Buddhist Circuit Tour 12 Days - 11 Nights

Arrive in Delhi, transfer to hotel
Visit India Gate, Lotus Temple, or Akshardham (if time permits)
Overnight stay in Delhi

Activities : Sightseeing

Transfer to Varanasi, check-in at hotel
Evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
Overnight stay in Varanasi

Activities : Sightseeing

Early morning boat ride on River Ganges
Visit Sarnath (where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon): Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath Museum, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar
Return to Varanasi, visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple & local markets
Overnight stay in Varanasi

Activities : Boating , Museums

Drive to Bodhgaya, check-in at hotel
Visit Mahabodhi Temple (UNESCO site), Bodhi Tree & monasteries from different countries
Overnight stay in Bodhgaya

Activities : Sightseeing

Excursion to Rajgir (Bimbisara Jail, Gridhakuta Hill, Venuvan Vihar)
Visit Nalanda University ruins (ancient Buddhist learning center, UNESCO site) & Nalanda Museum
Return to Bodhgaya for overnight stay

Activities : Museums

Drive to Kushinagar, where Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana
Visit Mahaparinirvana Temple, Ramabhar Stupa & Matha Kuar Shrine
Overnight stay in Kushinagar

Activities : Sightseeing

Cross Indo-Nepal border, arrive in Lumbini (Nepal) – birthplace of Buddha
Visit Maya Devi Temple, Ashokan Pillar & monasteries
Overnight stay in Lumbini

Activities : Sightseeing

Drive to Balrampur
Visit Shravasti (Jetavana Monastery, Ananda Bodhi Tree, Saheth & Maheth)
Overnight stay in Balrampur

Activities : Sightseeing

Drive to Lucknow, check-in at hotel
Visit Bara Imambara, Rumi Darwaza & Hazratganj market
Overnight stay in Lucknow

Activities : Sightseeing

Drive to Agra, check-in at hotel
Visit Agra Fort & Mehtab Bagh (sunset view of Taj Mahal)
Overnight stay in Agra

Activities : Forts and Palaces

Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
Drive back to Delhi, evening free for shopping/leisure
Overnight stay in Delhi

Activities : Forts and Palaces

Transfer to airport for onward journey

Activities : Forts and Palaces