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Destinations Covered: Mumbai - Aurangabad - Bhopal - Agra - Varanasi - Bodhgaya - Patna - Delhi
Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
DAY 1 : ARRIVAL MUMBAI
Upon arrival in Mumbai, you will be greeted by our representative and escorted to the hotel for check in.
Mumbai, often called the city of dreams, is situated on the coast of the Arabian Sea and is the financial nerve center as well as the entertainment capital of the nation. The city was earlier known by its British name 'Bombay'.
Spend the night at the hotel.
DAY 2 : MUMBAI - AURANGABAD
Transfer to the airport to board a flight to Aurangabad. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel. Visit the Ellora Caves, a while after check in.
Ellora houses 34 cave temples out of which, 12 are Mahayana Buddhist caves, 17 are Hindu caves and 5 are caves of the Jain faith. Together these represent the best of Indian rock cut architecture.
Overnight at hotel.
DAY 3 : AURANGABAD - BHOPAL
Full day excursion to the Ajanta Caves.
A world heritage site, the Ajanta Caves are rock-cut cave monuments containing paintings and sculptures considered to be among the best of Buddhist religious art. Several halls of residence and monuments or Stupas form the Ajanta Caves.
Later, transfer to Jalgaon railway station to board a train to Bhopal. Stay overnight in the train.
DAY 4 : BHOPAL
On arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel. Rest for a while after check in before visiting the Sanch Stupa.
The Stupa at Sanchi is a prominent Buddhist site built over the relics of the Buddha. It is a world heritage site and attracts many tourists every year.
Retire for the night at the hotel.
DAY 5 : BHOPAL - AGRA
Transfer to the station to take the train to Agra. Upon arrival in Agra, you will be received and escorted to the hotel. Check in before visiting the Taj Mahal.
One of the Seven Wonders of the World and also a world heritage site, the Taj Mahal is a marvelous monument in immaculate white marble. The monument symbolizes the bond the Mughal ruler Shah Jahan shared with his wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is said that it took twenty years to build this architectural masterpiece.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
DAY 6 : AGRA - VARANASI
Explore the city and visit the Agra Fort and Itimad-ud-daulah's Tomb after breakfast. Later, transfer to the airport to board the flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival, you will be received by our representative and transferred to the hotel.
The Agra Fort has witnessed the ups and downs of the Mughal Empire. A world heritage site, the Agra Fort is primarily built in red sandstone and marble and offers a great view of the Taj Mahal.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
DAY 7 : VARANASI - BODHGAYA
Enjoy a boat ride on the River Ganges early in the morning. Visit Sarnath en route to Bodhgaya.
A prime Buddhist pilgrimage site, Sarnath is a deer park where the Buddha first preached Dharma. The site is especially significant as it was mentioned by the Buddha as one of the four places of pilgrimage that must be visited by his followers.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
DAY 8 : BODHGAYA
Visit Mahabodhi Temple and Niranjana River.
Bodhgaya in Bihar is a significant Buddhist pilgrimage destination and is home to several Buddhist temples, the most important of which is the Mahabodhi Temple. A world heritage site, it is also the place where the holy Bodhi tree can is planted.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
DAY 9 : BODHGAYA - PATNA
Visit Rajgir and Nalanda on the way to Patna.
Rajgir is home to several ancient Buddhist monasteries like Gridhakuta, Pipphali House, Jivakarma and more. Nalanda on the other hand is the name of an ancient university in India where the Buddha is said to have stayed several times.
Check in at hotel upon arrival. Spend the night at the hotel.
DAY 10 : PATNA - DELHI
Transfer to the airport to board a flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be escorted to the hotel.
Delhi, the national Capital of India is a city that has continuously evolved over the ages. The political seat of the nation, the media capital and corporate hub, it has truly turned into a world city from a walled city..
Stay overnight at the hotel.
DAY 11 : DELHI
Explore New and Old Delhi.
While sightseeing in Delhi, one can catch a glimpse of Mughal, Hindu and British architecture here. Popular tourist hot spots include the Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Jantar Mantar, Raj Ghat, President's Residence and more. You can also enjoy shopping and eating out here.
Transfer to the airport after sightseeing to board the flight to home country.
Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour ends
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