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Tour 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.

Price details

Tour Cost

COST PER PAX US$ TWIN/TRIPLE	2 PAX MAP	4 PAX MAP	6 PAX MAP	8 PAX MAP	10 PAX MAP
BUDGET	876$	814$	782$	702$	595$
DELUXE	1144$	1044$	9142$	906$	772$

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Hotel Information

MUMBAI	Hotel Atlantic/similar	HOTEL JUHU PLAZA/SIMILAR
AURANGABAD	HOTEL PERLS/SIMILAR	HOTEL LEMON TREE/ SIMILAR
NASIK	HOTEL SURAJ PALACE/SIMILAR	HOTEL SHIVANTA INN / SIMILAR
CALICUT	SATTVA MEDITATION RESORT	SATTVA MEDITATION RESORT

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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.

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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 by day

Tour 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

Price details

Tour Cost

COST PER PAX USD TWIN/TRIPLE	2 PAX MAP	4 PAX MAP	6 PAX MAP	8 PAX MAP	10 PAX MAP
BUDGET	906$	854$	812$	792$	715$
DELUXE	1244$	1204$	1142$	906$	872$

Your stay

Hotel Information

PROPOSED HOTELS

PLACES	BUDGET	DELUXE
DELHI	METRO VIEW/SIMILAR	HOTEL JIVTUSH/SIMILAR
LEH	HOTEL SNOLINE/SIMILAR	HIMALAYAN RESIDENCY /SIMILAR
ALCHI	lOTSAVA GUEST HOUSE/SIMILAR	HOTEL RESORT/SIMILAR
KEYLONG	DONKHANG GUEST HOUSE/SIMILAR	HOTEL TASHI DELONG/SIMILAR
KAZA	HOTELTOURIST LODGE/SIMILAR	HOTEL KUPHEN SAKYA/SIMILAR
MANALI	HOTEL RAJHANSHE/SIMILAR	THE MONAL/SIMILAR
SOLANG	MENARY MONASTERY/SIMILAR	MENERY MONASTERY/SIMILAR

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Inclusions & Exclusions

COST INCLUDES:

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

COST DOESN’T INCLUDE:

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

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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 by day

Tour 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.

Price details

Tour Cost

COST PER PAX USD TWIN/TRIPLE	2 PAX MAP	4 PAX MAP	6 PAX MAP	8 PAX MAP	10 PAX MAP
BUDGET	1076$	1014$	982$	902$	795$
DELUXE	1644$	1544$	1442$	1306$	1172$

Your stay

Hotel Information

PROPOSED HOTELS

PLACES	BUDGET	DELUXE
DELHI	METRO VIEW/SIMILAR	HOTEL JIVTUSH/SIMILAR
LUCKNOW	VIJAY PARADISE/SIMILAR	GOLDEN TULIP/SIMILAR
SARAVASTI	HOTEL PATHIK/SIMILAR	HOTEL LOTUS NIKKO/SIMILAR
LUMBINI	HOTEL MAMTA/SIMILAR	HOTEL THE WITH LOTUS/SIMILAR
KUSHINAGAR	HOTEL PATHIK/SIMILAR	HOTEL LOTUS NIKKO/SIMILAR
PATNA	HOTEL VINAYAK INTERNATIONAL/SIMILAR	BUDDHA HERITAGE/SIMILAR
RAJGIR/NALANDA	HOTEL ANADLOK/SIMILAR	HOTEL GARGEE GRAND/SIMILAR
VARANASI	HOTEL AMAYA/SIMILAR	HOTEL MERADEN/GARDEN/SIMILAR
DHRAMSHALA	HOTEL ROYAL ORCHID/SIMILAR	HOTEL AMAR/SIMILAR
REWALSAR	HOTELlAKE/SIMILAR	HOTEL PEMA /SIMILAR

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Inclusions & Exclusions

COST INCLUDES:

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

COST DOESN’T INCLUDE:

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

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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.

