India – Inner Peace Buddhist Journey
12 Nights / 13 Days Package: Rs 340,000/- (Subject to Change)
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival Delhi – Agra (Approx. 5 hrs / 210 km) (L/D)
- Arrival at New Delhi Airport
- Meet and greet at the international airport
- Transfer to rest at hotel
- Lunch at the hotel
- Visit India Gate
- Visit Parliament House
- Visit President’s House
- Visit National Museum (closed on Mondays)
- Evening drive to Agra
- Transfer to hotel in Agra
- Dinner at hotel
- Overnight stay at Agra
Day 02: Agra – Sankassia – Lucknow (330 km / 6 hrs) (B/L/D)
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Taj Mahal (One of the Seven Wonders of the World)
- Visit Agra Fort including Pearl Mosque
- En route visit Sankassia
- Lunch at Sankassia
- Continue drive to Lucknow
- Check in at Lucknow hotel
- Dinner at hotel
- Overnight stay at Lucknow
Day 03: Lucknow – Varanasi (250 km / 6 hrs) (B/L/D)
- Breakfast at hotel
- Drive to Varanasi
- Lunch en route
- Visit Sarnath (site of Lord Buddha’s first sermon)
- Observe Pirith Ceremony at Sarnath
- Visit Sarnath Museum (closed on Fridays)
- Visit Sarnath Stupa
- Free time for shopping
- Dinner at hotel
- Overnight stay at Varanasi
Day 04: Varanasi – Bodhgaya (255 km / 6 hrs) (B/L/D)
- Early morning boat ride on the Ganges River to see bathing ghats
- Breakfast at hotel
- Drive to Bodhgaya
- Check in at hotel in Bodhgaya
- Lunch at hotel
- Visit Dungeshwari Cave
- Dinner at hotel
- Overnight stay at Bodhgaya
Day 05: Bodhgaya (B/L/D)
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Mahabodhi Temple
- Observe SIL Bodhi Tree
- Visit Great Buddha Statue
- Visit Niranjana River
- Visit Sujata Temple (30-minute walk across the river)
- Dinner at hotel
- Overnight stay at Bodhgaya
Day 06: Bodhgaya – Rajgir – Nalanda – Vaishali (220 km / 7 hrs) (B/L/D)
- Breakfast at hotel
- Drive to Rajgir
- Visit Vulture Hill
- Visit Hot Springs in Rajgir
- Visit World Peace Stupa
- Visit Bamboo Garden
- Continue to Nalanda to see ruins of world’s oldest university
- Lunch en route
- Drive to Vaishali
- Check in at Vaishali hotel
- Dinner at hotel
- Overnight stay at Vaishali
Day 07: Vaishali – Kushinagar (175 km / 5 hrs) (B/L/D)
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Vaishali Stupa
- Visit Ashoka Pillar
- Drive to Kushinagar
- Check in at hotel in Kushinagar
- Dinner at hotel
- Overnight stay at Kushinagar
Day 08: Kushinagar – Lumbini (180 km / 5 hrs) (B/L/D)
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Maha Parinirvana Temple (site where Buddha took his last breath)
- Visit Rambhar Stupa (cremation site of Lord Buddha)
- Visit Japan Temple
- Drive to Lumbini
- Check in at Lumbini hotel
- Dinner at hotel
- Overnight stay at Lumbini
Day 09: Lumbini – Kapilavastu – Sravasti (225 km / 6 hrs) (B/L/D)
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Lumbini, birthplace of Lord Buddha
- Visit Maya Devi Temple
- Visit Ashokan Pillar
- Drive to Sravasti via Kapilavastu
- Check in at hotel in Sravasti
- Dinner at hotel
- Overnight stay at Sravasti
Day 10: Sravasti – Lucknow (170 km / 4 hrs) (B/L/D)
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Jetvana Monastery (where Buddha spent 24 monsoons)
- Visit Ananda Bodhi Tree
- Lunch en route
- Drive to Lucknow
- Check in at Lucknow hotel
- Dinner at hotel
- Overnight stay at Lucknow
Day 11: Lucknow – Delhi (450 km / 9 hrs) (B/L/D)
- Breakfast at hotel
- Drive to Delhi
- Check in at hotel in Delhi
- Evening free for shopping at Sarojini Nagar
- Dinner at hotel
- Overnight stay at Delhi
Day 12: Delhi (B/L/D)
- Breakfast at hotel
- Free time for shopping
- Lunch at local restaurant
- Dinner at hotel
- Overnight stay at Delhi
Day 13: Departure (B/L/D)
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to airport for onward flight
Hotels
| Day | Sector | Hotel | Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner |
| 01 | Delhi – Agra | Grand Mercure / Clarks Shiraz / Similar | XXX | DEL Rest. | Agra Hotel |
| 02 | Agra – Sankassia – Lucknow | Lineage / Similar | Agra Hotel | Sankassia | LKO Hotel |
| 03 | Lucknow – Varanasi | The Amayaa / The Mudra / Pinnacle Inn / Similar | LKO Hotel | VNS Hotel | VNS Hotel |
| 04 | Varanasi – Bodhgaya | Sujata / Bodhgaya Regency / Dhamma Grand / Similar | VNS Hotel | BGY Hotel | BGY Hotel |
| 05 | Bodhgaya | Sujata / Bodhgaya Regency / Dhamma Grand / Similar | BGY Hotel | BGY Hotel | BGY Hotel |
| 06 | Bodhgaya – Rajgir – Nalanda – Vaishali | Blue Lotus / Similar | BGY Hotel | Raj Hotel | Vai Hotel |
| 07 | Vaishali – Kushinagar | OM Residency / Similar | Vai Hotel | Vai Hotel | KNR Hotel |
| 08 | Kushinagar – Lumbini | Landmark / Similar | KNR Hotel | KNR Hotel | LUM Hotel |
| 09 | Lumbini – Kapilavastu – Sravasti | Platinum / Tulip Inn / Similar | LUM Hotel | LUM Hotel | SRV Hotel |
| 10 | Sravasti – Lucknow | Lineage / Similar | SRV Hotel | SRV Hotel | LKO Hotel |
| 11 | Lucknow – Delhi | Ashok Country Resort / Similar | LKO Hotel | On the way | DEL Hotel |
| 12 | Delhi | Ashok Country Resort / Similar | DEL Hotel | DEL Rest. | DEL Hotel |
| 13 | Delhi – Departure | – | DEL Hotel | XXX | XXX |
Package Includes
- International air ticket
- Visa
- Private transportation as per the program
- 12 nights’ accommodation based on sharing double/twin/triple room on half board basis
- Meals as mentioned in itinerary (L Lunch, D Dinner)
- Entrance tickets to sites: Varanasi, Rajgir, Nalanda, Vaishali, Lumbini, Kapilavastu, Sravasti
- Private English speaking guide on touring days
- All applicable taxes
Package Excludes
- Tips and porterage
- USD 25 tip for tour guide and drivers
- Additional meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Beverages
- Personal expenses
- Any item not mentioned in inclusions
- Optional excursions
Visa Requirements for India
- Passport valid for six months
- Previous passports if available
- Three color photos (white background, 2×2 size)
- Copy of birth certificate
- Copy of marriage certificate if married