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A Trip Organizer

DAY TO DAY ITINERARY :

Day 1 : Arrival Mumbai
Upon arrival at pick up and transfer to a hotel. Rest at hotel. After lunch half day Elephanta Cave tour. Visit Elephanta Cave by boat and return to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2 : Fly to Aurangabad by morning flight (05:10 - 06:10) hrs
This day transfer from hotel to airport on time. Board a flight for Aurangabad. Upon arrival at Aurangabad pick up and transfer to hotel for refreshment and breakfast. After breakfast proceed to sightseeing of Ellora Cave and Dulatabard Fort in Aurangabad. Overnight at hotel. 

Day 3 : Visit Ajanta Cave
After breakfast at hotel drive up to 100 km to visit Ajanta Cave and return to hotel. Over night at hotel.

Day 4 : Drive to Nasik
After breakfast drive 200 km to Nasik. Upon arrival transfer to hotel.  Later take a short trip to around Nasik. Over night at hotel.

Day 5: Nasik
After breakfast at hotel take a tour to visit One of the most pilgrimage place called Trimbakeswar Jyotirlinga, later visit  house of a group of 24 Buddhist Cave. Return to hotel. Overnight hotel.

Day 6 : Drop transefer to Nasik station - By Jansatabdi  train (08:55-12:30 hrs )to Mumbai
After breakfast at hotel transfer to Rly Station to board the train. Upon arrival Mumbai pick-up and proceed for Mumbai film city tour. After that transfer to hotel. Overnight hotel.

Day 7 : Mumbai Tour then  Fly to Calicut (Kozikhode) by late evening flight (20:20 - 22:15) 
After breakfast at hotel full day Mumbai city tour. Evening  On time transfer to airport to take flight for Calicut. Upon arrival at Calicut pick up  and transfer to Sattva Meditation Resort. Overnight at Resort.

Day 8 : Sattva Meditation Resort.
Full day Welness treament at Sattva resort  (BLD) at resort.

Day 9 : Sattva Meditation Resort.
Full day Welness treament at Sattva resort  (BLD) at resort.

Day 10: Kazhikohe sightseeing tour
Full day Calicut sightseeing visit Mananchira Square, Tali Shiva Temple, Pazhassiraja Museum and Art Gallery, Peruvannamuzhi Dam, Kozhippara Falls & Lions Park.After sightseeing tour return Sattva Meditation Resort.Overnight at resort.

Day 11: Fly back to Mumbai by after noon flight ( 11:40 - 13:35)
This day after breakfast at Resort on time drive to Calicut airport to catch flight to Mumbai. Upon arrival at Mumbai pick up from airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel

Day 12 : Departure
On time departure transfer to Mumbai International airport to catch onward destination flight.

ITS PRICE :

HOTELS :

PRICE INCLUDE/EXCLUDE :

Cost Include

1. Mumbai, Aurangabad ,Nasik hotel and Kozikhode Resort on BB basis

   Accommodation will be in 3* or similar hotel/resort.

2. All ground transportation by AC executive class car.

   Car service  includes all transfers , sightseeing and tours as per itinerary.

   Also Calicut-Sattva Resort-Calicut transfer as per itinerary. 

3. English speaking guide for city tour (Mum, Aurangabad , Nasik, Ajanta, Ellora & Kozhikode)

   Note: Monday- Ajanta is close, Tuesday - Ellora is close)

4. Nasik - Mumbai AC Chair car train ticket.

5. All taxes. 

Cost Doesn't Include

1. Flight ticket Demestic/International

   Mum-Aug : US$ 59 per person in economy class

   Mum-CCJ-Mum : US$ 125 per person in economy class (Both way)

2. Nature of all drinks , Lunch, Dinner

3. Monuments entry fees

4. Indian visa fee and travel insurance.

5. Massage at Sattva Meditation Resort. If need you can finalize it at the Resort. In Resort there are different kind massage available with their tariff.

PLAN YOUR TRIP :

DAY TO DAY ITINERARY :

Day 1: Arrive in Delhi
On arrival at Delhi airport or railway station, you will be met by our representative, who will help you to transfer to your hotel. Check into your hotel and relax. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Fly Delhi - Leh (3445mtrs)
Transfer to the airport to board the flight to Leh. You will be received on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Rest and acclimatize yourself to the altitude and rarified air of Ladakh. In the evening, we gather for dinner and are introduced to the tour guide.

Day 3: Leh - Half day tour
After breakfast, leave for a tour of Leh and see its ancient monuments and Buddhist sites. After lunch at your hotel we leave for a tour of the Shanti Stupa, Built by Japanese Buddhists this Peace Pagoda is a beautiful structure with gilt panels on its sides that display episodes from the life of Buddha. It was inaugurated in 1983 by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. We then drive to the Sankar Monastery that is surrounded by forests and barley fields that rise in terraces along the hillside. Within the monastery you can see beautiful Thanka paintings and statuettes of Buddha made of gold. Return to your hotel to stay overnight.

