DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI
Arrive Delhi International Airport, after meet and greet by local tour manager, transfer to hotel.
Overnight: hotel in Delhi.

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DAY 2: IN DELHI
After breakfast depart for full day city tour of Delhi. Begin with a visit to Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the nation was cremated in 1948. Thereafter proceed to the magnificent Red Fort (closed on Mondays) built of red sandstone, dating from the very peak of the Mughal power. Then, Rickshaw Ride through Chandni Chowk. After that, visit to black and white onion domes and minarets of the Jama Masjid, the most elegant mosque in India. After Lunch, drive past RashtrapatiBhavan (the Presidential Palace) and the Secretariat buildings – the centre of Government activity, down to the impressive Rajpath (the main avenue), to the World War I memorial arch, India Gate, the High Court Building and the Old Fort. Visit Humayun’s Tomb built in 1565 AD by his grieving widow Haji Begum, the QutubMinar, a 72 metres high minaret and the ruins of Quwat-ul-Eslam (Light of Islam) Mosque. Here, see Delhi’s most curious antique, the uncorroded Iron Pillar, which dates back to the 4th century AD.

Overnight: hotel in Delhi

DAY 3: DELHI– JAIPUR DRIVE (260 KM)

Hawa Mahal, Jaipur

After breakfast drive to Jaipur, also called the Pink City. Jaipur was first painted terracotta pink by Maharajah Sawai Ram Singh to celebrate the visit of Prince Albert in 1853. Jaipur is named after its founder, the warrior and astronomer sovereign, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh (ruled 1688 to 1744).
Arrive and check in at hotel.

Overnight: hotel in Jaipur.

DAY 4: IN JAIPUR
In the morning visit former capital of Jaipur, the Amber Fort, just 11 km north of the city, with its honey-colored fortress-palace in the Aravalli Hills. Enjoy an elephant ride along (if Operational) the fortress ramparts. Walk into the Sheesh Mahal and admire the amazing interior décor thought of over 200 years ago. Inside, The Hall of Victory presents a galaxy of decorative art panels of alabaster with fine inlay work. After lunch we will explore Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds),JantarMantar (Jai Singh’s Observatory) built in the 17th century by the founder of Jaipur who was a prince, soldier, astronomer and builder, City Palace now a museum exhibiting fine Rajput and Moghul paintings, rare manuscripts and an armory.

Overnight: hotel in Jaipur.

DAY 5: JAIPUR-AGRA DRIVE (231KM)
After breakfast depart and drive to Agra. En route visit Fateh-Pur-Sikri, an epic poem in red sandstone. It was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and deserted 14 years later due to lack of water. The main attraction are The Diwan-e- Khas and The Diwan-e-Am (a courtyard arranged like a gigantic game board, where the Emperor played chess using slave girls as pawns). Drive continued to Agra.
On arrival transfer to hotel
Overnight: hotel in Agra.

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DAY 6: IN AGRA-VARANASI OVERNIGHT TRAIN
Early in the morning we make a sunrise visit of Taj Mahal (closed to visitors on Fridays), the most extravagant monument ever built for love. On the death of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, Moghul Emperor Shah Jehan built her this memorial over which 20,000 men labored for 22 years to create a masterpiece in white marble inlaid with semi-precious stones. After breakfast visit Agra Fort (lalQila) where Shah Jehan spent the last years of his life, imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb. The Peacock throne (now in Iran) was in this fort, before being moved to Delhi by Emperor Aurangzeb. After dinner transfer to Railway station for Varanasi bound train.
Overnight: in train.

DAY 7: IN VARANASI
In the morning arrive at Varansi and transfer to hotel. After breakfast drive to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon (DharmachakraPravartan) after attaining Niravana. Other interesting sites are Dhamekh Stupa, Dharmajajika Stupa, Ashoka Pillar and Mulgandhakuti temple.
Overnight: hotel in Varanasi.

DAY 8: VARANASI-BODHGAYA DRIVE (243KM)
In the early morning, boat ride in river Ganges to witness the rituals around the Ghats. Then drive to Bodhgaya. Arrive and transfer to hotel. After breakfast full day to explore Bodhgaya and surroundings. This is the place where Lord Buddha entered into meditation. Visit the giant Bodhi tree that we see today is believed to have grown from the original Bodhi tree under which prince Siddharth (Lord Boddha) meditated and attained Nirvana. The magnificent Maha Bodhi temple here is an architectural amalgamation of many cultures.
Overnight: hotel in Bodhgaya.

DAY 9: BODHGAYA-KUSHINAGAR DRIVE (380KM)
Morning depart and drive to Kushinagar. Here Lord Buddha breathed his last breath. Arrive and check in at hotel. Afternoon explore the Sites of Kushinagar.
Overnight: hotel in Kushinagar.

DAY 10: KUSHINAGAR– LUMBINI DRIVE (145 KM)

Mahaparinirvana Temple, Kushinagar

In the morning after breakfast visit Mahaparinirvana Temple (where Buddha took his last breathe), Rambhar Stupa (cremation site of Lord Buddha) and Japan Temple. In the afternoon drive to Lumbini, the birth place of Buddha. Lumbini is situated across Indian border, in Nepal. Arrive and check in at hotel.

Overnight: hotel in Lumbini.
DAY 11: LUMBINI-SARAVASTI DRIVE (205KM)
In the morning exploreLumbini, the Birth place of Lord Buddha. In the afternoon drive to Saravasti, the capital of ancient kingdom of Khosala. It has the honour of sheltering Buddha for 24 rainy seasons in the Jetvana Garden. On arrival checkin at hotel. It is sacred to Buddhists because it is here that Lord Buddha performed the Tirthika heretics.
Overnight: hotel in Saravasti.

DAY 12: SARAVASTI-LUCKNOW OVERNIGHT TRAIN
In the morning explore Saravasti. VisitJetavana and Ananda Bodhi Tree. Later drive to Lucknow. Arrive Lucknow. Transfer to railway station and board overnight train to Delhi.

DAY 13: ARRIVE DELHI – DEPARTURE
Arrival at Delhi railway station. On arrival transfer to international airport for onward journey.