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India - 09 Nights – 10 Days Buddhist Pilgrimages(Code: INDIA-LHV002) |
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| Day 1 |
Arrival delhi (no meals)
Welcome upon arrival at New Delhi International airport. After meet and assist services, transfer to hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Delhi.
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| Day 2 |
Delhi / lucknow (by train) / sravasti (by surface) - (b/l/d)
Early morning (0430AM) transfer to New Delhi railway station with pack breakfast, to connect super fast train Shatabdi Express to Lucknow, leaving New Delhi at 0615 hrs. Arrive Lucknow at 1230 hrs. Transfer to Hotel for Lunch. Then, drive to Sravasti (175 Kms, 4:30 hrs). Upon arrival at Sravasti, transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight at a Hotel in Sravasti.
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| Day 3 |
Sravasti / Lumbini - via Kapilvastu - (b/l/d)
After morning breakfast, visit to Jetvanaram and Angulimal Caves. After visit, back to hotel for lunch. After lunch, drive to Lumbini (190 kms, 05 to 06 hrs).
Upon arrival at Lumbini, transfer to hotel for check in. Dinner and overnight at a Hotel in Lumbini..
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| Day 4 |
Lumbini / Kushinagar - (b/l/d)
Breakfast at hotel. Then visit to the Birth place of Lord Buddha. Shakyamuni Buddha was born in Lumbini, in southern Nepal, two thousand five hundred years ago. Since his time, Nepal has been a sacred ground for Buddhist as the birth place of Buddha. After an early Lunch drive to Kushinagar (130 kms, 4hrs). This is the place where Buddha passed into Parinirvana and was cremated. Visit Mahaparinirvana temple and Rambhar Stupa where Lord Buddha was cremated. After visit, check-in at hotel. Dinner and overnight at a Hotel in Kushinagar
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| Day 5 |
Kushinagar / Patna - (b/l/d)
After breakfast, drive to Patna (280kms, 07hrs). Hot lunch will be served at a restaurant. Enroute visit Vaishali. Vaishali is believed to be the First Republic of The World, Having an Elected Body of Representatives Hold Special Significance for Buddhist Devotees. The Buddha Preached The Radha Sutra To The Eighty Four Thousand Faithful Gathered there. Arrive at Patna, check-in hotel, dinner and overnight at a Hotel in Patna
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| Day 6 |
Patna / Nalanda / Rajgir / Bodhgaya - (b/l/d)
Breakfast at hotel. Morning, we will depart from hotel to historical place in central Bihar, India, 90 km south-east of the state capital of Patna, Nalanda (85kms). Visit the ruins of ancient university; The site of Nalanda was one of the greatest monastic universities of the ancient world University established in 5th century BC. It is believed that Lord Buddha and also the founder of Jainism religion Lord Mahavir taught at this university for years. There is even a monument to facilitate Chinese traveler monk and writer Hiuen Tsang who studied at this university in the 7th century A.D. Lunch will be served at local restaurant. Then drive to closely located Rajgir. After lunch Visit Gridhkuta Peak, at the top of Ratnagiri hill, where Lord Buddha preached many inspiring sermons, a Peace Pagoda has been built by the Buddha Sangh of Japan.Tour continue visit to Venuvanaram and Bimbisara Prison. Then drive to Bodhgaya. Arrive at Bodhgaya then transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight at Hotel in Bodhgaya.
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| Day 7 |
Bodhgaya - (b/l/d)
After breakfast, full day sightseeing tour at Bodhgaya, visiting the place like Mahabodhi temple - The Bodhi tree, situated in the premises of the temple, is the one under which Buddha attained illumination. Lunch at hotel. After lunch visit to Sujata Village, Niranajana River, various monasteries, etc.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel in BodhGaya.
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| Day 8 |
Bodhgaya / Varanasi - (b/l/d
Breakfast at hotel then drive to Varanasi (250kms) with pack lunch. Varanasi is probably the oldest living city in India and one of the world's most ancient as well. It was earlier known as Kasi - is a city that cannot be described, only experienced. Arrival Varanasi transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Varanasi.
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| Day 9 |
Varanasi / Delhi o/n train - (b/l/d)
Early morning boat ride on the holy river Ganges. Than back to hotel for breakfast. Excursion to Sarnath - where Buddha preached his first sermon after he had attained enlightenment at Bodhgaya. Next visit to Dhamekha Stupa, The Dhamekha Stupa is the most remarkable and massive structure at Sarnath. Built partly in stone and partly in brick, the Dhamekha Stupa is 28 meter in diameter at the base and 43.6 meter in height. The stone facing the lower part is decorated with delicate floral carvings of Gupta period. Back to Varanasi hotel for Lunch. After lunch, timely transfer to railway station with pack dinner to board the train for Delhi. O/N on board.
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| Day 10 |
Arrive delhi - Departure (b/l/d)
Arrive delhi, meet & assist then transfer to hotel for wash & change. Breakfast at hotel then proceed to visit Lotus Temple- a place of faith that all visitors must see is the Bahai temple, a beautiful marble building in the form of blossoming lotus, surrounded by acres of beautiful gardens.Lunch will be served at city restaurant. Then proceed to visit India Gate- at the center of the city (42 meter, high stone arch) is a memorial raised in honor of the Indian soldiers who fought & died in the campaign of world war-1 & Afghan war, then visit President House- built in 1929, once the Imperial residence of the British Viceroys and now official residence of the President of Indian Republic, Parliament House – this circular shaped building houses the two houses of Parliament- The Lok Sabha (lower) & Rajya Sabha (Upper). Dinner will be served at restaurant then timely transfer to IGI international airport to catch the flight for onward destination. TOUR ENDS......
Package is inclusive of:
- Accommodation for 09 nights on twin sharing basis.
- Air condition transport as per itinerary.
- Meet & assist upon arrival.
- Tour Escort for whole tour.
- All applicable Govt. Taxes on Hotels & Transports. - 3.09% Govt Service tax.
- Train Ticket Delhi / Lucknow in Air con Chair Car, Varanasi / Delhi in Air con sleeper class
Excludes:
- Any Air Fare, Any airport departure tax, etc.
- Expenses of Personal nature such as beverages, Tel Calls, etc…
- Any tips.
- Any Insurance Surcharges - Still / Video Camera fees at monuments.
- Any other expenses which is not included in our heading "cost Includes
CHOICE HOTELS FEATURE IN THE PACKAGES:
Delhi, Sravasti, Lumbini, Kushinagar, Patna, B.gaya, Varanasi
***FOR FURTHER INFORMATIONS OR RESERVATIONS ON OUR TOUR. PLEASE CONTACT US
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