The buddha's trail

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Itinerary

Day 1, Arrive Aurangabad

On arrival at Aurangabad, you will be transferred to the hotel by our representatives. Later, visit the Daulatabad Fort, Bibi-Ka-Muqbara, and Aurangabad Caves. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2, Aurangabad - Ellora Caves - Aurangabad

Today, in the first half, visit Ellora Caves, which is 30 km from Aurangabad. Ellora is famous for its rock-cut cave temples that date back to 10th and 11th century. After the sightseeing tour, return to the hotel in Aurangabad for overnight stay and dinner.
Day 3, Aurangabad - Ajanta Cave - Jalgaon - Bhopal

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Ajanta caves, located 100 km, a 2:30 hour drive, northeast of Aurangabad in the Waghora valley. These magnificent rock-cut caves, 30 in number, date from 2nd BC to 7th Century AD. After the sightseeing tour, drive to Jalgaon railway station from where you will board a train for Bhopal.
Day 4, Bhopal - Sanchi - Bhopal - Agra

Today, you will visit Sanchi Stupa, a rounded hill topped with some of India's oldest Buddhist structures. In the afternoon, return to the hotel in Bhopal. In the evening, you will board a train from Bhopal to board a train to Agra.
Day 5, Arrive Agra

Upon arrival at Agra, meet our representatives who will transfer you to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. After a tiring city sightseeing tour, return to the hotel for overnight stay and dinner.
Day 6, Agra - Delhi - Patna (air)

Post breakfast at the hotel, drive to Delhi Airport to board a flight to Patna. On arrival at Patna, check- in the hotel for overnight stay and dinner.
Day 7, Patna - Nalanda - Rajgir - Bodhgaya

Today, drive to Bodhgaya. During the journey, visit Nalanda, an ancient university founded in the 5th century B.C. Also, you will visit a museum that exhibits the Nalanda University seal, sculptures and other remains found on the site. 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. After a day long sightseeing tour, check in the Bodh Gaya hotel for overnight stay.
Day 8, Bodhgaya - Varanasi

In the morning, enjoy a hearty breakfast and visit Mahabodhi Temple in Sarnath, a hallowed ground where Buddha attained enlightenment and formulated his philosophy of life. Make a point to see the Bodhi Tree, a sacred fig tree ever to grace the Earth under which Prince Siddhartha, the founder of Buddhism, achieved enlightenment. Later drive to Varanasi for overnight stay and dinner.
Day 9, Varanasi

Today, explore Varanasi. Start your day with an early morning boat ride and then in first half visit Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple. Later, the second half, visit Sarnath (where Buddha delivered his first sermon). In the evening, see the famed Ganga aarti. Overnight stay at the Varanasi hotel.
Day 10, Varanasi - Kushinagar

After breakfast, drive to Kushinagar, the holy town where Gautama Buddha attained Parinirvana after his death. On arrival at Kushinagar, check in the hotel and then go for a city sightseeing tour. Dinner and overnight stay at the Kushinagar hotel.
Day 11, Kushinagar - Lumbini - Shravasti

After breakfast at the Kushinagar hotel, drive to Shravasti. During the journey, visit Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha. Today, visit Mayadevi temple, which is sacred to Buddha's mother. Later visit China temple, which is a beautiful pagoda-style temple with many prayers and meditation cells. Then continue drive to Sravasti. On arrival at Shravasti check-in at the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 12, Shravasti - Lucknow Shravasti, Departs

Today, proceed for city tour of Shravasti where Lord Buddha passed the greater part of his monastic life and preached after the enlightenment. 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 Lucknow to board a flight or train.