Arrival in Delhi on Day 01.
Welcome to India! A representative from our company will meet you at the airport in Delhi and transfer you to your hotel once you arrive.
You can check into your hotel and relax after your travels and have some dinner before returning to your hotel overnight.
Day 02: Delhi Sightseeing (Old & New Delhi)
Full-day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi starting with Old Delhi and visiting famous sites such as:
The Jama Masjid (one of the largest mosques in India),
The Red Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and
Raj Ghat (the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi).
Driving past sites such as
India Gate and
Rashtrapati Bhavan, you will visit various sites in New Delhi, including:
The Qutub Minar and
The Lotus Temple.
In the evening (optional), you may wish to visit the mesmerizing Light & Sound Show at the Akshardham Temple before returning to your hotel for dinner and the overnight stay.
Day 03: Delhi to Patna (By Flight) – Patna Sightseeing
After having breakfast you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight to Patna.
Once you arrive at Patna, you will check in to your hotel, relax and the after lunch time you will visit some of the historical attractions in Patna. Here is a list of attractions you can expect to visit:
- Kumhrar (the archaeological remanence’s of the ancient city of Pataliputra)
- Khuda Bakhsh Library (An Oriental Library)
- Patna Museum
- Golghar.
After visiting the sites above, you will return to your hotel for dinner and then spend the night.
Date 04 — Patna / Nalanda / Rajgir / Bodhgaya
After breakfast, you will drive to Bodhgaya. You will stop en route to visit some attractions, which are:
- Nalanda University Ruins (one of oldest universities in the world)
- Xuanzang Memorial Hall.
After visiting these two sites, you will arrive at Rajgir, and you will visit these attractions:
- Vishwa Shanti Stupa
- Griddhakuta Hill
- Venu Vana
- Bimbisar Jail.
After completing sightseeing at Rajgir, you will continue on to Bodhgaya. You will check in to your hotel, enjoy dinner, and spend the night.
Date 05 — Sightseeing in Bodhgaya
After breakfast, you will visit Bodhgaya, referred to as the spiritual heart of Buddhism, and while there you will visit:
- Mahabodhi Temple (this is the site where Buddha became enlightened)
- Bodhi Tree (where Buddha sat under the Bodhi tree and achieved enlightenment).
After lunch, you will visit:
- Dungeshwari Caves (this is where Buddha meditated prior to achieving enlightenment)
- Sujata Temple.
After completing these two visits you will return to your hotel for dinner and spend the night.
Date 06 — Drive from Bodhgaya to Varanasi and attend the Ganga Aarti
After breakfast, you will drive from Bodhgaya to Varanasi. Upon arriving at Varanasi, you will check in to your hotel.
In the evening you will attend the Ganga Aarti. Ganga Aarti is performed at the Dashashwamedh Ghat. You will be able to see all the celebration and the spiritual atmosphere along the sacred Ganga Ghats. After the Ganga Aarti is completed, guests will return to their hotel for dinner and sleep overnight.
Day 07- Boat Ride on The Ganges at Dawn and Sarnath Visit
This morning take a peaceful boat ride on the Ganges River while watching the sun rise and seeing Subah-e-Banaras.
After breakfast your guide will take you to Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon.
Your visit will include:
Dhamek Stupa
Chaukhandi Stupa
Mulagandha Kuti Vihara
Sarnath Archaeological Museum
You will return to Varanasi for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Day 08 – Travel to Home from Varanasi
Today you will be transferred to either
Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport
or
Varanasi Junction Railway Station.
You will depart for your home via flight or train with memories of your spiritual journey.
