Buddhist Culture and Heritage Tour

10 Nights / 11 Days

Description

Buddhism is one of the most popular religions in India. Gautama Buddha, a prince-turned-monk who founded Buddhism, spread its message over a period of about 2,500 years. A number of the most significant locations that attest to the beginnings of Buddhism in India are included in the “Buddhist Culture and Heritage Tour” package, including Bodhgaya, Sarnath, Rajgir, and Nalanda. In addition, you will also be able to visit Agra, Khajuraho, and Jaipur.

Trip Highlights

  • Guided tour to Jama Masjid, Gandhi Memorial, Red Fort, Parliament House, India Gate, Qutub Minar Complex, and Humayun’s Tomb
  • Elephant/Jeep ride to Amber Fort
  • Visit the Khajuraho group of temples
  • Morning Boat Cruise in Varanasi
  • Visit the ancient ruins of Rajgir and Nalanda University
  • Guided tour of Patna Golghar, Museum, and Patna Sahib Gurudwara
Itinerary

Arrive at Delhi airport followed by an assisted transfer to your booked hotel for your stay. Night in a hotel in Delhi.

In the morning, go on a sightseeing tour to explore the tourist attractions of Delhi. The places you will visit here include Jama Masjid, Gandhi Memorial, Red Fort, Parliament House, India Gate, Qutub Minar Complex, and Humayun's Tomb. Night in a hotel in Delhi.

After having breakfast early in the morning, you will depart by road for Jaipur. Upon arrival in Jaipur, you will have an assisted transfer to your hotel and rest. During the afternoon hours, you will visit the City Palace, which is an architectural marvel. It is a paradise for history buffs and a treasure trove of cultural heritage. If time permits, you can also visit Jantar Mantar.

Later in the evening, return to the hotel and enjoy the sumptuous dinner. Hotel accommodation in Jaipur.

After breakfast in the morning, drive towards Agra. Along the way, explore the red sandstone city 'Of Fatehpur Sikri'. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Next, embark on an Agra sightseeing tour covering the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Night at the hotel.

After breakfast in the morning, board the train to Jhansi from Agra Cantt railway station. Arriving at Jhansi, drive towards Khajuraho. Once in Khajuraho, check in at the hotel. Visitors from all over the world arrive at the Khajuraho temples. Night at the hotel.

In the morning, set out on a sightseeing tour of Khajuraho. Later, with proper assistance, you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight to Varanasi. Once in Varanasi, meet our tour representative and transfer to the hotel for overnight.

Early in the morning, around 5:00 a.m. m., enjoy a boat cruise on the river Ganges. After breakfast, drive to Sarnath, the place where the famous Buddhist chant “Buddham Sharanam Gachhami” originated. In the afternoon, explore the famous temples of Varanasi covering Vishwanath temple and Durga temple, plus the famous Benaras Hindu University. Night at the hotel.

After breakfast in the morning, drive to Bodhgaya. It is where Gautama Buddha reached enlightenment after meditating under the Bodhi tree, whose descendant is still there. Upon arrival hotel accommodation for the night.

After breakfast in the morning, embark on a half-day sightseeing tour of Bodhgaya, the place where Buddha attained enlightenment. Afternoon free for individual activities. Night at the hotel.

After breakfast, departure for Patna. On the way, visit Rajgir followed by the ancient Indian university "Nalanda". Upon arrival hotel accommodation for the night.

After breakfast in the morning, embark on a sightseeing tour of Patna covering Golghar, the Museum, and Patna Sahib Gurudwara. Later, check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport to board the flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, have dinner at a restaurant located near the international airport to board your flight home.

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