In the footsteps of The Buddha
This journey across India and Nepal retraces the same journey as that of the Buddha from his birth to enlightenment to teaching and to his death..
We will start this journey from national capital and will continue to Lucknow, a historically important city, also famed throughout India for its elaborate cuisine and exquisite shadow work embroidery. <...
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Overview
Highlights
- UNESCO World Heritage Site in Delhi.
- Gurdwara Bangla Sahib (Sikh temple)
- Lucknow, the historically important city, also famed throughout India for its elaborate cuisine and exquisite shadowwork embroidery.
- Sravasti, where the Buddha spent the longest part of his life
- Lumbini, birthplace of Buddha (situated in Nepal).
- Lumbini, UNESCO World heritage site
- Kushinagar, where Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana (death)
- Vaishali, where Buddha is said to have given his final public discourse.
What's this trip about?
We will start this journey from national capital and will continue to Lucknow, a historically important city, also famed throughout India for its elaborate cuisine and exquisite shadow work embroidery.
From here onwards, we will visit different important cities related to the life of The Buddha. Sarnath where Lord Buddha delivered his very first sermon; Bodhgaya where young, Siddhartha Gautama, attained enlightenment; Lumbini, the birthplace of Prince Siddharta Gautama who went on to become Lord Buddha.
In the end, visit Varanasi, one of India’s holiest cities.
This journey is interesting for the followers of Buddhism.
Please note:
* We would like to caution you that in cities like Sravasti, Kushinagar and Patna, hotels are very basic.
* Incase you would like to add Taj Mahal to this program, please let us know.
*This price is per person price based on a minimum 2 persons traveling together and sharing 1 double / twin bedded room. If you wish to stay in 2 rooms on single occupancy, there will be an extra cost. In case, traveling as a family or more than 2 persons, let us know to send you a revised price offer.
* These prices are not valid during the peak period of 20 December to 10 January.
*If your travel dates are between May to 1st half of September, please let us know. We will be happy to offer you a discount.
Please feel free to let us know:
*In case you wish to use higher category hotel in some of the cities, we will advise you the supplement applicable.
*If you wish to combine this tour with other parts of India or with one of our other tours featuring other region of India.
Details
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Min Group Size
Trip includes
- 11 Nights’ accommodation on twin sharing basis at the hotels mentioned above or similar hotels.
- Meal Plan - Breakfast only in Delhi, Lucknow and Varanasi.
- Meal Plan - Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner, meals on fixed menu basis) in Sravasti – Lumbini – Kushinagar – Patna – Bodhgaya.
- Service of English-Speaking in Delhi & Lucknow (during sightseeing only).
- Service of English-speaking accompanying guide from Lucknow till drop in Varanasi (guide not staying in same hotels).
- Transport services using an Air-conditioned Vehicle (For 02 Pax - Toyota Innova Car).
- Entrance fees (Single Entry) to visit all monuments mentioned in program.
- Boat ride in Varanasi (subject to operation).
- Airfare in Economy class for Delhi / Lucknow + Patna + Varanasi / Delhi. Free check-in baggage limit in flight is 15 Kg per person and free cabin baggage limit is 07 Kg per person. Extra luggage will be charged directly by airlines from guests at the time of check-in at airlines counter at airport.
- Responsible Travel commitment (per person): 1 Stainless steel water bottle (to help in reducing plastic).
- 500 INR contribution to an NGO.
- 1 Tote bag per person from WWF India.
- Road taxes, parking fee, fuel charges, interstate taxes, and porterage at airports only (wherever applicable).
- Airport representative for assistance at airport on arrival and departure transfers only.
- All currently applicable taxes (5% GST, subject to change).
Itinerary
Arrive in Delhi and meet your representative at the airport. Transfer to hotel (check-in time 14h00). Overnight at hotel.
• Rickshaw ride tour
• Gurdwara (Sikh temple)
• Orientation tour of New Delhi Humayun’s tomb
• Qutab Minar (if interested, as it will involve a bit of traveling)
Morning proceed to Old Delhi where you will start your exploration ...
• Lucknow Residency
• Asafi (Bara) Imambara
• Clock Tower
Drive to Sravasti where, the Buddha spent the longest part of his life after attaining enlightenment. Visit Jetavana, a monastery outside Sravasti, was where the Buddha gave the majority of his discourses and spent over 30 rainy retreats. It is said that it was in Sravasti that the Buddha transformed Angulimal from a dacoit into a Buddhist monk.
Drive to Lumbini, birthplace of Buddha (situated in Nepal) and UNESCO World heritage site. It houses monasteries and temples from nearly every Buddhist country which is evidence of the popularity of Buddhism that exist today. Visit the Lumbini Gardens and the Maya Devi Temple (dedicated to Buddha's mother).
Drive to Kushinagar where Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana (death) in 543 BC and was cremated. His final words to those congregated at the site are thought to have been, 'All composite things pass away. Strive for your own liberation with diligence.' 6 metres long stat...
Drive to Patna with enroute stop at Vaishali, an essential location in the development of Buddhism as a religion as it is the place where the Buddha accepted women into the monastic order. It is also believed that Buddha is said to have given his final public discourse here. It is also an auspicious site for devotees of Jain ….it is birth place of the great Jain saint Mahavira.
Drive to Nalanda, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, founded in the 5th century AD was one of the ancient world’s great universities and an important Buddhist centre of academic excellence were students studied theology, astronomy, metaphysics, medicine and philosophy.. ...
The main attraction is UNESCO World Heritage listed, the Mahabodhi temple, the site of the Bodhi tree under which the Buddha meditated in 500 BC. Emperor Ashoka built a temple at the site two centuries later. The current temple dates back to 6th century AD—it was dest...
• Visit Varanasi
• Sarnath, where Buddha delivered his first sermon
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Stay in single occupancy. Please check with us about single supplement.
- Expenses of a personal nature like laundry, table drinks, telephone calls, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, etc.
- Any kind of tips during the tour.
- Lunch and Dinner in Delhi - Lucknow - Varanasi.
- Any insurance cover or airport taxes.
- Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.
- Indian Visa
- Travel Insurance (we strongly recommend to buy travel insurance)
- International airfare
- Any other services not mentioned above in cost includes section.
Accommodation
Transportation & Flights
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- Breakfast only in Delhi, Lucknow and Varanasi.
- Full board (breakfast + lunch + dinner, meals on fixed menu basis) in Sravasti – Lumbini – Kushinagar – Patna – Bodhgaya.
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