15 Days - Golden Triangle Tour with Buddhist Circuit

15 Days - Golden Triangle Tour with Buddhist Circuit

Experience the journey of India's Golden Triangle, your trip started from New Delhi. Next you'll visit the pink city Jaipur. Continue to Agra and experience the glory of Taj Mahal move towards and visit holy & ancient city Varanasi. Later we will take you to the visit of most famous Buddhist pligrimage sites in Bodh Gaya, Nalanda, Rajgir, Kushinagar and Shravasti. Ending your tour in the capital of India, Delhi.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at New Delhi

Pass By: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
On the day of arrival at New Delhi airport, our representative will assist you for transfer to your hotel. Relax at the hotel or day free for leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 2: At New Delhi

Stop At: Humayun's Tomb, Mathura Road Opp Nizamuddin Mosque, New Delhi 110013 India
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to New Delhi and Old Delhi, visit Qutub Minar and drive pass to Lotus Temple also visit Humayun’s Tomb, later drive pass to Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. After lunch at Delhi local city restaurant later proceed for Old Delhi sightseeing tour visit Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid and drive pass to Red Fort also take a short rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market and huge market for clothes. Overnight at Hotel.
Highlights of the day:
1) Guided tour of New & Old Delhi.
2) Photograpghy in front of India Gate
3) Visit to spice market and old delhi market.
4) Rickshaw ride(Tri cycle) ride
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 3: New Delhi - Jaipur

Stop At: Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Jaipur, via en-route visit Rail Museum at Rewari and enjoy your Tea / Coffee Snacks. Upon arrival at Jaipur check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.
Highlights of the day:
1) Visit to the Rail Museum.
2) Enjpy the beautiful dirve form New Delhi-Jaipur.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 4: At Jaipur

Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
Today after breakfast explore the Pink City with an excursion to Amber Fort, situated just outside the city, enjoy the experience of ride on elephant back to and from the top of the hill on which the fort is situated. Afternoon sightseeing tour of City Palace in the heart of Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Not far away is the Central Museum. Jantar Mantar is the largest of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds was constructed for the royal ladies to watch the royal processions without being seen, all monuments are located in the vicinity of City Palace Complex of Jaipur. Afternoon is kept free to visit the famous Markets of Textiles, Gems, Carpets, and handicrafts. Jaipur is an ideal place for buying souvenirs. In the evening visit to Birla Temple, speculator white marble temple, glitters in the in the night, at the time of dinner visit to Chokhi Dhani - an ethnic 5 star resort serving Rajasthani & Continental cuisine with live music, astrology, games, folk dances and music, puppet shows in an ambiance of an ethnic village. Overnight at hotel.
Highlights of the day:
1) Enjoy the guided tour of the "Pink City"
2) Photography infront of Jal Mahal.
3) Spend the evening in chowki dhani followed by cultural activities
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 5: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra

Stop At: Fatehpur Sikri India
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Agra. En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri is one of the finest examples of Mughal architectural splendour at its height. Though the city is in ruins, it is a place to visit if one comes to Agra. But in real terms Fatehpur Sikri is a place where one should spend some time. The sunset over the ruins is sight to cherish.
Fatehpur Sikri - Established in 1451 as the capital of the Muslim Nawabs, Fatehpur was taken over by the Rajputs of the Shekhawati region in the 18th century. The main attractions here are the Mahavir Prasad Goenka Haveli, the Gauri Shankar Haveli, the Nand Lal Devra Haveli, the Harikrishnan Das Sarogi Haveli, and a 17th-century baoli or step-well.
On arrival at Agra, transfer to Hotel. Agra is famous as being home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World-the Taj Mahal. Pleasant towns with comparatively slow pace, craftsmen who are descendant of those who worked under the Mughals know Agra for its superb inlay work on marble and soapstone. The city is also famous for its carpets, gold thread embroidery and leather shoes. Agra, and the nearby city of Fatehpur Sikri, is conveniently close to Delhi. Besides the Taj Mahal are Agra Fort, Sikandra, Ram Bagh and Itmad-Ud-Daulah.-35 kms away are the imperial ruins of the Mughal city, Fatehpur Sikri. Agra is an old city and it is said that its name was derived from Agrabanad, a forest that finds mention in the epic Mahabharata. Overnight stay at Hotel in Agra.
Highlights of the day:
1) Enjoy the guided tour of FatehpurSikri.
2) Enjoy the beautiful drive.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 6: Agra - Varanasi (By Night Train)

Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
Early morning before breakfast Sunrise visit the world’s most popular and beautiful monument Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh. After finishing your guided tour to Taj Mahal, later get back to your hotel for breakfast and refresh, later proceed for guided tour to Agra, visit Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas), Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Jama Masjid. Later evening transfer to Agra railway station to board the train for Varanasi.
Highlights of the day:
1) Guided tour of Taj Mahal & Agra Fort.
2) Experience the wonderful train ride to Varanasi.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight Train Journey

