IRT 303 :: Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour with Taj (12 nights and 13 days)

Tour Plan

Delhi (2 Nights) > Agra (1 Night) > Varanasi (1 Night) > Bodhgaya (2 Nights) > Rajgir (1 Night) > Patna (1 Night) > Khushinagar (1 Night) > Lumbini (1 Nights) > Balrampur (1 Night) > Lucknow (1 Night) > Mumbai/Delhi

Destinations Covered in Tour

Delhi >> The Capital of India

Agra >> Agra is more famous world over as the city of Taj.

Varanasi >> Varanasi is the tract of holy land and the city of light.

Bodhgaya >> Bodhgaya is one of the sacred places for the Buddhists.

Rajgir >> The capital of the powerful Magadhan kingdom.

Patna >> Patna is an important business centre of eastern India.

Khushinagar >> Famous for the site of Buddha's Mahaparinirvana.

Lumbini >> Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Lord Buddha.

Balrampur >> Famous for its sacred Buddhist and Jain heritage.

Lucknow >> Capital City Of Uttar Pradesh

Tour Description

Day 01: Arrive Delhi

After a late-evening arrival, you’ll transfer to your hotel. Delhi is the capital of the modern India, though it is made up of seven ancient cities, spanning the period from the 11th to 20th centuries. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Delhi - Explore Delhi

After morning breakfast you will be taken to visit the famous Red Fort, Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb. Stay night at Delhi.

Day 03: Delhi – Agra (210 Kms, 4-5 hrs drive) & Explore Agra

In the morning drive to Agra, on the route you will be taken to visit Fatehpur Sikri, after arrival to Agra, transfer to hotel and after that you will be taken to visit magnificent Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Stay Night at Agra.

Day 04: Agra - Varanasi & Explore Varanasi

In the morning transfer to Airport for flight to Varanasi, after getting there transfer to hotel, afternoon you will be taken to visit Sarnath where Buddha first preached his sermon. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 05: Explore Varanasi & Varanasi - Bodhgaya Ride (242 Kms, 5-6 hrs Drive)

Morning boat rides on the Sacred River Ganges to rituals performed by priests and devotees. Half day guided tour of Varanasi including the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Gyanvapi Mosque and Benaras Hindu University. After lunch proceed for Bodhgaya. After arriving there transfer to hotel and stay overnight there.

Day 06: Explore Bodhgaya

After morning breakfast you will be taken to visit Bodhi sarovar and Mahabodhi Temple, the museum and Surya Kund. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day07: Bodhgaya - Rajgir Ride (46 Kms, 1 hrs Drive)

In the morning, after breakfast take drive to Rajgir, on the route you will be taken to visit the famous Nalanda, where ruins of the great ancient university have been excavated. After arriving there transfer to hotel and stay overnight at Rajgir.

Day 08: Rajgir - Patna Ride via Vaishali (102 Kms, 2-3 hrs Drive)

In the morning, after breakfast drive to Patna, on the route you will be taken to visit the famous Vaishali, where Lord Buddha visited frequently and during the last visit here told his disciplines that they would see him no more as he was to attain the Mahaparinirvana (the ultimate bliss). Visit the Buddhist stupas. Arrive Patna and check in at hotel.

Day 09: Patna - Khushinagar Ride (253 Kms, 5-6 hrs Drive) & Explore Kushinagar

In the morning, after breakfast drive to Khushinagar, after arriving there transfer to hotel. In the afternoon session you will be taken to visit kapilavastu and gorakhpur. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day10: Khushinagar - Lumbini Ride (165 Kms, 3-4 hrs Drive) & Explore Lumbini

After morning breakfast drive to Lumbini, after arriving there transfer to hotel. In the afternoon you will be taken to visit the famous Mayadevi Temple. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day11: Lumbini - Balrampur Ride (198 Kms, 3-4 hrs Drive) & Explore Balrampur

In the morning, after breakfast take a drive to Balrampur, after arriving there check-in to hotel. In the afternoon session you will be taken to visit Sahet and Mahet. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day 12: Balrampur - Lucknow Ride (140 Kms, 3-4 hrs Drive) & Explore Lucknow

In the morning drive to Lucknow, after arriving there you will be taken to Explore the royal city of nawabs. Stay overnight at hotel.

Day13: Lucknow - Delhi/Mumbai

In the morning fly to Delhi/Mumbai for International flight for departure.