- Explore Buddhism

Destinations: Delhi - Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar Lumbini - Berdpur - Sravasti - Delhi
Duration: 12 Nights - 13 Days

Day 1: Arrive Delhi
Arrive in Delhi and heading to the hotel. Sight-seeing of Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate and Parliament House.

Day 2: Delhi - Varanasi By Flight / Train
Morning departure to airport/railway station to board flight/ train for Varanasi. After arrival, pick-up & check into the hotel. In the evening enjoy the aarti ceremony at the ghats. Overnight stay in hotel at Varanasi.

Day 3: Varanasi
Early morning boat ride to the River Ganges. Then visit the famous bathing 'ghats' and temples like Vishwanath Temple, the Bharat Mata Temple, the Tulsi Manas Temple and Ashrams on the ghats. Later go on a sightseeing tour of Sarnath. Evening free for leisure activities. Overnight stay in hotel at Varanasi.

Day 4: Varanasi - Bodhgaya (By Surface250 Km / +-7-8 Hrs Drive)
in the morning drive to Bodhgaya, en route visit to an ancient city Sasaram. There you can see the 122 ft high Mausoleum of Afghan King Sher Shah that has been built of red sandstone. Later drive to Bodhgaya that stands on the banks of the Niranjana River now known as Lilanjan. Arrive Bodhgaya and heading the hotel. Overnight stay in hotel at Bodhgaya.

Day 5: Bodhgaya
Morning sightseeing tour of Bodhgaya that includes Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya Archaeological Museum Later back to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 6: Bodhgaya - Rajgir (By Surface 70 Km / +- 2 Hrs Drive)
Morning drive to Rajgir, a beautiful scenic valley. Visiting places like Griddhakuta Hill-Bimbisara Jail, Saptaparni Cave, Ajatshatru stupa, Sone Bhandar and Maniar Mat. Overnight stay in Hotel at Rajgir.

Day 7: Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna (By Surface 105 Km / +- 3 Hrs Drive)
Morning visiting Patna en route visiting Nalanda that is14 kms drive. It is one of the oldest universities of the World and International Center for Buddhist Studies. Drive back to Patna and then heading back to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 8: Patna
Morning sightseeing of Patna visiting Har Mandir Sahib, also known as Patna Sahib, Golghar, Patna Museum. Overnight stay in hotel at Patna.

Day 9: Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar (By Surface 230 Km /+-6-7 Hrs Drive)
Morning visit to Kushinagar en route visiting Vaishali, visiting Mahaparinirvana Temple (where Buddha took his last breathe) and Rambhar Stupa (cremation site of Lord Buddha). Overnight stay at Kushinagar hotel.

Day 10: Kushinagar - Lumbini (By Surface 250 Km / +- 7- 8 Hrs Drive)
Morning departure to Lumbini known as the birth place of Lord Buddha. After arrival visiting the birth place of Buddha - Mayadevi Temple in the afternoon. Overnight stay at Lumbini hotel.

Day 11: Lumbini - Berdpur - Sravasti (By Surface 252 Kms / +- 8 Hrs Drive)
Morning drive to Sravasti. situated on the banks of the river Rapti, en route visit Berdpur, ruins of convent and stupa. Driving to Sravasti (Balrampur). After arrival head towards the hotel. Overnight stay in hotel at Sravasti.

Day 12: Sravasti - Delhi by Overnight Train
Morning departure to Sravasti. Visiting Sahet Mahet, Angulimal caves, Stupas and monasteries and Sobhanath Temple. Later drive to Balarampur railway station 19 Km from Sravasti to connect overnight train to Delhi.

Day 13: Arrive Delhi
Departure to the airport or the railway station for the return journey.

- Golden Triangle Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
Arrival in Delhi and heading to the hotel. Sight-seeing of Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate and Parliament House.

Day 2: Delhi - Jaipur (By Surface 265 Km / +- 5 Hrs Drive)
Morning, depart to Jaipur. On arrival chbeeck in at hotel. Afternoon free. Overnight Jaipur.

Day 3: Jaipur
Morning visit to Amber Fort afternoon, City Palace and the Observatory. Hawa Mahal. Overnight stay in Jaipur.

Day 4: Jaipur-Agra (By Surface 243 Km / +- 4- 5 Hrs Drive)
Morning drive to Agra, en route visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Visiting places like Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other palaces, world famous Taj Mahal,Queen Mumtaz Mahal. Overnight stay in Agra.

Day 5: Agra - Delhi (By Surface 209 Km /+- 4 - 5 Hrs Drive)
morning visit agra fort later drive to Delhi.

- Palace On Wheels Train Tour

Duration: 07 Nights - 08 Days

Places To Be Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Sawai Madhopur (Ranthambhor) - Chittorgarh - Udaipur - Agra - Bharatpur - Delhi

Day 1: Arrival at Delhi
Arrival at Delhi international and head towards the hotel. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 2: Arrival at Jaipur
Departing in the evening from Delhi for Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan. Known as the pink city, it is surrounded by rugged hills and is known for its rich historical monuments. Places to visit are Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds, a remarkable five storied building in pink splendor, the Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and various other monuments from medieval times.

Day 3: Arrival at Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer, founded by Rawal Jaisal in the twelfth century, is one of the famous tourist destinations. The yellow sandstone fort is an imposing building. Even the nearby shifting sand dunes of Sam is worth seeing.

Day 4: Arrival at Jodhpur
The place is famous for rock-solid Mehrangarh Fort that was built in mid 15th century by Rao Jodha, the founder of the city. Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan. Jodhpur has grand palaces like the Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal and the Phool Mahal. These palaces, forts, temples and havelis, are known for its sculptors that reflect the imperial grandeur of the city. The Umaid Bhawan Palace hotel is also an important building worth seeing.

Day 5: Sawai Madhopur - Chittorgarh
Sawai Madhopur is host to Ranthambor wildlife sanctuary housing the Indian tiger. The park also has 300 species of birds and hyena, Ratel, Jackal an Fox among other species. Overlooking the park there are Lake Palaces, chhatris, old fortifications here. The majestic 1,000-year-old fort also overlooks the park. The beautiful Jogi Mahal is situated at the foot of the fort. The place and the majestic Chittaurgarh fort talks of the legends of valor and chivalry.

Day 6: Arrive Udaipur
Udaipur known as 'city of lakes'. You can visit the two most famous lakes, Pichola and Udai Sagar. The city also has beautiful palaces, the Jag Niwas (Lake Palace), and the Jag Mandir. Udaipur is also known for its miniature paintings.

Day 7: Arrive Agra - Bharatpur
Agra is famous for Taj Mahal, a moment built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Later proceed for Bharatpur famous for its bird sanctuary that houses thousands of Egrets, Siberian cranes, migratory water Fowl and other species of birds.

Day 8: Arrive Delhi - Onward Destination
Early breakfast and heading to the hotel for check in. Evening enjoy Son-et-Lumiere (Sound and Light Show) at the Red Fort. The show reflects the history of India from the Mughals to the Britishers. Late in the evening heading to the international airport for flight to onward destination.