In this trip you will be enjoying Buddhist circuit along with popular Delhi-Agra- Jaipur golden triangle and the old culture city Varanasi. The important Buddhist centers as Bodhgaya, Rajgir, Nalanda and Sarnath are covered. This itinerary also features Mcleodganj and Dharamshala, the home of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

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Bodhgaya: It is one of the most significant places of Buddhist Pilgrimage. This city has Mahabodhi Temple and sacred monasteries. It is one of the four holiest cities of Buddhists; other three are Kushinagar, Lumbini, and Sarnath. This is the place where the prince Siddhartha sat in meditation under the Bodhi Tree and attained enlightenment to become Lord Buddha. There are some important and interesting excursions from Bodhgaya such as Nalanda and Rajgir.

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Duration: 18 Nights / 19 Days
Route: Delhi -Dharamshala- Agra-Bharatpur- Jaipur- Varanasi – Bodhgaya- Patna- Delhi

Day 1. Arrival Delhi: You will be assisted on arrival at Delhi International airport and then transferred to the hotel to spend overnight at hotel.

Day 2. In Delhi: In the morning after breakfast you will be taken on a full day sightseeing of Delhi starting from a walking tour of old Delhi’s narrow crowded streets through spice market and Chandni Chowk busy with their day to day business apart form grand Jama Masjid and magnificent Red Fort. You will then have a delicious lunch break at renowned Karim’s restaurant before driving to see some of the New Delhi sights such as Qutab Minar, India Gate, Humayun’s tomb and the Old Fort by the evening. Having visited these sights you will be back to hotel to spend overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Delhi / Dharamshala via Pathankot: In the morning after breakfast sight seeing of Delhi for rest of places then transfer to the old Delhi railway station to board overnight train to Pathankot.

Day 4: In Dharamshala: Assistance on arrival in the morning at Pathankot railway station then transfer to Dharamshala by road. Having reached check in at hotel and relaxation for few hours, then you will explore the beautiful hill city Dharamshala established in 1849 at the slopes of the Dhauladhar range. Dharamshala has a lovely view of snow peaks, lush green forests, tea gardens and beautiful hills. At present Dharamshala us inhabited by Tibetan settlements and it is the residence of His Holiness the ‘Dalai Lama’. There is overnight stay in Dharamshala.

Day 5: In Mcleodganj: Today morning after breakfast you will enjoy half day sight seeing of Dharamshala then transfer to Mcleodganj, having checked in at hotel, relax for some time. In the evening you will visit Dalai Lama Temple that is at a short walking distance from the main square. Mcleodganj got prominence as a major tourist attraction when Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama arrived along with thousands of followers in 1959. There are Tibetan settlements with religious education and other Buddhist Culture Centres here. There is overnight stay in Mcleodganj.

Day 6: In Mcleodganj: Today morning after breakfast you will enjoy full day sight seeing of Mcleodganj visiting Bhagsu Falls; a serene village located very close by to the Mcleodganj city center, Bhagsunath; an attractive tourist spot, Dharmakot; 14 km ahead of McLeodganj is a favourite with peace lovers surrounded by lush green deodar trees and beautiful landscapes and Church of St. John; it is a 20 minutes leisurely walk from McLeodganj main square. It is an Anglican church founded by the British Viceroy, Lord Elgin, in the year 1852, known for its peaceful environs and Belgian stained glass windows. There is overnight stay in Mcleodganj.

Day 7: Dharamshala / Agra via Pathankot: In the morning after breakfast, sight seeing of Mcleodganj for the rest of the day then transfer to Pathankot railway station to board overnight train to Agra.

Day 8: In Agra: Assistance on arrival at Agra railway station then transfer to hotel. Having reached check in at hotel, after freshen up you will be taken on a guided tour of Agra visiting the Taj Mahal that was built by the mughal emperor Shahjahan for his beloved wife Mumtaj Mahal, Agra Fort or Red Fort and I’timad-Ud-Daulah, the Empress Nur Jahan built this tomb for her father, it is also called the Baby Taj. Having done that you will be taken to Agra Bazaar in the evening then back to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 9: Agra / Bharatpur: In the morning after breakfast departure transfer to Bharatpur visiting Fatehpur Sikri on the way, it is an old kingdom deserted by the Mughal king for the lack of water. Having reached check in at beautiful Laxmi Vilas Palace and have sound sleep after dinner. There is overnight stay at Bharatpur. There is overnight stay at Bharatpur.

Day 10: Bharatpur / Jaipur: Today early in the morning you will be driven to Jaipur. Having checked in at hotel you will have breakfast and relaxation for some time then you will proceed for guided tour of this colorful city visiting Gaitor; memorials to the former rulers of Jaipur the place has some gracefully carved cenotaphs in white marble, Jaigarh Fort; standing on a hilltop, world’s biggest cannon on wheels is positioned here and Nahargarh Fort; built in 1734. The walls of the fort run along the ridge with architectural beauties. There is overnight stay at hotel.

Day 11: Jaipur/ Varanasi: Today morning after breakfast you will be enjoying the guided trip to the city visiting Amer Fort (Amber Fort) The fort is remarkable blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture a fine piece of Rajput architecture, built in the seventeen centuary is famous for great views from the top. Later in the day visit Hawa Mahal; built in 1799 is one of the most recognizable monuments of Jaipur, City Palace situated in the heart of the old City houses important museum and allows a fine view of the gardens and the city. In the evening visit a magnificent observatory built in 18th century. Having seen all these you will be transferred to the railway station to board overnight train to Varanasi.

Day 12: In Varanasi: You will be assisted on arrival in the afternoon at Varanasi railway station then transfer to hotel. Having reached check in at hotel and relaxation for the day. The evening is at leisure on Ghats. There is overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 13: In Varanasi: Today morning you will have an excursion to Sarnath, a Buddhist pilgrimage where Lord Buddha given His first sermon after enlightenment and walking around the Sarnath to see old Buddhist Stupas. Having visited you will be back to Varanasi to spend overnight at hotel.

Day 14: Varanasi/ Bodhgaya: Today you will have an early morning boat ride on the Ganges to see some of the Hindu religious activities and rituals on ghats such as bathing, washing and funeral pyres ansd some temples such as Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sankat Mochan temple and Golden Temple then transfer to the railway station to board evening train to Bodhgaya. There is overnight stay in Bodhgaya.

Day 15: In Bodhgaya: Today morning you will be enjoying the guided trip of Bodhgaya visiting The Mahabodhi temple; It is the main attraction of Bodhgaya town and stands east to the Bodhi Tree. The Mahabodhi Temple is situated in the temple complex. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site.

Day 16: In Bodhgaya: Today morning after breakfast you will be visiting full day at leisure exploring Monasteries of different countries. There are several Buddhist monasteries in Bodhgaya, constructed by many countries such as Japan, Myanmar, China, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Tibet and Thailand etc. These countries have built the monasteries in different designs. After that you will visit the archeological museum of Bodhgaya, that is a special and must see attraction of Bodhgaya. There is overnight stay at Bodhgaya.

Day 17: Bodhgaya / Rajgir: In the morning departure transfer to Rajgir by road. Having reached check in at hotel, then sight seeing of Rajgir and Nalanda for the rest of the day. There is overnight stay in Rajgir.

Day 18: Rajgir / Delhi via Patna: In the morning after breakfast, sight seeing for day then transfer to Patna to catch evening flight to Delhi. There is overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 19: Delhi/ Back Home: In the morning after breakfast full day at leisure in Delhi then transfer to the airport as per the flight schedule to board flight back home.

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