Day 4: Leh -Hemis - Thiksey - Shey
After breakfast we leave for a tour of the Hemis Gompa. This monastery is the best known in Ladakh. Around the monastery you will see Chortens or Buddhist reliquaries and ornate walls. After seeing the sights of the monastery we leave for the Thiksey Monastery. This is situated on a mountain from where you can see panoramic views of the Indus Valley. Within the monastery you can see many beautiful Buddhist artifacts. We then leave for the Shey Palace, which was the summer palace of the royal family of Ladakh. Return to your hotel to stay overnight.

Day 5: Leh - Alchi
After breakfast, we leave for Alchi. Located 70 kms west of Leh, is the Uletokpo camp where we arrive rest, have lunch and then leave for a tour of Alchi monastery and the nearby village. Considered one of the most well preserved Buddhist centers of Ladakh, the Alchi monastery has beautiful paintings on its walls, which are examples of early Buddhist art. In Alchi village you can see the rural lifestyle of the villagers including activities such as grinding wheat etc. Stay overnight at the camp.

Day 6: Alchi - Lamayuru - Alchi
After breakfast we drive to Lamayuru, where we tour the Lamayuru monastery. Also called the Yung-drung (Swastika) monastery, Lamayuru is one of the oldest monasteries in Central Ladakh. Enjoy a picnic lunch at Lamayuru village and explore its surroundings in the afternoon. Return to the camp in the evening to stay overnight.

Day 7: Ridzong and Likir Monasteries
After an early snack we leave for the Ridzong Monastery. The last kilometer of this journey is on foot, due to the steep hill. Ridzong is a nunnery, where Buddhist nuns reside. Tour the monastery and then return to the camp for breakfast. Later we leave for Leh. On the way we stop to the Likir Monastery built in the 15th century by monks of the Gelupa (Yellow Hat) Sect. Later we resume our drive along the Indus River. Arrive at the hotel in time for a late lunch. Relax in the afternoon and evening and stay overnight in the hotel Leh.

Day 8: Leh - Stok - Tibetan Handicraft
After breakfast we leave for the Stok Palace, where the royal family of Ladakh used to live. In the museum at the palace you can see family heirlooms and artifacts from royal times. We then tour the Ladakh Handicraft Center. Here you can buy beautiful handmade products and craft items. We than travel to Choglamsar, where you can see a Tibetan settlement. There are many Tibetans residing in Ladakh. Return to your hotel to stay overnight Leh.

Day 9: Leh - Keylong
Early morning departure in Lahul. A trip to one of mountainous roads and krasivyshih the world  through three pervala Taglang La (5328), Lachlung La (5060m) Baralacha La (4950). Overnight stay at hotel in Keylong.

DAY 10 - Keylong - Kaza (200 kms / 8 -10 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Kaza  (200 kms / 10 -11 hrs) over the Kunzam Pass (4558 m) enroute visiting villages like Losar, Hal and Rangrik. On arrival check in at hotel or guest house. Overnight at guest house.

DAY 11 - Kaza
Day for monasteries : Morning visit the Ki monastery, 12 kms from Kaza. This centuries – old gompa is a labyrinth of rooms and corridors – and at one time also acted as a fort. It houses valuable Thangkas and offers a panoramic view of the area. Also visit the small gompa at Kibber, 9 kms further ahead. Kibber at 4205 m altitude has the distinction of being one of the highest permanently inhabited village of the region. Overnight in tents at Kaza.
  PM  Kaza > Tabo > Kaza (48 kms one way)
The Ajanta of the Himalayas :  After breakfast leave for an excursion to Tabo visiting Tabo Monastery. Founded in 996 AD by the great teacher Richensang-po, Tabo is known for its awesome murals and stucco images – and is thus called “The Ajanta of the Himalayas”. abo monastery is the largest monastic complex in Spiti embracing in its complex 9 temples, 23 chortens besides chambers for monks and nuns. There are several caves adorned with frescoes and contemporary structures too. In trans Himalayan Buddhism, Tabo’s sanctity is next only to Tibet’s Tholing gompa. Later drive back to Kaza enroute visiting Dhankar Monastery. Overnight at hotel in Kaza.

DAY 12 - Kaza > Manali - Solan ( Menri Monastery, Solan )
After breakfast at hotel/guest house drive to  Solan via Manali (210 kms/ 10 – 11 hrs). On arrival  transfer to Menri Monastery for an overnight stay or Hotel/Guest House. 