Day by day

Tour 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 2DELHI – AGRA : Morning drive to Agra (Approx. 180 Kms/ 4 hrs drive) and proceed for sightseeing of Taj Mahal and Agra Fort visit Taj Mahal , Agra Fort.Overnight in Agra

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

Sankisa or Sankasia is small but an important Buddhist tour destination. Tradition says that this is the place where all the buddhas descend to Earth. Lord Buddha descended here after teaching Abhidhamma to his mother for the three months in Tushita (Satisfaction) heaven. Chinese pilgrims, Fa-Hien and Hiuen Tsang had visited this place mentioning the pilgrimage as ‘Sankis-a’ or ‘Kapittha’ in their respective travelogues.
Later proceed for sightseeing of Sankisa visiting The Buddha Temple : The most important attraction of Sankisa, the Buddha temple stands at the spot where the Buddha descended after His stay in the Tushita heaven. The temple houses a statue of the Buddha. The Temple of Maya Devi : A small temple dedicated to the mother of the Gautam Buddha stands at Sankisa. Maya Devi is regarded as the goddess of fertility by the people. Also to be seen here on the walls are Buddhist sculptures dating back to Mahayana age. The Ruins of Ashokan Elephant Pillar : This is yet another attraction of the small village. The uniquness of the pillar, quiet obviously, is the presence of elephants instead of lions. The elephant, it is believed, is symbolic of the white elephant of which Mayadevi had a vision at the time of conception of Siddhartha (Lord Buddha). Overnight in Sankasia

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

DAY 6KAPILAVASTU – KUSHINAGAR :Morning drive to Kushinagar (Approx. 150 Kms/ 3 ½ hrs drive) and upon arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of Kushinagar visiting the below: Mahaparinirvana Temple is located in the ruins various ancient monasteries which were founded during the 5th century AD. The temple is famous for its 6.10 meters long statue of Lord Buddha. According to the inscriptions in the ruins, the remains of Lord Buddha have been deposited here.Kushinagar museum – The site was opened to the public during 1992-93 and features the various archeological excavations that were found in Kushinagar. Kushinagar museum houses various artifacts like statues, sculptures, seals, coins and banners and a wide variety of different antiquities. The Stucco idol of Lord Buddha built in a striking Gandhara Style is one of the major attractions of the museum. Ramabhar Stupa marks the place where Lord Buddha received the Mahaparinirvana or the Final Enlightenment. The 15 meters high stupa is one of the major attractions in Kushinagar. The stupa is also the most important pilgrim spot for the Buddhists and is situated in a pleasant and lush green vicinity that makes it a must visit tourist spot. Sun Temple: The temple dedicated to the Sun God was built during the Gupta Period and is mentioned in the Puranas. The temple is famous for its idol of the Sun God which was carved out of a special black stone (Neelmani Stone). The statue was believed to have been found during excavations conducted between the 4th and the 5th centuries. Overnight in Kushinagar

Day 7KUSHINAGAR – VAISHALI (PATNA): Morning drive to Vaishali (Approx. 230 Kms/ 4 ½ hrs drive) and upon arrival check in at hotel. Vaishali was an important center of trade and commerce in ancient times. There are two stupas in Vaishali, which, according to Buddhist literature, enshrined Lord Buddha’s ashes Afternoon sightseeing of Vaishali visiting the below places. Ashokan Pillar: Emperor Ashoka built The Lion Pillar at Kolhua. It is made of a highly polished single piece of red sandstone, surmounted by a bell shaped capital, 18.3 m high. A life-size figure of a lion is placed on top of the pillar. There is a small tank here known as Ramkund. This pillar beside a brick stupa at Kolhua commemorates Buddha’s last sermon. Buddhist Stupa-I: The exterior of this stupa which is now in a dilapidated condition has a plain surface. One eighth of the sacred ashes of the lord Buddha were enshrined here in a stone casket. Buddhist Stupa-II: Excavation at this site in 1958 led to the discovery of another casket containing the ashes of the Lord Buddha. Overnight in Patna.

