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Day 01
Delhi |
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 Arrive
Delhi and meet the representative at arrival hall and transfer to
hotel. In the afternoon proceed on a tour of the capital city. The
important places in Old Delhi includes the majestic Red Fort, the
historical Chandni Chowk, besides Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana, In New
Delhi visit the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the one-time imperial residence
of the British viceroys; the India Gate, a memorial raised in honour
of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war; the
Laxminarayan Temple, built by the Birlas, one of India’s leading
industrial families; Qutab Minar, built by Qutub-ud-din Aibek of the
Slave Dynasty; and the lotus-shaped Baha’i Temple. |
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Day 02
To
Jaipur |
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 Morning
drive to Jaipur. Arrive Jaipur and check – in at hotel. Jaipur has
been like that since 1727 when Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II had it
built. |
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Day 03
In
Jaipur |
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 Morning
excursion to Amber Fort, situated just outside the city, is perhaps
the most beautiful example of Rajasthani forts. You can have the
unique experience of traveling on elephant back to and from the top
of the hill on which the fort is situated. Afternoon sightseeing
tour of Jaipur including, City Palace in the heart of Jaipur is
known for its blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Not far
away is the Central Museum with its large collection of woodwork,
Another monument near the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, is the largest
of the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal
or the Palace of Winds was constructed for the royal ladies to watch
the royal processions without being seen. |
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Day 04
To Agra |
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 Morning
drive for five hours to the City of Taj, enroute visiting the
deserted town of Fatehpur Sikri, In the afternoon reach Agra and
check in at your hotel. Later proceed for the city sightseeing tour
visiting The Taj Mahal, which is entirely made of white marble and
its walls are decorated with exquisite pietra dura (stone inlay)
work. |
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Day 05
To
Varanasi |
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time transfer to airport to board flight for Varanasi. Arrive
Varanasi and transfer to hotel visiting Sarnath enroute, an
important Buddhist pilgrimage point. |
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Day 06
In
Varanasi |
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Enjoy
a boat ride on river Ganges. There are about hundred ghats in the
city Also visit The Vishwanath Temple, built by the Birlas, was
planned by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. The Bharat Mata Temple
houses, instead of gods and goddesses, a huge relief map in marble
of the whole of Indian subcontinent. The Tulsi Manas Temple, built
in 1964, is dedicated to Lord Rama. |
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Day 07
To
Bodhgaya |
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 Morning
drive to Bodhgaya. Arrive Bodhgaya and check – in at hotel. Bodhgaya
– most sacred place for Buddhists as it has a Peepul tree under
which Gautama the Buddha attained enlightenment some 2500 years
back. |
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Day 08
In
Bodhgaya |
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Morning sightseeing tour of Bodhgaya visiting Mahabodhi Temple –
depicting the various phases of Buddha’s journey towards
enlightenment, showing different aspects of his life; Bodhgaya
Archaeological Museum – houses a small collection of Buddhist
sculpture from the 1st century B.C, to the 11th century A.D;
Jagannath Temple close by has a four armed statue of Shiva in black
stone. |
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Day 09
To Patna |
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 Morning
drive to Patna. Arrive Patna and check – in at hotel. Afternoon city
tour visiting Har Mandir Sahib, also known as Patna Sahib,
consecrates the place where the 10th Guru of the Sikhs Guru Gobind
Singh was born in 1776; Golghar – is a large dome-like structure
from where one can have a fine view of the Ganga and the
surroundings of the city; Patna Museum – has a rich collection of
Mauryan and Buddhist sculptures, terracotta and other interesting
items of the items. |
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Day 10
To
Kushinagar |
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 Morning
drive to Kushinagar. Arrive Kushinagar and check – in at hotel.
Later visit the Rambhar Stupa, which marks Buddha’s cremation
ground. Also visit the Mahaparinirvana temple, which houses the
recumbent figure of Lord Buddha. |
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Day 11
To
Balrampur |
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Morning drive to Balrampur. Arrive Balrampur and check – in at
hotel. |
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Day 12
To
Lumbini |
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Morning drive to Lumbini. Arrive Lumbini and check – in at hotel.
Lumbini is the place where Buddha was born 2500 years ago. |
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Day 13
To
Kathmandu |
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time transfer to airport to board flight for Kathmandu. Arrive
Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Surrounded by green hills and
mountains with snow capped peaks against its northern and eastern
background the Valley is indeed beautiful. |
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Day 14
In
Kathmandu |
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 Morning
visit Hanuman Dhoka, the name of the old royal palace has been
derived from the statue of Hanuman (the monkey god of Hindu
mythology) Also visit the hilltop Stupa of Swayambhunath, considered
2,000 years old. |
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Day 15
Leave
Kathmandu |
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 You
will be accompanied by a representative to airport to board flight
for onward destination. |
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Arrive
Delhi and meet the representative at arrival hall and transfer to
hotel. In the afternoon proceed on a tour of the capital city. The
important places in Old Delhi includes the majestic Red Fort, the
historical Chandni Chowk, besides Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana.