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Golden Triangle with Buddhist Tour

15 days

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Start and end in New Delhi

4.6

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Operator: Panda Experiences
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
New Delhi
Start point
New Delhi, Delhi, India (Delhi, India)
Accommodation
Hotel (Virohaa or Similar)
Day 2
New Delhi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Delhi local city restaurant)
Accommodation
Hotel (Virohaa or Similar)
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Raj Ghat
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Cycle Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market
Landmarks
Qutub Minar
Lotus Temple
Humayun's Tomb
Rashtrapati Bhavan
India Gate
Raj Ghat
Jama Masjid
Red Fort
Chandni Chowk
Day 3
New Delhi to Jaipur
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Vesta Maurya or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Rail Museum at Rewari
Landmarks
Rail Museum
Day 4
Jaipur
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Vesta Maurya or Similar)
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Jaipur
- Visit Amber Fort with Elephant ride or Jeep ride
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Visit Birla Temple
Optional Activities
- Tour to Nahargarh Fort
- Tour to Jaigarh Fort
Landmarks
Amber Fort
City Palace
Jantar Mantar
Jal Mahal
Hawa Mahal
Birla Temple
Nahargarh Fort
Jaigarh Fort
Day 5
Jaipur to Agra
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Raj Vilas or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit Tomb of Salim Chisti
- Visit Buland Darwaza
- Visit Diwane e Khas
- Visit Panch Mahal
- Battery car ride at Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks
Fatehpur Sikri
Tomb of Salim Chisti
Buland Darwaza
Diwane e Khas
Panch Mahal
Day 6
Agra to Varanasi
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Sleeper Train (Sleeper Train)
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
- Visit Mehtab Bagh
- Guided tour of Agra Fort
- Visit Moti Masjid
- Visit Octagonal Tower
- Visit Jahangir Palace
- Visit Diwan-I-Aam
- Visit Diwan-I-Khas
- Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
- Visit Jama Masjid
Landmarks
Taj Mahal
Mehtab Bagh
Agra Fort
Moti Masjid
Jahangir Palace
Diwan-I-Aam
Diwan-I-Khas
Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
Day 7
Varanasi
Meals
Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Silk City or Similar)
Included Activities
- Transfer from railway station to hotel
- Guided tour to Sarnath
- Visit Dhamek Stupa
- Visit Archaeological Museum
- Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
Landmarks
Dhamek Stupa
Archaeological Museum
Chaukhandi Stupa
Day 8
Varanasi
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Silk City or Similar)
Included Activities
- Early morning boat ride at River Ganges
- Guided tour of Varanasi
- Visit Tulsi Manas Temple
- Visit Durga Temple
- Visit Shri Vishwanath Temple
- Visit Sankat Mochan Temple
- Evening Ganges Aarti ceremony
Landmarks
Tulsi Manas Temple
Durga Temple
Shri Vishwanath Temple
Sankat Mochan Temple
Day 9
Varanasi to Bodhgaya
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Bodhgaya Regency or Similar)
Included Activities
- Half day guided tour of Bodhgaya
- Visit Mahabodhi Temple
- Visit Sujata Village
- Visit Niranjana river
- Visit 80 ft high lord Buddha Statue
- Visit Various international monasteries
Landmarks
Mahabodhi Temple
Sujata Village
Niranjana River
Day 10
Bodhgaya to Patna
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Rajgir)
Accommodation
Hotel (Sidh Vedantha or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Gridhkutta (Vulture's Peak)
- Visit World Peace Stupa
- Visit Venuvanaram
- Visit Bimbisar Prison
- Visit ruins of Nalanda University
Landmarks
Gridhkutta
World Peace Stupa
Venuvanaram
Bimbisar Prison
Nalanda University
Day 11
Patna to Kushinagar
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (The Imperial or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Vaishali
- Visit Ashok Pillar
- Visit Lotus Tank
- Visit Chaumukhi
Landmarks
Ashok Pillar
Lotus Tank
Chaumukhi
Day 12
Kushinagar to Lumbini
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Five Elements or Similar)
Included Activities
- Half day guided tour of Kushinagar
- Visit Mahaparinirvana Temple
- Visit Rambhar Stupa
- Visit Japan Temple
Landmarks
Mahaparinirvana Temple
Rambhar Stupa
Japan Temple
Day 13
Lumbini to Shravasti
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Buddha Residency or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit holy birth place of Lord Buddha in Lumbini
- Visit Kapilvastu
Landmarks
Lumbini
Kapilvastu
Day 14
Shravasti to New Delhi
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Virohaa or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Saheth and Maheth
Landmarks
Saheth
Maheth
Day 15
New Delhi
End point
New Delhi, Delhi, India (Delhi, India)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Qutub Minar
Lotus Temple
Humayun's Tomb
Rashtrapati Bhavan
India Gate
Raj Ghat
Jama Masjid
Red Fort
Chandni Chowk

