General
Indian subcontinent is the place where Buddhism originated and later became a major world religion. This religion is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama who was born as a prince of the ancient Kapilavastu Kingdom which is now in Lumbini. The journey offers you the opportunity of knowing the life story of Lord Buddha also known as Siddhartha Gautama. All these Buddhist sites are matchless in their own way.
Why you choose this package!
- Sarnath -the place where Lord Buddha preached his first Sermon in 590 BC
- Early morning boat-ride on the River Ganges
- “Bodhi” tree Satabodhi Temple
- Nalanda is world’s oldest university founded in the 5th century
- Lumbini – the birthplace of Buddha
- Ashoka’s pillar (249 BC) rediscovered in 1890’s
Vrindavan Vrindavan 15 Km. north of Mathura on the same bank of Yamuna, lies the celebrated town of Vrindavan, almost as closely associated with Krishna as Mathura itself. Indeed one hardly speak of Vrindavan alone to; the devout Hindu. Mathura-Vrindavan can not a unified image of untold beauty and religious sanctify. What is comparatively a matter 
Qutub Minar Qutab-ud-din Aibak, the first Muslim ruler of Delhi, commenced the construction of the Qutab Minar in 1200 AD, but could only finish the basement. His successor, Iltutmush, added three more storeys, and in 1368, Firoz Shah Tughlak constructed the fifth and the last storey. The development of architectural styles from Aibak to Tughlak 
Welcome to Delhi, the National capital of India. You will be received by our company representative at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Your day at leisure. Overnight at the Hotel.
In morming enjoy sightseeing tour of Old Delhi and New Delhi that will include visits to Chandni Chowk, Red Fort and Jama Masjid, Laxmi Narayan Temple, India Gate, Rastrapati Bhawan, Humayun's Tomb and the Qutab Minar. Enjoy shopping and food there. Overnight Stay at hotel.
In the morning take Breakfast then proceed to board flight for Varanasi.On arrival check-in at hotel and refresh for a visit to Sarnath -the place where Lord Buddha preached his first Sermon in 590 BC. Overnight at hotel.
Early morning boat-ride on the River Ganges. Later ready for sightseeing tour of Varanasi, visiting Ghats, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Gyanvyapi Mosque, Durga Temple, Banaras Hindu University, Ram Nagar, Fort and Museum. Overnight at hotel.
In the morning leave Varanasi by road for Bodhgaya (242 kms / 6-7 Hrs) one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage centers in the state of Bihar. It was here that Gautama attained enlightenment and became Buddha under the "Bodhi" tree Satabodhi Temple. Overnight at hotel.
Bodhgaya is counted one among the four most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites. Morning visit temples in Bodhgaya. Visit places like the Great Buddha Statue, Niranjana River and Sujata Temple. In evening attend prayer at Mahabodhi temple. Overnight at hotel.
Leave Bodhgaya for Patna (229 kms / 6-7 Hrs) en-route visiting Rajgir & Nalanda. Patna is 2500 year old capital city of Bihar. Rajgir was capital of 6th century Magadha Empire and was revered site of Buddha's discourses. Buddha spent many years here. Nalanda is world's oldest university founded in the 5th century. Overnight at hotel in Patna.
In morning leave Patna for Kushinagar , en-route visiting Vaishali -located 60 kms from Patna and holds special significance for Buddhist devotees. Kushinagar is the place where Buddha passed into Maha-Parinirvana. Afternoon visit Kushinagar the various stupas and temples. Overnight at hotel.
In morning leave Kushinagar by road for Lumbini (170 kms / 4-5 Hrs) - the birthplace of Buddha and is located just a few kilometres inside Nepal. (While going to Lumbini i.e Nepal, complete all the formalities at India/Nepal border for Visa/Immigration.)Sightseeing tour of Lumbini and Overnight stay at Hotel.
In morning visit to Ashoka’s pillar (249 BC) rediscovered in 1890’s inside thick sal forest, a temple of Mayadevi, the ruins of an old monastery and some new stupas, then in the afternoon proceed to Balrampur enroute visiting Sravasti where you will see the extensive ruins of this ancient city & Jetavana Monastery. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel
In morning get ready to visit Sahet & Mahet -and the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Kosala. Sravasti has the honour for sheltering Buddha for 24 rainy seasons in the Jetvana Vihar and has the famous Anand Bodhi tree, age-old stupas, majestic monasteries and several temples. Buddha is said to have performed some miracles here. After sightseeing leave for Lucknow by road (175 kms). On reaching Lucknow stay overnight at hotel.
After breakfast go for local sightseeing of the historical monuments in Lucknow. Visit the famous Imambaras and Bhulbhulaiya. Board the evening flight back to Delhi International Airport to board your flight to board the return flight for your onward destination.