Golden Triangle with Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour

Duration:

14 Nights / 15 Days

Destination Covered:

Delhi-Jaipur-Agra-Varanasi-Bodhgaya-Nalanda-Rajgir-Patna-Vaishali-Kushinagar-Lumbini-Saravasti-Lucknow-Delhi

Reviews

  • India Real Heritage Destinations ! Our tour was well organized and amazing. It was very quick and easy to work with our tour manager Mr. Pragya Chandra. Travel docket was well prepared with all of the details and information we needed, plus recommendations and suggestions. Our driver Anil was excellent, especially in India’s busy streets! He was very pleasant, respectful and always on time. We would love to have him as our driver again. Jodi Parker and Family, United States of America, January 2015
  • A wonderful travel agency! My son and I had a wonderful trip along with a fantastic driver and guide. I appreciate the care and attention you had given us in coming up with our itinerary. Thank you so much for your all positive effort! John, New York, USA, January 2015
  • Rapid Golden Triangle I had a wonderful experience in Golden Triangle Tour of North India! Everything was pre plan according to my itinerary, taken care of and I still felt I had the freedom to do what I wanted. I got to see and do so much more than had I tried to do this trip solo. Excellent recommendations from my tour desirner who made us program adaptable to my wishes and price range. My driver was knowledgeable about each locations and gave great suggestions on activities for me (photography related) Echo Blum, United Kingdom, December 2014
  • Nature and culture of Beyond with Sri Lanka I wanted to thank you for all your help in assisting with planning our India Beyond with Srilanka journey. We had a fantastic time in this tour package and our complaint is that our time in Sri Lanka was too short !!! we really enjoyed our holiday, once again thank you for all your help. Emir Avdic, Australia October 2014
  • The trip was great! Everything worked very well The travel itself was well elaborated, the hotels were very well equilibration, from the more basic ones to the luxury resorts as the Dune or the Taj Malabar in Cochin. A very special experience was the trip on the boat (Spice Coast Cruises) -> simply great!
    Also a very big compliment for Shiva, our driver. He was someone we could fully rely upon
    As a summary we were extremely satisfied with the travel and the organization from Shanti Travel.
    Thank you very much for your support, give her our warm regards. Claudia Reinhardt, German, September 2014
  • Rajasthan Royal Fantastic “Very happy with the trip. Rohit Poddar, our Tour Designer was very efficient and thorough! Accommodation was great and we’d like to travel again with Crocus Travel.” Michael, UK, Rajasthan, August 2014
  • Golden Triangle India “Awesome experience! Everything was taken care of & I still felt I had the freedom to do what I wanted. I got to do so much more than had I tried to do this trip solo. Excellent recommendations always !” Miriam, Spain, July 2014
Tour Description

Overview

Itinerary

Day 01:  Arrive in Delhi (By flight)

On arrival at Delhi Airport, our representative will greet and welcome you with our Indian tradition after your arrival. You will be escorted to your confirmed accommodation. Check in and take rest after your long flight journey. After that our representative will show you our tour itinerary catalogue as you planned.

Overnight at Delhi

Day 02: Old Delhi and New Delhi sightseeing

Tourist Attractions: Gandhi Memorial at Raj Ghat, President House, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple & Qutub Minar

Have your breakfast and then proceed for Delhi sightseeing. In the afternoon have your lunch and then continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour, return back to the hotel and relax.

Note: Red Fort & Lotus Temple closed on Every Monday

Evening Optional Tour: - Sound & Light Show at Red Fort with dinner at Chor Bizarre

Overnight at Delhi

Day 03: Delhi - Jaipur (By road 280 kms approx) 

Tourist Attractions: Jaipur City palace and Jantar Mantar

Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Jaipur. On reaching Jaipur, check into your accommodation and then proceed for Jaipur sightseeing. In the afternoon have your lunch and then continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour, return back to the hotel and relax.

