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Buddhist Circuit Tour Package

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  • Statues representing a historic Buddhist scene under a canopy.
  • Ruins of ancient brick structures with people exploring the site.
  • A tall temple structure with surrounding buildings and trees.
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 10
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Delhi

    Delhi
    Start point
    Indira Gandhi International Airport, Airport Rd., New Delhi, Delhi, India (Pick-up from New Delhi Airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Virohaa or Similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Delhi's bustling streets
    • Wander tree-lined boulevards
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  3. Day 2

    Delhi

    Delhi
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Virohaa or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jama Masjid (largest mosque in Asia)
    • Visit Raj Ghat (memorial to Mahatma Gandhi)
    • Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk market
    • Visit Rashtrapati Bhavan
    • Visit India Gate
    • Visit Humayun's Tomb
    • Visit Qutub Minar
    Landmarks
    Jama Masjid
    Raj Ghat
    Chandni Chowk
    Rashtrapati Bhavan
    India Gate
    Humayun's Tomb
    Qutub Minar
  4. Day 3

    Delhi to Agra

    Delhi to Agra
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Crystal Inn or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah
    • Visit Agra Fort
    Landmarks
    Itmad-ud-Daulah
    Agra Fort
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  5. Day 4

    Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur

    Agra - Fatehpur Sikri - Jaipur
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Vesta Maurya or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise guided tour of Taj Mahal
    • Visit Mehtab Bagh
    • Visit Akbar's Tomb at Sikandra
    • Visit Fatehpur Sikri (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
    Mehtab Bagh
    Akbar's Tomb
    Fatehpur Sikri
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Jaipur

    Jaipur
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Vesta Maurya or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Amber Fort and Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Elephant or Jeep ride at Amber Fort
    • Visit City Palace
    • Visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
    • Visit Jantar Mantar
    • Visit Jal Mahal (Water Palace)
    • Sunset viewing at Surya Mandir

    Optional Activities

    • Visit other interesting places in Jaipur if time permits
    Landmarks
    Amber Fort and Palace
    City Palace
    Hawa Mahal
    Jantar Mantar
    Jal Mahal
    Maota Lake
  7. Day 6

    Jaipur to Varanasi

    Jaipur to Varanasi
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Silk City or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Varanasi's ghats
    • Visit sacred temples in Varanasi
    • Explore local market of Varanasi
    • Attend Aarti ceremony on River Ganges
    Landmarks
    River Ganges
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Varanasi

    Varanasi
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Silk City or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Boat ride on River Ganges
    • Visit Akhara (traditional martial arts)
    • Walk through sacred ghats
    • Visit Kashi-Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple)
    • Visit Bharat Mata Mandir
    • Visit Dhamekha Stupa at Sarnath
    • Visit Archeological museum at Sarnath
    • Visit Chaukhandi Stupa at Sarnath
    • Attend Aarti ceremony on River Ganges
    Landmarks
    Kashi-Vishwanath Temple
    Bharat Mata Mandir
    Dhamekha Stupa
    Sarnath Archeological Museum
    Chaukhandi Stupa
  9. Day 8

    Varanasi to Bodh Gaya

    Varanasi to Bodh Gaya
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Taj Darbar or Similar)
  10. Day 9

    Bodh Gaya

    Bodh Gaya
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Taj Darbar or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mahabodhi Temple
    • Visit Maha-bodhi tree
    • Visit Sujata Village
    • Visit Niranajana River
    • Visit various monasteries
    Landmarks
    Mahabodhi Temple
    Maha-bodhi tree
    Niranajana River
  11. Day 10

    Bodh Gaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna

    Bodh Gaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Sidh Vedantha or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gridhkuta Peak at Ratnagiri hill
    • Visit Peace Pagoda in Rajgir
    • Visit Venuvanaram
    • Visit Bimbisara Prison
    • Visit ruins of ancient university at Nalanda
    Landmarks
    Gridhkuta Peak
    Peace Pagoda
    Nalanda University
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 11

    Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar

    Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Imperial or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Vaishali

    Optional Activities

    • Attend religious activities in temples
    Landmarks
    Vaishali
  13. Day 12

    Kushinagar to Lumbini

    Kushinagar to Lumbini
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Five Elements or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mahaparinirvana temple
    • Visit Rambhar Stupa
    Landmarks
    Mahaparinirvana Temple
    Rambhar Stupa
  14. Day 13

    Lumbini - Kapilvastu - Shravasti

    Lumbini - Kapilvastu - Shravasti
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Buddha Residency or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Lumbini and see ruins of old city
    • Visit Birthplace of Lord Buddha
    • Visit Kapilvastu (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    Landmarks
    Lumbini
    Kapilvastu
  15. Day 14

    Shravasti - Balrampur - Lucknow

    Shravasti - Balrampur - Lucknow
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Utopian Luxe or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Shravasti
    • Visit Jetavana
    • Visit Ananda Bodhi Tree
    • Visit Balrampur
    Landmarks
    Jetavana
    Ananda Bodhi Tree
  16. Day 15

    Lucknow to New Delhi

    Lucknow to New Delhi
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Virohaa or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bara Imambara
    • Visit Rumi Darwaza
    Landmarks
    Bara Imambara
    Rumi Darwaza
  17. Day 16

    New Delhi

    New Delhi
    End point
    Indira Gandhi International Airport, Airport Rd., New Delhi, Delhi, India (Drop-off at New Delhi Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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