Buddhist Tour With Golden Triangle

Day 04 Jaipur- Agra - Varanasi
This morning after breakfast at the hotel trabsfer to Agra Cantt Railway station to catch overnight train for Varanasi. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri & the Romantic City of Taj Mahal-Agra.

Fatehpur Sikri - Imposing gateways and light- hearted palaces were built in red sandstone within this fortified city only to be abandoned a few years later. Among its many architectural game are the places for his queens - Jodha Bai, Mariyam and his Turkish sultana, built in varying styles, each perfect in itself. Arrive Agra proceed for the guided sightseeing including.

Taj Mahal: It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. A pristine monument of undying love. It was built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal.

Agra Fort- Built by the great Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D. the fort is a masterpiece of design and construction.
Sikandra's Tomb- The last resting place of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Akbar was the greatest of the Mughal emperors and one of the most secular minded royalties of his time.

Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb- To the north of the fort and across the river Yamuna are several fine examples of Mughal architecture. The Itmad -Ud -Daula as a by the Empress Noor Jehan as a memorial to her father Mirza Ghiyas Beg, is beautifully ornamented with pietra dura inlay and lattice work marble screens.

Reach railway station and board the overnight train for Varanasi. Overnight: Train

Day 05 Varanasi
On arrival at Varanasi, you will be met and transfered to your hotel by our representative. Freshen Up for a bit and then proceed on a excursion tour to Sarnath -where the Buddha preached his first sermon in the Deer Park, contains the most impressive remains, as well as a modern temple. Evening view "Aarti" ceremony on the Ghats.
Varanasi- one of the oldest living cities in the world, contemporary of Thebes and Babylon. It is also one of the holiest Hindu cities and still thriving on its religious past. Overnight: Hotel

Day 06 Varanasi - Bodhgaya
After breakfast at the hotel drive to Bodhgaya. On arrival check into the hotel.
Bodhgaya -As the place of the Buddha's Enlightenment, Bodhgaya is the spiritual home of Buhddhists. Bodhgaya situated near the river Niranjana, is one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage centres since it was here that Buddha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree.Later proceed for the guided sightseeing including Mahabodhi Temple, Niranjana River, Sujata Village. Overnight: Hotel

Day 07 Bodhgaya - Ragjir - Nalanda - Patna
After an early breakfast drive to Patna, en-route visit Rajgir, then drive to Nalanda. Nalanda - famous for its ancient 5th century AD Buddhist University and Library. It was the first residential international university of the world with strength of 2,000 teachers and 10,000 monks' students from all over the Buddhist world. In Nalanda, visit the ruins of Nalanda University and Nalanda Archaeological Museum.Rajgir - It also known as Rajgriha (the House of Royalty), is one of the most important Buddhist destinations of the world. The Buddha spent many years in Rajgir and delivered some of the most important discourses here. In Rajgir, visit the Gridhkut Hill and Vishwa Shanti Stupa among other attractions.
Arrive Patna and check into hotel. Relax for the remaiing part of the day.Overnight: Hotel

Day 08 Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar
After breakfast at the hotel drive to Kushinagar enroute visiting Vaishali.
Vaishali -was one of the important Buddhist destinations in ancient India. The Buddha preached his last sermon and proclaimed of his Parinirvana, near Vaishali. It was the venue of the 2nd Buddhist Council, which was held almost after 100 years of Buddha's parinirvana (passing away). In Vaishali, visit the Ashokan Pillar and Shanti Stupa.
On arrival at Kushinagar, check into the to hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 09 Kushinagar- Lumbini
After an early breakfast visit all the places of tourist interest in Kushinagar. The two places most frequently visited in Kushinagar are the Mahaparinirvana Stupa, which is built on the place of Buddha's Mahaparinirvana (Great Nirvana or passing away), and the place of his cremation, which is 1.6 km away. Close to the Mahaparinirvana Stupa is located a 1500 year old Buddha-image of the Buddha as he attained Parinirvana. The Mahaparinirvana Stupa is surrounded by ruins of ancient monasteries.Later drive to Lumbini. On arrival check into the hotel. Lumbini - the birthplace of Lord Buddha.Evening sightseeing tour of Lumbini including a visit to the birth Place of Lord Buddha. Overnight: Hotel