Footsteps of Buddha Tour

Durations : 16 Days
Destinations : Delhi - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagr - Lumbini - Kapilavastu - Sravasti - Balarampur - Lucknow - Delhi

Day 01: Arrive Delh : i On arrival, a warm welcome by our staff and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Delhi.

Day 02: In Delhi : Full day guided tour of New and Old Delhi including Qutab Minar, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Gandhi Memorial, etc. Overnight in Delhi.

Day 03: Delhi - Jaipur Morning : Drive to Jaipur and on arrival check in at hotel. Rest of the day free for independent activities. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 04: In Jaipur Morning : Guided excursion to Amer Fort with elephant ride. Afternoon: Guided tour of Jaipur including Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, City Palace and Johari Bazaar etc. Overnight in Jaipur.

Day 05: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra Early Morning : Drive to Agra en route visit the city of Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival, check in at hotel. Afternoon: Visit Taj Mahal, Red Fort and the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula. Overnight in Agra.

Day 06: Agra - Varanasi Mrning : Assistance and transfer to airport to connect flight to Varanasi. On arrival. assistance and transfer to hotel. Afternoon: Guided excursion to Sarnath. Overnight in Varanasi.

Day 07: In Varanasi : At dawn enjoy boat ride at River Ganges, followed by a city tour covering -Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata Temple etc. Afternoon is free (Optional meeting with a Rinpoche). Overnight in Varanasi.

Day 08: Varanasi - Bodhgaya Early Morning : Drive to Bodhgaya and on arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon: Guided tour of Bodhgaya. Overnight in Bodhgaya.

Day 09: In Bodhgaya :Full day guided excursion to Saptapari Cave. Overnight in Bodhgaya.

Day 10: Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna Morning : Drive to Patna en route guided visit to Venuvan, Rajgir and Nalanda. On arrival in Patna, check in at hotel. Rest of the day free. Overnight in Patna.

Day 11: Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar Morning : Drive to Kushinagar en route visit Vaishali. On arrival in Kushinagar, check in at hotel. Overnight in Kushinagar.

Day 12: Kushinagar - Lumbini Morning : Guided tour of Kushinagar. Later drive to Lumbini, and on arrival, check in at hotel. Overnight in Lumbini.

Day 13: Lumbini - Kapilavastu - Sravasti - Balrampur Morning : Guided tour of Lumbini. Later drive to Balrampur en route visit Kapilavastu and Sravasti. On arrival in Balrampur, check in at hotel. Overnight in Balrampur.

Day 14: Balrampur - Lucknow Morning : Guided tour of Balrampur. Later drive to Lucknow and on arrival check in at hotel. Overnight in Lucknow.

Day 15: Lucknow - Delhi Morning : Guided tour of Lucknow. Evening: Transfer to railway station to board train to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, assistance and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Delhi.

Day 16: Delhi : Depart Check out at 1200 hrs. Rest of the day free for last minute packing / shopping. Evening: After a farewell dinner, assistance and transfer to international airport in time to connect onward flight home .........