Footstep Of Buddha 11 Nights And 12 Days
Buddhism is a world-known religion that arose in and around the ancient Kingdom of Magadha (now in Bihar, India), and it's based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama -"Buddha."
Buddhism spread outside of Magadha, starting in the Buddha's lifetime. In modern times, two major branches of Buddhism exist, the Theravada in Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia, and the Mahyna throughout the Himalayas and East Asia. Buddhism is one of the most common religion in the Himalayan areas such as Sikkim, Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, the Darjeeling hills in West Bengal, and Lahaul and Spiti areas of upper Himachal Pradesh. According to the 2001 census, Buddhists make up 0.8% of India's population or 7.95 million individuals.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival Delhi
On arrival in Delhi, greeted by our Representative.
Check-in at the hotel. Afternoon visits the city of Delhi, Lakshmi Narayan temple, Gandhi Museum. Drive via India Gate, President's residence - Rashtrapati Bawan, all the Government buildings, the Parliament house and Qutab Minar.
Post city tour transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2
Delhi- Agra Post breakfast, 4 Hrs drive to Agra (203 km) Check-in at Hotel. After lunch, visits the world-famous Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Overnight stay at the hotel. (Taj Mahal remains closed on all Fridays).
Day 3
Agra - Lucknow Post breakfast, drive to Lucknow (10 - 11 hrs) en-route visit SANKASIA, where Lord descended from heaven after giving a sermon to his mother after seven years of her death. Check-in at the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 4
Lucknow -Varanasi
After an early breakfast, Lucknow city tour and drive to Varanasi(07 hrs), Check-in at Hotel.
Evening set free for you to explore on your own.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 5
Varanasi
Early morning boat excursion on the river Ganges, a ferry pilgrimage from ghat to ghat. People bathe early in the morning to offer prayers to the rising sun.
After lunch afternoon, visit SARNATH along with the Pirith ceremony (where Buddha delivered his first sermon).
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 6
Varanasi- Bodhgaya
After breakfast, a 243 km drive to Bodhgaya. Check-in at Hotel.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7
Bodhgaya
After morning breakfast, visit Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Great Buddha Statue, Niranjana River, and Sujata Temple - which is across the Niranjana river.
Afternoon visit to Dungeshwari caves.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 8
Bodhgaya-Rajgir- Nalanda -Bodhgaya
After an early breakfast, drive to Rajgir, the vulture Hill, hot spring in Rajgir, world peace Stupa, Bamboos Garden. Continue to Nalanda to visit the ruins of the world's oldest University.
Return to Bodhgaya.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 9
Bodhgaya- Vaishali - Kushinagar After an early breakfast, drive to Vaishali. Check-in at the hotel. Visit Maha Parinirwana Temple (where Buddha took his last breath) and Rambhar Stupa (cremation site of Lord Buddha), Japan Temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10
Kushinagar- Lumbini
After breakfast, drive 5 hrs to Lumbini with packed lunch (Nepal). While going to Lumbini, a stop at India/Nepal border for Visa/Immigration formalities.
Later check-in at the hotel. 15 Min drive from the Nepal Border. Noon visits Lumbini, the Birthplace of Lord Buddha. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 11
Lumbini-Kapilvastu-Sravasti
After breakfast morning leaves for Sravasti, en-route visit Kapilavastu - where Buddha's childhood was spent & also visit the ruins of the Palaces.
Later continue drive to Sravasti & on arrival check-in at the hotel.
Post Lunch a visit to Sravasti, where Buddha spent his 24 monsoons, visit Jetvana and Ananda Bodhi Tree.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 12
Sravasti- Lucknow-Delhi
After breakfast, 6 hrs drive to Lucknow.
Transfer to Railway station to board a train to New Delhi.
Post dinner proceeds to connect the flight for onward destination.
Inclusion
Accommodation on Double / Twin Sharing Basis as Per Package Selected. Daily Breakfast.
All Sightseeing as per Itinerary.
All Transportation and Sightseeing by A/C Vehicle
All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary).
Exclusion
Any personal expenses or optional tours.
Any extra meals ordered.
Tips, Insurance, Laundry, Porterage, and Phone calls.
Any Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated) excluded from the package.
Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary or stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather or ill health, or roadblocks and any factors beyond the control.
Any services not mentioned in the inclusion list.
Terms
Booking rates are subject to change without prior notice.
All transfers and sightseeing shall be provided by an exclusive vehicle unless otherwise specified.
Tour-programme is subject to change depending upon circumstances.
Nufly Tours reserve the right to modify the itinerary at any point of time, due to many reasons including but not limited to force majeure events, strikes, fairs, festivals, weather conditions, traffic problems, flights, cancellation (or) re-routing of flights, closure (or) entry restrictions at a place of a visit, etc. In the occurrence of any unfortunate events, we will do our best to make suitable alternate arrangements. (Note: We would not be held liable for any refunds/compensation claims arising out of this.)
The cost of deviation and extension of your ticket validity is not included in the package.
Please refer to our cancellation policies for the refund details.
For all disputes of whatsoever, nature relating to the tours marketed/coordinated by NUFLY Tours. The courts in the state of Tamil Nadu shall alone have jurisdiction, and the Laws of the Republic of India shall apply.
Cancellation
25 % of the package cost will be charged if cancelled before 20 days of the departure date.
50 % of the package cost if cancelled before 15 days of the departure date.
75 % of the package cost if cancelled before 8 days of the departure date.
No Refund to avail if cancelled before 7 days of the departure date.