Evening Optional Tour: - Ethnic cultural village Chokhi Dhani.

Overnight at Jaipur

Day 04: Jaipur Sightseeing – Agra (By Road 260 Kms approx)

Tourist Attractions: Amber Fort, Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal, Buland Darwaza

Have your morning breakfast and then proceed for Jaipur sightseeing. Take lunch in the afternoon and then we will continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of our tour we will return back to hotel and check out from the hotel and drive to Agra. It will take 6 hrs approx. On reaching Agra, check into your accommodation and relax.

Optional Dinner: - Today we have dinner with a presentation of Indian music and dance

Overnight at Agra

Day 05: Agra – Varanasi (By train)

Tourist Attractions: Taj Mahal, Agra fort & Itmad-ud-Daula

Have your morning breakfast and then proceed for Agra sightseeing. In the afternoon, have your lunch and then continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour return back to the hotel and check out from the hotel and transfer to the Railway station to board train to Varanasi.

Important note: Taj Mahal will be closed on every Friday.

Overnight on Board

Day 06: Varanasi

Tourist Attractions: Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, Ashoka Pillar, and The Sarnath Museum, Ganga Aarti

Have your morning breakfast and then proceed for Varanasi sightseeing. In the afternoon, have your lunch and then continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour return back to the hotel and relax.

Overnight at Varanasi

Day 07: Varanasi – Bodhgaya (By road 260 kms approx)

Tourist Attractions: Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Chankramana

Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Bodhgaya. It will take 5 hrs approx. On reaching Bodhgaya, check into the hotel and relax. Then proceed for Bodhgaya sightseeing.  In the afternoon, have your lunch and then continue for the remaining sightseeing. After the end of the tour, return back to your accommodation and relax.

Overnight at Bodhgaya

Day 08: Bodhgaya – Rajgir via Nalanda (By road 100 kms approx)

Tourist Attractions: Peace Pagoda, Venuvana, Griddhakuta Hill, Nalanda University

Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and then drive to Rajgir via Nalanda. It will take 2 hrs approx. Proceed for an excursion tour to Rajgir and Nalanda. In the afternoon, have your lunch. After the end of the tour, return back to the hotel and relax.

 Overnight at Rajgir

Day 09: Rajgir – Patna (By road 120 kms approx)

Tourist Attractions: Har Mandir Sahib, Golghar, Patna Museum

Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Patna. It will take 3 hrs approx. On reaching Patna check into your accommodation and relax. Then proceed for Patna local sightseeing. After the end of the tour, return back to the hotel and relax.

Overnight at Patna

Day 10: Patna – Vaishali (By road 80 kms approx)

Tourist Attractions: Budha Stupa-I, Ashokan Pillar, Budha Stupa-II, Peace Pagoda or Shanti Stupa

Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Vaishali. It will take 1 hrs approx. On reaching Vaishali check into your accommodation and relax. Then proceed for Vaishali local sightseeing. After the end of the tour, return back to the hotel and relax.

Overnight at Vaishali

Day 11: Vaishali – Kushinagar (By road 250 kms approx)

Tourist Attractions: Maha Parinirwana Temple, Rambhar Stupa, Japan Temple, Sri Lanka Buddhist Centre & Monasteries

Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Kushinagar. It will take 5 hrs approx. On reaching Kushinagar check into your accommodation and relax. Then proceed for Kushinagar local sightseeing. After the end of the tour, return back to the hotel and relax.

Overnight at Kushinagar

Day 12: Kushinagar – Lumbini (By road 280 kms approx)

Tourist Attractions: Lumbini sightseeing

Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Lumbini- birth place of Lord Buddha.  It will take 6 hrs approx. On reaching Lumbini check into your accommodation and relax. Then proceed for Lumbini local sightseeing. After the end of the tour, return back to the hotel and relax.

