Arrival at the International airport. You will be received by our
representative and transferred to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Evening to enjoy the sound & light show at the Red fort.
Move out for sight seeing tour of Old and New Delhi which includes
visit to Chandni Chowk, Jama Masjid, Humayun's tomb, Kutub Minar, Raj
Ghat, India Gate, President's House. Evening to shop around the
illuminated streets of Connaught Place.
After the leisurely morning drive straight to Agra. On arrival check-in
your hotel and move out to see the Agra fort and the magnificent Taj
Mahal during sunset.
In the morning drive straight to Gwalior and on arrival check-in your
hotel. After the brief leisure proceed for the sight seeing of this
Royal City. The sight seeing includes visit to the huge Gwalior fort
situated on a high hill, Sas Bahu Ka Mandir, Jai Vilas Palace, Moti
Mahal, Mansing Palace and the museum.
Proceed for full day sight seeing of Eastern and Southern group of
Khajuraho temples built by Chandelas a dynasty which survived for five
centuries before falling to the onslaught of Islam) and see the various
erotic sculpture carved over the temples. Evening to join the Khajuraho
festival at the temples.
Day 06 : Khajuraho
Morning at leisure and the proceed for half day sight seeing of western
group of Khajuraho temples which includes Kandaryia Mahadeo, Chaunsat
Yogini, Chitragupta temple, Vishwanath Temple and Matengeswara Temple.
Evening to enjoy illuminated temples with the cultural folk lure. Over
night at the hotel.
Day 07 : Khajuraho
Move out for the sight seeing of wonderful temples of Khajuraho. The
erotic temples of Khajuraho show the other aspect of Indian
Spirituality. Visit the western, eastern and southern group of temples.
Day 08 : Varanasi
Morning at leisure. Move out for an excursion to Ranah falls. There
after you will be transferred to the airport to board the flight for
Varanasi-the oldest living cities in the world, where one can witness
and experience Hindu religion in its most authentic way. On arrival
check-in your hotel. Enjoy the Riksha ride while exploring this old city
in the evening.
Day 09 : Varanasi
Move out for a morning guided spiritual tour along the banks of the
river Ganges and also take a boat ride over this sacred river. Here you
will witness the Sadhus taking dip in the Ganges with their daily
practices of Surya Namaskar (Preying of Lord Sun while taking dip in the
Ganges) and different rituals of Hindu religion performed on the banks
of Ganges. After breakfast move out for the city sight seeing tour which
includes Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Durga Temple, and Tulsi Manas Temple
Day 10 : Varanasi - Bodhgaya
Move out for a morning guided spiritual tour along the banks of the
river Ganges and also take a boat ride over this sacred river. Here you
will witness the Sadhus taking dip in the Ganges with their daily
practices of Surya Namaskar (Preying of Lord Sun while taking dip in the
Ganges) and different rituals of Hindu religion performed on the banks
of Ganges. After breakfast move out for the city sight seeing tour which
includes Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Durga Temple, and Tulsi Manas Temple.
Later drive to Bodhgaya and on arrival check-in your hotel.
Day 11 : Bodhgaya
Morning - sightseeing tour of Bodhgaya, the place where Buddha attained
enlightenment under the Mahabodhi tree. Afternoon free for relaxation.
Day 12 : Patna
Morning - proceed to Patna en route visit Nalanda and Rajgir, the
capital of the Magadha kingdom. In Nalanda visit the university which
was a seat of Buddhist learning.
Day 13 : Patna
Morning proceed for your excursion to Vaishali (55 knms/1.5 hours). You
will get to see one of the seven Ashoka pillars and the Anand Stupa.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 14 : Patna - Kushinagar
Morning - drive to Kushinagar (260 kms/7 hours). Afternoon -
sightseeing tour of Kushinagar, where Lord Buddha passed into
Mahaparinirvana, at the age of 80.
Day 15 : Lumbini
Morning - drive to Lumbini, (160 kms/5 hours) birth place of Buddha. In
the afternoon, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Lumbini where you will
see the Ashoka Pillar, Sacred Pond, Maya Devi Temple, Temple of Lords
and the ruins of an old monastery.
Day 16 : Lumbini - Kapilavastu - Sravasti
Drive to Sravasti via Kapilavastu, the place where Buddha spent his
early childhood (240kms/7-8 hours). Afternoon - sightseeing tour of
Sravasti, the capital of the ancient kingdom of Kosala.
Day 17 : Lucknow
Morning drive to Lucknow (220 kms/6 hours) and on arrival check-in your
hotel. Evening at leisure.
Day 18 : Lucknow
Morning - sightseeing tour of Lucknow, the city of the Nawabs and
Begums built in Islamic architecture. The places to visit are Bera
Imambara, Chota Imambara and the Amina Bazaar.
Day 19 : New Delhi
You will be transferred to the airport to board the flight for Delhi.
On arrival you will be received by our representative and transferred to
your hotel. Evening free to explore the city of your own.
Day 20 : Departure
Morning at leisure. At an appropriate time you will be transferred to
board the flight for your onward journey. The tour ends.