Step into the bustling charm of Old Delhi. The day begins with an exhilarating rickshaw ride through the winding alleys of Chandni Chowk, followed by visits to historic landmarks that reflect Mughal grandeur and India’s spirit of freedom.

Sightseeing:

• Jama Masjid – the grand mosque built by Shah Jahan.
• Cycle rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk’s colorful bazaars.
• Raj Ghat – Mahatma Gandhi’s cremation memorial.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight Stay: Delhi

Today unfolds Delhi’s spiritual and architectural diversity. From Sikh shrines to Mughal minarets and modern marvels, you’ll witness how centuries of history harmonize in one city.

Sightseeing:

• Gurudwara Bangla Sahib – famous Sikh shrine with community kitchen.
• Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib – built in memory of Guru Teg Bahadur.
• Qutub Minar – UNESCO World Heritage monument.
• Lotus Temple – Bahá’í House of Worship, symbolizing peace and unity.
• Drive past India Gate & Parliament House.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight Stay: Delhi

Board the morning Shatabdi Express for a comfortable ride to Lucknow, the city of Nawabs. After arrival and hotel check-in, enjoy a relaxed evening walk through the old bazaars, experiencing the charm of Lucknowi tehzeeb (hospitality and culture).

Highlights:

• Train journey on Shatabdi Express (Delhi–Lucknow).
• Assistance on arrival & hotel check-in.
• Evening leisure walk in local markets.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight Stay: Lucknow

Explore the elegance of Lucknow with its blend of colonial history and Mughal-inspired Nawabi architecture. Today’s tour brings alive tales of valor, refinement, and artistry.

Sightseeing:

• Residency Complex – site of the historic siege of 1857.
• Dilkusha Gardens – once the hunting lodge of the Nawabs.
• La Martiniere College – Indo-European architectural masterpiece.
• Great Imambara & Chhota Imambara – grand Nawabi monuments.
• Rumi Darwaza – majestic gateway, symbol of Lucknow.
• Evening exploration of vibrant bazaars.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight Stay: Lucknow

After breakfast, drive to Sravasti – a place of deep Buddhist significance where the Buddha spent 24 monsoon seasons and delivered many discourses. Later in the day, visit the revered sites that echo the Enlightened One’s presence.

Sightseeing:

• Ananda Bodhi Tree – where Buddha meditated for one night.
• Jetavana Monastery – Buddha’s favored retreat.
• Remains of stupas and ancient structures.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight Stay: Sravasti

This morning, cross into Nepal and proceed to Lumbini, the birthplace of Prince Siddhartha who became Lord Buddha. The rest of the day is free for reflection and relaxation in this sacred land.

Highlights:

• Cross India–Nepal border.
• Arrival and hotel check-in.
• Evening at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight Stay: Lumbini

Today you’ll walk on the holy ground where Queen Mayadevi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama. The sacred gardens, temples, and monuments make this an unforgettable spiritual experience.

Sightseeing:

• Mayadevi Temple – devoted to Lord Buddha’s mother.
• Ashokan Pillar – marks the birthplace of Buddha.
• Lumbini Park – peaceful gardens with monasteries.
• China Temple – beautiful pagoda-style shrine with meditation halls.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight Stay: Lumbini

Drive back into India and reach Kushinagar, where the Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana. The town resonates with peace, devotion, and reverence for the Great Teacher.

Sightseeing:

• Parinirvana Temple – enshrining reclining Buddha statue.
• Ramabhar Stupa – cremation site of the Buddha.
• Modern temples built by various Buddhist countries.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight Stay: Kushinagar

After breakfast, drive to Patna, halting at Vaishali – where Buddha preached his last sermon. Explore sites that celebrate his legacy.

Sightseeing (Vaishali):

• Buddha Stupas I & II – enshrining relics.
• Ashokan Pillar – commemorating Buddha’s last sermon.
• Archaeological remains of ancient Vaishali.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight Stay: Patna

Today is a journey through the intellectual and spiritual hubs of ancient India. First, visit Nalanda University ruins, then Rajgir – where Buddha delivered sermons. Later continue to Bodhgaya, the seat of his enlightenment.

Sightseeing:

• Nalanda – ruins of the world’s first residential university.
• Archaeological Museum – housing sculptures & relics.
• Griddhkuta Hill (Hill of Vultures) – Buddha’s preaching site.
• Saptparni Caves – venue of the First Buddhist Council.
• Hot springs of Rajgir.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight Stay: Bodhgaya

Spend the day in Bodhgaya, the holiest of Buddhist sites, where Siddhartha achieved Enlightenment.

Sightseeing:

• Mahabodhi Temple – UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Bodhi Tree – sacred tree of Enlightenment.
• Vajrasana (Diamond Throne).
• Monasteries built by Buddhist nations.
• Meditation & reflection time.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight Stay: Bodhgaya

Early morning train to Varanasi, the city of light and spiritual awakening. In the evening, witness the enchanting Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.

Highlights:

• Train journey to Varanasi.
• Evening Ganga Aarti at the Ghats.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight Stay: Varanasi

Start with a dawn boat ride on the Ganges, observing the rituals of life and death along the ghats. Later, visit Sarnath, where Buddha gave his first sermon.

Sightseeing:

• Morning boat ride on River Ganges.
• Sarnath – Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa.
• Archaeological Museum at Sarnath.
• Ashokan Pillar remnants.
• Temples & monasteries.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight Stay: Varanasi

Morning free at leisure. Later transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight Stay: Delhi

After breakfast, transfer to Delhi International Airport for your onward journey with blessings of the Enlightened One.

Meals: Breakfast