FOOTPRINT OF THE BUDDHA

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Buddha means knowledge. The seed of Buddhism was planted in India 2500 years ago by the king Gautam Siddhartha (later known Lord Buddha) who renunciated his throne and went in the search of truth is now world’s fourth largest religion. This tour gives an insight of the Buddha’s life starting from his birth city, Lumbini till his ‘nirvana’ at Kushinagar. You can also visit some of the monasteries to experience the life of monks and how they do meditations.

After meet and greet at the airport you will be taken to your hotel. Later you will be taken for half day city tour of the city of Nawabs, Lucknow. Visit Bara and Chota Imambaras, British Residency and Aminabad market. Rest of the evening at leisure.

After breakfast we will drive to Sravasti, the small hamlet where lord Buddha spent his twenty five monsoons of his life. On arrival check in hotel rest of the day at leisure.

After Breakfast leave for half day sightseeing of Sravasti the places of interest includes Jetavana monastery , Shobnath temple, Balrampur, Saheth and Anathapindika Stupa. Later drive to Lumbini , check in hotel and rest of the evening free for own activities.

After breakfast half day sightseeing of Lumbini where Buddha was born. The places to be visited are Maya Devi temple, Ashokan Pillar, Myanmar Golden temple, World Peace Pagoda, China Temple and Lumbini museum.Later drive to d Kushinagar

After breakfast sightseeing of Kushinagar (here Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana) which includes Parinirvana Stupa , Ramabhar Stupa and Matha Kuar Shrine. Later drive to Patna enroute visiting Vaishali , see World Peace Pagoda , Vaishali museum and Ashokan Pillar. Later drive to Patna.

After early breakfast leave for Bodh Gaya en-route visiting the ruins of Nalanda University. Approx 20Km from Nalanda is Rajgir , visit glass bridge , Venuvan and Vishwashanti Stupa. Later drive to Bodh Gaya.

Morning after breakfast we will visit Pragbodhi cave , Sujata House, Niranjana River and later in the afternoon Mahabodhi temple where lord Budhha got an enlightenment. Rest of the evening to explore on your own.

After breakfast drive to Varanasi. Rest of the afternoon free. Evening you will be taken to the Ganges for evening prayer ceremony of Ganga called Ganga Aarti. Evening free.

Sarnath where lord Buddha gave his first sermon after attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya. Visit Chaukhandi Stupa, Dhammarajika Stupa, Dhammak Stupa and Gandakuti. Evening free to explore Varanasi.

Today we will fly to India’s capital Delhi. Upon arrival check in hotel and rest of the day free.

After breakfast we will leave for guided tour of New & Old Delhi taking in all the major sights. Old Delhi: Visit the largest mosque Jama Masjid built by Shah Jahan the creator of Taj Mahal. Enjoy Rikshaw ride at Jama Masjid and explore the chandani chowk Bazar. You can experience the street food Later you visit the Raj Ghat Memorial – a black marble platform built in the memory of Mahatma Gandhi “The Father of The Nation”. Later proceed to New Delhi and visit Qutub Minar (the tallest minaret of the world) as well as the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib.

Morning after breakfast we will leave for Agra. Visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.

Today you will be driven directly from Agra to Delhi airport to board your flight back to home.