Grand Buddhist Pilgrimage

Important Informations :

Tour Duration: 12 day(s)
Specialty Categories: Archeology / History Cultural Journey
Season: January - December
Tour Customizable: Yes

Tour to Delhi The history of Buddhism religion dates back to the year 580 BC, which started with the birth of Buddha Siddhartha Gautama. Born in the Lumbini, Southern Nepal, Siddhartha left his home at a young age of 29 years, in search of enlightenment. After going through a life of self-denial, discipline and meditation, he attained enlightenment, which resulted in the alleviation of all his pain and suffering. He then set on a journey of teaching people the path to enlightenment that would liberate them from the cycle of life and death. Gradually, Buddhism spread to numerous countries of the world, which resulted in development of the religion. The original Indian foundation was expanded by the inclusion of Hellenistic as well as Central Asian, East Asian, and Southeast Asian cultural elements. The history of Buddhism also witnessed the development of numerous movements and divisions, such as Theravada, Mahayana, etc Agra Tour.

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Delhi - Delhi Tour
Arrive Delhi. Meet on arrival by our Company Representatives. Proceed to hotel and relax. Overnight at Delhi Tour Packages.

Day 2 : Agra - Agra Tour
Early morning proceed to Agra Tour by Shatabdi Express Train. Breakfast to be served in the train. Upon arrival transfer to Hotel. Afternoon sightseeing of the Taj and Fort. After Agra Fort we will visit Baby Taj - The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj.

Day 3: Agra - Varanasi - Agra Tour Packages
After breakfast drive to Fatehpur Sikri and visit the Bulund Darwaza. Transfer to airport for flight to Varanasi. Arrive Tour to Vanarasi and visit Sarnath. Reach and proceed to Sarnath. Overnight at Varanasi.

Day 4: Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Vanarasi Tour
Morning boat ride on the Sacred River Ganges to rituals performed by priests and devotees. Half day guided tour of Varanasi. After lunch proceed for Bodhgaya Tour Packages. Overnight at Bodhgaya. Morning after an early breakfast proceed to Bodhgaya. Packed lunch to be served.

Day 5: Bodhgaya - Bodhgaya Tour
Sightseeing of Maha Bodhi Temple and Tree. Visit the Chinese Temple. In the afternoon visit Niranjana Temple and River. Visit the school of the destitute. Lunch and dinner at Bodhgaya. Overnight at Bodhgaya.

Day 6: Bodhgaya - Nalanda - Rajgir - Patna - Bodhgaya Tour Packages
Early morning proceed to visit the historical towns of Nalanda & Rajgir. Have lunch at Rajgir. Proceed to Patna after lunch. Overnight at Patna.

Day 7: Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar - Patna Tour
Patna Tour Explore the side where Buddha was cremated and visit Mahaparinirvana Temple. Vaishali Tour Packages Overnight at Kushinagar Tour.

Day 8: Kushinagar - Lumbini by road - Kushinagar Tour
Proceed after breakfast. Reach and sightseeing. Overnight at Lumbini Tour Packages - Nirvana / Pawan

Day 9: Lumbini - Balrampur - Lumbini Tour
By road, Sight seeing of Shravasti visit: Saheth & Maheth.

Day 10: Balrampur - Lucknow - Balrampur Tour
Reach and sight Seeing: explore this royal city of Nawabs Tour to Lucknow.

Day 11: Lucknow - Delhi - Balrampur Tour Packages
Arrive Delhi and check in at hotel. Full day tour of Old & New Delhi. Overnight at Delhi.

Day 12: Delhi - Park - Tour to Delhi
Free to explore city and last minute shopping. Check out in the evening and proceed for The Dances of India Show. Have dinner then transfer to Airport for flight home.