Highlights

Mahabodhi Temple, Buddha footprints on the stones, Nalanda University, Griddhkuta

Itinerary

  • Duration: 11 Nights/ 12 Days
  • Best Time: June to September
Day

On arrival in Delhi, meet our representaive who will further transfer you to a hotel. The evening will be free for leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at Delhi hotel.

Post breakfast at the hotel, drive to Agra. Upon arrival at Agra check-in at the hotel and then go for a tour to TajMahal and Agra Fort. Dinner and overnight stay at the Agra hotel.

Post breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the railway station to board a flight for Lucknow. On arrival at Lucknow, you will be transferred to a hotel for overnight stay and dinner. In the afternoon, you will go for a city sightseeing tour. Overnight stay at the Lucknow hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Varanasi. On arrival at Varanasi check-in at the hotel and then go for a trip to Sarnath, the holy place where Buddha delivered his first sermon. In the evening, you will attend the famous Ganga Aarti. Dinner and overnight stay at the Varanasi hotel.

In the morning, go for the famous boat ride. After breakfast, you will be visiting Bodhgaya. On arrival at Bodhgaya, check-in at the hotel. Later visit Mahabodhi Temple complex, which features a tall stone lotuses, figures of Buddha sitting in different postures on the walls, his footprints on the stones and a colossal golden Buddha in the sanctum sanctorum. Also, you will see a Bodhi Tree in the complex, the sacred fig tree under which Buddha achieved enlightenment.

Post breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day excursion to Rajgir&Nalanda. First, you will visit Nalanda, one of the ancient world’s great universities and a major Buddhist center of academic excellence. Later, you will embark on a 20 km ride to Rajgir to see Griddhkuta "Hill of Vultures," a heritage site where Lord Buddha spent several months meditating and teaching Dharma. After that, visit Saptparni caves where Buddha's first council was organized and is also a source of Rajgir's hot springs. In the evening, return to Bodh Gaya hotel for overnight stay and dinner.

Post breakfast at the hotel, drive to Kushinagar. En-route, visit Vaishali, a significant Buddhist pilgrimage site where Lord Buddha preached his last sermon. Here, you will also visit Ashok Pillar, erected by Emperor Ashok to commemorate the spot of the last sermon. Later continue drive to Kushinagar. On arrival at Kushinagar check-in at the hotel.Overnight stay at the hotel.

Post breakfast, go for the city sightseeing tour. After spending a day at Kushinagar, drive to Lumbini, the birth place of Lord Buddha. On arrival at Lumbini, check-in at the hotel for overnight stay and dinner.

After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Lumbini Park where the Ashok Pillar carries the inscription - where the Buddha was born. Then, visit Mayadevi temple, which is sacred to Buddha's mother. Later visit the China Temple, a pagoda-style temple with many prayers and meditation cells. Dinner and overnight stay a theLumbini hotel.

Post breakfast at the hotel, drive to Saravasti. On arrival at Saravasti check-in at the hotel. Later in the afternoon, visit Sravasti where Lord Buddha passed the greater part of his monastic life and preached after the enlightenment. Also, we will visit the Ananda Bodhi tree where Lord Buddha meditated for a night then visit Jetavan where Lord Buddha performed some miracle. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel, drive to Lucknow. On arrival at Lucknow visit the railway station to board a train onwards.

On arrival in Delhi, meet our representatives, who will further transfer you to the airport to board flight onwards with memories of Your Festigo Journey.

The prices are Inclusive of

  • All accommodation days on double / triple sharing basis as per your choice
  • All buffet breakfast & dinner at the hotels mentioned. (Except Kedarnath)
  • All Transfers, excursions & sightseeing as per the itinerary
  • Below 5 Yrs Child sharing same bed with parents will be Complimentary.
  • Parking and all transport related expense including Driver Services
  • All toll taxes, parking fees, Fuel and driver's allowances.
  • All Transport & Hotels Related Taxes.

The prices are Exclusive of

  • Goods & Service Tax as applicable.
  • Air/ train fare.
  • Any expenses for optional activities.
  • Items of personal nature like porterage, tips, laundry.
  • Any expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like flight delay / cancellation / hike in fare, strike or any other natural calamities or any emergency evacuation expenses.
  • Any additional meals.
  • Anything not mentioned in Inclusions.

Terms And Condition:

Cancellation

 

When Cancellation is made                                                                                                  Charges

From your Booking Date

50-31 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour                                   20% of tour cost

30-16 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour                                   50% of tour cost

15 - 0 Days prior to the operation of the booked tour                                   100% of total tour cost