Golden Triangle & Buddhist Pilgrimage Trails

This morning, after breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi. Visit Qutub Minar and drive past the Lotus Temple. Also visit Humayun’s Tomb, followed by a drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. After lunch at a local city restaurant in Delhi, continue with the Old Delhi sightseeing tour. Visit Raj Ghat and drive past the Red Fort. Also enjoy a short rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, famous for its spice market and large clothing market.

Overnight at Hotel.

This morning, after breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Jaipur. En route, visit the Rail Museum at Rewari and enjoy tea/coffee with snacks. Upon arrival in Jaipur, check in to your hotel for an overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.

This morning, after breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour of Jaipur. Visit Amber Fort and enjoy an elephant ride or jeep ride (optional). If time permits, you may also visit Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort. Later, visit the City Palace and Jantar Mantar, and drive past Jal Mahal, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), and Birla Temple. After completing the sightseeing tour, you will be free for shopping or return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Overnight at Hotel.

This morning, after breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Agra. En route, visit Fatehpur Sikri, the historic deserted city built by the Mughal Emperor in 1571. Explore the beautiful monuments built with red sandstone, including the Tomb of Salim Chishti, Buland Darwaza, Diwan-i-Khas, and Panch Mahal. Later, continue your drive to Agra. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Overnight at Hotel.

Early in the morning, before breakfast, visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise, one of the world’s most famous and beautiful monuments. Also visit Mehtab Bagh for a stunning view of the Taj Mahal. After completing the guided tour, return to the hotel for breakfast and refreshment. Later, proceed for a guided sightseeing tour of Agra, including visits to Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-i-Aam, and Diwan-i-Khas), Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb, and Jama Masjid. In the evening, transfer to Agra Railway Station to board the train for Varanasi.

Overnight at Train.

Upon arrival at Varanasi Railway Station, our representative will assist you with the transfer to your hotel. Check in and relax. After lunch, proceed for a guided tour of Sarnath, an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists. Visit the Dhamek Stupa, the Archaeological Museum, and the Chaukhandi Stupa. The rest of the day is free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.

Early in the morning, enjoy a boat ride on the River Ganges. Later, return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, proceed for a guided tour of Varanasi, visiting Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, Shri Vishwanath Temple, and Sankat Mochan Temple, which are among the most famous temples in Varanasi. In the evening, experience the Ganges Aarti ceremony performed on the banks of the ghats.

Overnight at Hotel.

This morning, after breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Bodhgaya. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel and refresh yourself. Later, proceed for a half-day guided tour of Bodhgaya. Visit the Mahabodhi Temple, Sujata Village, the Niranjana River, the 80-ft high Lord Buddha Statue, and various international monasteries.

Overnight at Hotel.

This morning, after breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Patna. En route, visit Rajgir and Nalanda. In Rajgir, visit Gridhakuta (Vulture’s Peak), the World Peace Stupa, Venu Vana, and Bimbisar’s Prison. After lunch in Rajgir, continue your drive to Nalanda to visit the ruins of the ancient Nalanda University, one of the oldest universities in the world and an important international center for Buddhist studies. Later, continue your drive to Patna. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.

This morning, after breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Kushinagar. En route, visit Vaishali, a very important site for Buddhists, where Lord Buddha delivered his last sermon and announced his impending Nirvana. Explore the Ashoka Pillar, Lotus Tank, and Chaumukhi Temple. Later, continue the drive to Kushinagar. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Overnight at Hotel.

This morning, after breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a half-day guided tour of Kushinagar. Visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple, where Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana, the Rambhar Stupa (the cremation site of Lord Buddha), and the Japanese Temple. In the afternoon, check out from the hotel and drive to Lumbini. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Overnight at Hotel.

This morning, after breakfast at the hotel, visit Lumbini, the holy birthplace of Lord Buddha. Later, check out from the hotel and drive to Shravasti, en route visiting Kapilvastu. Upon arrival in Shravasti, check in to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Overnight at Hotel.

This morning, after breakfast, proceed to visit Saheth and Maheth. Later, check out from the hotel and drive to Lucknow. Upon arrival, transfer to the railway station to board the train for New Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi Railway Station, our representative will assist you with the transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for your own leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.

This morning, after breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to New Delhi Airport to board your flight home.