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Tour India With Driver

Special tour to discover the places of Buddhism in India

Special tour to discover the most important sites of Buddhism in India with visits to the cities of Delhi, Agra, Lucknow, Lumbini, Kushinagar, Bodh Gaya and Varanasi.

This tour will allow you to visit all the sacred places of Buddhism in India by visiting the most important temples and cities linked to Lord Buddha.
You can also attend ceremonies on the Ganges river in Varanasi.
With this tour you will visit the cities of Delhi, Agra, Lucknow, Lumbini, Kushinagar, Bodh Gaya and Varanasi.

Day 1: Arrival at Delhi airport
Welcome to the incredible India !!!
Upon arrival at Delhi airport you will find our staff waiting for you for your hotel transfer.
Overnight in a hotel in Delhi.

Day 2: Visit of Delhi
After breakfast, start the Delhi tour with a visit to the Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar and Lotus Temple.
Rickshaw excursion to Chandni Chowk.
Overnight in a hotel in Delhi.

Day 3: Transfer to Agra (231 km - 3 hours by car)
The morning after breakfast we will leave for Agra.
Upon arrival check in at the chosen hotel and then a guided tour of the Agra Fort.
Overnight in hotel in Agra.

Day 4: Visit of Agra and the Taj Mahal
At dawn, the best time of day for its lights, we will visit the Taj Mahal: one of the seven wonders of the world.
After the visit of the Taj Mahal, return to the hotel for breakfast.
Afterwards visit the Baby Taj, Sikandra, and the local market.
Later at sunset, visit the gardens of Mehtabh Bagh from where you can admire the Taj Mahal monument with sunset lights.
Overnight in hotel in Agra.

Day 5: Transfer to Lucknow and city tour (335 km - 4 and a half hours drive)
In the morning we will leave for Lucknow.
Lucknow is characterized by its unmistakable architectural style and by the very lively cultural life it was certainly the brightest jewel of the Indian cultural scene.
Upon arrival we will take a sightseeing tour of the city visiting the following monuments: Rumi darwaza, Bara imambara and Chota Imambara.
Overnight at the hotel in Lucknow.

Day 6: Transfer to Lumbini (Nepal) (330 km - 7 hours drive)
After breakfast we will leave for Lumbini.
Lumbini is a destination well known to all Buddhists and is the city where Lord Buddha was born.
Overnight in a hotel in Lumbini.

Day 7: Visit of Lumbini
After breakfast, start the tour of Lumbini with a visit to the world peace pagoda, the Maya Devi temple, the monastic site of Lumbini, the royal monastery and the Maynmanr gold monastery.
Overnight in a hotel in Lumbini.

Day 8: Transfer to Kushinagar (157 km - 4½ hours by car)
In the morning departure for Kushinagar. Kushinagar the place of the death of the Buddha.
It is a place famous to Buddhists for its many monasteries and stupas dating back many years.
Many devotees flock to this place every year from all over the world to explore what the city has to offer its guests.
Later visit Rambhar Stupa.
Overnight at the hotel in Kushinagar.

Day 9: Transfer to Bodh Gaya (327 km - 7½ hours by car)
Drive to Bodh Gaya. Bodhgaya is obviously the best known and most visited of the sacred sites linked to the main events of the Buddha's life and is undoubtedly the most visited place for Buddhists around the world.
Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel and relax.
Overnight in a hotel in Bodhgaya.

Day 10: visit of Bodh Gaya
After breakfast we begin the exploration of Bodh Gaya with a visit to the Mahabodhi Temple - depicting the various stages of the Buddha's journey to enlightenment, showing different aspects of his life, the Archaeological Museum of Bodhgaya (he has a collection of Buddhist sculptures from the first century to the century AD), the temple of Jagannath with its beautiful four-armed statue of Shiva in black stone.
Overnight in a hotel in Bodhgaya.

Day 11: Trip to Varanasi (251 km - 5 and a half hours by car)
After breakfast we will leave for Varanasi, one of the most famous cities in India that will surely leave an indelible memory. With its bathing ghats along the banks of the Gangadove River, pilgrims from all over India flock to bathe in the healed river and wash away their sins.
Varanasi is synonymous with the majestic Ganga river and its numerous streams.
Upon arrival check-in at the hotel.
Later in the evening at sunset, visit of the Gat on the Ganges and boat excursion on the river to attend the various ceremonies.
Night in Varanasi.

Day 12: Excursion to Sarnath and return to Varanasi
In the morning departure for Sarnath. Lord Buddha made his first Sermon in this location.
Later return to Varanasi and visit the temples and the local market of Varanasi.
Night in Varanasi.

Day 13: Transfer to Varanasi airport
In the morning, transfer to Varanasi airport to board your flight for your next destination.

END OF TOUR TO DISCOVER SACRED PLACES OF BUDDHISM

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This tour in brief

Special tour to discover the most important sites of Buddhism in India with visits to the cities of Delhi, Agra, Lucknow, Lumbini, Kushinagar, Bodh Gaya and Varanasi.

Days

13

Nights

12

This tour starts in Delhi and ends at Varanasi

Destinations covered:
Agra , Lucknow , Varanasi , Delhi , Kushinagar , Bodh Gaya , Lumbini

Tour theme:
Pilgrimage tours , Heritage & Culture , Family tours

Recommended season:
Winter , Summer , Monsoon

Customize the tour

All tours can be customized according to your needs in terms of duration and itinerary or can be combined with other tours. Our professional staff is able to build the tour that best suits your idea of traveling in India.

How to book

Any advance is required to confirm your reservation. Only a copy of the passport is required. An advance is requested only for hotel reservations.

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INCLUDED

Driver costs (food, accommodation, etc)
Gasoline
State taxes
Tolls
Tourist taxes
Car parking
Car insurance
Car insurance
Car replacement in case of failure
Sealed water bottles
Indian mobile phone (only for local calls in India)
WI-FI in the car

EXTRA WITH SUPPLEMENT

Hotels are not included. We can book them according to your budget
All meals
Entrance to monuments
Local guide on request.
Your driver is not authorized to enter and be your guide during the visit to the monuments. It will give you all the useful information so that you can visit by yourself.
Connections with internal flights, trains and buses
Personal insurance (we recommend taking out a travel insurance)
Travel insurance in India
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