Arrive Delhi International airport, meet and greet by our representative then transfer to hotel.

Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, drive pass of government buildings along Raj Path and India Gate, The India Gate, is a war memorial located astride the Rajpath, on the eastern edge of the ‘ceremonial axis’ of New Delhi, formerly called Kingsway, Parliament house and President House. Then  transfer airport to catch flight for Aurangabad.   

Arrive Aurangabad and drive to Ellora and  visit to Ellora caves. Ellora Caves happen to be younger and have its history dating back to 5th and 10 century CE. The Ellora caves are divided into three parts – Hindu Caves, Jain Caves, and Buddhist Caves. However, Ellora Caves have always had the attention it deserves. 

In evening transfer to hotel.

Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Ajanta.

Aurangabad is well known for its premium quality, great architecture, delicious food shops great cultural heritage and a lot more. The city was founded in 1610 by Malik Ambar and was originally known as “Khadki”. 

Ajanta Caves date back to the time between 2nd century BCE to 480 or 650 CE. Walter M. Spink, the famous history scholar, have stated that the caves were built in two phases (Satavahana Period and Vākāṭaka Period). Some of the caves were not completed and some only had their construction begun for a short time.

The site of Ajanta Caves was later abandoned and got covered in thick forest, until 1819 when a British officer rediscovered it. Ajanta and Ellora Caves combine to form a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as announced on 1983. 

In late evening transfer airport to catch flight for Delhi. 

Arrive Delhi and transfer to hotel.

Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, drive airport to catch flight for Bhopal.  Arrive Bhopal and visit Sanchi Stupa and Ashoka pillar. Sanchi Stupa in Bhopal is one of the oldest stone structures in India. Originally built by the emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC, it had about half the diameter of today’s stupa, which is the result of enlargement by the Sungas. Sanchi is a Buddhist pilgrimage site, 55 kms north-east of Bhopal city. It is unique in having the most perfect and well preserved stupas anywhere in India.  

Overnight  at hotel.

After breakfast, transfer to airport to catch flight for Varanasi via Delhi.

Arrive Varanasi and transfer to hotel.

Overnight at hotel.

Early morning boat ride at holy river “The Ganges”, visit BHU, Bharat Mata Temple. Breakfast at hotel. 

Drive to Bodhgaya enroute visit of Sarnath, the principle center of Buddhism. It was here around 530 B.C that Buddha preached his 1st sermon after gaining enlightenment.

Upon arrival at Bodhgaya, 

Sightseeing of Bodhgaya one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage centers. It was here that Gautama attained enlightenment and became Buddha under the “Bodhi” tree. Visit Mahabodhi Temple built by Ashoka the Great in 3rd Century BC one can also visit the Sacred Bodhi tree also visit Sujata House a temple dedicated to Uruvela tribeswoman who offered food to the starving Siddhartha. The neighboring purlieu and the shrine itself evoke a sense of sanctity, not to be missed Niranjana River.

Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast at hotel.  Drive to Patna en-route visit Rajgir & Nalanda. In Rajgir  visit the Vishwa Shanti Stupa. It is a marble structure with niches bearing golden images of the Buddha, built by the Nipponza Myohoji sect of Japan. Then drive further to Griddhakuta. The strange rock protrusion resembling a vulture’s beak probably gave the hill its name. In the rock cut caves here the Buddha spent many rainy seasons, meditating and preaching Venuvana Vihara- Site of the monastery Venuvana Vihar built by king Bimbisara for Lord Buddha to reside. This was the king’s first offering to Lord Buddha. Jivakameavan Gardens: seat of the Royal Physician’s dispensary once brought to have wound dressed by Jivaka, the royal physician during the reign of Ajatshatru and Bimbisara

Nalanda, the ancient Buddhist University, one of the world’s oldest universities founded in the 5th century. Also visit monasteries and temples with impressive Buddhist & Hindu images. The Institute for research in Buddhism and Pali literature which houses rare manuscripts is also worth visiting for the enthusiasts

Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Kushinagar en-route visit Vaishali Stupa.

Upon arrival at Kushinagar 

Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast, visit Kushinagar monument Mahaparinirvana Temple & Rambhar Stupa. Then drive to Lumbini.

While going to Lumbini, stop at India/Nepal border for Visa/Immigration formalities

Upon arrival at Lumbini Visit Lumbini, the Birth place of Lord Buddha 

Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast at hotel.  Drive to Saravasti.

Visit Sravasti (Sahet-Mahet), capital of the ancient Kingdom of Kosala, an active center for Buddhism

Overnight at hotel

After breakfast at hotel.  Drive to Lucknow Airport to connect flight for Delhi 

Upon arrival at Delhi, Direct drive to IGI airport to connect flight for onward destination.