Day 13:  Solan - Manali - Delhi
AM Yoga/ Meditation at Monastery . PM drive and drop transfer to Volvo Bus Terminal. Here  board in Volvo AC  Coach for overnight journey to Delhi. ( Volvo Coach The most comfortable and luxury Bus)  ,overnight Journey to Delhi.

Day 14:  Delhi - Dparture
Morning arrival Delhi, Proceed for breakfast  at hotel . Day rest in hotel evening and on time transfer to airport for flight to catch flight for onward destination. Tour  End

ITS PRICE :

HOTELS :

PROPOSED HOTELS

PRICE INCLUDE/EXCLUDE :

COST INCLUDES:

1. All accommodation on twin/triple sharing
2. Meal – breakfast and dinner (veg)
3. All ground transportation (AC)
4. All entrance fee of monuments
5. All pick-up + drop + sightseeing.
6. GUIDE ON GROUP OF 16 PAX
7. Train and bus tickets  Ac class

COST DOESN’T INCLUDE:

1. Any air fare.
2. Travels insurance/ lunch/nature of all drinks
3. Any cost arising by puja/worship/flight delay

PLAN YOUR TRIP :

India is one of most spiritual nations around the globe. Many tourists from all over the world visit India in quest of spirituality and salvation. Buddhism is one of the most prominent religions in India. Some of the major places holding significant spot in Buddhism are Bodhgaya, Varanasi, Sarnath and Kushinagar.

DAY TO DAY ITINERARY :

Day1 : Arrival Delhi- Upon arrival pick-up form airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2 : Delhi - Amritsar by Satabdi train- Take a morning train to Amritsar (Travel time 6 hrs). Upon arrival Amritsar pick-up and drive by private bus to Dharamshala. Travel time 5 hrs. Upon arrival Dharamshala transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Dhamshala
Full day Dharamshala tour visit Namgyal Monastery,Kareri Dal Lake,Bhagsunag Temple,Bhagsunag Waterfalls,Gyuto Monastery,Kangra Fort
Kangra Art Museum, Masroor Rock Cut Temple, Naddi Village ,St. John In The Wilderness Church, Dharamshala Cricket Stadium, Library Of Tibetan Works And Archives. Overnight at hotel

Day 4 : Dharamshala - Rewalsar drive. travel time 5 hrs. : Same day sightseeing of Rewalsar visit Rewalsar or Tso Pema in Tibetan is a small town and a pilgrimage place in a nagar panchayat in Mandi district in India. It is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The local name for Rewalsar is Tri Sangam. Rewalsar Lake is a tourist spot in the area. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5 : Rewalsar - Amritsar drive/ 5hrs. Same day take train to Varanasi (20 hrs). Overnight journey by train.

Day 6 : Arrival Varanasi. Pick -up and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 7 : Varanasi & Sarnath sightseeing : visit Varanasi is a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh dating to the 11th century B.C. Regarded as the spiritual capital of India, the city draws Hindu pilgrims who bathe in the Ganges River’s sacred waters and perform funeral rites. Along the city's winding streets are some 2,000 temples, including Kashi Vishwanath, the “Golden Temple,” dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Overnight at hotel

Day 8 : Varanasi - Bodhgaya drive./ travel time 5hrs. same day sightseeing of Bodhgaya visit Bodh Gaya is a village in the northeast Indian state of Bihar. Considered one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites, it's dominated by the ancient brick Mahabodhi Temple Complex, built to mark the site where the Buddha attained enlightenment beneath a sacred Bodhi Tree. A direct descendant of the tree sits within the complex today, along with six other sacred sites, including a lotus pond. Overnight at hotel.

Day 9 : Sightseeing of Bodhgaya & Nalanda and drive 130 km to Patna. Transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10 : Sightseeing of Vaishali near to Patnavisit Vaishali district is a district in Bihar, India. It is a part of Tirhut division. visiand drive to Kushinagar. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 : Sightseeing of Kushinagar and drive to Saravasti:  visit Kushinagar is a pilgrimage town in the Kushinagar district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site, where Buddhists believe Gautama Buddha attained Parinirvana after his death. It is an international Buddhist pilgrimage centre. Transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 12 : Sightseeing of Sarnath and drive to Lumbini Sarnath is a place located 10 kilometres north-east of Varanasi near the confluence of the Ganges and the Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India. The deer park in Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna. Transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 13 : Sightseeing of Lumbini full day visit Maya Devi temple.Ashokan pillar.Myanmar Golden Temple.World Peace Pagoda.Dharma swami Maharaja Buddha Vihar.China temple.Lumbini Museum. Overnight at hotel.

Day 14 : Leave Lumbini and catch evening ac train in Gorakhpur.Overnight journey.

Day 15 : This day arrival Delhi in the afternoon. Pick-up from Delhi Rly Station and transfer to hotel.

