Day 1:- Delhi

Meeting & assistance at the airport & transfer to Hotel. Delhi was the capital of Indraprastha and capital of the Pandavas during the Mahabharata. This magnificent city has been inhabited from the 6th century BC and has been a capital of many kingdoms. It has been destroyed and rebuilt many times and is called the city of cities . Delhi's culture has been influenced by its different rulers and the city is full of beautiful monuments. Overnight at Hotel

Day 2:- Delhi

Morning after breakfast start the tour of Old Delhi, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in 1639 AD. You will visit the Raj Ghat where the father of our nation Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. You will be visiting the museum that was built to commemorate him. You will be driven past the iconic Red Fort and Chandni Chowk, a very popular and a busy market in Old Delhi to the next stop Jama Masjid. you will also visit Qutub Minar, touted as India's largest Minaret. Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built in 1192 by Turk ruler Qutub-Ud-Din Aibak. You will then move forward to Humayun's tomb, yet another UNESCO world heritage site. Your next stop is India Gate, built in memory of the Unknown Soldiers.. Overnight at the Hotel

Day 3:- Varanasi

Delhi- Varanasi 

In time transfer to airport to connect flight for Varanasi . upon arrival transfer to hotel .Afternoon excursion to Sarnath, the place where Lord Buddhagave gave his first sermon. Evening drive back to Varanasi and watch"aarti" at Ganga Ghats. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 4:- Varanasi

Early morning boat ride on River Ganges. After breakfast leave for full day sightseeing of the city. The places of interest are Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas and the Banaras Hindu University. Overnight in Hotel.

Day 5:- Bodh gaya

Varanasi-Bodhgaya

Morning after breakfast proceed for Bodhgaya which is about 247 kms / 6-7 hrs drive. Bodhgaya is the place where Gautama Buddha attained unsurpassed, supreme Enlightenment. On arrival check into hotel and the rest of the day is free. Overnight in hotel.

Day 6:- Bodh gaya

Sightseeing of Maha Bodhi Temple and Bodhi Tree. Visit the Chinese Temple. In the afternoon visit Niranjana River and Sujata Temple. Also visit the school of the destitute. Overnight at Bodhgaya.

Day 7:- Patna

Bodhgaya-Patna

Early morning proceed to visit the historical towns of Rajgir & Nalanda (72 kms / 2 hrs). Rajgir was the lifetime of the Buddhaand was the capital of the powerful Magadhan kingdom, ruled by the virtuous King Bimbisara. Nalanda was the most renowned university in ancient India.Established in the 5th century B.C. it remained a live center of learning till the 12th century A.D. Proceed to Patna after lunch (70 kms / 2 hrs). Overnight at Patna.

Day 8:- Kushinagar

Patna-Kushinagar 

Morning after breakfast leave Patna for Kushinagar (260 kms / 7 hrs). En-route visit Vaishali - located 60 kms from Patna and holds special significance for Buddhist devotees. Kushinagar is the place where Buddha passed into Maha-Parinirvana. On arrival check-in at hotel . Rest of the day free . Overnight at hotel

Day 9:- Sravasti

Kushinagar-Sravasti 

Morning after breakfast visit Kushinagar the various stupas and temples. Kushinagar is the Place where Buddha entered perfect tranquility - the state of Mahaparinirvana. Continue to Sravasti (270 kms - approx. 07 hrs drive). Overnight at hotel

Day 10:- Kathmandu

Lumbini-Kathmandu

Morning after breakfastvisit Sahet Mahet (Capital of ancient kingdom of Kosla, Jetawana GardensBuddhist temples etc. Afternoon drive Lumbini, which is 190 kms approx. &05 hrs drive. On arrival transfer to hotel. Evening visit Buddhist temples forprayer. Overnight at hotel. Lumbini is the place where enlighted Gautam Buddhawas born.on arrival check-in at hotel . overnight at hotel .

Day 11:- Kathmandu

Morning after breakfast visit Buddhist temple & stupas transfer to airport to connect flight for Kathmandu. on arrival transfer to hotel later afternoon tour of Katmandu City - Durbar Square complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Katmandu (Nepal).

Day 12:- Kathmandu

Morning after breakfast visit the Swoyambhunath Stupa - watches over the valley from the topof a hillock on its western side. The stupa is one of the holiest Buddhistsites in Nepal and its establishment is linked to the Katmandu Valley out of aprimordial lake. Afternoon visit Patan City - Like its counterpart in Kathmandu, is an enchanting melange of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and former Royal palace complex is the center of Patan's religious and social life, and houses a museum containing an array of bronze status and religious objects. One remarkable monument here is a 16th century temple dedicated to the Hindu go Krishna, built entirely of stone .Overnight at hotel .

Day 13:- Kathmandu

Morning visit Bhaktapur. The main tourist attractions are The lion gate and The Golden gate. Evening transfer to international airport to connect onward destination.

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12 Nights /13 Days

Delhi àVaranasi à BodhgayaàPatnaàKushinagaràSravastiàLumbiniàKatmandu 

 DAY TO DAY SKELETON ITINERARY

Day 01: Delhi

Day 02: Delhi

Day 03: DelhiàVaranasi

Day 04:  Varanasià Bodhgaya

Day 05 : Bodhgaya

Day 06 : Bodhgaya à Patna

Day 07 : Patna

Day 08 : Patna àKushinagar 

Day 09 : KushinagaràSravasti 

Day 10: SravastiàLumbini

Day 11:Lumbini àKathmandu 

Day 12: Kathmandu 

Day 13: Kathmandu (Depature)

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