Day 1 DELHI
Arrival in Delhi and visit the city which has seen the rise and fall of many empires which have left behind a plethora of monuments that the grandeur and glory of bygone ages . A city which traces its history to Mahabharata for the city of Indraprastha,evolving through a rule of Mughals and Finally the Britishers. Night in Delhi.
Day 2 DELHI
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 President's House, Red fort, Mahatama Gandhi Memorial. Also visit Laxmi Narayan temple popularly known as Birla Temple. Night in Delhi.
Monuments : Jama Masjid,Rajghat,Jama Masjid,Red Fort,Qutub Minar,Lotus Temple,Laxminarayan Temple,India Gate,Humayun `s Tomb.
Day 3 JAIPUR
Departure to Jaipur by train.Jaipur the Ancient Testimonials in the form of mind-blowing monuments remind one of the past ages. The city comprises the famous structures like Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Amber Fort, the best architectural examples of India. Artistic temples and gardens of Jaipur, marks the atmosphere of serenity and aestheticism to the lands of Rajasthan. Explore more of beautiful pink city with Jantar mantar(Astronomical Observatory), the Tiger fort and markets.Night in jaipur.
Monuments : City Palace, Hawa Mahal Jantar Mantar,Jal Mahal,Central Museum, Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Isar Lat or Swargasuli, Maharani ki Chhatri, Bazaars of Jaipur
Day 4 JAIPUR
Drive to Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri.Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory),the ghost city was the capital of the Mughal Empire The complex of monuments and temples, all in a uniform architectural style, includes one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid.Night in Agra.
Day 5 AGRA-VARANBASI
Agra the city of the inimitable Taj Mahal, marble marvel , the ultimate requiem of love, from a great Mughal Emperor to his beloved situated on the bank of Yamuna river. The city which has served as a cantonment to Mughal, British and Indian Army
Early morning wake up call to return to Taj Mahal and enjoy the magic of sunrise over this magnificent monument dedicated to love. Visit other sites of interest of your choice in Agra . Overnite in a train.
Day 6 VARANASI
Varanasi India's most sacred city situated on the western bank of the holy river Ganga. It is also the oldest living city in the world. As a place for devotion and worship, with hundreds of temples dotting the city, sunrise on the riverfront as seen from a boat can be a spiritually uplifting sight.. Varanasi is the city which cannot be described, only experienced. Later sight seeing of Varanasi (the oldest and holiest city of India) covering Temples, Aurangazeb's Mosque and one of the biggest university of India. Evening view "Aarti" ceremony on the Ghats.Night in Varanasi.
Monuments : Durga Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Kashi Vishwanath Mandir, Dashashwamedha Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, Bharat Kala Bhavan
Day 7 Varanasi - Bodhgaya
Morning drive to 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. Night in Bodhgaya.
Day 07 / Bodhgaya - Ragjir - Nalanda - Patna
Drive 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 hillsThe 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.. 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. Night in Patna.
Monuments
Bodhgaya : Great Buddha Statue, Mahabodhi Temple, Dungeswari Caves, Bodhi Tree, Chankaramana, Bodhi Sarovar
Rajgir : Ghosrawan, Pippala Cave, Jethian,Pawapuri, Indasala Cave, vishwashanti stupa
Patna : Gandhi Setu, Phulwari Sharif, Maner Sharif, Sher Shah Masjid, Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park, Patna Museum, Kumhrar
Nalanda : Hiuen Tsang Memorial, Nalanda Museum, Nalanda University, Pawapuri
Day 08 / Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar
Drive to Kushinagar enroute visiting Vaishali. Arrive Kushinagar & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Kushinagar. Kushinagar-Kushinagar iswheretheBuddha finally attained Mahaparmirvana. Amongst the ruins are the Mukutbandhan Stupa and a beautiful statue of the reclining Buddha. Night in Kushinagar.
Monuments:
Vaishali- Museum,World Peace Pagoda
Kushinagar- Parinirvana Stupa Makutabandhana,Ramabhar Stupa Mathakuar Shrine,Kushinagar Museum,Japanese Garden Meditation Park,
Parinirvana Temple Birla Temple,Wat Thai Temple Japanese Temple
Day 09 / Kushinagar - Lumbini
Moring visit to the Mahaparinirvana Temple & Stupas, later drive to Lumbini & transfer to 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. Night in Lumbini.
Monuments:
Lumbini- Ashokan Pillar,Mayadevi Temple, Puskarni, Tilaurakot,Niglihawa,Sagarhawa,Gotihawa,Aroarako
Day 10 / Lumbini - Sravasti - Delhi
Drive to Lucknow enroute Sravasti. 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. In Sravasti visit Saheth - Maheth & Jetvan. Arrive Lucknow & transfer to airport to connect the flight for Delhi. Arrive Delhi & transfer to hotel. Night in Delhi.
Monuments :
Sravasti- Jetavana and ruins of the Vihara .
Day 11 / Departure
Transfer to airport to board the flight for onwards destination. |
