Buddhist Cultural Tour with Taj Mahal, Khajuraho 8 Nights 9 Days4.7

Tour Itinerary

• Day 01: Arrival in Delhi

  Upon arrival at Arrive at New Delhi airport you will be greeted by our staff. After a warm welcome you will be transfer straight to the pre-booked hotel in Delhi. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax after a long journey. Overnight stay in Delhi.

• Day 02: Delhi – Agra

  After breakfast, drive to Agra upon arrival check in at the hotel and then you will be watching the epitome of love the Taj Mahal a masterpiece of Mughal era. Continue sightseeing by visiting the world heritage site Agra fort a bleand of Islamic, Persian and hindu architecture. In the evening explore the world famous market of Agra city famous for handicrafts in all over the world. Overnight stay at hotel.

• Day 03: Agra – Jhansi (Train) – Orchha – Khajuraho

  After breakfast, you will be transfer to Agra cantonment Railway Station to board the Express train bound to Jhansi. Upon reaching at Jhansi railway station you will be driven towards Orchha (a hidden place) here visit the Orchha fort & Jahangir mahal and the world famous Raja Ram Temple. After the sightseeing you will be driven straight to Khajuraho. Check in to hotel for overnight stay.

• Day 04: Khajuraho – Varanasi (Flight)

  After breakfast check out from hotel and then explore the 10th century world heritage sites Khajuraho Group of temples, including the Western and Eastern Temple Groups, renowned for their exquisite stone carvings and architectural brilliance dating back to the Chandela dynasty. After the sightseeing you will be transfer to Khajuraho Airport to board a flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival check in to the hotel for overnight stay.

• Day 05: Varanasi – Stay

  Early morning enjoy a peaceful boat ride on the River Ganges, observing daily rituals along the ghats. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Later explore the famous temple kasha Vishwanath dedicated to Lord Shiva. Continue your tour with the visit of Sankat Mochan temple & Bharat Mata Temple. Now you will head to visit Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment, setting the Wheel of Dharma in motion. Return back to hotel for overnight stay.

• Day 06: Varanasi – Bodhgaya

  After breakfast, you will head straight to Bodhgaya which is a religious hub of Buddhism. After refreshment explore the sacred Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the revered Bodhi Tree, under which Buddha attained enlightenment, and admire the ancient Buddhist monasteries surrounding the temple complex. Overnight stay in Bodhgaya.

• Day 07: Bodhgaya – Rajgir – Nalanda – Vaishali

  After breakfast, proceed on an excursion to Rajgir and Nalanda. Visit the ruins of Nalanda University, once the largest Buddhist monastic university in the ancient world and a prominent centre of learning for centuries. Continue to Rajgir, the ancient capital of the Magadha Kingdom. Visit Vulture’s Peak (Gijjhakuta), where Buddha delivered several important teachings, along with sacred sites such as Jivaka’s Mango Grove and other monastic remains. Later you will be driven straight to Vaishali, consider as one of the most important Buddhist destinations. Check in at the hotel upon arrival. Overnight stay in Vaishali.

• Day 08: Vaishali – Kushinagar

  After breakfast, drive to Kushinagar. Upon reaching Kushinagar you will visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple, which marks the place where Lord Buddha attained final nirvana. Also visit Mukutbandhan (Ramabhar) Stupa, the site where Buddha’s cremation took place. Now watch the international monasteries and temples established by various countries. Overnight stay in Kushinagar.

• Day 09: Kushinagar – Sravasti

  After breakfast, drive to Sravasti, an important ancient city and major Buddhist centre. Here visit the Jetavana Monastery, where Lord Buddha spent 24 rainy seasons, the Ananda Bodhi Tree, and the Angulimala Cave. Explore the local religious sites and stay overnight at hotel in Sravasti.

• Day 10: Sravasti – Lucknow – Departure

  After breakfast you will be checked out from hotel and leave straight to Lucknow airport to connect with your return flight for the onwards journey. Tour concludes