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Day 04
: AGRA Visit to witness the incomparable Taj Mahal with its speculative view. Taj Mahal, the architectural modern day wonder of the world; this monument is a fine example of the fusion of many architectural styles is one of the wonders of the modern world. Taj, endowed it with some of the loveliest buildings in the world. The tour continues with a visit to the Agra Fort from where one can get the most moving view of the Taj from the little octagonal tower in the Agra Fort, which lies, across the river Jamuna. Overnight stay at the Hotel. Day 05 : AGRA-DELHI-PATNA (AIR) After breakfast proceed for Delhi. On arrival Sightseeing of New Delhi India Gate, President House Later transfer to Domestic Airport to connect Flight for Patna. On arrival Patna Airport transfer to Hotel for Overnight stay Day 06 : PATNA-RAJGIR-BODHGAYA After early breakfast drive to Bodhgaya enroute sight seeing Rajgir capital of 6th century Magadha empire. It was revered site of Buddhas discourses. Buddha spent many years here. Visit Gridhrakula, Sapataparni cave, Ajatsatru fort and Venuvana. & Nalanda - the world's oldest university founded in the 5th century. Also visit monasteries and temples with impressive Buddhist & Hindu images. The Institute for research into Buddhism and Pali literature which houses rare manuscripts is also worth visiting for the enthusiasts. Archaeological museum is also not to be missed for the rare collections Than proceed for Bodhgaya on arrival Bodhgaya check into the hotel. On arrival Bodhgaya Check into Hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel. Day 07 : BODHGAYA-VARANASI Bodhgaya is one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage centres. It was here that Gautama attained enlightenment and became Buddha under the "Bodhi" tree Morning visit the Stupa and the various monasteries, Mahabodhi temple built by Ashoka the Great in 3rd Century BC One can visit the Sacred Bodhi tree. Later Proceed for Varanasi. On arrival check into Hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel. Day 08 : VARANASI-KUSHINAGAR Early morning boat ride on river Ganges to see the beautiful sunrise at Ganges. After breakfast excursion to Sarnath, the principle center of Buddhism. It was here around 530 B.C that Buddha preached his 1st sermon after gaining enlightenment. Afternoon drive to Kushinagar - the place where Buddha passed into Parinirvana. On arrival check into Hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel Day 09 : KUSHINAGAR-LUMBINI-SRAVASTI After Breakfast Sightseeing of Kushinagar. Visit Ramabha stupa which stands on the spot where the body of the Lord was cremated. Also visit Natha Kumarka Kot enshrining the large recumbent figure of Buddha in the state of Nirvana. Proceed for Sravasti on the way Sightseeing of Lumbini the place where Buddha was born. An ancient shrine with an image representing the nativity of Buddha is still preserved. Continue your drive to Sravasti. On arrival check into Hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel. Day 10 : SRAVASTI-LUCKNOW-DELHI-DEPARTURE Morning visit Sravasti (Sahet-Mahet), capital of the ancient Kingdom of Kosala, an active centre for Buddhism. After sightseeing proceed to Lucknow. On arrival Lucknow transfer to Airport to connect Flight for Delhi Transfer from Delhi Domestic Airport to International Airport to connect flight back home. |
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