Landmarks
Rail Museum

Landmarks
Amber Fort
City Palace
Jantar Mantar
Jal Mahal
Hawa Mahal
Birla Temple
Nahargarh Fort
Jaigarh Fort

Landmarks
Fatehpur Sikri
Tomb of Salim Chisti
Buland Darwaza
Diwane e Khas
Panch Mahal

Landmarks
Taj Mahal
Mehtab Bagh
Agra Fort
Moti Masjid
Jahangir Palace
Diwan-I-Aam
Diwan-I-Khas
Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb

Landmarks
Dhamek Stupa
Archaeological Museum
Chaukhandi Stupa

Landmarks
Tulsi Manas Temple
Durga Temple
Shri Vishwanath Temple
Sankat Mochan Temple

Landmarks
Mahabodhi Temple
Sujata Village
Niranjana River

Landmarks
Gridhkutta
World Peace Stupa
Venuvanaram
Bimbisar Prison
Nalanda University

Landmarks
Ashok Pillar
Lotus Tank
Chaumukhi

Landmarks
Mahaparinirvana Temple
Rambhar Stupa
Japan Temple

Landmarks
Lumbini
Kapilvastu

Landmarks
Saheth
Maheth

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Insurance
Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Virohaa or Similar
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 14
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Vesta Maurya or Similar
Hotel
Days 3, 4
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Raj Vilas or Similar
Hotel
day 5
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Sleeper Train
Sleeper Train
day 6
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Silk City or Similar
Hotel
Days 7, 8
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Bodhgaya Regency or Similar
Hotel
day 9
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Sidh Vedantha or Similar
Hotel
day 10
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The Imperial or Similar
Hotel
day 11
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Five Elements or Similar
Hotel
day 12
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Buddha Residency or Similar
Hotel
day 13
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Panda Experiences

4.6

(757 reviews)

Number of tours

156

Age Range

1 to 80 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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Tour Operator
4.6

Adina
September 17th, 2025
4.0
The organization of this trip was very good. The driver’s safe and steady driving made even days comfortable. Hotels...
The organization of this trip was very good. The driver’s safe and steady driving made even days comfortable. Hotels were always clean, and the staff were helpful. Guides made the history more interesting by adding personal stories. I liked how the tour included both big landmarks like the Taj Mahal and quieter places like Deogarh. Moving from India to Nepal was easy, and the service stayed just as good. Every pickup, drop-off, and transfer was right on time. This was a trip where you never had to think about the details it was all handled. Everything was amazing.Show more
Koval
September 17th, 2025
5.0
Service was excellent. The driver was careful and kind, helping with bags and checking we had water. Hotels were...
Service was excellent. The driver was careful and kind, helping with bags and checking we had water. Hotels were clean, and most were close to the main sights. Guides spoke clearly and told good stories about each location. The plan of the trip gave a nice famous places and smaller towns. Crossing into Nepal was smooth, with no delays. Everything was taken care of, from transport to entrance tickets. We could simply enjoy the trip.Show more
Jeane
September 17th, 2025
5.0
The tour was handled very well. Hotels were all comfortable, with hot showers and friendly service. The guides...
The tour was handled very well. Hotels were all comfortable, with hot showers and friendly service. The guides explained the history of forts, palaces, and temples in simple words, so it was easy to follow. The trip plan moved smoothly from busy Mumbai to calm Udaipur, historic Rajasthan, spiritual Varanasi, and peaceful Nepal. All transfers and tickets were ready on time. It was a trip where everything worked without stress, letting us enjoy each place fully. Very happy with the service.Show more

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for India.Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for India.Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for India.Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for India.Nepal. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for India.Nepal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for India.Nepal. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for India.Nepal. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 week before travel.
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