15 Days Buddhist Tour In India and Nepal With a Visit To Taj Mahal

Day 1: Arrival in Delhi.

1. New Delhi
   8h
   Meet the driver in Delhi, And transfer to the hotel.
   
   Enjoy the rest of the time at leisure or visit market own self.

Day 2: Day Trip from Delhi to Agra & back.

1. Taj Mahal
   1h
   After breakfast, Go head to the Taj Mahal and visit the magnificent monument, an Incredible legacy of Mughal architecture in India.
2. Agra Fort
   1h
   Then Proceed towards Agra Fort, 1 kilometre away from the Taj Mahal. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638 when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. Before being captured by the British, the last Indian rulers to have occupied it were the Marathas.
3. New Delhi
   8h
   Finish this day tour, And come back to Delhi.
   
   Over night in Delhi hotel.

Day 3: Delhi To Patna (Vaishali) by flight. ( Duration 3 Hrs)

1. Patna
   3h
   Transfer to the airport after breakfast to board the flight to Patna. Get assistance on arrival and check-in at the hotel.
2. Vaishali
   5h
   Visit some of the major attractions around Vaishali (Pat like the Ashoka Pillar, Bawan Pokhar Temple, and three Buddha Stupas. It is said that the Buddha visited this place thrice and spent quite a long time here.
3. Patna
   8h
   Over night stay in Patna hotel.

Day 4: Patna To Rajgir (95 KM/2 Hrs) Enroute see the Nalanda.

1. Nalanda
   2h
   Leave Patna after breakfast and Go head to Rajgir.
   
   On the way, See the Nalanda on the way. Nalanda was an acclaimed Mahavihara, a large Buddhist monastery in the ancient kingdom of Magadha (modern-day Bihar) in India.
2. Rajgir
   3h
   Get to Rajgir, just 15 km from Nalanda. Explore the complex of temples and monasteries.
3. Rajgir
   8h
   Overnight stay at Rajgir hotel.

Day 5: Rajgir To Bodhgaya ( 70 KM/2 Hrs) Enroute see the Mahakala Caves.

1. Dungeshwari Cave Temples
   1h
   After Breakfast, Proceed to Bodhgaya via Mahakala Caves.
   
   Drive about 12 km northeast of Bodh Gaya to reach the ancient Dungeshwari Cave Temples, also known as Mahakala Caves. It is believed that Lord Buddha meditated in the three caves here before continuing his journey to Bodhgaya. The caves here also feature Buddhist shrines, which are called Sujata Sthan by the natives.
2. 8h
   Arrive in Bodhgaya and check-in at the hotel.
   
   Rest of time free for leisure or visit market own self.
   
   Over night stay in Bodhgaya hotel.

Day 6: Sight Seen in Bodhgaya.

1. Mahabodhi Temple
   3h
   Visit the place where Prince Siddhartha reached the Buddha state. There is a magnificent Mahabodhi Temple, and the Tree from the original sapling still stands in the temple premises. The temple is an architectural amalgamation of many centuries, cultures and heritages.
2. Bodh Gaya
   8h
   Rest of time free for leisure or visit market own self.
   
   Over night stay in Bodhgaya hotel.

Day 7: Bodhgaya To Varanasi ( 260 KM/5 Hrs )

1. Kashi Vishwanath Temple
   1h
   Leave Bodhgaya for Varanasi after breakfast.
   
   Visit Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple. This impressive structure, dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva, has earned the nickname "The Golden Temple" for its striking spire — plated in some 800 kilograms of pure gold. The distinctive design of this temple has gone on to inspire the architecture of hundreds of other temples across India.
2. Manikarnika Ghat
   1h
   Then go head to Manikarnika Ghat, And see the perpetual cremations that happen on this ghat. Hindus believe that Manikarnika Ghat is one of the most auspicious places for the departed to reach moksha (emancipation from the cycle of spiritual rebirth). The funeral pyre at this ghat burns 24 hours, and around 100 cremations take place every day.
3. Varanasi
   8h
   Over night stay in Varanasi hotel.

Day 8: Visit Sarnath from Varanasi ( 20 KM/ 30 mints).

1. Sarnath
   3h
   Visit the Sarnath, is a place located 18 kilometres northeast of Varanasi near the Ganges and the Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India. The deer park in Sarnath is where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dhamma and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna.
2. Dhamek Stupa
   3h
   Then see the Dhamek Stupa, It is situated 12 kilometres away in the village of Sarnath. Here, find the Dhamek Stupa, a massive stone and brick structure that's 43.6 meters tall and 28 meters in diameter. The stupa was built more than 1,500 years ago to replace a structure that dated back to 249 BCE.
3. Ganga Aarti
   1h
   Then return the Varanasi, And watch the famous Ganga Aarti. Consider waking up early and taking a sunrise cruise along the river — negotiate with one of the countless boatmen hanging out along the ghats.
4. Varanasi
   8h
   Over night stay in Varanasi hotel.

Day 9: Varanasi To Kushinagar ( 240 KM/ 5 Hrs).