Overnight at Lumbini

Day 13: Lumbini – Saravasti (By road 250 kms approx)

Tourist Attractions: Buddhist temple, Ananda Cave, Angulimal Cave & Jetvan garden

Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Saravasti.  It will take 5 hrs approx. On reaching Saravasti check into your accommodation and relax. Then proceed for Saravasti local sightseeing. After the end of the tour, return back to the hotel and relax.

Overnight at Saravasti

Day 14: Saravasti – Lucknow (By road 180 kms approx) – Delhi (By train)

Tourist Attractions: Historical monuments of Mughal period

Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel and drive to Lucknow.  It will take 3 hrs approx. On reaching Lucknow proceed for local sightseeing. After that transfer to the railway station to board train to Delhi. 

Overnight on Board

Day 15: Arrive Delhi and Departure (By flight)

In the early morning reach at Delhi. After reaching Delhi, transfer to the airport to board flight for onward journey. We wish you for a safe journey. 

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights

Cost Includes:

1. Accommodation for 14 Nights on twin / double sharing basis.

2. Daily buffet breakfast at all hotels.

3. Transportation by private air-conditioned car with driver for all arrivals,All arrivals, departures, sightseeing and inter-city drive as per the itinerary.

4. Services of English speaking guide as per the itinerary above. (On Demand at extra rates)

5. Services of Crocus Travel representative on all arrivals and departures.

6. Fuel charges, toll tax, state tax & parking charge.

7. All presently applicable luxury taxes.

Cost does not Includes:

1. Entrance fees at monuments/parks/museums.

2. Items of personal nature like drinks on table, laundry, telephone bills etc.

3. Meals other than mentioned above.

4. Indian visa fees or international airfare / domestic flight fare / train ticket

5. Still Camera or video charges levied by some monuments.

6. Any other shopping and personal purchase.

7. Medical Requirements on request.

8. Service Tax as per government.

9. Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

Where Stay

Hotels Accommodations Envisaged:-

Subject to availability at the time of booking or else similar hotels will be suggested:-

Hotels Accommodations Envisaged:-

Subject to availability at the time of booking or else similar hotels will be suggested:-

Destinations

 Deluxe  Hotel   

Premium Hotel

Luxury Hotel

Delhi

Hotel Grand Sartaj/ Similar

Hotel Royal Plaza / Similar

Hotel The Park / Similar

Jaipur

Hotel Maharani Palace / Similar

Fortune Park  Bella casa / Similar

Hotel Jaipur Marriott / Similar 

Agra

Hotel Siris 18 / Similar

Clark’s Shiraz / Similar

Radisson Agra / Similar

Varanasi

Hotel City Inn/Similar

Hotel Hindusthan International/Similar

Hotel Clarks Varanasi/Similar

Bodhgaya

Hotel Delta International/Similar

Bodhgaya Regency/Similar

Bodhgaya Regency/Similar

Rajgir

Indo Hokke Hotels/similar

Indo Hokke Hotels/similar

Indo Hokke Hotels/similar

Patna

VijayaTej Clarks Inn/Similar

Hotel Chanakya/Similar

Hotel Chanakya/Similar

Vaishali

Chanakya Hotel/similar

Chanakya Hotel/similar

Chanakya Hotel/similar

Kushinagar

The Royal Residency Hotel/similar

The Royal Residency Hotel/similar

The Royal Residency Hotel/similar

Lumbini

The Lumbini Hokke Hotel/Similar

The Lumbini Hokke Hotel/Similar

The Lumbini Hokke Hotel/Similar

Saravasti

Lotus Nikko Hotel Sravasti/Similar

Lotus Nikko Hotel Sravasti/Similar

Lotus Nikko Hotel Sravasti/Similar

Extra Govt. Service Tax @ 3.09 % (Applicable on total billed amount) 

Note:

01.    Group rates are available on request

02.    Above mentioned package cost is valid on minimum Two Person Basic.

03.    High Season – Any Fair / Festival / New Year / Christmas surcharge are additional 

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