Footsteps of Buddha Tour
Follow the footsteps of Buddha tour to witness Buddhism in its full splendor. Trace the journey of Gautama Buddha’s life through this spiritual tour. This India tour is specifically designed to inspire the divine force and lets you explore Buddhism.
Buddha was born as Siddhartha Gautama, an Indian prince, who later renounced his throne and founded Buddhism. He founded Buddhism, after attaining enlightenment, to spread the message of peace and ways to achieve nirvana. Three Jewels are the foundations of Buddhist sacrament and custom: the Buddha, the Dharma (the teachings), and the Sangha (the community). Buddhist chants, meditations and monasteries are at the centre of the rituals and worship.
We take you to all the important Buddhist cities across India to relive this glorious, religious past. This luxury India tour starts from Delhi and then takes you to Lucknow, Sravasti (Jetavana monastery with Buddha’s hut), Lumbini (Buddha’s birthplace), Kushinagar (where Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana), Patna, Bodhagaya ( place of Buddha’s enlightenment), Varanasi ( explore Sarnath and Buddhist structures), and then back to Delhi.
The land of Buddha awaits you. Our capable and friendly tour managers will help you to have a comfortable exploration of the Buddhist religion and its traditions.
Places to See : Delhi - Lucknow - Sravasti - Lumbini - Kushinagar - Patna - Bodhgaya - Varanasi
Duration : 10 Nights / 11 Days
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive at Delhi International Airport.
Upon clearing Customs and Immigration, you are met by our representative who will present you with a welcome pack including all necessary documentation and arrange for your transfer to your hotel for check-in. No activity is scheduled today, since most of the International flights arrive into India close to midnight only. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 02 : Delhi - Lucknow - Sravasti
This morning you will be met by our representative and escorted from your Hotel to the New Delhi railway station in time to aboard the Shatabdi Express (06:15 / 12:30 hrs.).
Upon arrival in Lucknow you will be met and drive to Sravasti
(170 kms/4 hour).
Upon arrival check-in to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 : Sravasti - Lumbini
This morning you are collected from your hotel for a half day tour of Sravasti.
Upon arrival check-in to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 : Lumbini - Kushinagar
Early morning enjoy a boat ride on the holy river The Ganges.
Upon arrival check-in to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 : Kushinagar - Patna
This morning you are collected from your hotel for half day tour of Kushinagar.
Later continue your drive to Patna. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 : Patna - Bodhgaya
This morning you will drive to Bodhgaya (200 kms/07 hrs.) enroute visiting Nalanda and Rajgir.
Later continue your drive to Bodhgaya.
Upon arrival check-in to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 : Bodhgaya
This morning you are collected from your hotel for half day tour of Bodhgaya.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 : Bodhgaya - Varanasi
This morning drive to Varanasi (242 kms/07 hrs.) enroute visiting Sarnath - After attaining enlightenment in Bodhgaya, Buddha he came to Sarnath and delivered his first sermon. The Emperor Ashoka (c 304 - 232 BC), who spread the Buddha's message of love and compassion throughout his vast empire, visited Sarnath around 234 BC, and erected a stupa here. Several Buddhist structures were raised at Sarnath between the 3rd century BC and the 11th century AD, and today it presents the most expansive ruins amongst places on the Buddhist trail.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 : Varanasi - Delhi
Early morning enjoy a boat ride on the holy river The Ganges followed by the tour of Varanasi.
Upon arrival you will be met and escorted to your hotel for check-in etc. The evening is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : Delhi
This morning you are collected from your hotel for full day tour
of Old and New Delhi.
Evening at leisure to perhaps venture out and discover the city or its many restaurants on your own. Overnight at hotel.
Day 11 : Depart Delhi
Met by our representative and escorted from your hotel to the Delhi airport in time for your flight home.
Tour Ends
Trip Details
What You SEE?
- Buddha Temple (Bodhgaya)
- Bara Imambara, Chota Imambara (Lucknow)
- Temples and Ghat City - Varanasi
Tour Cost INCLUDES
- Sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary
- Accomodation at suggested hotels
- Air- Conditioned car at disposal with driver
- English Speaking Guide for all mentioned tours
- Meet and Assist services on arrival / departure
- Daily Buffet Breakfast
- Rickshaw Ride ar Chandni Chowk Old Delhi
- All Applicable taxes and service charges and
- All Parking . Road Taxes and Driver Allowances.
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