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India Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour

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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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
Group Size 1 - 10
All Ages Welcome
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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

    • Visit Akshardham Temple, one of the largest Hindu temple complexes in India
    Landmarks
    Akshardham Temple
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  3. Day 2

    Delhi to Agra

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah
    • Visit Agra Fort

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping for handicrafts and souvenirs in Agra market
    Landmarks
    Itmad-ud-Daulah
    Agra Fort
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  4. Day 3

    Agra - Sankisa - Lucknow

    Agra - Sankisa - Lucknow
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Utopian Luxe or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided sightseeing tour of Taj Mahal
    • Visit Mehtab Bagh
    • Visit Sankisa - explore archaeological sites, Buddhist sculptures, and Ashoka Pillar
    • Visit temple of Bisari Devi in Sankisa
    • Visit Kannauj
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
    Mehtab Bagh
    Sankisa
    Ashoka Pillar at Sankisa
    Temple of Bisari Devi
    Kannauj
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Lucknow to Shravasti

    Lucknow to Shravasti
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Buddha Residency or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rumi Darwaza in Lucknow
    • Visit Imambara in Lucknow
    • Visit Jetavana in Shravasti
    • Visit Ananda Bodhi Tree in Shravasti
    Landmarks
    Rumi Darwaza
    Imambara
    Jetavana
    Ananda Bodhi Tree
  6. Day 5

    Shravasti - Kapilvastu - Lumbini

    Shravasti - Kapilvastu - Lumbini
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Five Elements or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kapilvastu, UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Visit birthplace of Lord Buddha in Lumbini
    • Explore Lumbini town and old city ruins
    Landmarks
    Kapilvastu
    Buddha Birthplace at Lumbini
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Lumbini to Kushinagar

    Lumbini to Kushinagar
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Imperial or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mahaparinirvana Temple
    • Visit Rambhar Stupa

    Optional Activities

    • Religious activities in temples during evening free time
    Landmarks
    Mahaparinirvana Temple
    Rambhar Stupa
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Kushinagar - Vaishali - Patna

    Kushinagar - Vaishali - Patna
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Sidh Vedantha or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Vaishali, believed to be the first republic of the world
    Landmarks
    Vaishali
  9. Day 8

    Patna - Nalanda - Rajgir - Bodh Gaya

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit ruins of ancient Nalanda University
    • Visit monument to Hiuen Tsang
    • Visit Gridhkuta Peak at Ratnagiri hill in Rajgir
    • Visit Peace Pagoda at Rajgir built by Buddha Sangh of Japan
    • Visit Venuvanaram in Rajgir
    • Visit Bimbisara Prison in Rajgir
    Landmarks
    Nalanda University
    Gridhkuta Peak
    Peace Pagoda
    Venuvanaram
    Bimbisara Prison
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 9

    Bodh Gaya

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

    Included Activities

    • Full day sightseeing tour of Bodh Gaya
    • Visit Mahabodhi Temple
    • Visit Mahabodhi tree
    • Visit Sujata Village
    • Visit Niranajana River
    • Visit various monasteries
    Landmarks
    Mahabodhi Temple
    Mahabodhi Tree
    Sujata Village
    Niranajana River
  11. Day 10

    Bodh Gaya to Sarnath - Varanasi

    Bodh Gaya to Sarnath - Varanasi
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Silk City or Similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sarnath
    • Visit Dhamekha Stupa
    • Visit Deer Park in Sarnath
    • Visit Sarnath Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Local shopping during evening free time
    Landmarks
    Sarnath
    Dhamekha Stupa
    Deer Park
    Sarnath Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 11

    Varanasi to New Delhi

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

    Included Activities

    • Boat ride on River Ganges
    • Holy dip in River Ganges
    • Stroll around various ghats
    • Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple)
    Landmarks
    River Ganges
    Kashi Vishwanath Temple

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    Amazing pilgrimage tour of India. My mom and I thoroughly enjoyed our time on this tour. It was well organised and...
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    How can I get the visa for trip cross the border by land not airport from India to Nepal and Nepal to India?

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      When you are visiting Lumbini, its in Nepal and the visa you can get in border and you are travelling by car. Also please note when you are travelling our person will be there and he will get the visa for you.

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