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Buddhist Holidays India |
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Duration: 16 Nights/17 Days
Destinations: Delhi – Varanasi – Sarnath – Bodhgaya – Rajgir – Nalanda – Patna – Vaishali – Kushinagar – Sravasti – Balrampur – Lumbini – Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu |
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Day 01: Arrival in Delhi
On arrival at IGI Airport New Delhi, Indian Luxury Tours cordially welcomes with flower garlands. You will be transferred to your pre-booked deluxe/luxury hotel. Freshen up at the hotel. Enjoy welcome drink served at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 02: Delhi
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy sightseeing tour of Delhi including famous attractions of Old Delhi and New Delhi. Old Delhi attractions include Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandani Chowk, and Raj Ghat. Enjoy rickshaw ride in the narrow streets of Chandani Chowk. New Delhi attractions include Qutub Minar, President House, Parliament House, Old Fort, India Gate, Humayun’s Tomb, etc. Other must visit attractions of Delhi city tours are Lotus Temple, Akshardham Temple, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Mughal Garden, Lodhi Garden, Buddha Garden, Safdarjang’s Tomb, Connought Place, etc. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 03: Delhi – Varanasi
Take sumptuous breakfast served at hotel. In time Indian Luxury Tours representative transfers you to the Delhi Airport for flight to Varanasi. On arrival in Delhi, you will be transferred to your pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. In the afternoon relish city tour of Varanasi covering – Alamgir Mosque, Beni Madhav Ka Darera, Dasashwamedh Ghat, Benaras Hindu University, Bharat Mata Temple, etc. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 04: Varanasi – Sarnath – Varanasi
In the early morning enjoy boat ride on the sacred River Ganga. After breakfast, proceed to Buddhist Town of Sarnath. It is the town where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after enlightenment in Bodhgaya. In time return back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 05: Varanasi – Bodhgaya
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to Bodhgaya, Bihar. Upon arrival in Bodhgaya, Indian Luxury Tours representative transfers you to your pre-booked hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 06 – 07: Bodhgaya – Rajgir Excursions
Stay for two nights/days at Bodhgaya with excursions to fascinating city of Rajgir, Bihar. Rajgir is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site since Lord Buddha spent 12 years here. Rajgir is a surrounded by picturesque hills and climate is pleasant. Rajgir witnesses unbelievable number of local and international tourists in winter. It is also the palace of first Buddhist Council after the Buddha attained Nirvana. At Bodhgaya you will visit magnificent Buddha Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Breakfast, dinner and overnight will be at the hotel.
Day 08: Bodhgaya – Nalanda – Patna
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel and then drive to Patan visiting en route Nalanda, globally famous for the ruins of Nalanda University. Founded in the 5th century Nalanda is known as center of intellectualism. On arrival in Patna, Indian Luxury Tours representative transfers you to your pre-booked hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 09: Patna – Vaishali – Kushinagar
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel and then proceed to Vaishali. Vaishali is a very special place to Buddhists. It is the place where Lord Buddha preached his last sermon and announced his impending Nirwana. See the majesty of Ashok Pillar, Lotus Tank, and Chaumukhi and proceed to Kushinagar for Overnight stay.
Day 10 Kushinagar – Sravasti – Balrampur
In the morning visit the Mahanirvana Temple. Proceed to Balrampur en route visiting Sravasti. At Sravasti you will see the extensive ruins of this ancient city and Jetavana monastery. On arrival at Balrampur, Indian Luxury Tours representative transfers to your hotel. Freshen up and relax at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 11: Balrampur – Lumbini
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, drive to Lumbini – the Birth Place of Lord Buddha. On arrival, Indian Luxury Tours representative transfers you to your pre-booked hotel. Spend rest of the day at relax. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 12: Lumbini
Take your breakfast at the hotel. Visit to Ashoka’s Pillar (249 BC) re-discovered in 1890s inside thick sal forest, Maya Devi Temple, the Ruins of an old monastery and some new Stupas. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 13: Lumbini – Kathmandu
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel and then drive to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, Indian Luxury Tours representative transfers you to your pre-booked hotel. Day is free to relax. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 14: Kathmandu
After hearty breakfast at the hotel, embark on full day city tour of Kathmandu covering – Patan City, Tibetan Refugee Camp, Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, etc. In time return back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 15 Kathmandu – Pokhara
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel. Drive to Pokhara. On arrival, you will be transferred to your pre-booked hotel. Later go for a city tour of Pokhara or enjoy boat ride on Lake Phewa. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel at Pokhara.
Day 16: Pokhara – Kathmandu
Have a very hearty breakfast at the hotel and then drive back to Kathmandu. On arrival you will be transferred to your pre-booked hotel. In the afternoon take city tour covering Bhaktapur and Boudhanath. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 17: Kathmandu – Departure
Have a relaxed breakfast at the hotel. Indian Luxury Tours thanks for your support and ensures for prompt transfers to the international airport for home/onward/next destination. |
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