Day 8VAISHALI – RAJGIR :Morning drive to Kushinagar (Approx. 130 Kms/ 3 hrs drive) enroute visiting Nalanda. :Nalanda, founded in the 5th century AD, is famous as the ancient seat of learning. :Though the Buddha visited Nalanda several times during his lifetime, this famous center of Buddhist learning shot to fame much later, during 5th-12th centuries. Hieun Tsang stayed here in the 7th century AD and left detailed description of the excellence of education system and purity of monastic life practiced here. Upon arrival check in at hotel. Overnight in Rajgir

Day 9RAJGIR : Today full day sightseeing of Rajgir. Rajgir has many tourist attractions including of Griddhakuta hill, the place which saw the conversion of Magadha king Bimbisara to Buddhism.Other places such as the Jail of Bimbisara, Swamabhandar cave, Pippala cave, newly constructed Viswa Shanti Stupa are some major tourist attractions at Rajgir. Gridhkutta – This was the place where the lord Buddha set in a motion his second wheel of law and preached many inspiring sermons to his disciples. The Buddha Sangha of Japan has constructed a massive modern stupa, the Shanti Stupa (Peace Pagoda), at the top of the hill in commemoration. A bridle path leads to up to the hill but it is recommended to take the Aerial Chair lift which operates every day except Thursday.Bimbisar Prison – King Bimbisara was imprisoned here by his son Ajatsastru. It was chosen by king for his incarceration as he could see Lord Buddha climbing up to his mountain retreat atop the Griddhakuta hill. There is a clear view of the Japanese Pagoda. One can visit the stupa of peace built on the top of the hill. Overnight in Rajgir

Day 10RAJGIR – BODHGAYA : Morning drive to Bodhgaya (Approx. 75Kms/ 1 ½ hrs drive).

Bodhgaya is one of the most important and sacred Buddhist pilgrimage center in the world. It was here under a banyan tree, the Bodhi Tree, Gautama attained supreme knowledge to become Buddha, the Enlightened One. Born; in the foothills of the Himalayas as a Sakya prince of Kapilvastu (now in Nepal), most of the major events of his life, like enlightenment and last sermon, happened in Bihar. Upon arrival visit Mahbodhi temple and various monasteries around it. Mahabodhi Temple: The temple stands in the east to the Bodhi Tree. Its architectural effect is superb. Its basement is 48 square feet and it rises in the form of a slender Pyramid till it reaches its neck, which is cylindrical in shape. The total height of the temple is 170 ft. and on the top of the temple are Chatras which symbolize sovereignty of religion. Four towers on its corners rise gracefully giving the holy structure a poise balance. This sacred edifice is like a grand banner unfurled by time to proclaim to the world the pious efforts of the Buddha to solve the knots of human miseries, to ascend above worldly problems and to attain transcendental peace through wisdom, good conduct and disciplined life. Temples And Monasteries – Around the big Mahabodhi Temple, there are a number of modern monasteries belonging to different countries. The monasteries give the area around the Mahabodhi temple a splendid atmosphere of peace and calm. The most magnificent of all is the Thai Temple which, with its splendid roof and aura, dominates the premises. Another important monastery is the Gelugpa Tibetan Monastery. Overnight in Bodhgaya

Day 11BODHGAYA : Morning after breakfast proceed for sightseeing visiting the below places. Sujata Village – The Village of Uruvella. After “coming down from the Mountains” (renouncing the deeply ascetic practices), Siddhartha Gotama was offered food by the young woman Sujata who mistook him for a tree spirit (Yaksha) whom she worshipped in hopes of obtaining a suitable husband. It is from Uruvella that Siddhartha advanced across the Nairanjana (modern Phalgu), immediately to the west, and on to Bodh Gaya Niranjan River – There is, however, one thing that sets this place apart from all others: here, under a Bodhi tree, prince Siddharta achieved enlightenment and became “the Buddha”. So, Bodhgaya is one of the holiest sites for Buddhists and there are monasteries from just about any Buddhist country. Very interesting to visit, – but exploring rural India is just as rewarding!. Then visit Gaya – Situated just 13 Km from Bodhgaya, Gaya is another highly sacred place for Hindus. You will find a slightly different scenes than Bodhgaya. Gaya is densely populated and full of noise and excitement. Hindus come here to offer oblation for salvation of their dead parents and forefathers in the huge and magnificent Vishnupad Temple. Though it is splendid to look at Visit Mangala Gauri Temple & Lord Shiva as well, Non Hindus are not allowed to enter the temple premises. Overnight in Bodhgaya

