Footsteps of Buddha Tour

Upon arrival in India’s bustling capital New Delhi you will be met & greeted by our Vue India airport representative and escorted to your hotel.

Overnight in Delhi hotel.

Enjoy the day discovering Delhi, pacing through the city which is as historic as modern, like 2 sides of the same coin!

Post breakfast you will driven past President's House, Parliament House and other Government Secretariat Buildings - the most imposing features of Lutyen’s Delhi, take a photo stop at the iconic war memorial arch - the India Gate .Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, the largest Sikh temple of Delhi, with a gold dome, There after Visit the Qutab Minar - a fine example of Indo-Islamic architecture and the world’s tallest brick minaret.
Post lunch visit the majestic Red Fort spread over an area of 2 km & India’s largest mosque - Jama Masjid, travel through the bustling market and take a cycle rickshaw ride through narrow alleys and lanes in Chandni Chowk. Visit Raj Ghat - Mahatma Gandhi's cremation site memorial.

Overnight in Delhi hotel.

After breakfast, embark on a leisurely drive to Jaipur - land of the Rajputs. Jaipur is known, as the 'Pink City', home to ancient forts and palaces .Upon arrival check in at your hotel for 02 nights stay.
This evening explore at leisure the many facets of Jaipur crafts such as semi precious jewels, pottery, colorful embroidered fabrics with mirror work, woven carpets etc – watch artisans at work and enjoy souvenir shopping in this colorful city of Jaipur.

Overnight in Jaipur hotel.

Post breakfast, you will be driven to Amber fort, built in the 16th century. The fort is a mesmerizing blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture. The Amber Fort was used by the Rajputs for the dual purpose of defense and private residence. The fort encompasses charming gardens and magnificent palaces made from marble and precious stones, richly decorated with intricate stonemason works and paintings, which represented royal splendor and luxury of the Rajput era. To ascend up the fort, you may choose to walk, drive or take an elephant ride.

This afternoon take a photo stop at the Hawa Mahal, Palace of the Winds, with its unique layer-cake honeycomb windows designed to enable erstwhile women of the royal court to observe passing life without being seen; Jantar Mantar, the largest astronomical observatory built in stone, and the City Palace complex with its impressive gardens and museums.
Overnight in Jaipur hotel.

In the Morning embark on a leisurely drive to Agra, city of the world famous Taj Mahal. En route visit Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted capital city of the Mughal Empire in the 16th century. Continue drive to Agra, and upon arrival, check in at your hotel.
Overnight in Agra hotel.

This morning witness the surreal views of the Taj Mahal. Step inside this eternal symbol of love and appreciate the intricate designs and symmetries that rhyme as a poem written in marble. Taj Mahal is an extravagant display of love, built by Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. You may choose to wake up early to witness the glistening white marble beauty at sunrise.
Later visit the splendid Agra Fort, built in red sandstone, encapsulating magnificent palaces, halls of public and private audience and beautiful gardens.
Overnight in Agra hotel.

After breakfast, embark on a leisurely drive to Lucknow on expressway and upon arrival check in at your hotel for 01 nights stay. Later visit Bara Imambara and Chhota Imambara. Both are imposing monuments with great historical significance.

In evening visit the old city and spend some time indulging in shopping and trying out local cuisine.
Overnight in Lucknow hotel.

Embark on a leisurely drive to the Shrawasti city. It is a land associated with the life of Lord Bhuddha as it is the place where he spent 24 monsoons of his life. Check in at your hotel for 01 nights stay.

In the afternoon set out to visit some of the major attraction of Saravasti covering the ruins and relics of Jain and Buddhist temples, forts and stupas and also visit the Ananda Bodhi Tree and the Jetavana Monastery.

Evening free at leisure for independent activities.

Overnight in Shrawasti hotel.

Post breakfast, proceed on your guided tour covering places like Mahaparinirvana Temple & Stupas.

Later, in time embark on your surface drive for Lumbini - the birthplace of Lord Buddha and upon arrival check in at your hotel for 01 nights stay.
Break for lunch

In evening visit to the Birth Place of Lord Buddha and the Maya Devi Temple.
Overnight in Lumbini hotel.

After breakfast, embark on a leisurely drive to the Kushinagar - famous amongst the Buddhist devotees as the place Buddha finally attained Mahaparinirwana and upon arrival check in at your hotel for 01 nights stay.

After taking some rest, proceed for sightseeing tour of Kushinagar and visit the Mukutbandan Stupa and a beautiful statue of the reclining Buddha along with Niravana Temple Ramabhar Stupa, Crenation site of Lord Buddha.

Evening free at leisure for independent activities.
Overnight in Kushinagar hotel

Embark on a leisurely drive to Patna, En route visit Vaishali for short sightseeing tour of The Budha Stupa, Continue drive to Patna, and upon arrival, and check in at your hotel for 01 nights stay.

Later in evening visit the Patna Sahib also known as Harmandir Sahib, a Gurudwara built to commemorate the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of the Sikhs
Overnight in Patna hotel.

After breakfast, embark on a leisurely drive to Bodhgaya, En route visit Nalanda & Rajgir for sightseeing tour, later continue drive to Bodhgaya, and upon arrival check in at your hotel for 02 nights stay.

Rest and relax till afternoon and later proceed to visit Niranjana River and the Sujata village.

Overnight in Bodhgaya hotel.

After having breakfast proceed for a sightseeing tour of Bodhgaya and visit the major tourist attractions like Mahabodhi temple, the Vishnupad Mandir and the Bodhi tree.

In the evening relax and enjoy on the banks of River Niranjana.

Overnight in Bodhgaya hotel.

This Morning embark on a leisurely drive to Varanasi - the spiritual capital of India (also known as Kashi and Benaras) enroute visit the Shershah Suri’s Tomb, Sasaram for short sightseeing, later continue drive to Varanasi, and upon arrival, and check in at your hotel for 02 nights stay.

Rest of the day free at leisure for independent activities.
Overnight in Varanasi hotel.

Rise early to enjoy a sunrise boat cruise on the Holy River Ganges. See the ‘bathing ghats’ where thousands of pilgrims pay homage to the Sun God by immersing themselves in the holy water of River Ganges, and the ‘burning ghats’ where cremations are conducted. The ghats of River Ganges in Varanasi are believed to be most sacred, engulfing the entire circle of life and death.

Follow the boat cruise with a guided walk through the old city, seeing morning life in the historic and ancient by lanes of Varanasi. You get an opportunity to closely observe some morning rituals at the various small street temples along the way. The most sacred and important temple here is Kashi Vishvanath temple. Return to hotel for breakfast and freshen up.

Post lunch visit Bharat Mata Temple, the only temple in India that is not dedicated to a God or Goddess. This unique temple is dedicated to Mother India, and features antique relief map of India, carved out of marble, the largest of its kind in the world.

Then visit Sarnath, the place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Sarnath was a renowned school of learning from 6th century BC to 12th century AD. The lion capital of Ashoka pillar at Sarnath is the national emblem of India. Visit the ruins, stupa, Buddhist temple and the Sarnath Museum.

This evening, experience a rickshaw ride to the ghats to enjoy the grand ‘Aarti’ ceremony at Dasaswamedh Ghat, conducted every day at sunset by white-robed priests. Spiritually enlightening and fantastically photogenic, this evening Aarti ceremony is a spectacular show with young priests in traditional Indian clothes swaying in seemingly choreographed movements, worshiping the river goddess with incense, flowers and earthen lamps.

Overnight in Varanasi hotel.

After a leisurely breakfast, drives to the airport to take your return flight to Delhi.