13 Days Golden Triangle & Buddhist Tour start from delhi ( capital of india ) and after covering
heritage tours to delhi agra jaipur golden triangle will mover to another
heritage destinations of north india famous as
jhansi, orchha, khajuraho and varanasi and then move to foot step of Buddha for
buddhist pilgrimage tours to bodhgaya and patna for this entire tours company will arrange
private cab and local language tour guide for your convenient, hassle free and incredible golden triangle & buddhist tours. This tour can be classified as
north india classical heritage and buddhist tours as well.
Tour can be customized ( durationswise, destinationswise and themewise ) according to visitors need and requirment. Just fill the query form and rest will be handled by our expert travel staff to make your holidays memorable.
Day 01. Delhi Arrival
After your arrival in Delhi, golden triangle & buddhist tours representative will meet you at the airport and will help you in transferring to the hotel for check-in. Stay in the hotel for the night
Day 02. New & Old Delhi
After breakfast in hotel. The entire day is reserved for the sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi. The day tour will include Birla Mandir, Akshardham Mandir, India Gate, Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar, Gandhi Memorial, Jama Masjid and Red Fort. Return to the hotel for spending the night.
Day 03. Delhi - Jaipur
Morning commence drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival, check in into hotel. Evening free time to enjoy the city atmosphere which by many means is fabulous. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04. Jaipur Tours
After heartly breakfast in hotel. The day is to be started with the Elephant ride at Amer Fort, followed by the city tour covering - Hawa Mahal, Royal Observatory, City Palace, Nawab Sahab Ki Haveli and Johari Bazar etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05. Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
Today we will drive to Agra en-route visiting the old deserted town of Mughal Dynasty - Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival, check in into hotel. Afternoon visit covering Taj Mahal - monument of love and Agra Fort. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 ( Agra - Jhansi - Orchha - Khajuraho ) Heritage Tours
Morning intime transfer to railway station to connect Shatabdi Express ( at 8:10 AM ) & Reach Jhansi at 10:40 AM.
On arrival assistance and drive to Khajuraho enroute visit Orchha. On arrival check in at hotel.
Day 07 Khajuraho - Varanasi
Morning sightseeing tour of Eastern and Western group of khajuraho temples. Afternoon transfer to airport intime for flight to Varanasi.
On arrival assistance and transfer to hotel. Afternoon excursion to Sarnath , Evening visit Ghats and attend aarti at holy ganges river.
Day 08 Varanasi Travel
At dawn enjoy boat ride at River Ganges, followed by a city tour covering - Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata Temple etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 Varanasi - Bodhgaya
Visit the Mahabodhi Temple for the prayers and meditate near the Bodhi Tree. Return to your hotel for breakfast. Later visit the Sri Lankan monastery. Later in the day visit the village of Sujata, which is where a woman with the same name gave Lord Buddha his
Day 10 Bodhgaya Tours
After Breakfast visit Mahabodhi Temple - is an amalgamation of many cultures and centuries. The highlights of the temple includes tall stone lotuses, figures of Boddha sitting in different postures on the walls, his footprints on the stones, and a colossal golden Buddha attained illumination. White, Green and Red flags, tied onto the tree, form a canopy over seven sacred shrines, which symbolizes the seven weeks the Buddha spent here.
Also visit the village of Sujata near Niranjana River. At the end of six years he realized that severe penance would not bring the enlightenment he sought. He broke his fast, eating a little rice pudding offered to him by the girl Sujata who lived in the village of Uruvela. Then he went to the Niranjana River to bath. Later visit other temples and Monastries of Bodhgaya.
Day 11 Bodhgaya - Rajgir -Patna
After early breakfast drive to Rajgir check-in hotel. Lord Buddha spent many months of retreat during the rainy season here, and use to meditate and preach on Groddhkuta, the "Hill of the Vultures". Lord Mahavir spent 14 years of his life at Rajgir and nalanda. It was in Rajgrih that Lord Buddha delivered some of his famous sermons and converted king Bimbisarth a of the Magadh Kingdom and countless others to his creed.
Rajgir is located a verdant valley surrounded by rocky hills. An aerial ropeway provides the link with a hill-top stupa "Peace Pagoda" built by the Japanese. Visit Venuvana:Site of the monastery Venuvana Vihar built by King Bimbisara for Lord Buddha to reside. This was the King's first offering to Lord Buddha. Bimbisara's Jail : King Bimbisara was imprisoned here by his impatient son and heir, Ajatshatru. The captive King chooses this site for his incareceration. For, from this spot, he could see Lord Buddha climbing up to his mountain retreat atop the Griddhakuta Hill. There is a clear view of the Japanese pagoda.
The stupa of peace was built on the top of the hill. Also visit the ruins of Nalanda University. Founded in the 5th Century A.D., Nalanda is known as the ancient seat of learning. 2000 teachers and 10000 Students from all over the Buddhist world lived and studied at Nalanda, the first Residential International University of the World. A walk in the ruins of the university takes you to an era, that saw India leading in imparting knowledge, to the world - the era when India was a coveted place for studies. The University flourished during the 5th and 12th century.
Day 12 Patna / Kolkata
After breakfast drive to Vaishali. Vaishali is believed To Be The First Republic Of The World, Having An Elected Body Of Representatives Hold Special Significance For Buddhist Devotees. The Buddha Preached The Radha Sutra To The Eighty Four Thousand Faithful Gathered There. Women Were Ordained For The First Time Into Buddhism. The Second Buddhist council was held here. later return to Patna to connect Flight/train for Kolkata.
Day 13 Day Kolkata - Onward Jiurney
Transfer intime for flight to onward Journey / Home.
