Footsteps of lord buddha tour

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Itinerary

Day 1, Arrive Delhi

On arrival in Delhi, meet our representative, who will transfer you to a hotel in Delhi. The evening will be free for leisure.
Day 2, Delhi

Today, you will visit Raj Ghat, Shanti Vana, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, Humayun Tomb, India gate, and Lakshmi Narayan Temple. During the sightseeing tour, you will pass by Red Fort, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament House and famous Secretariat buildings. In the evening, go to railway station to board a flight for Lucknow.
Day 3, Delhi - Lucknow - Shravasti

Upon arrival in Lucknow, drive to Sravasti. Dinner and overnight stay at the Sravasti hotel.
Day 4, Shravasti - Lumbini

Post breakfast at the hotel go for a city sightseeing tour. Today, you will visit the Ananda Bodhi tree where Lord Buddha meditated for a night then visit Jetavan where Lord Buddha performed some miracle. In the afternoon, drive to Lumbini in Nepal. Dinner and overnight stay at the Lumbini hotel.
Day 5, Lumbini

Post breakfast at the hotel, visit Lumbini Park, Mayadevi temple, and China temple. Dinner and overnight stay at the Lumbini hotel.
Day 6, Lumbini - Kushinagar

After enjoying a scrumptious breakfast at the Lumbini hotel, drive to Kushinagar. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to a hotel and then proceed for city tour. Today, you will visit Mahaparinirvana Temple, Kushinagar Museum, Ramabhar Stupa and Sun Temple. Dinner and overnight stay at Kushinagar.
Day 7, Kushinagar - Varanasi

Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Varanasi. On arrival at Varanasi check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 8, Varanasi

In the morning, go for a boat ride along the Ganges. After a quintessential Varanasi experience, go back to the hotel for breakfast. In the first half, visit Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, and Tulsi Manas Temple. Later, in the second half, visit Sarnath (where Buddha delivered his first sermon). After a brief sightseeing tour, return to Varanasi to see the evening Ganga Aarti. Dinner and overnight stay at the Varanasi hotel.
Day 9, Varanasi - Bodh Gaya

After breakfast, drive to Bodh Gaya. On arrival at Bodh Gaya, check-in at the hotel. Later, visit Mahabodhi Temple, which includes tall stone lotuses, figures of Buddha sitting in different postures on the walls, his footprints on the stones and a colossal golden Buddha in the sanctum sanctorum. The Bodhi Tree is situated in the premises of the temple, is the one under which Buddha attained illumination. Dinner and overnight stay at the Bodh Gaya hotel.
Day 10, Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna

After breakfast in the morning, drive to Patna. En-route, visit Nalanda University, founded in the 5th century B.C. Also, pay a visit to the archeological museum that exhibits the Nalanda University seal, sculptures and other remains found on the site. Later take a 20 km drive to Rajgir. Further, visit Griddhkuta "Hill of Vultures", where Buddha delivered some of his most famous sermons. After that, visit Saptparni caves where first Buddha Council was held which is also the source of Rajgir's hot springs. Later continue drive to Patna. On arrival at Patna check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 11, Patna Departs

Post breakfast, drive to railway station or airport to board a train or flight to journey onwards.