Day 12BODHGAYA : Day at leisure. Overnight in Bodhgaya

Day 13BODHGAYA - VARANASI .Morning drive to Varanasi (Approx. 260 kms/ 5 ½ hrs drive).Upon arrival proceed to hotel.Afternoon proceed to Sarnath.SARNATH After attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya Buddha went to Sarnath; and it was here that he preached his first discourse in the deer park to set in motion the ‘Wheel of the Dharma’. It is one of the most holy sites as in this place the stream of the Buddha’s teaching first flowed. At this place, Buddha encountered the five men who had been his companions of earlier austerities. On meeting the enlightened Buddha, all they saw was an ordinary man; they mocked his well-nourished appearance. “Here comes the mendicant Gautama,” they said, “who has turned away from asceticism. He is certainly not worth our respect.” When they reminded him of his former vows, the Buddha replied, “Austerities only confuse the mind. Evening we will head towards the Dasaswamedh Ghat (One of the banks of Ganges River. Close to Kashi Vishwanath Temple) to witness Ganga Aarti (Evening Prayer). Take a stroll through the Local Market which is very colorful during the evening with lights Overnight in Varanasi

Day 14 VARANASI – DELHI : Train .Early morning excursion to Kausambi (Approx. 50 kms one way).

The city is however in ruins due to the negligence of later rulers who had shifted their attention away from the place. Nevertheless, there are some old forts, stupas and sculptures that attract tourist attention, bearing the sign of an ancient civilized city. The city also finds important insertion in the travelogues of Fa-Hien, the Chinese traveller. He described this place as one of the best cities of that time which proves that the city was once the nerve of activities in India. The feel of standing in a city that is linked to a period as ancient as that of Mahabharata, is really fascinating. Later in time transfer to Varanasi to board train to Delhi Depart . Overnight in train.

Day 15 DEPART DELHI
Morning at leisure and later in time transfer to airport to airport to board flight back home.
End of this Buddhist Tour..

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Tour Cost

COST PER PAX IN USD TWIN/TRIPLE	2 PAX MAP	4 PAX MAP	6 PAX MAP	8 PAX MAP	10 PAX MAP
BUDGET	976$	914$	882$	802$	695$
DELUXE	1344$	1244$	1142$	1006$	772$

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Hotel Information

PROPOSED HOTELS

PLACES	BUDGET	DELUXE
DELHI	METRO VIEW/SIMILAR	HOTEL JIVTUSH/SIMILAR
LUCKNOW	VIJAY PARADISE/SIMILAR	GOLDEN TULIP/SIMILAR
SARAVASTI	HOTEL PATHIK/SIMILAR	HOTEL LOTUS NIKKO/SIMILAR
LUMBINI	HOTEL MAMTA/SIMILAR	HOTEL THE WITH LOTUS/SIMILAR
KUSHINAGAR	HOTEL PATHIK/SIMILAR	HOTEL LOTUS NIKKO/SIMILAR
PATNA	HOTEL VINAYAK INTERNATIONAL/SIMILAR	BUDDHA HERITAGE/SIMILAR
RAJGIR/NALANDA	HOTEL ANADLOK/SIMILAR	HOTEL GARGEE GRAND/SIMILAR
VARANASI	HOTEL AMAYA/SIMILAR	HOTEL MERADEN/GARDEN/SIMILAR
AGRA	HOTEL ROYAL ORCHID/SIMILAR	HOTEL AMAR/SIMILAR

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COST INCLUDES:

All accommodation on twin/triple sharing
Meal – breakfast and dinner (veg)
All ground transportation (AC)
All entrance fee of monuments
All pick-up + drop + sightseeing.
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COST DOESN’T INCLUDE:

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

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