Buddhist Heritage Tour - 11 Night / 12 Days

Day 1 Arrival Delhi

On arrival in Delhi, meet our representative, who will further transfer you to a hotel in Delhi. The evening will be free for leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the Delhi hotel.

Day 2 Delhi

When in Delhi, go for a city sightseeing tour, which includes sites like Raj Ghat (the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi), Shanti Vana (the cremation sites of Jawaharlal Nehru), Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar (built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199), Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch) and Lakshminarayan Temple (a modern Hindu Temple). Also, you will pass by Red Fort, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings. In the evening, you will be transferred to a railway station to board a train to Bodh Gaya.

Day 3 Arrive Bodh Gaya

Upon arrival at Bodh Gaya, meet our representative, who will transfer you to the hotel at Bodhgaya. Later, visit Mahabodhi Temple complex, which features figures of Buddha sitting in different postures on the walls, his footprints on the stones and a colossal golden Buddha in the sanctum sanctorum.The highlight of the complex is the Bodhi Tree, under which Buddha meditated to attain illumination. After a tour of the Mahabodhi temple, return to the hotel for overnight stay and dinner.

Day 4 Bodhgaya - Nalanda - Rajgir - Patna

After breakfast in the morning, drive to Patna. En-route, visit Nalanda, an ancient university founded in the 5th century B.C. In Nalanda, you will visit an archaeological museum that exhibits the Nalanda University seal, sculptures and other remains found on the site. After a tour of the Nalanda university, drive for 20 km to reach Griddhkuta "Hill of Vultures", the place Buddha delivered some of his most famous sermons. After that, visit Saptparni caves where first Buddha Council was organized. Later continue drive to Patna. On arrival at Patna check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5 Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar

After breakfast in the morning, drive to Kushinagar. En-route, visit Vaishali, an ancient city where Lord Buddha preached his last sermon. On arrival in Kushinagar, check-in the hotel for overnight stay and dinner.

Day 6 Kushinagar - Lumbini

Enjoy a hearty meal at the hotel and go for a city sightseeing tour. After the tour, drive to Lumbini to see the birthplace of Lord Buddha. On arrival at Lumbini check-in at the hotel for overnight stay and dinner.

Day 7 Lumbini

Today, visit Lumbini Park where the Ashok Pillar carries the inscription - where the Buddha was born. Then, visit Mayadevi temple, which is sacred to Buddha's mother. Later visit the China Temple. Overnight stay at the Lumbini hotel.

Day 8 Lumbini - Saravasti

Today, you will drive to Saravasti. In the afternoon, visit the Ananda Bodhi tree where Lord Buddha meditated for a night then visit Jetavan where Lord Buddha performed some miracle. Dinner and overnight stay at the Saravasti hotel.

Day 9 Saravasti - Lucknow

Today, drive to Lucknow, which is approximately 179 km from Saravasti. On arrival at Lucknow, check-in the hotel for overnight stay and dinner.

Day 10 Lucknow

Post breakfast at the hotel, visit the Residency Complex, Dilkusha Gardens, La Martiniere, monuments of Avadh Nawabs including the Imambaras, Romi Darwaja, and bazaars. Overnight stay at the Lucknow hotel.

Day 11 Lucknow - Delhi

From Lucknow airport, board a train for Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, meet our representatives, who will further transfer you to a hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the Delhi hotel.

Day 12 Delhi Depart

Today, after breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport to connect flight for onward destination.

Tour & services Ends.