Bhddha Circuit with Golden Triangle

Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi airport
Our company representative will meet and assit you at the airport
Later transfer to prebooked hotel (for immediate occupency)

Day 02 : Delhi sightseeing
Breakfast at the hotel
Later start sightseeing Delhi : India’s capital & a major gateway to the country, contemporary Delhi is a bustling metropolis which successfully combines in its fold the ancient & the modern. Its strategic location was one of the prime reasons why successive dynasties chose it as their seat of power. New Delhi also reflects the legacy the British left behind . The division between New & Old Delhi is the distinction between the capitals of the British & the Moghuls respectively. So, wherever the visitor goes, he will invariably confront the citys’ past.

AM :Sightseeing of Old Delhi including Red Fort: The red stone walls of the fort extend from 2kms and vary in height from 18m on the riverside to 33m on the city side. The hall of public audiences, the hall of private audiences, the royal baths and Moti Masjid built by Aurangzeb for himself are important part of the immense fort. Jama Masjid: It is the largest mosque in India and the final architectural extravagance of Shanjahan. Raj Gath: The memorial of Mahatma Gandhi where he was cremated after his assassination.Lunch at the hotel / Local restaurant.

PM : Sightseeing of New Delhi starts from Lotus Temple - Bahai House of Worship, a white marble building built in great architechture with the fusion of old & new styles. It is a very peaceful place surrounded by nice graden; Qutab Minar: The building complex dates back to the onset of Muslim rule in India and are fine examples of Afghan architecture. Humayun’s Tomb : Built by wife of Humayun, the second Mughal king. It is an early example of Mughal architecture. India Gate: The 42m high stone "Arch of Triumph", erected in the memory of Indian soldiers who died in the First World War; Drive through Rajpath "Kingsway" a VVIP area of Delhi including Rashtrapati Bhawan; Laxmi Narayan Temple: Garishly colored modern temple is erected by the industrialist Birla. This temple is dedicated to Laxmi - the goddess of wealth and Narayan - Lord Vishnu, husband of Laxmi.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03 : Delhi - Jaipur (260 kms/4-5 hours)
Breakfast at hotel
Morning drive to Jaipur : The capital city of the state of Rajasthan also know as "Pink City" owes its name, its foundation and planning to the great warrior astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II. The city of Jaipur has broad avenues. The city sits on a dry lake bed in a wild and somewhat arid landscape, surrounded by barren hills surmounted by fortresses and crenellated walls.

On arrival check in to hotel for overnight stay. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 04 : Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel
After breakfast, excursion to Amber Fort enroute witness the façade of Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds which was built in 1799. Amber Fort - The ancient capital of the state until 1727 when Jai Singh decided to move from his hillside fortress at Amber to new site on the plains. The construction of this fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar’s army. The fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture, stunningly situated on a hillside and overlooking a lake which reflects its terraces and ramparts. Visit the Jagmandir or the hall of victory glittering with mirrors, Jal Mahal & temple of Kali. Ascend on elephant back, the hill, on which the fort is situated.

Enjoy Elephant ride at Amber Fort (upto the hills).

PM : City tour of Jaipur. Visit the Jantar Mantar – the observatory built by Jai Singh in 1728; the City Palace which is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. It also has a museum with an extensive collection of art, carpets, paintings, enamel ware and weapons dating back to the 15th century.

Day 05 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (appx 260 kms)
Morning, after breakfast leave for Agra. Enroute visit the abandoned Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri : built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, was the old capital of the Mughals, which was abandoned after 15 years due to scarcity of water. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal & other Palaces which are still preserved in its original glory.

Continue drive to Agra. Arrive Agra in the evening and check-in at pre-booked hotel for overnight stay.

