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Short Buddhist Tour North India

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Operator: Alkof Holidays
Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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, Chinese, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 100
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
New Delhi
New Delhi
Start point
Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Pickup from Main Entrance, Inside Gate Number 4, Terminal 3, IGI Airport, New Delhi - as per your flight timing.)
Optional Activities
- Explore New Delhi's bustling streets
- Wander tree-lined boulevards
Day 2
New Delhi to Bodhgaya
New Delhi to Bodhgaya
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mahabodhi Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Landmarks
Mahabodhi Temple
Day 3
Bodhgaya
Bodhgaya
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mahabodhi Temple with Muchalinda Lake and Bodhi Tree
- View Vajrasana (Diamond Throne)
- See Great Buddha Statue (80-foot tall)
- Explore Thai Monastery, Japanese Temple, and Tibetan Monastery
- Visit Sujata Kuti
- Visit Dungeshwari Cave Temples (if time permits)
Landmarks
Mahabodhi Temple
Muchalinda Lake
Bodhi Tree
Vajrasana (Diamond Throne)
Great Buddha Statue
Thai Monastery
Japanese Temple
Tibetan Monastery
Sujata Kuti
Dungeshwari Cave Temples
Day 4
Bodhgaya to Rajgir
Bodhgaya to Rajgir
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ruins of Ancient Nalanda University
- Visit Vulture's Peak (Griddhakuta Parvat)
Landmarks
Ruins of Ancient Nalanda University
Vulture's Peak (Griddhakuta Parvat)
Day 5
Rajgir to Bodhgaya
Rajgir to Bodhgaya
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bimbisara's Prison
- Explore Venu Vana (bamboo grove)
- See Cyclopean Wall
- Walk on Rajgir Glass Bridge
- Visit Ghora Katora Lake
Landmarks
Bimbisara's Prison
Venu Vana
Cyclopean Wall
Rajgir Glass Bridge
Ghora Katora Lake
Day 6
Bodhgaya to Varanasi
Bodhgaya to Varanasi
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Sarnath Archaeological Site with Dhamek Stupa and Ashoka Pillar
- Visit Mulagandha Kuti Vihar
- Visit Sarnath Archaeological Museum
- Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
- Attend Aarti ceremony at Sacred Ganges River banks
Landmarks
Sarnath Archaeological Site
Dhamek Stupa
Ashoka Pillar
Mulagandha Kuti Vihar
Sarnath Archaeological Museum
Chaukhandi Stupa
Sacred Ganges River
Day 7
Varanasi to New Delhi
Varanasi to New Delhi
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat ride on River Ganges
- Visit Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple or walk through sacred Ghats (choice of activity)
Landmarks
Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Varanasi Ghats
River Ganges
Day 8
New Delhi
New Delhi
End point
Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Drop-off at IGI Airport, New Delhi.)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Tibetan Market in North Delhi
- Drive through Lutyens' Delhi
- Visit Qutab Minar
Optional Activities
- Photo stop at Presidential House
- Photo stop at India Gate
Landmarks
Humayun's Tomb
Tibetan Market
Presidential House
India Gate
Qutab Minar

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Accommodation
5.0
Food
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Tour Operator
4.9

Vinni5.0•November 2024
The tour was excellent, well organized. Hotels were clean, guides were knowledgeable, and driver Harsh was very nice.
Traveled in October 2024
Reply from: Alkof Holidays
Thank you Madam, for sharing your experience! We're thrilled you had a seamless and memorable trip to North India. Glad our guides and drivers made it even better. We hope to welcome you again soon! ???? Warm Regards, Team Alkof Holidays
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