Airport pickup & transfer to hotel Metro view3*/ Jivitesh/ Hotel J.P.Sidhartha5*. Overnight stay at hotel.

Morning tour of New Delhi which is in complete contrast with Old Delhi with wide tree lined avenues, parks and fountains surrounding the imposing Government and State Buildings. Drive past the imposing India Gate, the Parliament Buildings and President House. Then visit Qutab Minar, built in 1193 A.D. It is a striking medieval tower of victory of Persian architecture style. Next stop is Humayun’s Tomb. Afternoon, drive to Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. Then visit Old Delhi that includes visit to Red Fort. Enjoy a rickshaw ride along the alleys of ancient bazaar of Chandni Chowk with stop at Jama masjid, the largest mosque in Asia.

Morning breakfast at Hotel.On time transfer to airport to connect flight for Lucknow. Dep Delhi at hrs Arr Lucknow at hrs Arrive in Lucknow and set off for Sravastri. This is where Buddha stayed after his awakening and is where he is said to have performed several miracles. Overnight in hotel Lotus Nikko4*.

Morning departure for Lumbini. En route visit Balrampur. Cross the border at Sunauli then continue on to Lumbini where Buddha was born in 624 BC. He was the son of queen Mayadevi and king Suddhodana, and was born into a ksatriya (warrior- ruler caste) family. Visit Maya Devi temple and Puskarani sacred pool. Overnight in hotel Ananda Inn3*/ Hotel Lumani4*

Travel on to Kushinagar, where Buddha ended his days at the age of 80. Stroll through the town to see the Nirvana stupa, put up in the 5th century,which marks the spot where Buddha died. Overnight in hotel Lotus Nikko4*.

En route to Patna you stop in Vaishali and see the pillar of Ashoka, the stupas, Bawan Khotar temple and Chaumuki Mahadeva. Arrive in Patna, capital of Bihar state and check into hotel. Option of visiting the museum with its fine collection of stone and bronze sculptures, as well as thangkas .Overnight in hotel Clarks Inn4*/ Mouarya5*

The first stop today is Nalanda where the Guptas set up one of the biggest universities on earth; this was also an important Buddhist centre until the Afghan invasion in the 12th century. You can visit the archaeological museum. Continue on for another 20 km to Rajgir, which was the capital of the Magadha empire. Buddha lived here for a few years, leaving many traces of his time here. Arrive at Bodh Gaya and Overnight stay at hotel Heritage Inn3*/ Royal Residency4*

This is where Buddha achieved enlightenment at the foot of a sacred fig tree. Today the spot is marked by a pyramid, the Mahabodhi temple, surrounded by a garden where pilgrims come to meditate. You can also visit the many monasteries found in the town. Overnight in hotel.

After breakfast drive to Varanasi and check into hotel.Evening visit Ganga Aarti & Boat Ride on ganga river.Overnight stay at hotel City Inn3*/ Meradien Grand4*/ Radisson Blu5*

Visit the town which is famed for the ghats which line the banks of the Ganges, the holiest river in the Hindu religion.Excursion to Sarnath (20 km from Varanasi), the legendary Buddhist village. Option of visiting the Dhamekh stupa, Dharmarajika and the museum. Return to Varanasi for night in hotel.

Morning breakfast at Hotel.On time transfer to airport to connect flight for Delhi. Dep Varanasi at 09.30hrs by – Arr Delhi at 11.00hrs Arrive in Delhi,Later drive to Agra via the newly constructed Yamuna Expressway. On arrival in Agra, check into the hotel . hotel Royale Residency3*/Howard4*/ Radisson blu5* Later visit the famous Agra Fort, from where you catch a spectacular view of the Taj Mahal. Overnight in Agra.

Early morning visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise. After breakfast, drive to Jaipur. En route, visit the ghost town of Fatehpur Sikri & the Abhaneri Stepwells. On arrival in Jaipur, check into the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel Clarks inn3*/ Ramada4*/ Radisson Blu5*

Explore the Pink City. In the morning, visit the imposing Amber Fort. You can enjoy an elephant ride to go up to the fort- please ask us to book in advance as it is not included in the package price. In the afternoon, visit the city monuments including City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Palace of Winds and local street markets.

After breakfast drive to Delhi. On arrival transfer to hotel Metro view3* / Jivitesh 4* / Hotel J.P.Sidhartha5*. for overnight stay.

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