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DELHI BODHGAYA PATNA KHUSINAGAR LUMBINI VARANASI |
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DELHI BODHGAYA PATNA KHUSINAGAR LUMBINI VARANASI |
Tour Name |
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Go Ways Buddha Circuit |
Tour code |
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Go Ways Discovery - 13 |
Nights / Days |
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07 nights /08 days |
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Day 01: Arrival in Delhi
Arrive Delhi. transfer to hotel. Afternoon city tour. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 02: Delhi - Bodhgaya
After breakfast transfer to Airport for flight to Gaya . Afternoon visit UNESCO recognized World Heritage Site of Mahabodhi Temple . On the backside of the temple is the famous Bodhi Tree under which Prince Siddhartha attained enlightenment and became Lord Buddha. There are many international monasteries and temples as well those are worth your time. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 03: Bodhgaya – Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna (122 Km, 3 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Patna. Enroute we visit the former seat of learning, Nalanda & Rajgir . One could see the ruins of the great Nalanda University which during its days of yore housed more than 2000 teachers and 10,000 students. By evening reach Patna. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 04: Patna
After breakfast, sightseeing tour in Patna. The main attraction of the city is Golghar. The gigantic circular monument used to serve as a state granary during its early years. Climb to the top of the building and you could see a large part of Patna. Also visit the famous Harmandir Sahib, a revered Gurudwara. However the main attraction definitely is the Patna Museums. Every era of Patna History can be seen in Patna museums, displayed through textiles, coins and manuscripts. Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 05: Patna - Vaishali - Khusinagar (280kms, 6hrs)
Morning drive to Kushinagar. En-route visit Vaishali . Arrive Kushinagar and check – in at hotel. Later visit the Rambhar Stupa, which marks Buddha’s cremation ground. Also visit the Mahaparinirvana temple, which houses the recumbent figure of Lord Buddha. Overnight stay at hotel
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Day 06: Kushinagar – Lumbini - Varanasi (161kms, 7 hrs)
Morning drive to Lumbini. Lumbini is among the most important Buddhist destination in the world as it is here that Lord Buddha was born. To see, there is a temple called Mayadevi Temple, Ashokan column and a Rummindei pillar. Later , drive to Varanasi Check in at Hotel . Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 07: Varanasi
After Breakfast visit the city of Sarnath. It is an important place because it was here Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon. In the evening, we come back to Varanasi and spend some quality time on the Ghats of Varanasi. Witness Aarti at the banks of River Ganges and get to know one of the most important ritual in Indian culture. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 08: Varanasi – Delhi
Wake up early so that you could catch the morning rituals on the Ghats of Varanasi. Enjoy a cool pleasant morning by the side of River Ganges for a splendid start to the day. After breakfast in the hotel, we proceed to Airport for Onward Journey
The last day of this Solacing Buddhist Tour Package. Morning we will leave for Delhi airport for flight to onward destination.
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Inclusions
- Accommodation + Breakfast on Twin sharing basis
- Full day sightseeing Varanasi /Bodhgaya
- Half Day sightseeing Nalanda / Patna / Rajgir
- Local Linguistics Guide
- Entrance Fees at monuments
- Boat Ride at Varanasi
- All Transfers in A.C. Innova
- Daily Driver Allowance
- All Hotel and Local Taxes applicable
- One way airfare for Delhi – Gaya / Varanasi – Delhi in Economy Class
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Exclusions
- Lunch and Dinner
- Any personal expenses such as phone calls, laundry, tips to porter etc.
- All items not mentioned in “Inclusions” column
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Proposed Flight Sector
Delhi - Gaya
Varanasi - Delhi
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Please Note :
Above program has been designed by the expert of Go Ways Discovery studio considering travelers time, comfort and maximum experience of their trip to India. In all the programs number of days can be increased/decreased as per the convenience of travelers.
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