Delhi/Patna/Rajgir/Bodhgaya/Varanasi/Kushinagar/Lumbini/Sravasti/Agra/Delhi:- Code 003

DAY 01
On arrival meeting assistance and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 02
Breakfast at hotel.Transfer to airport to board flight for Patna. On arrival proceed to Rajgir enroute visiting Nalanda (90 Kms.) which was a great Buddhist centre. Now only the Great Stupa, terraces remain. Lunch at hotel. Proceed for Rajgir (19 Kms) where the first Buddhist Council was held after Lord Buddha attained nirvana. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
DAY 03
Early morning visit to Gridhakuta to see the Rising Sun and worship. Visit to Bimbisara Jail, Venuvan & Hot Spring.Proceed for Bodhgaya where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. On arrival lunch at hotel. Afternoon visit the Stupa and the Mahabodhi Temple built by Ashoka the Great in 3rd century BC One can visit the Sacred Bodhi Tree .Dinner and overnight at hotel.
DAY 04
Breakfast at hotel.Proceed to Varanasi the 'Eternal city'. The eternal city is situated on the banks of sacred Ganges. On arrival lunch at hotel.Afternoon visit Sarnath where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. The attractions are Dhamekh Stupa built in 500 A.D ,Ashokan pillar & the Museum Dinner and overnight at hotel.
DAY 05
Early morning boat ride on river Ganges and watch people taking holy dip & worship the rising Sun. Visit the various temples of the Hindu god & goddess.After breakfast proceed to Kushinagar packed lunch where Lord Buddha breathed his last and was cremated. AfterLunch visit to Mahaparinirwana Temple, Rambhar Stupa. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
DAY 06
Breakfast at hotel.Proceed to Lumbini birth place of LordBuddha. A holy pilgrimage for the Buddhists. The places of interest- The Maya Devi temple ( Named after Mother of Lord Buddha is the holy spot where he was born), The Ashokan Pillar, Pushkarini: The Sacred pool. Lunch at hotel.Proceed to SravastiSravasti was an active center of Buddhism.Lord Buddha spent 25 rainy seasons and delivered his sermons. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
DAY 07
Breakfast at hotel. Visit to Sahet and Mahet where Lord Buddha performed his Miracle sitting on a petaled Lotus multiplying 1000 times. Transfer to Gonda to board Vaishali Express for Agra.Packed dinner and overnight on board.
DAY 08
On arrival transfer to Agra.Breakfast at hotel. Morning at leisure.Lunch at hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of the city. Agra is famous for it's most magnificent monument - The Taj Mahal. Emperor Shahjahan built for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is amazingly graceful with the semiprecious stones inlaid into the intricately marble designed patterns. Agra fort is a fascinating fort worth seeing Dinner & overnight at hotel.
DAY 09

Breakfast at hotelProceed to Delhi. On arrival lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit the Capital City - which is divided into two parts Old Delhi- the walled city where one can visit Red Fort (part of the history) & the narrow lanes of Chandini Chowk a crowded market & New Delhi - Lutyen's Delhi the architect who planned it for the British-Rastrapati Bhavan, Parliament, India Gate (Memorial for the martyr's) Qutab Minar (first Mosque in India) National Museum. Transfer departure to airport to board flight for onward destination.

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