Overview
‘Golden Tringle with Buddha Trail’ is well designed package which gives you the chance to explore the places which were belongs to the life of Buddha. During this tour you with visit the major stupas, Buddhist temples as monasteries as well. You will also visit the major attraction of Lucknow and also get the chance to explore the major attractions of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, which are known as Golden Tringle circuit of North India. The duration of the tour is 14 nights and 15 days, covering the places such as Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi, Bodhgaya, Vaishali, Kushinagar, Lumbini, Kapilvastu, Shrawasti, Balrampur and Lucknow.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi airport, meet our representative, get an assisted transfer to the hotel,and check in at the hotel. Rest day is free at leisure.
Stay overnight at the Delhi
Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing
Today after breakfast, proceed to sightseeing in Delhi, covering monuments of the Old as well as New Delhi including Laxmi Narayan Temple, India Gate, the Parliament House. Post lunch, cover Jama Masjid, Red Fort and Gandhi memorial.
Enjoy the sound and light show in the evening.
Overnight stay at the Delhi.
Day 3: Delhi – Jaipur (By Road-268 kilometres)
After breakfast, Jaipur. On arrival, check in at the hotel. Rest day is free at leisure. Stay overnight at the Jaipur
Day 4: Jaipur Sightseeing
Post breakfast, proceed to visit the major sightseeing of Jaipur covering Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Johari Bazaar, Royal Observatory, Nawab Sahab ki Haveli. Take an Elephant ride to renowned Amer Fort.
Overnight stay at the Jaipur
Day 5: Jaipur –Agra (By Road-242 Kilometres)
After breakfast, start your journey to Agra. En-route Cover Fatehpur Sikri, the old deserted town of Mughala. Once you arrive in Agra, check- in at the hotel. In the afternoon, visit Red Fort, Taj Mahal, and the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula.
Overnight stay in Agra.
Day 6: Agra – Varanasi (By Train)
During dawn, visit Red Fort and Itmad-ud-Duala Tomb. Afterwards, get an assist transfer to the railway station to board atrain to Varanasi.
Overnight in the train.
Day 7: Arrival Varanasi – Bodhgaya(By Road-255 Kilometres)
On arriving at Varanasi railway station, check into the hotel. After freshen up, proceed to Sarnath, the ancient Buddhist town.
The places you will explore here include the Stupa, Buddhist Temple and the Museum.After Visiting Sarnath, proceed to Bodhgaya. Upon arrival at Bodhgaya, check in to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Bodhgaya.
Day 8: Bodhgaya Sightseeing
Today early morning attend the prayer ceremony at the Mahabodhi Temple and visit the Bodhi Tree, here you may also do some meditation as well. After visit, return back to the hotel for breakfast.
Post Lunch proceed to visit the Great Buddha Statue, Burmese Vihara Monastery and the Dungeswari Hills. After sightseeing return back to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Bodhgaya.
Day 9: Bodhgaya - Patna (By Road-115 kilometres)
After having an early breakfast, drive to Patna. En-route visit Nalanda and Rajgir. On arrival in Patna, check-in to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Patna.
Day 10: Patna - Vaishali (By Road-61 Kilometres) – Kushinagar (By Road-183 Kilometres)
Today after having an early breakfast, proceed to Vaishali, it is renowned as the place where Lord Buddha gave his last sermon. Visit Ashok Pillar, Chaumukhi, Lotus Tank.
Later leave for Kushinagar. Upon arrival in Kushinagar. Check in to the hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 11: Kushinagar – Lumbini (By Road-167 Kilometres)
Today after breakfast, proceed forhalf day city tour of Kushinagar visit the modern Japan/Srilanka Buddhist centre, Mahanirvana Temple and some monasteries.
After sightseeing, leave for Lumbini. Upon arrival in Lumbini, check in to the hotel.
Overnight stay at the Lumbini
Day 12: Lumbini –Kapilavastu (By Road-58 Kilometres) - Sravasti (By Road-142 Kilometres) – Balrampur(By Road-17 Kilometres)
After breakfast, proceed to visit Ashoka's pillar, which is located in a dense Sal forest, Mayadevi temple which is the remains of an ancient monastery, apart from this also visit some stupas as well.
After sightseeing, leave for Balrampur. On the way, explore Sravasti , here you will explore the remains of an ancient city and Jetavana Monastery.
On arrival in Balrampur, check-in at the hotel.
Overnight stay in Balrampur.
Day 13: Balrampur- Lucknow (By Road-58 Kilometres)
Today after breakfast, proceed for the city tour of Balrampur. After sightseeing, drive to Lucknow. Upon arrival check in to the hotel. Evening is free at leisure.
Overnight stay in Lucknow.
Day 14: Lucknow–Delhi ( By flight)
Post breakfast, Visit the major attractions of the city, covering Rumi Darwaza and Imambara. Get transferred to the hotel to catch a flight for Delhi. On arrival, check-in at the hotel for night halt.
Day 15: Delhi (Departure)
Today is the last day of the tour, after breakfast, transfer to Delhi’s International Airport to take flight for your onward destination.