We at Kreet India Tours. believe in presenting India in a way that is quite unique, unexplored, and unhindered.
We at Kreet India Tours. believe in presenting India in a way that is quite unique, unexplored, and unhindered.
Tour OverviewPilgrimage Destinations for Buddhist tourists have been carefully selected by IRCTC. The train takes them on an 11-day journey where tourists get to learn the Teachings of Buddhism. Everything that this religion embraces is felt up close to provide an enriching experience. On this destination trip, they travel to both India where Buddhism took roots and thrived.
Tour
Itinerary
Day 01: ARRIVE DELHI
Arrival at New Delhi International airport, welcome and assistance then transfer to Hotel. Overnight in a hotel at Delhi. (No Meals).
Day 02: DELHI – LUCKNOW BY TRAIN & LUCKNOW - SRAVASTI
Early morning transfer to New Delhi railway station to board Shatabdi Express for Lucknow with packed breakfast. Arrive in Lucknow at 1230 hrs. Transfer to hotel for Lunch then. Drive to Sravasti (180 Kms, 4:30 hrs). Arrival Sravasti, transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight in a hotel at Sravasti.
Day 03: SRAVASTI – LUMBINI
After breakfast at the hotel, visit Jetvanaram and Angulimal Caves. After lunch depart by surface for Lumbini, Nepal( 190 kms, 5 - 6 hrs). Lumbini is in Nepal. Arrival Lumbini, transfer to hotel, check-in, Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 04: LUMBINI - KUSHINAGAR
After breakfast at hotel then visit the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Lunch will be served at Hotel. After lunch drive to Kushinagar(130kms/4hrs). Visit Mahaparinirvana Temple and Ramabha Stupa (Cremation centre). Check-in hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 05: KHUSHINAGAR – VAISHALI - PATNA
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Patna (280 kms, 07 hrs) with packed lunch. En route visit Vaishali. Arrival Patna, check-in hotel, dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 06: PATNA - NALANDA - RAJGIR - BODHGAYA
Breakfast at hotel then drive to Nalanda (85 kms), visit ruins of ancient university. Lunch will be served at Nalanda tourist cafeteria. After lunch drive to Rajgir (15 kms), visit Gridhkutta Peak, Venuvan Ram and Bimbisara Jail. Drive To Bodhgaya. Arrival Bodhgaya (65 kms), transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight in a hotel at Bodhgaya.
Day 07: IN BODHGAYA
Full day sightseeing at Bodhgaya, visiting places like Mahabodhi temple, Sujata Village, Niranjana River. All meals and overnight at the hotel.
Day 08: BODHGAYA - VARANASI
Breakfast at hotel then drive to Varanasi (250 kms). On arrival check in to the hotel and then proceed to Sarnath (14 kms), Visit Dhamekha Stupa and Deer Park. Back to Varanasi. Check-in hotel, Dinner and overnight in a hotel at Varanasi.
Day 09: VARANASI - AGRA
Early morning boat ride on the holy river Ganges. Then back to the hotel for breakfast. After that proceed to visit Varanasi city, temple, shopping in Varanasi for silk stuff. Later afternoon transfer from Varanasi railway station to catch the train for Agra with packed dinner. Overnight on board the Train.
Day 10: ARRIVE AGRA
Arrive Agra early morning. Met and transfer to hotel. After wash n change and breakfast will proceed for sightseeing of Agra visit one of the world's most popular monument – Taj Mahal (it is closed on every Friday). Return to hotel for Lunch. Afternoon visit to Agra Fort. Dinner and overnight at Hotel.
Day 11: AGRA - DELHI & DEPART
After breakfast, depart for Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, transfer to a local restaurant for lunch. Afternoon proceed with the tour of Delhi, visiting places like India Gate, drive passing by the Parliament building, President House. After dinner at a local restaurant, in time transfer to airport to board your flight for onward destination.