What time is tour start? When is meeting at Delhi airport? How do I meet the guide when I arrive at the airport?? Is that safe to join the tour by myself (woman)? Please advise Thank you very much

1. We pick you up from Delhi Airport as per your flight schedule. Our driver or representative will pick you up from the airport and transfer to hotel. He is carrying pla card of your name. 2. Yes, it is very much safe to join as a solo traveler.

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Footsteps of Buddha

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All the hotels were comfortable. This trip is a spiritual experience where you get ample time to understand Buddhism.
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Gold Operator: Yolo India Tours
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
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 1 - 20
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Delhi
Delhi
Day 2
Delhi to Lucknow to Sravasti
Delhi to Lucknow to Sravasti
Meals
Breakfast
Day 3
Sravasti to Lumbini
Sravasti to Lumbini
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Jetvanaram
- Visit Angulimal Caves
Landmarks
Jetvanaram
Angulimal Caves
Day 4
Lumbini to Kushinagar
Lumbini to Kushinagar
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit birthplace of Lord Buddha
- Visit Mahaparinirvana temple
- Visit Rambhar Stupa
Landmarks
Birthplace of Lord Buddha
Mahaparinirvana temple
Rambhar Stupa
Day 5
Kushinagar to Patna
Kushinagar to Patna
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Vaishali
Landmarks
Vaishali
Day 6
Patna - Nalanda - Rajgir - Bodhgaya
Patna - Nalanda - Rajgir - Bodhgaya
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Nalanda university ruins
- Visit Gridhkuta Peak
- Visit Venuvanaram
- Visit Bimbisara Jail
Landmarks
Nalanda University
Gridhkuta Peak
Venuvanaram
Bimbisara Jail
Day 7
Bodhgaya
Bodhgaya
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mahabodhi temple
- Visit Sujata Village
- Visit Niranajana River
Landmarks
Mahabodhi temple
Sujata Village
Niranajana River
Day 8
Bodhgaya to Varanasi
Bodhgaya to Varanasi
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Dhamekha Stupa
- Visit Deer Park
- Ganges Aarti
Landmarks
Dhamekha Stupa
Deer Park
Day 9
Varanasi to Delhi
Varanasi to Delhi
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat ride on the Ganges with sunrise view

Landmarks
Jetvanaram
Angulimal Caves

Landmarks
Birthplace of Lord Buddha
Mahaparinirvana temple
Rambhar Stupa

Landmarks
Vaishali

Landmarks
Nalanda University
Gridhkuta Peak
Venuvanaram
Bimbisara Jail

Landmarks
Mahabodhi temple
Sujata Village
Niranajana River

Landmarks
Dhamekha Stupa
Deer Park

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4.6

Overall rating based on 5 Reviews

Itinerary
4.3
Transport
4.7
Guide
2.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
4.7
Tour Operator
4.8

Dagny5.0•June 2024
The service that was provided by Yolo Tours was excellent and it is without any doubt that I would recommend this...
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Traveled in May 2024
Amelia5.0•June 2024
Me and my family are just having the time of our lives in this trip and I am so grateful to the tour organizer. You...
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Traveled in May 2024
Kevin3.0•February 2023
Booked the Footsteps of the Buddha tour with them. Communication with Amit prior to the trip is extremely efficient....
Booked the Footsteps of the Buddha tour with them. Communication with Amit prior to the trip is extremely efficient. During the trip, we had a driver and tour guide (which was more like an escort than a guide as he was unfamiliar with most of the places). The guide also spoke very limited english, which was disappointing. Also, though some of the places were quoted in the itinerary, we were asked to hire a local guide/transport once we were at that place (this was not mentioned in any communication prior to the trip). We had the impression that everything quoted in the itinerary would already been paid for and not that we have to fork out our own money once we were there. Towards the end of the trip, the guide also openly requested for tips!Show more
Traveled in January 2023
Reply from: Yolo India Tours
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you very much for taking time to review us. We are glad to know you found the communication with Amit extremely efficient. Please accept our apologies for some of the very minor details which were not clear to you. We will do our best to simplify and make more clear. Thank you for us opportunity to serve you. Kind Regards Yolo India Tours Family
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Martin5.0•July 2019
Me and my husband wanted to visit places related to Buddha but weren't sure how to do until we found this great tour....
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Traveled in April 2019
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Dear Martin Linda, Thank you very much for your kind review. I am glad our tour could serve your purpose and you had great experience during the tour. Thank you very much for giving us opportunity to show you our beautiful country. Kind Regards Yolo India Tours Family
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Ethan5.0•March 2019
I am very happy with this tour. All the hotels were comfortable. Having one driver from start to finish was a great...
I am very happy with this tour. All the hotels were comfortable. Having one driver from start to finish was a great gift. Our driver Ramesh was very friendly and had been doing Buddha tour from long time. The itinerary takes you to the key destinations where Buddha lived and gave his sermons in his life. All the places visited are rural parts of India and this trip is a spiritual experience where you get ample time to understand Buddhism. I highly recommend this tour to everyone who has interest to know the Buddhism culture.Show more
Traveled in February 2019
Reply from: Yolo India Tours
Dear Ethan Scott, Thank you very much for being our first reviewer of this beautiful spiritual tour. We are glad to know you are happy with the tour. Thank you very much for your trust and giving us opportunity to serve you. Looking forward to welcome you again in our beautiful country. Thanks and Regards Yolo India Tours Family
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What time is tour start? When is meeting at Delhi airport? How do I meet the guide when I arrive at the airport?? Is that safe to join the tour by myself (woman)? Please advise Thank you very much
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- Yolo India ToursOperator•Written June 2023
  1. We pick you up from Delhi Airport as per your flight schedule. Our driver or representative will pick you up from the airport and transfer to hotel. He is carrying pla card of your name. 2. Yes, it is very much safe to join as a solo traveler.
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  Peter
  Traveler•Written June 2023
  Please explain how I can book domestic flights of Delhi /Lucknow & Varanasi/Delhi? Do I have to book myself? Or you can give the flight details? How goes to work??
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  Peter
  Traveler•Written June 2023
  How do I know when & what time schedule to book the domestic flights for the tour? Any suggestions flights schedule??
- Yolo India ToursOperator•Written July 2023
  International and domestic flights you have to book it by yourself. You have to book your international flight to Delhi and domestic flight Delhi to Lucknow for next day.
- Yolo India ToursOperator•Written July 2023
  Please book Air India Flight. AI 431 at 12:20 Hrs from Delhi and Arrive Lucknow at 13:30 Hrs. Better to book tickets in advance as last-minute availability is subject to change and air fare also getting very expensive.

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- Tuberculosis - Recommended for India.Nepal. Ideally 3 months before travel.
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Footsteps of Buddha

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Sravasti to Lumbini

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Lumbini to Kushinagar

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Kushinagar to Patna

Included Activities

Patna - Nalanda - Rajgir - Bodhgaya

Included Activities

Bodhgaya

Included Activities

Bodhgaya to Varanasi

Included Activities

Varanasi to Delhi

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