Dambadiva Tour by Surface
Duration : 13 Days / 12 Nights
Destination Covered : Delhi - Agra – Sankasia – Lucknow – Varanasi – Bodhgaya – Rajgir – Nalanda – Vaishali – Kushinagar – Lumbini - Saravasti – Delhi Out.
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Buddha was abandoned by the five men who had been his companions of earlier austerities. All they saw was an ordinary man; they mocked his well-nourished appearance. "Here comes the mendicant Gautama," they said, "who has turned away from asceticism. He is certainly not worth our respect." When they reminded him of his former vows, the Buddha replied, "Austerities only confuse the mind. In the exhaustion and mental stupor to which they lead, one can no longer understand the ordinary things of life, still less the truth that lies beyond the senses.
Tour Highlights
- After sightseeing of Taj Mahal visit magnificent Agra Fort, built in the bank of Yamuna River, is situated in the center of the town, evening free for shopping or own activities ,Overnight at Hotel.
- After breakfast drive 09 – 10 hrs to Lucknow with packed lunch enroute visit SANKASIA, where Lord descended from heaven after giving sermon to his mother after 7 years of her death.
- Check in at Hotel. After lunch Visit Sravasti, where Buddha spent his 24 monsoons, visit Jetvana and Ananda Bodhi Tree.
- Lunch at Nalanda .then drive to Rajgir the Vulture Hill, World Peace Stupa, Later continue drive to Bodh Gaya & check-in at Hotel.
Arrival at Delhi International Airport. Meet & greet at airport then transfer to Hotel. Overnight stay at Delhi hotel.
Day 2: Delhi - Agra, 205 kms, 05 hrs driveAfter breakfast at hotel drive to Agra (05 hrs, 205 Kms) on arrival & transfer to hotel. After lunch at hotel, visit the Taj Mahal, Agra famous Taj Mahal " (it's closed on every Friday) built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his Empress Mumtaz Mahal. The construction believed to have taken 22 years to complete with over 20,000 craftsmen working round the clock. After sightseeing of Taj Mahal visit magnificent Agra Fort, built in the bank of Yamuna River, is situated in the center of the town, evening free for shopping or for own activities. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 3: Agra – Sankasia – Lucknow (09-10 Hrs)After breakfast drive to Lucknow with packed lunch enroute visit SANKASIA, where Lord descended from heaven after giving sermon to his mother after 7 years of her death. Later continue drive to Lucknow, on arrival check-in at Hotel. Dinner at hotel. Overnight stay at Lucknow.
Day 4: Lucknow – Sravasti (04-05 Hrs)After Breakfast travel to Sravasti, on arrival check in at Hotel. After lunch visit Sravasti, where Buddha spent his 24 monsoons, later visit Jetvana and Ananda Bodhi Tree. Dinner and overnight stay at Saravasti.
Day 5: Sravasti - LumbiniAfter breakfast leave for Lumbini. Enroute visit Kapilavastu - where Buddha's childhood was spent & also visit ruins of the Palaces. Later continue drive to Lumbini (Nepal). After lunch Visit Lumbini, the Birth place of Lord Buddha. Dinner at hotel. Overnight stay at Lumbini.
Day 6: Lumbini – Kushinagar (04 Hrs Drive)After Breakfast leave for Kushinagar, on arrival check in at hotel. After lunch visit Mahaparinirvana and Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Vaishali Rambhar Stupa (cremation site of Lord Buddha), Japan Temple. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7: Kushinagar- Vaishali – Bodhgaya (12 Hrs Drive)After Breakfast drive to Bodhgaya enroute visit Vaishali. Stop for lunch at Mid-way. On arrival check in at hotel. Later enjoy dinner and overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 8: BodhgayaAfter breakfast, morning visit Mahabodhi Temple & Bodhi Tree, Great Buddha Statue, Niranjana River, Sujata Temple - which is across the Niranjana River. Enjoy lunch and dinner at hotel. Overnight stay at Bodhgaya.
Day 9: Bodhgaya - Nalanda – Rajgir - BodhgayaMorning travel to Rajgir. Enroute visit Nalanda, visit Nalanda the ruins of world oldest University. Lunch at Nalanda .then drive to Rajgir the Vulture Hill, World Peace Stupa, Later continue drive to Bodhgaya. On arrival check-in at Hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 10: Bodhgaya - VaranasiAfter breakfast drive 6 hrs to Varanasi. Check-in at Hotel. Later Visit Sarnath where Buddha delivered his first sermon, evening attend the Pirith Ceremony. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 11: Varanasi - LucknowAfter breakfast drive to Lucknow. On arrival check-in at Hotel. Afternoon free for own or shopping. Overnight & Dinner at hotel.
Day 12: Lucknow - DelhiAfter early breakfast drive to Delhi by surface, which is 490 kms, (approx 13-14 hrs drive), lunch on the way at local restaurant After lunch drive to Delhi and check in at hotel. Dinner and Overnight at Delhi Hotel.
Day 13: Delhi DepartureAfter breakfast morning free for own activities for local shopping , timely pick up from hotel for short city tour visit India gate , president house , parliament house , then timely departure transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.
