Day 01: Arrival in Delhi
Welcome to Delhi. Upon arrival at the airport, our representative will greet you and assist with your transfer to the hotel.
Check in and relax. The rest of the day is free for leisure. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Day 02: Delhi – Agra Sightseeing
After breakfast, drive to Agra (approx. 4 hours). Upon arrival, check in at the hotel.
Later, visit:
- Taj Mahal – one of the Seven Wonders of the World
- Agra Fort – a grand Mughal fortress featuring royal palaces and courtyards
Explore Diwan-i-Aam and Diwan-i-Khas along with lush gardens. Dinner and overnight stay in Agra.
Day 03: Agra – Sankisa – Lucknow
After breakfast, proceed to Sankisa, a revered site where Lord Buddha is believed to have descended from heaven.
Visit:
- Ashokan Elephant Pillar
- Maya Devi Temple Sankisa
- Local Buddhist monasteries and schools
Later, continue your journey to Lucknow. Check in, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 04: Lucknow – Shravasti – Lumbini
After breakfast, drive to Shravasti.
Visit:
- Jetavana Monastery
- Saheth Maheth
- Angulimala Stupa
Later, continue to Lumbini (crossing into Nepal). Complete border formalities and check in at the hotel. Overnight stay in Lumbini.
Day 05: Lumbini – Kushinagar
After breakfast, explore the sacred sites of Lumbini:
- Maya Devi Temple
- Eternal Peace Flame
- Lumbini Museum
- Thai Monastery Lumbini
Later, drive to Kushinagar. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 06: Kushinagar – Vaishali – Patna
After breakfast, visit:
- Mahaparinirvana Temple
- Rambhar Stupa
Later, drive towards Patna.
En route visit:
- Kesaria Stupa
- Vaishali (last sermon site of Buddha)
Continue to Patna. Check in and overnight stay.
Day 07: Patna – Nalanda – Rajgir – Bodhgaya
After breakfast, proceed to:
- Nalanda University Ruins
- Xuanzang Memorial Hall
Continue to Rajgir:
- Vishwa Shanti Stupa
- Griddhakuta Hill
- Venu Vana
Later drive to Bodh Gaya. Check in and overnight stay.
Day 08: Bodhgaya Sightseeing
After breakfast, visit:
- Mahabodhi Temple
- Bodhi Tree
Later explore:
- Dungeshwari Caves
- Sujata Temple
Dinner and overnight stay in Bodhgaya.
Day 09: Bodhgaya – Varanasi
After breakfast, drive to Varanasi. Check in to your hotel.
In the evening, attend the sacred Ganga Aarti at
Dashashwamedh Ghat.
Dinner and overnight stay in Varanasi.
Day 10: Varanasi – Sarnath Excursion
Early morning, enjoy a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges and witness the spiritual charm of the ghats.
After breakfast, visit Sarnath:
- Dhamek Stupa
- Chaukhandi Stupa
- Mulagandha Kuti Vihara
Optional: Attend evening rituals at a Buddhist temple. Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Day 11: Departure from Varanasi
After breakfast, enjoy some free time before being transferred to:
- Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport or railway station
Depart with unforgettable memories of your spiritual journey across India and Nepal.
