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Grand Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour: Path to Enlightenment

Varanasi, India
  • 12 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Assistance on arrival at the airport.
    • 11 Nights' accommodation (if option selected) in selected price category hotels.
    • Private AC car/van for airport transfers, sightseeing, and excursions as per the program.
    • English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city), as per the program
    • Monument entrances and activity charges mentioned in the itinerary.
    • Bottled drinking water in the car.
    • Government taxes.
    • Breakfast (11)
      Breakfast
    • Any flight ticket.
    • Camera charges at monuments if any.
    • Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
    • Gratuities and optional activities.

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

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    Arranged start time

    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    • 04/01/2023 - 05/13/2027

      Monday - Sunday : 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Itinerary

    Day 1

    Arrive - Varanasi (Flight)

    3 Stops

    Varanasi (Pass By)

    1

    Sarnath

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Banaras Hindu University

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.

    Meals: Not included

    Day 2

    Varanasi - Bodhgaya (255kms/ 5hrs)

    3 Stops

    1

    Ganga Aarti

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Kashi Vishwanath Temple

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Bodh Gaya (Pass By)

    Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 3

    Bodhgaya

    2 Stops

    1

    Bodhi Tree

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Mahabodhi Temple

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 4

    Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna (170kms/ 6hrs)

    2 Stops

    1

    Rajgir

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Nalanda

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 5

    Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar (225Kms/ 6hrs)

    2 Stops

    1

    Vaishali

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Parinirvana Stupa

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 6

    Kushinagar - Lumbini (180Kms/ 5hrs)

    3 Stops

    Lumbini (Pass By)

    1

    Lumbini

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Maya Devi Temple

    4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 7

    Lumbini - Sravasti (225Kms/ 6hrs)

    1 Stop

    Shravasti (Pass By)

    Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 8

    Sravasti - Lucknow (170Kms/ 4hrs)

    1 Stop

    1

    Shobhnath Temple

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 9

    Lucknow - Sankasiya - Agra (350Kms/ 7hrs)

    2 Stops

    1

    Agra

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Agra (Pass By)

    Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 10

    Agra - Delhi (210Kms/ 4hrs)

    2 Stops

    1

    Agra Fort

    3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    New Delhi (Pass By)

    Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 11

    Delhi

    1 Stop

    1

    Qutub Minar

    4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Accommodation: Overnight at hotel.

    Meals: Breakfast

    Day 12

    Delhi – Departure (Flight)

    1 Stop

    New Delhi (Pass By)

    Accommodation: Not included

    Meals: Breakfast

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Infant seats available
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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