Day 01: New Delhi:
Welcome to India. Evening sound and light show at Red Fort.
Day 02: New Delhi:
Daylong sightseeing of Old Delhi (Shahajahanabad)
and Lutyen’s Delhi (New Delhi). Evening free to shop around busy Connaught
Place.
Day 03: Varanasi:
Fly to Varanasi. At Varanasi, walking tour of a few Ghats and narrow backlanes
to feel the pulse of this most sacred city of India.
Day 04: Varanasi:
Early morning boat ride on river Ganges to witness
holy rituals on Ghats. A very spiritual experience! Day tour to Sarnath where
Buddha delivered his first sermon.
Day 05: Kushinagar:
Take a long drive to Kushinagar through fertile plains of Uttar Pradesh. Kushinagar
is the place where Buddha expired and was cremated. Visit the various sites
associated with Buddha’s last days notably the Cremation Stupa and Mahaparinirvana
Temple.
Day 06: Patna:
In the morning drive to Patna. After checking in
keep the day completely at leisure.
Day 07: Rajgir:
Visit Nalanda what was once the World’s greatest university. Visit the
extensive remnants of the university that clearly give an idea of its glorious
period. Further drive to Rajgir, it was once the capital of Magadha empire.
Budhha had spent 12 years of his life here and there are several sites associated
with this.
Day 08: Bodhgaya:
Drive to Bodhgaya. This is the most important Buddhist site in the world as
Buddha attained enlightenment here. In a guided tour, visit the Mahabodhi
temple and the site of Bodhi tree. Also visit a few of the several monastries
raised by the governments of various Buddhist countries.
Day 09: Kolkata:
Board early morning Rajdhani Express to Kolkata. On arrival check in your
hotel. During the day, take a sightseeing tour of the city that includes visits
to Victoria Memorial museum, Indian Museum, BBD Bagh buildings, Haora Bridge,
Belur Math and St.Paul’s Cathedral. Later in the evening, visit its
buzzing bazaars or its many famous art centers.
Day 10: Departure:
Early in the morning, take a walking tour of Maidan area to watch Kolkata
waking up- jogging, aerobics, yoga sessions, meditation, chats, trams, horse
rides at race course, etc. against the historic backdrop of buildings like
the Victoria Memorial. At appropriate time, transfer to international airport
to board your flight back home.
