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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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    Pickup details

    As per your flight schedule, coordinated pickup will be arranged from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), Varanasi. A private chauffeur-driven air-conditioned vehicle will be provided for the entire tour. Pickup is also available from all hotels, residences, and other accommodations within 20 km of Varanasi city. Travelers arriving at the airport will be welcomed and assisted by our office executive. Please provide your hotel or flight details at least 3 days before the tour. Office executive and driver contact details will be shared one day prior to the tour.

    Arranged start time

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    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 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, 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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