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Places covered : Delhi - Dharamshala -Agra-Lucknow- Sravasti- Lumbini –
Kushinagar Rajgir – Bodhgaya - Varanasi
DAY 1 DELHI - DHARAMSHALA
On arrival Delhi, meet by our Representative and drive to Dharamshala. Overnight in Bus..
DAY 2 DHARAMSHALA
On arrival Dharamshala, check-in to the Hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Dharamshala.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 3 DHARAMSHALA
Attend the Teaching of his Holiness The Dalai Lama. Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in
Dharamshala
DAY 04. DHARAMSHALA
Attend the Teaching of his Holiness The Dalai Lama. Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in
Dharamshala.
DAY 5 DHARAMSHALA - DELHI
Attend the Teaching of his Holiness The Dalai Lama. After Early Dinner drive to Delhi. Overnight in
Bus.
DAY 6 :ARRIVAL DELHI - AGRA (200 KMS: 4-5 HRS)
Arrive New Delhi, transfer to the Hotel for Breakfast. Later drive to Agra. On arrival, check-in to the
hotel. Later visit the world famous Taj Mahal built by Shah Jahan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to
enshrine her mortal remains. (Taj Mahal is closed on Friday). Also visit the Agra Fort containing the
halls of private and public audience and other palaces. Dinner and Overnight stay at hotel in Agra.
DAY 7 AGRA – LUCKNOW (330 KMS & 6-7 HRS) – SRAVASTI (180 KMS: 4-5 HRS)
After morning breakfast, drive to Sravasti. En-route Lunch at Lucknow. Later proceed to Sravasti and on
arrival, check-in to the hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Sravasti.
DAY 8 : SRAVASTI– LUMBINI (210 KMS: 5-6 HRS)
After morning breakfast, visit Sravasti - where Buddha spent his 24 monsoons, visit Jetvana Garden and
Ananda Bodhi Tree also Visit the Angulimaal Stupa. After Lunch drive to Lumbini. - Birth Place of Lord
Buddha, Complete your immigration / customs formalities at India & Nepal Borders (Ensure Double /
Multiple Entry Visa for India). On arrival, check-in to the hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in
Lumbini.
DAY 9 LUMBINI – KUSHINAGAR (175 KMS: 4 HRS)
After morning breakfast, visit the Birth place of Lord Buddha. Also0020visit Maya Devi Temple and Ashoka
Pillar. Later drive to Kushinagar – Lord Buddha is reputed to have breathed his last words “Decay is
inherent in all components things" and expired at Kushinagar, on arrival at Kushinagar, check-in into
Hotel. Later visit Mahaparinirwana Temple (where Buddha took his last breathe), Rambhar Stupa (cremation
site of Lord Buddha). Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Kushinagar.
DAY 10 KUSHINAGAR – VAISHALI (185 KMS: 5-6 HRS) – NALANDA – RAJGIR (155 KMS: 4 HRS)
After breakfast, drive to Vaishali. En-route visit Keseriya Stupa. Also visit Ananda Stupa (Ashoka
Pillar) and the famous Relic Stupa. Later drive to Rajgir - Rajgir is the site of great Sanctity and
significance for Buddhist. En-route visit Nalanda - it was one of the oldest Universities of the world &
International Center for Buddhist Studies. (Ancient Buddhist University ruins). Dinner and Overnight
stay at Hotel in Rajgir.
DAY 11 RAJGIR – BODHGAYA (85 KMS: 2 HRS)
After morning breakfast, visit Mahabodhi Temple and attend ceremony at Mahabodhi Temple. Late afternoon,
visit Niranjana River, Sujata Temple - which is across the Niranjana River. Dinner and Overnight stay at
Hotel in Bodhgaya.
DAY 12 BODHGAYA
After morning breakfast, visit Mahabodhi Temple and attend ceremony at Mahabodhi Temple. Late afternoon,
visit Niranjana River, Sujata Temple - which is across the Niranjana River. Dinner and Overnight stay at
Hotel in Bodhgaya.
DAY 13: BODHGAYA
After morning breakfast, visit 80 Ft Buddha Statue and various monasteries. Later visit Mahabodhi
Temple. Dinner & Overnight stay at Hotel in Bodhgaya
DAY 14 BODHGAYA - VARANASI
After morning breakfast, proceeds for Varanasi (265 kms / 6 hrs). Later after lunch visit Sarnath. It's
about 10 kms from the holy city of Varanasi – is the blessed city where more than 2500 years ago Buddha
selected to deliver his first sermon. Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Varanas.
DAY 15 BODHGAYA - VARANASI
Early morning boat ride on River Ganges to see the Ghats and Temples on the bank of river Ganges. Back
to hotel for breakfast. After lunch on time, transfer to airport to take the flight for Delhi. On
arrival, transfer to Hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Delhi.
DAY 16 DELHI
Morning sightseeing of Delhi visiting National Museum, Drive pass India Gate (war memorial dedicated to
the lives of laid down by the Indian soldiers), also pass through the President's Residence - formerly
the Viceroy's Palace, Parliament House and the Secretariat buildings. Lunch at Local Restaurant. Later
visit Akshardham Temple and Lotus Temple. Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Delhi.
DAY 17 DELHI
After morning breakfast, on time, transfer to airport to take flight for onward journey.
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