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Buddhism founded in North India, is not a religion but a system of philosophy and code of morality. The country has a number of pilgrimage sites associated with Buddhism, which are revered by the 6.6 million Buddhists in the country and visitors from abroad.
" O-Bhikshus' after my death when people and members of new generation comes and ask you then tell them that here the Buddha was born, here he attained full enlightenment, here he turned the wheel of Dharma twelve time, and here finally the Buddha entered Parinirvana. (The Buddha)
Hundreds of years have gone by, but architectural splendours, still stand as resounding testimonials of Buddhist philosophy and doctrines. It is possible to follow the footsteps of the Buddha and see these splendours as we offer the following tour plan.
Day 01 - Arrive Delhi
On arrival you will be received by our representative and transferred to the hotel where we will be holding the rooms on ready occupancy basis. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 - Delhi
This day you will be taken for a trip to this very heart of India. The trip will cover Qutab Minar / Humayun's Tomb / India Gate / Red Fort / Jama Masjid / Gandhi Memorial etc. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 - Delhi - Jaipur
Morning commence drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Evening free time to enjoy the city atmosphere. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 - Jaipur 
The day starts with the Elephant ride at Amer Fort, followed by the city tour covering - Hawa Mahal, Royal Observatory, City Palace, Nawab Sahab Ki Haveli and Johari Bazar etc. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 05 - Jaipur - Agra
Today we will drive to Agra en-route visiting Fatehpur Sikri the old deserted town of the Mughal Dynasty. On arrival, check into the hotel. Afternoon, take a city tour covering Taj Mahal, Red Fort and the Tomb of Itmad-ud-daulah's Tomb. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 06 - Agra - Varanasi
Morning, transfer to the airport to catch the flight to Varanasi. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Afternoon, city tour of Sarnath: famous for its Dhamekh Stupa and for being the place where Buddha preached his first sermon, enshrining the principle of his teachings into laws. Stay overnight at the hotel in Varanasi.
Day 07 - Varanasi
At dawn enjoy boat ride at River Ganges, followed by a city tour covering - Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata Temple etc. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 08 and Day 09- Varanasi - Bodhgaya 
Stay there for two nights with excursions to Rajgir/ Nalanda / Sapta pari cave and Venevamas. Visit many locales of Buddhist significance - Rajgir: an important Buddhist pilgrimage center, since the Buddha spent 12 years here, and the first Buddhist council after the Buddha attained Nirvana was held here. Nalanda: founded in the 5th century known for its University. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 10 - Bodhgaya - Vaishali - Kushinagar
A.M. Proceed to Vaishali, a very special place to Buddhists as The Lord delivered his last sermon and announced his impending " Nirvana". See the majesty of Ashok Pillar - Lotus tank, Chaumukhi and proceed to Kushinagar for overnight stay.
Day 11 - Kushinagar - Lumbini
Morning, visit Mahanirvana Temple, the modern Japan/Sri Lanka Buddhist center and monasteries, then proceed to Lumbini. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 12 - Lumbini - Kapilvastu - Sravasti - Balrampur
Morning visit to Ashoka's pillar (249 BC) rediscovered in the 1890's inside thick sal forest, a temple of Mayadevi, the ruins of an old monastery and some new stupas, then in the afternoon proceed to Balrampur enroute visiting Sravasti where you will see the extensive ruins of this ancient city and Jetavana Monastery. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 13 - Balrampur - Lucknow
Morning city tour. Later drive to Lucknow. On arrival check into the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 14 - Lucknow
Morning city tour covering Imambara , Rumi Darwaza. P.M. Transfer to Airport for flight to Delhi. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 15 - Departure Delhi
Departure transfer to the International Airport to take your flight back home.
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