BUDDHIST CONNECTION

Buddhism founded in North India, is not a religion but a system of philosophy and code of morality. With more than 6 million Buddhists in its manifold the country abounds in plethora of monuments and locales associated with Buddhism. " O-Bhikshus' after my death when people and members of new generation comes and ask you then tell them that here the Buddha was born, here he attained the full enlightenment , here he turned the wheel of Dharma twelve times , and here finally the Buddha entered into Parinirvana. Hundreds of years have gone by, but architectural splendors  still standing resoundingly are ample testimonial of Buddhist philosophy and doctrines. TIG brings all these very close and accessible to you.

Tour Duration : 9 Nights / 10 Days

 

Tour Routing : Delhi - Agra - Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Ragjir - Nalanda - Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar - Lumbini - Sravasti - Lucknow - Delhi – Fly Back Home….

On arrival you will be met by our representative and will be assisted in getting transferred to your pre booked hotel. Rest of the day will be planned according to your comfort. Overnight at hotel.

Early morning transfer to railway station to board the air conditioned super fast train to Agra , breakfast in the train , Arrive Agra in approx. 3 Hours, our representative will assist you at the railway station, visit the world famous Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. Also visit the Agra fort – the rusty and majestic red-sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and the construction was started by Emperor Akbar in 1566. Evening transfer to railway station to board your overnight train to Varanasi.

Arrive Varanasi, our  representative will assist you at the railway station & transfer to hotel. After some rest, excursion to Sarnath – where the Buddha preached his first sermon in the Deer Park, contains the most impressive remains, as well as a modern temple. Night stay in Varanasi.

Morning drive to Bodhgaya & transfer to hotel. Bodhgaya – As the place of the Buddha’s Enlightenment, Bodhgaya is the spiritual home of Buhddhists. Bodhgaya situated near the river Niranjana, is one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage centres since it was here that Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. Later visit Mahabodhi Temple, Niranjana River, Sujata Village. Night stay in Bodhgaya. 

After Breakfast drive to Patna enroute sightseeing of Nalanda & Rajgir. Rajgir -The picturesque Rajgir, or Rajagriha as it was known in the past (literally, the abode of kings) 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. The hills and caves surrounding Rajagriha were home to spiritual teachers, ranging from the materialism of the early Charavaka school to the metaphysics of Upanishadic philosophers. Like many others in search of truth, Prince Siddhartha, after he renounced his royal heritage came to this city to seek the path of vation. 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. Arrive Patna and tranfer to hotel . Night stay in Patna.

After breakfast drive to Kushinagar,Kushinagar is where the Buddha finally attained Mahaparmirvana. Amongst the ruins are the Mukutbandhan Stupa and a beautiful statue of the reclining Buddha enroute visiting Vaishali. Arrive Kushinagar & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Kushinagar.

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 untraced for 1,500 years. Evening sightseeing tour of Lumbini including a visit to the birth Place of Lord Buddha. Night stay in Lumbini.

After breakfast get driven to Lucknow and en-route visit Sravasti – the ancient capital of the ancient kingdom of Kosala, which boast 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 & Jetvan. Night stay in Sravasti .

After breakfast drive to Lucknow & transfer to railway station to board your train to Delhi. Arrive Delhi, pickup from railway station & transfer to hotel. Night stay in Delhi. 

After breakfast checkout from hotel and proceed for sightseeing tour of New Delhi where ornate buildings recall the days when India was the Jewel in the crown of the British empire. Visit the 11th century Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple, India Gate and Parliament House, the President’s House, Akshardham Temple (Swaminarayan Temple) and Chandni Chowk. In the evening transfer to International Airport to take flight back home.

Note-: If hotel provide sold-out or waitlist status then we will go for similar category of hotels in same cities. However we will try our level bet to confirm the 1st preference of hotels…. 

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