Golden Triangle with Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour

Day 1

Arrival at New Delhi

On arrival at New Delhi airport, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to the pre-booked hotel. Overnight stay is scheduled in Delhi hotel.

Day 2

Delhi tour

After breakfast, you will be introduced with Delhi Tour guide in the morning in the lobby of the hotel and proceed on exploration of Delhi . Bangla Sahib Gurudwara , a Sikh temple, is the first monument to be visited. Thereafter, proceed on old Delhi sightseeing tour that includes Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk and Rickshaw Ride in 400 years Old Delhi narrow lanes. During the course of Golden Triangle with Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour, you will begin realizing perennial Indian ethos of 'Atithi Devo Bhav' (Guest is God). Hereinafter, explore New Delhi that showcases architectural gems like India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament House, Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple and Akshardham Temple. Overnight stay is scheduled in Delhi hotel. Enquire Now

Day 3

Delhi - Jaipur

After breakfast, proceed for Jaipur, the Pink City of Rajasthan. Jaipur is capital city of modern Rajasthan. It takes about 6 hours to reach Jaipur from Delhi. So, you will be in Jaipur early afternoon. On arrival at Jaipur, check in at the designated Jaipur hotel. Relax, refresh, have lunch and take a little rest. Late afternoon, move for Chokhi Dhani to enjoy multi-faceted cultural aspects of Rajasthan. Have delicious Rajasthani dinner in Chokhi Dhani. After enjoying blissful evening in Jaipur, return to Jaipur hotel for overnight stay.

Day 4

Jaipur Tour

After breakfast, proceed on a guided tour of Jaipur. One of the most striking aspects of Jaipur is being the first planned city of medieval India. Jaipur was built according to the principles of ancient Indian 'Vastu Shastra" and on grid pattern. You will be a witness to rich historical lineage of Jaipur in the form of grand and beautiful monuments like Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). In addition to that, explore local market, famous for handicraft items. But the lifetime experience will be that of an elephant ride at Amber Fort. Later, attend evening aarti ceremony in Govind Dev Ji Temple. Overnight stay is scheduled in Jaipur hotel.

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Day 5

Jaipur – Abhaneri Village -Fatehpur Sikri - Agra

Post breakfast in Jaipur hotel, you will be driven to Agra, the city of Taj Mahal. On the way, visit monuments like Chand Baori and Harshat Mata Temple in Abhaneri village . Again, drive towards Agra. En-route, you will be taken to deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri , erstwhile Mughal capital. Fatehpur Sikri, on your India travel chart, brings forth magnificent Mughal monuments like Jama Masjid, Buland Darwaja, Panch Mahal, Jodha Bai Palace, Birbal Bhawan and Shrine of a Sufi saint Salim Chishti. After visiting Fatehpur Sikri, arrive in Agra and get checked in at designated Agra hotel & have overnight stay therein.

Day 6

Agra sightseeing - Varanasi (by train)

It’s a special day as you will be visiting Taj Mahal , a UNESCO World Heritage Site & one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The morning hours have been especially planned to take you to Taj Mahal so that you catch a glimpse of Taj Mahal during sunrise. This is the time when Taj Mahal looks exceptionally beautiful. Experience a splendid high amidst lush green environs and breathtaking views of Taj Mahal.

After viewing and feeling Taj Mahal, return to Agra hotel. Have breakfast, refresh and relax. Early noon, check out from Agra hotel and move for sightseeing of Agra Fort , Tomb of It-Mad-ud-Daula (Baby Taj) and Mehtab Bagh. Later in the evening, move to Agra railway station to board train for Varanasi. Agra to Varanasi travel will be an overnight journey.

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Day 7

Varanasi tour

You are arriving in Varanasi on the seventh day of Golden Triangle with Varanasi Kathmandu Tour. On arrival, you will be received and transferred to the hotel. Relax for a while and proceed on to have a cursory glimpse of spirituality, traditions, day- to- day lifestyles of the 'Oldest Living City of the World' - Varanasi. Varanasi, situated on the banks of the holy river Ganga, is the sacred-most city and pilgrimage for the Hindus across the world. Hundreds of temples dot the coastline and city landscape of Varanasi. There is abundance of spiritual sights in the vicinities. Rightly called and known as 'Spiritual Capital of India', Varanasi is world renowned for silk weaving, silk sarees, Mirzapur carpets, musical instruments, mangoes and especially sweet betel leaves. During noon, visit 2500 years old Buddhist site of Sarnath and in the evening soak in the mesmerizing scenes of 'Ganga Aarti '- worship ceremony of Holy Ganga. Overnight stay is scheduled in Varanasi hotel.