1. 4h
   After Breakfast leave Varanasi for Kushinagar, It is one of the four sacred places related to Lord Buddha. Buddha delivered his last sermon, attained Mahaparinirvana (salvation) in 483 BC and was cremated at Rambhar Stupa. The reclining nirvana statue of Lord Buddha inside the temple is 6.10 mt. long and is made of 5th-century red sandstone.
   
   Then see other popular attractions like the Indo-Japanese Temple, Burmese Temple, Chinese Temple, Thai Temple, Korean, Sri Lankan, Tibetan temples, 15 Acres Meditation Park, Museum.
2. Kushinagar
   8h
   Rest of time free for leisure or visit market ownself.
   
   Over night stay at Kushinagar hotel.

Day 10: Kushinagar To Shravasti ( 240 KM/ 5 Hrs).

1. Shravasti
   3h
   Leave Kushinagar after breakfast for Shravasti. Its most important religious place was the Jetavana Monastery, which was erected in a garden outside the city's walls and presented to the Buddha by a wealthy banker, Anathapindaka. Other important Buddhist monasteries were the Rajakarama and the Purvarama.
2. Shravasti
   8h
   Rest of time free for leisure or visit market own self.
   
   Over night stay in Shravasti hotel.

Day 11: Shravasti To Lumbini in Nepal ( 215 KM/ 5 Hrs)

1. Lumbini
   3h
   Cross the border towards Nepal for Lumbini. Lumbinī is the place where, according to Buddhist tradition, Queen Mahamayadevi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama at around 563 BCE. The site is now being developed as a Buddhist pilgrimage centre, where the archaeological remains associated with the Lord Buddha's birth form a central feature.
2. Lumbini
   8h
   Rest of time free for leisure or visit market own self.
   
   Over night stay at Lumbini hotel.

Day 12: A day tour of Kapilavastu tour from Lumbini ( 50 KM/ 1 Hr).

1. Kapilvastu
   4h
   After Breakfast, Visit Kapilavastu (Nepal). Kapilavastu (“Place of Kapila”) is the name of the city where Siddhartha Gautama grew up and lived for the first 29 years of his life before leaving to pursue the spiritual path which led to his enlightenment. The Ashoka Pillar situated at Kapilavastu marks the latter references about the place.
2. Lumbini
   8h
   Return to Lumbini. Evening time is free for leisure or shopping on your own self.

Day 13: Lumbini - Gorakhpur - Delhi

1. New Delhi
   3h
   After Breakfast, Leave Lumbini for Gorakhpur Airport ( 140 KM/ 3 Hrs). So that Guest can take the Delhi flight.
2. New Delhi
   8h
   Pick up the Delhi Airport, Transfer to Hotel.
   
   Rest of time free for leisure or shopping in Delhi markets on your own self.
   
   Over night stay at Delhi hotel.

Day 14: Delhi Sight Seen.

1. Red Fort
   2h
   Visit Red Fort - Shah Jahan constructed Red Fort in 1638. It was the main residence of the Mughal Dynasty and is located in the city center. It is made from red sandstone, and that is where it gets its name from. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.
2. Qutub Minar
   1h
   See Qutub Minar, Which is a five-story tapering tower with a height of 73 meters. The spiral staircase in this minaret has 379 staircases. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and visited by many every day.
3. Raj Ghat
   30m
   Stop by Raj Ghat, A memorial dedicated to Mahatama Gandi; Raj Ghat is situated in Delhi. It is a black marble open to the sky and a flame that eternal burns at one end. It is a great place to learn more about the history of the country.
4. Pasar Chandni Chowk
   2h
   Take a traditional rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, the oldest and busiest market in New Delhi. Chandni Chowk's literal translation- Moonlight Square, was built by a Mughal Emperor in the 17th century. It was divided by canals to reflect moonlight, but now that particular area is closed. It is one of the biggest wholesale markets in India.
5. New Delhi
   8h
   Over night stay at Delhi hotel.

Day 15: Delhi Sight Seen with end of this tour.

1. Lotus Temple
   1h
   Explore the Lotus Temple, Famous for its flower-like dome shape; Lotus Temple is a house to worship and is open to all. Winning numerous awards for its architecture, this place is a prominent attraction in Delhi.
2. Jama Masjid
   1h
   See one of the largest mosques in the country, Jama Masjid. It is made up of red sandstone and marble. It was constructed by Shah Jahan and is visited by hundreds of people every day. The courtyard of the mosque can accommodate about 25,000 people and be built for about one million Indian Rupees.
3. Humayun's Tomb
   1h
   Then go head to Humayun's tomb, The tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi, India. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum, in 1558, and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son, Sayyid Muhammad, Persian architects were chosen by her.
4. Connaught Place
   2h
   Visit the Connaught Place, A frenetic business and financial hub, centered on a ring of colonnaded Georgian-style buildings with global chain stores, vintage cinemas, bars and Indian restaurants. Stalls at Janpath Market sell saris, embroidered bags, and trinkets.
5. New Delhi
   5h
   In the evening time,Guest will be Dropped off at Delhi Airport or any desired location in Delhi, With marking the end of this tour.

Pickup details

We will pick the guest at their desire place in Delhi.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels