Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Arrival Delhi . Meet and assist on arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight Delhi.


Day 02 : Delhi / Jaipur ( 257 kms / apprx 05 hrs drive) (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
After breakfast visit Old Delhi , Jama Mosque, Rajghat – where Gandhiji was cremated and drive past to Red Fort. Lunch at Local Restaurant.

PM : Drive to Jaipur. On arrival Checkin at hotel.


Day 03 : Jaipur (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
AM : Visit Amber Fort with elephant ride up to the Fort. Amber Fort is 12 kms from Jaipur and was built in 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II, on the outskirts of Jaipur.

PM : Jaipur city tour visiting The City palace contains a museum with rare manuscripts, fine specimens of Rajput and Mughal paintings and an armory, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar observatory, built in 1726, is series of mathematical instruments built in masonry with marvelous precision, and drive past to Albert Hall and Ram Niwas and Birla temple complex. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 04 : Jaipur / Fatehpur Sikri / Agra (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

After breakfast drive to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri, a red sandstone deserted city built by Akbar around 1570 to commemorate the birth of his son, is probably the halls, palaces and mosque are still in a state of perfection as are the tomb of Salim Chisti and the Buland Darwaza. Akbar used the highest quality craftmen to construct the city only to abandon it some years later because water supply failed. On arrival Agra check in at hotel.

PM : After lunch city tour of Agra visiting the Taj Mahal ,Agra Fort.

The Taj Mahal was built between 1630-1653 by Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial in white marble to his queen Mumtaz Mahal. Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders of the world and the greatest love stories ever written with white marble and precious stones.

Agra Fort was built by Akbar in 1565 and this rusty red sandstone fort stands like a crescent on the bank of Yamuna river. It is one of the finest forts in India and is a silent witness to the numerous palaces, pavilions and buildings which echo the story of Mughal Empire. Overnight Agra.


Day 05 : Agra / Delhi (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
After breakfast proceed for Delhi.

Lunch at Lotus Pond Chinese Restaurant in Delhi.

PM : Sightseeing Delhi , visiting Bahai temple and drive past to the Qutab Minar, Dinner at Local restaurant. Check in at Hotel. Overnight.

Day 06 : Delhi – Varanasi (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

After breakfast transfer to airport to flight for Varanasi. On arrival check in at hotel.

PM : Sarnath about 10 kms from the holy city of Varanasi – is the blessed locale where more than 2500 years ago Buddha choose to deliver his first sermon. Overnight Hotel Varanasi.


Day 07 : Varanasi (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Varanasi : The eternal city is one of the most important Pilgrim sites in India and also a major Tourist Attraction, situated on the banks of the sacred Ganges.The name Varanasi derived from two rivers. The Varuna and Assi. It is a Great Centre of learning and Civilization. It is also known as Kashi and Banaras.

Early morning boat ride on the river Ganges to see the sunrise and the bathing Ghats of an ancient Hindu city. Thereafter visiting Bharat Mata Temple, Banaras Hindu University, Kasi Vishwanath Temple. Return to hotel for breakfast and bath.


Day 08 : Varanasi / Bodhgaya (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
AM : Drive Varanasi to Boghgaya ,which is 243 kms approx.7 hrs drive (with packed lunch) . On arrival check in at hotel.

Bodhgaya in the state of Bihar, reckoned as the most important Buddhist pilgrimage centre, is the place where Lord Sakyamuni (Gautam Buddha) entered into meditation after being moved by the sufferings of mankind.

Overnight at Hotel.


Day 10 : Bodhgaya (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
After breakfast , morning visit Mahabodhi Temple & Bodhi Tree, Great Buddha Statue, Niranjana River, Sujata Temple - which is across the Niranja river & it's 30 minutes walk through the paddy fields. Also visit various other Buddhist Temples in Bodhgaya. Lunch and dinner at hotel. Overnight at Hotel.


Day 11 : Bodhgaya (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day free in Bodhgaya.


Day 12 : Bodhgaya / Rajgir – Nalanda / Rajgir / Patna (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Morning leave for Rajgir.Visit Rajgir the Vulture Hill, World Peace Stupa, Bamboo's Garden. Then continue to Nalanda to visit the ruins of world oldest University. : Which is 14 kms drive, and It was one of the oldest Universities of the World & International Centre for Buddist Studies. Thereafter drive to patna, on arrival check in at hotel. Dinner and overnight Patna.

Day 13 : Patna – Vaishali -Kushinagar (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
Early morning drive (apprx 9 hrs to Kushinagar) with packed lunch enroute visiting Vaishali. On arrival checkin at hotel.

PM : visit Mahaparinirwana Temple (where Buddha took his last breathe) and Rambhar Stupa (cremation site of lord Buddha), Japan Temple. Dinner and overnight.


Day 14 : Kushinagar / Lumbini (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
After breakfast drive (170 kms / apprx 04 hrs drive) to Lumbini (Nepal). While going to Lumbini, stop at India/Nepal border for Visa/Immigration formalities. Later check-in at Hotel.

Visit Lumbini, the Birth place of Lord Buddha. Lunch at hotel. Dinner and overnight.


Day 15 : Lumbini / Sravasti (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
AM : After breakfasr drive to Kapilvastu (10 kms) and the continue to Sravasti (150 kms). On arrival check in at hotel.

PM : Visit Sahet Mahet (Capital of ancient kingdom of Kosala, Jetawana Gardens Buddhist temples.)


Day 16 :Sravasti–Lucknow-Delhi (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner on board train)
Drive 4-5 hrs to Lucknow. Arrive Lucknow and enjoy Lunch at a hotel. Thereafter transfer to airport to board flight to Delhi., and transfer to Hotel. Overnight Delhi.


Day 17 : Departure (Breakfast)
Free for own activities. transfer in time to Airport for flight to onward destination.

• COST AS UNDER : (PER PERSON BASIS)
  
  

  MINIMUM NOS OF Persons	USD
  02 PERSONS TRAVELLING TOGETHER	1285 PER PERSON
  SINGLE PERSON SUPPLEMENT (if required)	1000 NETT
  Additional Entrance Fee = USD 65 PER PERSON

  
  Additional AIR FARE (DELHI / VARANASI & LUCKNOW / DELHI) = USD 273 PER PERSON ( fare are presently applicable and subject to change as per airlines , without prior notice, economy class).
  
  
• COST INCLUDES
  ACCOMODATION
  HOTELS ON TWIN SHARRING BASIS FOR TOTAL 14 NIGHTS
  TRANSPORT
  AIRCON TRANSPORT
  MEALS
  ALL MEALS AS SPECIFIED ABOVE
  GUIDE
  LOCAL ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE FOR SIGHTSEEING TOURS ONLY
  
  
• COST DOES NOT INCLUDES :
  Airport Tax , Any airfare, Our guides air fare, IF ANY, Rajgir ropeway, Customer tips to Driver and expenses of personal nature such as Liquor, Mineral water, Lundry, room service, Phone call., Any hike Govt. Taxes in any, Portrage at station, camera (still / video) entry fee, Lunch & Dinner in Delhi on 16 Sep’06. No meal on 01 Sep’06.
  
  
• HOTEL USED ARE AS UNDER OR EQUIVALENT (SUPERIOR TOURIST CLASS CATEGORY):
  
  
• DELHI CITY :
  ASHOK COUNTRY RESORT / HOTEL CENTAUR / CITY PARK / HANS PLAZA / HOTEL CONNAUGHT
  
  
• JAIPUR :
  HOLIDAY INN / PARK PARK PLAZA / KK ROYAL DAYS
  
  
• AGRA :
  HOLIDAY INN / HOWARD PARK PLAZA
  
  
• VARANASI :
  MERADEN GRAND / CLARKS VARANASI
  
  
• BODHGAYA :
  SUJATA HOTEL / TAJ DARBAR
  
  
• KUSHINAGAR :
  LOTUS NIKKO
  
  
• LUMBINI :
  NEW CRYSTAL / BUDDHA MAYA GARDEN
  
  
• PATNA :
  CHANAKYA HOTEL
  
  
• SRAVASTI :
  LOTUS NIKKO
  
  

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Extension Tour


Day 16
Delhi - Dharmshala – Mcleoudganj (Lunch / Dinner)
Drive To Mcleoudganj ( 510 kms / 10-12 hrs). On Arrival checkin at hotel.


Day 17
Mcleoudganj (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
At Alt. 2080 M. Home of His Holiness Dalai Lama. Visit the Namgyal monastry of Dalai Lama, next to it is the Tsuglegkhang (Central Cathedral) substitute for its far more splendid namesake in Lhasa also known as Jokhang. Visit the Dipo Rsechokling Monastry and the Gaden Choeling Nunnery. Also visit the Tibetan Handicraft centre.

Afternoon visit the museum displaying some rare Thangka paintings , statues of dieties and article used in Buddhist rituals. Overnight Hotel.

Day 18 : Mcleoudganj (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day free.


Day 19 : Mcleoudganj – Delhi (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Drive to Delhi (10-12 hrs drive). On arrival checkin at hotel.


Day 20 : Departure (Breakfast)
Free for own activities. transfer in time to Airport for flight to onward destination.

• COST AS UNDER : (Per Person Basis)
  
  

  MINIMUM NOS OF Persons	USD
  02 PERSONS TRAVELLING TOGETHER	545 PER PERSON
  SINGLE PERSON SUPPLEMENT (if required)	465 NETT
  Additional Entrance Fee = USD 65 PER PERSON

  
  
  
• COST INCLUDES :
  ACCOMODATION
  HOTELS ON TWIN SHARRING BASIS FOR TOTAL 04 NIGHTS
  TRANSPORT
  AIRCON TRANSPORT
  MEALS
  ALL MEALS AS SPECIFIED ABOVE
  GUIDE
  LOCAL ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDE IN DHARAMSHALA.
  SERVICE TAX OF 4.08%
  
  
• COST DOES NOT INCLUDES :
  Airport Tax , Any airfare, Our guides air fare, IF ANY, Customer tips to Driver and expenses of personal nature such as Liquor, Mineral water, Lundry, room service, Phone call., Any hike Govt. Taxes in any, Portrage at station, camera (still / video) entry fee, Lunch & Dinner in Delhi on 20 Sep’06.
  
  
• HOTEL USED ARE AS UNDER OR EQUIVALENT (SUPERIOR TOURIST CLASS CATEGORY)
  Delhi
  ASHOK COUNTRY RESORT / HOTEL CENTAUR / CITY PARK / HANS PLAZA / HOTEL CONNAUGHT
  
  
• Mcleodganj
  SURYA HOTEL / HOTEL NATRAJ / HIM QUEEN