Luxury North India with Buddhist Tour
Day 1. Arrival in New Delhi
Day 2. Exploring New Delhi
Day 3. New Delhi - Agra - New Delhi (220 Kms / 3.5 Hrs - One Way)
Day 4. New Delhi - Varanasi (By Flight) - Sarnath (12 Kms / 30 Mins One Way)
Day 5. Exploring Varanasi
Day 6. Varanasi - Bodhgaya (255 Kms / 5 Hrs)
Day 7. Exploring Bodhgaya
Day 8. Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna (170 Kms / 4.5 Hrs)
Day 9. Patna - New Delhi (By Flight)
Day 10. Departure from New Delhi
On your arrival at New Delhi Airport, our representative will assist you and transfer you to your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi. Visit Qutub Minar, drive past the Lotus Temple, and explore Humayun’s Tomb. Later, drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. After lunch at a local restaurant in Delhi, continue your tour in Old Delhi, visiting Raj Ghat and driving past the Red Fort. Enjoy a short rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, famous for its spice market.
Overnight at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
After an early breakfast at the hotel, drive to Agra, the "City of Love". Upon arrival, begin your guided tour of Agra, including a visit to Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas), Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb, and Jama Masjid. No visit to Agra is complete without the iconic Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays) and Mehtab Bagh. After the tour, drive back to New Delhi for your overnight stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to New Delhi Airport for your flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. After refreshing, proceed for a guided tour of Sarnath, an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists. Visit the Dhamek Stupa, the Archaeological Museum, the Chaukhandi Stupa, and the Tibetan Buddhist Monastery. After your tour, return to Varanasi for an overnight stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
Start the day early with a boat ride on the River Ganges. After returning to the hotel for breakfast, embark on a guided tour of Varanasi, visiting famous temples such as Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, Shri Vishwanath Temple, and Sankat Mochan Temple. Also, visit Bharat Mata Temple, Banaras Hindu University, and Birla Mandir. In the evening, witness the mesmerizing Ganges Aarti ceremony at the banks of the river.
Overnight at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast, check out and drive to Bodhgaya. Upon arrival, check-in at your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, embark on a full-day guided tour of Bodhgaya. Visit the Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi Tree, Metta Buddharam Temple, Bodhgaya Archaeological Museum, Sujata Temple, the Great Buddha Statue, and the Ajapala Nigrodha Tree (also known as the Totoro Tree). You will also visit the Royal Bhutanese Monastery and various other international monasteries. The rest of the day is free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast, check out and drive to Patna, en route visiting Rajgir and Nalanda. In Rajgir, visit Gridhakuta Hill (Vulture’s Peak), World Peace Stupa, Venuvanaram, and Bimbisar Prison. Continue to Nalanda, where you’ll visit the ruins of the ancient university, which was a renowned center for Buddhist learning. After the tour, continue your drive to Patna. Upon arrival, check-in at your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay.
Overnight at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Patna Airport for your flight to New Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi Airport, our representative will assist you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to New Delhi Airport for your flight to your next destination or home.
Inclusion
- 9 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis.
- Assistance during arrival and departure by GTIndia Tours.
- Daily breakfast at hotel.
- All sightseeing including airport transfers by an AC vehicle.
- English speaking guide at New Delhi, Agra, Sarnath, Varanasi, Bodhgaya, Nalanda, Rajgir and Patna.
(Other languages guides are available on additional charges) - Flights form New Delhi to Varanasi.
- Flights form Patna to New Delhi.
- Cycle Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi.
- Visit to the most famous Buddhist sites at Sarnath.
- Boat Cruise and Evening / Morning aarti in Varanasi.
- One mineral water bottle per person per day.
Dining Inclusions
- 9 Breakfast at Hotel.
Exclusion
- Visas Fee (if applicable)
- Monument entry fees
- Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking)
- Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature
- International flights to/from the start/finish of the trip
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And why do we offer this?
Well it's quite simple, we love to travel just as much as you do and we understand that it's hard to find dates to suit your work, family and personal commitments, so we guarantee you that if you can't get the dates you want we will give you a full refund. Yes, that's right a 100% money back guarantee if you aren't able to book the dates that you want! It can't get much better than that!
How does it work?
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