Footsteps Of Buddha Tour

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrival at Delhi

  On arrival our representative will meet and assist you at the airport. Transfer and check into the hotel. Overnight at Delhi.
• Day 2 : Delhi

  Morning after breakfast proceed for the full day sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi including Birla temple, Red Fort ( closed on Monday ), Jama Mosque, Rajghat ( stands as a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi), Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus temple & Qutab Minar. Also have the view of India Gate, Parliament House of India, President Palace from outside. Back to hotel . Overnight at Delhi.

  • Hotspots Qutab Minar, India Gate, Lotus Temple
• Day 3 : Delhi - Varanasi by flight

  Breakfast at the hotel. Check out and transfer to the airport to catch the flight for Varanasi. On arrival our representative will meet and assist you at the airport. Later transfer and check into the hotel.Later proceed for excursion tour to Sarnath where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon. Visit to Chaukhandi Stupa Dhamek Stupa and the Ashoka Pillar. Back to Varanasi.Overnight at Varanasi
• Day 4 : Varanasi

  Early morning enjoy the boat ride at Ganges. Breakfast at the hotel. Then proceed for full day sightseeing of Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas and the Banaras Hindu University. Overnight at Varanasi.

  • Hotspots Durga Temple
• Day 5 : Varanasi - Bodhgaya

  Morning check out and drive to Bodhgaya - the place where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. On arrival check into the hotel. Afternoon visit to Bodhgaya Temple. Overnight at Bodhgaya.

  • Hotspots Gaya
• Day 6 : Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna

  Morning drive to Patna enroute visit Rajgir ( Buddha spent many years in Rajgir and delivered some of the most important discourses here). At Rajgir visit the Gridhkut Hill and Vishwa Shanti Stupa. Proceed to Nalanda and visit to Nalanda Univeristy ( established in the 5th century B.C., & is recorded as the world's earliest university, Nalanda today is in ruins but still it imparts the scholarly look ) & Archaeological Museum. Proceed to Patna and check in to the hotel. Overnight at Patna

  • Hotspots Archaeological Museum
• Day 7 : Patna - Bhubaneswar (Overnight Train Journey )

  Morning after breakfast visit to Patna Sahib & Patna Museum. Later check out and transfer to railway station to board the train for Bhubaneswar. Overnight in Train.

  • Hotspots Patna Sahib, Patna Museum
• Day 8 : Arrival at Bhuwaneshwar

  Morning on arrival at Bhubaneswar railway station met by our representative & transfer to hotel. Later visit to famous city temples including Rajarani, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar, Lingaraj & Vaital. Overnight at Bhubaneswar.
• Day 9 : Excursion to Diamond Triangle

  After breakfast make a day Excursion to the diamond triangle (Ratnagiri-Udayagiri & Lalitgiri) & explore the chityas,Viharas and Stupas. Also visit the Museum at Ratnagiri. Back to Bhubaneswar. Overnight at Bhubaneswar.
• Day 10 : Bhuwaneshwar - Konark - Puri

  Morning drive to Puri enroute visit Dhauli the peace pagoda, Pipili the appliqué village & Konark Sun temple (one of the world famous heritage site ). Proceed to Puri and check in to the hotel. Rest time relax on the golden beach. Overnight at Puri.

  • Hotspots Dhauli
  • Themes Heritage
• Day 11 : Puri - Chilika - Gopalpur

  Morning visit to Jagannath temple ( from roof top as non hindus are not allowed ). Then drive to the Gopalpur enroute visit to the largest brackish water lake- Chilika lagoon and enjoy the boat cruise to discover the migratory birds island at Nalabana island. Proceed to Gopalpur and check in to the hotel. Overnight at Gopalpur.

  • Hotspots Jagannath Temple
  • Themes Boat Cruise
• Day 12 : Excursion To Chandragiri

  After breakfast drive to Chandragiri (situated in between the lush green forest - a unique destination for the Buddhist) to visit the Tibetian settlement. Back to Gopalpur. Overnight at Gopalpur.
• Day 13 : Gopalpur - Bhubaneswar - Kolkata

  Morning after breakfast visit to Patisonapur beach ( Quiet & Secluded beach). Back to hotel and check out from the hotel. Then drive to Bhubaneswar enroute visit Khandagiri & Udayagiri Jain caves. Evening transfer to airport to board the flight for Kolkata. On arrival at Kolkata transfer to hotel. Overnight at Kolkata.
• Day 14 : Kolkata

  Morning after breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing including visit to Kali Temple of Kalighat, Birla Temple, Victoria Memorial Hall, St. John Cathedral Church, Indian Museum, Dalhousie Square, Howrah Bridge & flower Market. Back to hotel & Overnight.

  • Hotspots Kali Temple, Indian Museum
• Day 15 : Departure From Kolkata

  Departure transfer from hotel to airport for onwards journey.

Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing

Package Start From

• New Delhi, Delhi, India, Asia

Terms & Conditions

This Tour is Offered by

• Plot No. 103, Janpath, Bapuji Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India - 751001
• 08069247359 (Ext : 278)
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