Day 7: Arrival at Varanasi (By Train)

Stop At: Dhamek Stupa, Rishipattan Road 13 Km From Varanasi, Varanasi 221007 India
Upon arrival at Varanasi railway station, our representative will assist you for transfer to your hotel for night stay. After lunch proceed for guided tour to Sarnath, an important site for the Buddhist pilgrims, visit the Dhamek Stupa, the Archaeological museum and the Chaukhandi Stupa. Relax at the hotel or day free for leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.
Highlights of the day:
1) Guided tour of Somanth
2) Visit to Dhamek Stupa, Chaukandi stupa & the archaeological museum.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 8: At Varanasi

Stop At: Sankat Mochan Temple, Sankat Mochan Road Saket Nagar, Nagwa Lanka, Varanasi 221005 India
Early morning boat ride at River Ganges and later drive back to your hotel and enjoy the breakfast. Later proceed for guided tour to Varanasi visit, Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, Shri Vishwanath and Sankat Mochan Temple are the four famous temples in Varanasi. Experience the Ganges Aarti ceremony in the evening which is performed at the banks of the Ghat. Overnight at Hotel.
Highlights of the day:
1) Enjoy the boat ride in River Ganga.
2) Unique experience of Ganga Arti at the River Bank.
3) Guided tour of Varanasi.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 9: Varanasi - Bodhgaya

Stop At: Mahabodhi Temple, Bihar 824231, Bodh Gaya 824231 India
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Bodhgaya. Upon arrival at Bodhgaya check-in and refresh yourself at the hotel, later proceed for half day guided tour to Bodhgaya, visit Mahabodhi Temple, Sujata Village, Niranjana river, 80 ft high lord Buddha Statue & Various international monasteries. Overnight at Hotel.
Highlights of the day:
1) Guided tour of Bodhgaya.
2) Excursion to Sujata Village, International Monasteries.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 10: Bodhgaya - Nalanda - Rajgir - Patna

Stop At: Nalanda, 55 miles south east of Patna, Patna India
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out from hotel and drive to Patna, via en-route visit to Rajgir & Nalanda, visit Gridhkutta (Vulture 's peak), World Peace Stupa, Venuvanaram & Bimbisar Prison at Rajgir. After lunch at Rajgir, later drive to Nalanda to visit the ruins of world ancient University. It was one of the oldest Universities of the World & International Centre for Buddhist Studies. Upon arrival at Patna check in your hotel for night stay. Relax at hotel or day free to leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.
Highlights of the day:
1) Visit to Rajgir & Nalanda.
2) Visit to one of the oldest universities of the world.
3) Enjoy the scenic drive from Bodhgaya to Patna
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 11: Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar

Stop At: Kushinagar Museum, 1 Km From Bus Stand, Kushinagar India
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out from hotel and drive to Kushinagar, via en-route visit to Vaishali, Vaishali is a very special place to Buddhists as The Lord delivered his last sermon and announced his impending Nirvana. See the majesty of Ashok Pillar, Lotus Tank and Chaumukhi. Later drive to Kushinagar, Upon arrival at Kushinagar check-in to your hotel for night stay. Overnight at Hotel.
Highlights of the day:
1) Visit to Vaishali.
2) Enjoy the beautiful drive
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 12: Kushinagar - Lumbini

Stop At: Mahaparinirvana Temple, Behind Nirvana Stupa, Kushinagar India
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for half day guided tour to Kushinagar, visit Mahaparinirvana Temple (where Buddha took his last breathe) and Rambhar Stupa (cremation site of Lord Buddha) and Japan Temple. Later afternoon check-out from hotel and drive to Lumbini. Upon arrival at Lumbini check-in to your hotel for night stay. Overnight at Hotel.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 13: Lumbini - Kapilvastu - Shravasti

Stop At: Shravasti District, Baharaich District India
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later visit the holy birth place of Lord Buddha. Later check out from hotel and drive to Shravasti, via en-route visit to Kapilvastu. Upon arrival at Shravasti check-in to your hotel for night stay. Overnight at Hotel.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 14: Shravasti - Lucknow - New Delhi

Stop At: Gomtinagar Sharda Appartment, Lucknow 226010 India
Today morning after breakfast proceed for visit to Saheth and Maheth. Later check out from hotel and drive to Lucknow. Upon arrival at Lucknow transfer to railway station to board the train for New Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi railway station, our representative will assist you for transfer to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities. Overnight at Hotel.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel

Day 15: Departure from New Delhi

Pass By: Delhi Airport, New Delhi, Delhi 110037, India
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out from hotel and transfer to New Delhi airport to board the flight to your home.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.