand the visitors taste the exquisitely sculptured temples from the Hindu era, whereas on the other hand they get to enjoy the landmarks of the by gone Muslim era.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrival Delhi
Arrival IGI apt., meeting and assistance and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel

Day 02: Delhi
A.M Delhi city tour visiting Rajghat, India gate, Red Fort. Lunch at restaurant. P.M visit National museum and Qutub Minar. Evening at leisure. O/N at hotel

Day 03 : Delhi / Jaipur
Early drive to Pink city-Jaipur. Arrive and visit the magnificent Amber fort, ascend the fort riding over the back of elephant. Overnight in hotel.

Day 04 : Jaipur
Sight seeing of pink city visiting City Palace, Hawa Mahal & Jantar Mantar. Evening at leisure. Overnight in hotel.

Day 05 : Jaipur / Agra
Early morning proceed to Agra by surface. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri-the deserted capital city of Mughals famous for beautiful palaces, gardens and the huge Buland Darwaja (Door). Arrive Agra and check in the hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06: Agra
Morning visit to the world famous monument Taj Mahal built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz. Also, visit the magnificent Red Fort.Taj Mahal, Agra Travel Vacations Overnight at hotel.

Day 07 : Agra / Jhansi / Orcha / Khajuraho
Morning transfer to Agra Cantt. rail station to board Shatabdi Exp. for Jhansi.Arrive Jhansi and by surface proceed to Khajuraho. Enroute visit famous Ram temple in Orcha. Arrive at Khajuraho and check in hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08 : Khajuraho / Varanasi
Morning visit to Western Group Of Temple famous for their erotic sculptors built by Chandella's in 11th Century AD. Transfer to airport to board flight for Varanasi. Arrive and directly proceed to Sarnath where lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 : Varanasi
Early morning visit to Ganges, enjoy the boat ride and view the burning ghat. After noon excursion to the Ramnagar fort. Evening free for own activities. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 : Varanasi / Bodhgaya
Proceed by surface for Bodhgaya . Arrive Bodhgaya and visit the temple and other buddhist sites. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 : Bodhgaya / Rajgir
Proceed to Rajgir. Arrive and visit Venuban and other buddhist sites in Rajgir. O/N at hotel.

Day 12 : Rajgir / Nalanda / Patna
Proceed for Patna. Enroute visit another famous buddhist sites Nalanda famous for ancient University. Arrive Patna and O/N at hotel.

Day 13 : Patna / Vaishali / Kushinagar
After early breakfast proceed for Kushinagar. Enroute visit Vaishali another famous buddhist site. Arrive Kushinagar & overnight at hotel.

Day 14 : Kushinagar / Lumbini
Morning visit kushinagar temple and other buddhist sites. Then proceed to Lumbini (Nepal).Border formalities in Sunaulli. Arrive and O/N at hotel.

Day 15 : Lumbini / Sarvasti
Morning visit the temple, holy tank and other sites. Then proceed to Sravasti- another buddhist site. Arrive and O/N in hotel.

Day 16 : Sravasti / Gonda / Delhi
Morning visit to Sahet & Mahet and other buddhist sites. Transfer to Gonda railway station.Dep by overnight train.

Day 17 : Delhi Onward
Morning arrival in Delhi. Full day free for own activities. Evening departure transfer to IGI airport to board International flight for onward destination

* Above tour is organized round the year.
* Starting point of the tour is Delhi.
* Total duration is 17 Days.