Day 8

Varanasi ghats tour – Delhi (by air)

Your second day in Varanasi is dedicated to soak in the spiritual charm of Varanasi, also known as Kashi and Banaras. Varanasi is a seat of learning, spiritualism, yoga, astrology and handicrafts. Get submersed into the cultural and pristine charm of Varanasi. Enjoy the blend of ancient and modern. Roam into narrow alleys, explore ghats and feel the Ganga as lifeline of Varanasi people. Visit Ghats of Varanasi on a boat on the Ganges at the dawn, especially at the time of sunrise. Closely watch the daily activities of the masses who perform several activities like ablution, work-outs, religious rituals etc. After boat ride, move on a heritage of Varanasi comprising ghats, narrow alleys and some of highly revered temples like Kashi Vishwanath, Annapurna Temple etc.

Come back to hotel to refresh and have breakfast. Check out from the hotel and proceed on Varanasi temples tour that comprises Vishwanath Temple in BHU, Sankat Mochan Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple and Bharat Mata Temple. After Varanasi city tour, move for Varanasi airport at Babatpur to board flight for New Delhi. On arrival at New Delhi, you will be transferred to New Delhi hotel for overnight stay.

Day 9

Varanasi - Bodhgaya

After breakfast, proceed for Bodhgaya. Lord Buddha attained enlightenment here in Bodhgaya. On arrival, check in at Bodhgaya hotel. Have rest and relax a bit. Early in the afternoon, move for visiting Nalanda, Rajgir, Griddhakuta mountain and Pawapuri. Nalanda had been a world renowned Buddhist learning centre and was destroyed by the Muslim invaders. Pawapuri is a pilgrimage of Jain sect. Return to Bodhgaya hotel for overnight stay.

Day 10

Bodhgaya tour

After breakfast, move for visiting highly cherished Buddhist monuments like Mahabodhi Temple, Mahabodhi Tree, Mahabodhi Stupa, Tibetan Monastery, Thai Monastery, Myanmar Monastery, Chinese Monastery, Bhutanese Monastery, Japanese Monastery and Sri Lankan Monastery. The sapling of presently existing Mahabodhi Tree was brought from Anuradhapuram in Sri Lanka by Mahindra, son of Emperor Ashok. The railings around Mahabodhi Temple were built by the Shung rulers and parts/ pieces of the same can be spotted at Kolkata & London museums. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 11

Bodhgaya -Vaishali - Kushinagar

After breakfast, move on for Kushinagar. Kushinagar was the place where Lord Buddha delivered his last sermon. En route, have a stop-over in Vaishali, erstwhile capital of Lichchhavi republic. 24th Tirthankara of Jain religion Mahavir Swami was born here. The Second Buddhist council in 383 BCE was convened here by King Kalasoka, making it an important place in Buddhist religion. On arrival in Kushinagar, check in at the designated hotel. After relaxing a bit, move on for visiting locations like Ashok Pillar, Lotus Tank, Chaumukhi and so forth. After Kushinagar sightseeing, return to hotel for overnight stay.

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Day 12

Kushinagar - Lumbini

After having delicious breakfast in the morning, commence your journey to Lumbini on Golden Triangle with Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour. Being the birth place of Lord Buddha, Lumbini has tremendous significance in Buddhist pilgrimages. On the way to Lumbini, you might be making a stoppage for visiting Mahanirvana Temple. On arrival at Lumbini, you will check right into the pre-booked hotel on arrival and retire for your night.

Day 13

Lumbini - Balrampur

The first half of the day will be invested in going to the temple of Mayadevi. In the afternoon, you are going to be driven to Balrampur. Around the way, you will be going to Kailvastu and Saravasti, seeing Jaitvan Monastery. Check in at the hotel on arrival, for an overnight remain. After Kushinagar sightseeing, return to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 14

Balrampur - Delhi

Soon after breakfast, you will depart for Delhi. You will be taken to the airport straight away, from where you are going to catch a flight to your onward destination.

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