Day 16 : Delhi sightseeing visit Delhi, India’s capital territory, is a massive metropolitan area in the country’s north. In Old Delhi, a neighborhood dating to the 1600s, stands the imposing Mughal-era Red Fort, a symbol of India, and the sprawling Jama Masjid mosque, whose courtyard accommodates 25,000 people. Nearby is Chandni Chowk, a vibrant bazaar filled with food carts, sweets shops and spice stalls.After dinner transfer to airport for flight to onward destination.End tour.

ITS PRICE :

HOTELS :

PROPOSED HOTELS

PRICE INCLUDE/EXCLUDE :

COST INCLUDES:

1. All accommodation on twin/triple sharing
2. Meal – breakfast and dinner (veg)
3. All ground transportation (AC)
4. All entrance fee of monuments
5. All pick-up + drop + sightseeing.
6. GUIDE ON GROUP OF 16 PAX

COST DOESN’T INCLUDE:

1. Any air fare/train fare
2. Travels insurance/ lunch/nature of all drinks
3. Any cost arising by puja/worship/flight delay

PLAN YOUR TRIP :

Marvel the exotic Buddhist destinations nestled across the length and breadth of India. The 16 days and 15 nights tour package covers various significant Buddhist destinations and cities of India. The trip begins from Delhi taking you to the sacred city of Varanasi, Nalanda, Kushinagar, Bodhgaya and other places. Through the package, you get a wonderful chance to explore temples, monasteries, ancient relics and other heritage attractions that give a great insight into the life and teachings of Lord Buddha. Get ready for a spiritual awakening and feel blessed

DAY TO DAY ITINERARY :

Day 1 Arrive Delhi : Welcome to India- a country where hospitality is a way of life; to a culture steeped in tradition, a land where history lives in music and dance. You will be received at the airport in a traditional manner with garlands and proceed to your hotel.

Day 3AGRA – SANKISA : Morning drive to Sankisa (Approx. 150 Kms/ 3 hrs drive) and upon arrival check in at hotel.

Day 4: SANKISA - SRAVASTI : :Morning drive to Sravasti (Approx. 400 kms/ 8 hrs drive) and upon arrival check in at hotel. Overnight in Sravasti

Day 5 :SRAVASTI – KAPILAVASTU : Morning sightseeing of Sravasti visiting Sahet,Jetavana monastery, Shobhnath temple and Anathapindika stupa.  Saheth: A variety of temples located amid Sravasti and spread over 32sq km, Saheth is a main pilgrimage place with various temples, stupas and monasteries. Jetavana Monastery: It got its name from prince Prasanjeet, Jetavana Monastery is the place where Lord Buddha spent 19 rainy seasons. The main attractions of this place are Anandabodhi tree, Anandakuti and Gandhakuti which one must explore during their visit at Jetavana Monastery. Shobhnath Temple: A Jain shrine positioned near the beautiful town of Sravasti, Shobhnath Temple is said to be the origin of Jain prophet Sambhavanatha. It is highly visited by Jains from every nook and corner of the world. Anathapindika Stupa: Deemed to have been erected by Anathapindika, Anathapindika Stupa is a much admired site among Buddhists. Later drive to Kapilavastu (Approx. 130 kms/ 3 hrs drive) and upon arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon proceed for sightseeing of Kapilavastu. Kapilavastu was the capital of the Shakya kingdom, and Buddha was born to king Shuddhodhana of this clan. The little village of Piprahwa is a very important Buddhist pilgrimage since Lord Buddha had spent his first twenty-nine years of life in this region. Excavations by archaeological survey of India have revealed the relation of this place to the Kushan period. An excavated stupa bears text that proves the existence of an ancient monastery named Devaputra in this place. Two mounds have also been excavated at only a little distance (1.5 km) from this village which, is considered to be the ruins of King Suddhodhana’s palace. Overnight in Kapilavastu

ITS PRICE :

HOTELS :

PROPOSED HOTELS

PRICE INCLUDE/EXCLUDE :

COST INCLUDES:

1. All accommodation on twin/triple sharing
2. Meal – breakfast and dinner (veg)
3. All ground transportation (AC)
4. All entrance fee of monuments
5. All pick-up + drop + sightseeing.
6. GUIDE ON GROUP OF 16 PAX

COST DOESN’T INCLUDE:

1. Any air fare/train fare
2. Travels insurance/ lunch/nature of all drinks
3. Any cost arising by puja/worship/flight delay

PLAN YOUR TRIP :

Follow the footsteps of Buddha. Over a fortnight long this Buddhist Tour Package takes you on a walk to most notable Buddhist Locations. Most recommended, if you wish to see the places where Buddha was born,where Buddha became Buddha, where he gave first sermon, where he attained Mahaparinirvana etc.