Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days
Destination: Delhi-Jaipur-Agra-Varanasi- Bodhgaya - Patna- Kushinagar-Lumbini-Delhi
Day 01: DelhiArrive in Delhi and meet with our Travel Trendz representative who will assist you to transfer to the hotel for overnight stay. The capital city of India, Delhi is situated on the banks of the Yamuna. The Aryan invaders, the Mughal rulers, the British Raj and the champions of independent India have influenced and left their marks in the city.
Day 02 : Delhi
Today after breakfast you will enjoy full day combined city tour of Old and New Delhi visiting Rashtrapati Bhawan - The official residence of the President of India, India Gate - (The war memorial) A monument dedicated to the soldiers who became martyrs during the second world war, Humayun's Tomb - A fore runner to Taj Mahal, constructed by Haji Begum, Qutub Minar - One of the tallest stone tower (minarets) in India, Red Fort - Built by the great Mughal emperor Shahjahan in red sandstone, Jama Masjid - This historic mosque is one of the largest mosque of its kind in India and Raj Ghat - The cremation ground of Mahatma Gandhi. After full day of sightseeing return back to the hotel in the evening for Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03: Delhi - Jaipur
Morning: After breakfast, drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival, check in at hotel. Afternoon: At leisure or take a walk through the city's streets and bazaars. Evening: Visit BirlaTemplefor Aarti (prayer) ceremony. Overnight stay at the hotel. Day 04: Jaipur
Morning: After breakfast, enjoy city tour. Visit Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace), a remarkable five storied building with semi octagonal and delicate honey combed sandstone windows. Through these windows, the palace women would discreetly observe the activities of the bustling bazaar below, without being seen themselves. Proceed to Amber Fort. Take an elephant ride up the Fort's ramparts. The Fort, originally built in the 16th century by Maharaja Man Singh encloses superb palaces and a beautiful temple in marble dedicated to goddess Kali. Evening: Visit CityPalaceMuseumthat contains elaborate costumes, magnificent armory and intricate carved weapons. Nearby is Jantar Mantar - Jai Singh's observatory - built in 1728. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 05: Jaipur - Agra
Morning: After breakfast, drive to Agra. En route, visit the imperial "ghost city" of Fatehpur Sikri, constructed of sandstone and built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1569. The former capital of Emperor Akbar, it was deserted when its water supply failed. Within it, lies the tomb of the great Sufi saint, Salim Chisti. It houses the Panch Mahal (Palace of Five Story's) and the Buland Darwaza (Gate of Victory), two of the many excellent representations of Mughal architecture. Upon arrival in Agra, check in at hotel for overnight stay.
Day 06: Agra-VaranasiAfter Breakfast proceed for the sightseeing of Agra visiting Taj Mahal for a spectacular view of this magnificent monument. Taj Mahal , one of the Seven Wonders of the World built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a shrine for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal, with its majestic marble domes and elegant minarets, is the ultimate symbol of love. Thereafter, visit Agra Fort built by Emperor Akbar in 1565. Made of red sandstone, this structure reflects fine Mughal architecture with ornate interiors in the Jehangir Mahal (Jehangir's Palace), Khas Mahal, Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace) and Deewan-e-Am (Hall of Public Audience). Also, visit the marble tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah built by Empress Noor Jehan for her father. Later in the evening transfer to railway station to catch your train to Varanasi.
Day 07: Varanasi
Morning arrive Varanasi - said to be the India's most sacred city situated on the western bank of the holy river Ganga. It is also the oldest living city in the world. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Later proceed to Sarnath for sightseeing. Sarnath is famous for Buddhism, where you get to see the Dhamekha Stupa, Buddhist temples and the archaeological museum. Evening view Aarti at the river Ghats.Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 08: Varanasi-Bodhgaya
Morning drive to Bodhgaya & transfer to hotel. Bodhgaya is a place where Gautama the Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.Bodhgaya is the spiritual home of Buddhists. Later visit Mahabodhi Temple, Niranjana River, and Sujata Village. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 09: Bodhgaya - Patna
After breakfast drive to Patna enroute sightseeing of Nalanda & Rajgir. Rajgir is surrounded by the meandering river Banganga and 5 hills. During the lifetime of the Buddha this was the capital of the powerful Magadhan kingdom, ruled by the virtuous King Bimbisara. Nalanda -Nalanda was the most renowned university in ancient India. It derived its name from Na-alam-da, meaning Insatiable in Giving, one of the names by which the Lord Buddha was known .On arrival Check-in to Hotel for Overnight stay.
Day 10: Patna - Kushinagar
After breakfast drive to Kushinagar enroute visiting Vaishali.Arrive Kushinagar & transfer to hotel.Kushinagar is where the Buddha finally attained Mahaparmirvana. Amongst the ruins are the Mukutbandhan Stupa and a beautiful statue of the reclining Buddha. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 11: Kushinagar - Lumbini
After breakfast visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple & Stupas, later drive to Lumbini & transfer to hotel. Lumbini - the birthplace of the Buddha was located in 1890 after being untrac ed for 1,500 years. Evening sightseeing tour of Lumbini .Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 12: Lumbini - Sravasti - Delhi
After breakfast drive to Lucknow enroute Sravasti. Sravasti-the capital of the ancient kingdom of Kosala, has the honour for sheltering Buddha for 24 rainy seasons in the Jetvana Gardens. The city believed to be founded by the mythological king Sravast, has age-old stupas, majestic monasteries and several temples. Buddha is said to have performed some miracles here. In Sravasti visit Saheth - Maheth and Jetvan. Arrive Lucknow and transfer to airport to connect the flight for Delhi. Arrive Delhi & transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 13: Delhi
Morning after breakfast checkout from the hotel and transfer to the airport to catch your flight for onwards destination.
