Delhi/Lucknow/Sravasti/Kushinagar/Varanasi/Kolkata/Hydrabad/Nagarjunakonda/Vijaywada/Chennai/Delhi:-
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DAY 01
On arrival meeting assitance and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 02
Transfer to railway station to board train for Sravastiby Shatabdi Exp. On arrival at Lucknow lunch at local restaurant . After lunch enroute visit Sahet - Mahet. Sravasti was an active center of Buddhism. Lord Buddha spent 24 rainy seasons and delivered his sermons. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
DAY 03
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to Lumbini (160 Kms.) birth place of Lord Buddha. 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 local restaurant. Proceed to Kushinagar. On arrival transfer to hotel Dinner and overnight at hotel.
DAY 04
Breakfast at hotel. Lord Buddha breathed his last and was cremated. Lunch at hotel. Sightseeing of Mahaparinirvana temple & Rambhar Stupa. Proceed for Varanasi with packed lunch the 'Eternal city'. The eternal city is situated on the banks of sacred Ganges. 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. Breakfast at hotel.Morning visit to to Sarnath where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. The attractions are Dhamekh Stupa built in 500 A.D ,Ashokan pillar, the Museum . Afternoon visit to the Silk Factories. Early dinner at hotel. Transfer to Mughal-Sarai railway station to board Kalkamail for Howrah. Overnight on board.
DAY 06
On arrival in "City of Joy" transfer to hotel. Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast visit to the places of "City Of Joy" visit the Victoria Memorial a blend of European & Mughal architecture, Indian museum and Botanical Garden. Lunch at hotel. At evening enjoy Cultural Program. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
DAY 07
Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast visit to Nirmal Hiriday (Mother Teresa's Charity). Transfer to airport to board flight for Hyderabad an important centre of Islamic culture consisting of the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secundarabad , the Hussain Sagar Lake effectively separates both Charminar- The old walled city surrounded by lively bazars, this huge Triphal Arch was built in 1591 to commemorate the end of a plague in Hyderabad. Mecca Masjid, is one of the largest mosques in the world. Golconda Fort & Salar Jang Museum is worth seeing in Hyderabad. Now a days it is known as the Hi-Tech city of India. Dinner & overnight at hotel.
DAY 08
After breakfast proceed to Nagarjuna Konda. On arrival lunch at local hotel. Afternoon visit the largest and most important Buddhist centres in southern India. The site was discovered in 1926. One can see the remains of stupas, Viharas, Chaityas and Mandapas as well as some marble carvings and sculptures depicting the life of Buddha. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
DAY 09
After breakfast at hotel. Proceed to VijayWada enroute sightseeing of Amaravati. Lunch at local restaurant. Early dinner at local restaurant & transfer to railway station to board (Howrah Chennai Mail) for Chennai. Overnight on board.
DAY 10
On arrival transfer to hotel. Breakfast at hotel. Morning free at leisure. Lunch at hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of city Chennai (Madras) a major commerical centre in South India. It boasts of an interesting flair of South Indian art, architecture, music, dance and festivals with rich cultural traditions. Kabaleeswarar temple is an Siva temple built in 16th Century,Santhome Chathedral the tomb of Apostle ST. Thomas, Sree Parthasarathy temple dedicated to Lord Krishna built in the 16th Century. Marina Beach (longest one in the world) and Aquarium, Government Museum and Art Gallery. Dinner & overnight at hotel.
DAY 11
Breakfast at hotel. Full day excursion to visit Mahabalipuram and Kanchipuram . Mahabalipuram is situated on the shores of Bay of Bengal, one can find Rockcut Temples - Arjuna's Penance, Shore Temple, Chariots. Lunch at local restaurant. Proceed for Kanchipuram known as city of "Thousand Temples"considered as one of the Holiest Place on India. The Temples build are generally dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Shiva. Dinner and over night at hotel.
DAY 12
Transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi. Breakfast onboard. On arrival transfer to hotel. Full day sightseeing of Delhi which is divided into two parts Old & New Delhi. Old Delhi places of interest Red Fort , Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid and Raj Ghat . Dinner and overnight at hotel.
DAY 13

Breakfast at hotel. Morning sightseeing of New Delhi places of interest India Gate,Rashtrapati Bhawan ,National Museum Qutab Minar , Humayun Tomb, Lotus Temple. Lunch at local restaurant. Transfer to airport to board flight for onward journey.

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