Day 07 : Agra - Lucknow
At the time of sunrise visit Taj Mahal, which was constructed by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Construction of the Taj began in 1631 and was not completed until 1653. Later after breakfast start sightseeig of Agra city including visit to Agra fort, which was built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, and additions were made up until the time of his grandson, Shah Jahan. It contains the hall of public and private audiences amongst many other beautiful structures; Itmad-ud-daulah, which was constructed by Nur Jahan between 1622 and 1628 and is very similar to the tomb she constructed for her husband, Jehangir, near Lahore in Pakistan.

Evening transfer to railway station to board overnight train to Lucknow

Day 08 : Lucknow - Sravasti
Morning arrive lucknow railway station to board train Shatabdi Express for Lucknow. Arrive Lucknow and have lunch at the local restaurant and after lunch leave by road for Sravasti. Arrive Sravasti and transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Saravasti.

Day 09 : Sravasti - Lumbini
Breakfast at the hotel. Start sightseeing of Saravasti and visit Sahet Mahet. Later leave for Lumbini - the birthplace of the Buddha. On your way to Lumbini visit Kapilavastu - the place where Prince Siddharth (Gautam Buddha) spent his childhood and saw the worldly sorrow and pain, disease and death. Then, finally when he saw a radiant happy Sadhu who had conquered all these, he decided to renounce all worldly riches and pleasures to seek truth and embark on the path of salvation.

Arrive Lumbini and check in to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 10 : Lumbini - Kushinagar
Breakfast at the hotel. Start sightseeing of Lumbini - the Birth place of Lord Buddha. Afternoon leave by road for Kushinagar - where the Buddha finally attained nirvana. Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon visit Nirvana Temple, Ramabhar Stupa and Cremation site of Lord Buddha. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11 : Kushinagar - Patna
After breakfast leave by road for Patna. Enroute sightseeing of Vaishali - the place of Mahavira one of the Jain Tirthankars and also the place is of Buddha where attain of Mahanirvana was declared. Continue drive towards Patna. Arrive Patna and check in to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 11 : Patna – Rajgir - Bodhgaya
Morning after breakfast leave for Bodhgaya - the place where Buddha got Enlightenment. Enroute visit Nalanda and Rajgir - 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.

Continue drive towards Bodhgaya. Arrive and check in to the hotel in Bodhgaya for overnight stay.

Day 11 : Bodhgaya
After breakfast start sightseeing of Bodhgaya. Bodhgaya is the spiritual home of Buhddhists and attracts a number of believers from all over the world. 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. Visit various temple and Niranjana River. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 12 : Bodhgaya - Varanasi
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning drive for Varanasi – the city of temples and ghats popularly known as “Banaras”. Famous worldwide from ancient times for art, culture and educational institutions here. Every year millions of pilgrim come Varanasi to take bath in holy Ganges and to pursue various rituals.

Arrive Varanasi and check in to the hotel. Late afternoon visit Sarnath - where the Buddha preached his first sermon in the Deer Park, contains the most impressive remains, as well as a modern temple. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 13 : Varanasi - Kathmandu
Early morning take a boat ride along the Ganges and catch the scene of devotees bathing and praying in the sacred water. Later transfer to the airport for flight to Kathmandu. Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 14 : Kathmandu
After breakfast start sightseeing tour of Kathmandu visiting Pashupatinath Temple - the most sacred of the Hindu temples in Nepal dedicated to lord Shiva, built in 1696. We carry on the sightseeing tour of the Patan - a city of architecture and fine arts. Sometimes known as "Town with a Thousand Golden Roofs". Visit Tibetan Handicraft center at Jawalakhel to watch carpet weaving.

Post lunch Sightseeing tour of Swayambhunath - the oldest Buddhist shrine. Looking east from here, one can see the entire Kathmandu valley spread out below. A short drive will take you to Boudhanath - the worlds largest stupa; a sight of great reneration to the Buddhist. We continue to Kathmandu Durbar Square - the temple of the Living Goddess and the old Royal Palace. Finally, visit Kasthamandup - a temple built from a single tree from which the Kathmandu derives its name. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 15 : Kathmandu Departure
Transfer to the international airport for flight back to your home.