The Buddhist Circuit

Durations: 13 Night/14 Days

Destination Covered: Delhi (02 Nights) – Agra (01 Agra) – Lucknow (01 Night)– Shravasti (01 Night) – Lumbini (01 Night) – Kushinagar (01 Night) – Patna (01 Night) – Rajgir (01 Night) – Bodhgaya (01 Night) – Varanasi (02 Nights) – Delhi (01 Night)

Day 6 : Shravasti – Lumbini

After breakfast travel to Lumbini, a UNESCO World Heritage Site & the birth place of Lord Buddha. On arrival check-in at hotel. Later visit Lumbini Park where the Ashoka pillar carries the inscription. Visit Mayadevi temple devoted to the mother of Lord Buddha. Also visit China temple which is beautiful pagoda style temple with many prayer and meditation cells. Overnight.

Day 7 : Lumbini – Kushinagar

After breakfast travel to Kushinagar. On arrival check-in at hotel. The followers of Buddhism and Buddhist Sector in India, especially from Asian countries, wish to visit this place at least once in their lifetime. Visit Mahaparinirvana Temple which houses the “Dying Buddha” & Nirvana Chaitya. Visit Ramabhar Stupa where Buddha’s ashes were cremated. Also visit the Myanmar Temple. Overnight.

Day 08: Kushinagar – Patna

After breakfast travel to Patna, the capital city of Bihar state. En-route visit Vaishali, where Gautama Buddha preached his last sermon. Visit Ashoka Pillar & Buddha Stupa On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight.

Day 09: Patna – Rajgir

After breakfast travel to Rajgir, the city of Rajgir was the first capital of the kingdom of Magadha. On arrival check in at hotel. Later proceed for guided city tour of Rajgir. Visit Nalanda University. Visit Vaitarni Dham, Japanese Temple & Saptdhara Kund. Overnight.

Day 10: Rajgir – Bodhgaya

This morning after breakfast visit Vulture’s Peak mountain.  Later travel to Bodhgaya. On arrival check-in at hotel. Afternoon proceed for guided city tour of Bodhgaya. Visit Mahabodhi Temple Complex housing Mahabodhi Temple & Bodhi Tree. Visit the Great Buddha Statue. Also visit Dungeshwari Caves where Lord Buddha is believed to have mediated. Overnight.

Day 11: Bodhgaya – Varanasi

After breakfast travel to Varanasi. On arrival check in to the hotel.  Later in the evening witness grand prayer ceremony on the Ghats of river Ganges with boat ride. Overnight

Day 12: Varanasi

Early morning sunrise boat ride on river Ganges. Proceed for city tour of Varanasi visiting various temples like Kashi Vishwanath Temple & Bharat Mata Temple. Afternoon excursion to Sarnath visiting Sarnath museum, having Buddhist relics and antiques (Museum is closed on Friday). Overnight.

Day 13: Varanasi – Delhi

This morning after breakfast transfer to airport to board the flight to Delhi. On arrival check-in at hotel. Car and driver at disposal to visit the local markets for shopping. Overnight stay at Delhi.

Day 14: Delhi Depart

After a hearty breakfast, check out from hotel and travel to Delhi International Airport by Air Conditioned vehicle to board the flight for home town. (Reach 3 hours prior for international flights).

• Avoid using plastic bags and maintain the ecological balance of the destinations. Travelers littering may be fined.
• All international and domestic airfare, visa fees, airport tax, or any kind of insurance cover is not a part of the package.
• 5% GST is applicable to the package cost.
• Standard check in time at the hotels is 12 PM and check out time is 9 AM.
• The Vehicle will be available only till 8 PM.
• Meals other than those specified are an exclusion to the package.
• Vehicles will be provided as per the group size.
• ACs don't work in Hilly Areas as the climate is moderate.
• Hotels are subject to availability and if they are unavailable, guests will be accommodated in similar property.
• Monument entry fee and camera charges are not included in the package.
• Children above 5 years of age will be considered as adults only. There are no charges for children below 5 years of age.
• Govt. Approved ID is mandatory for each guest at the time of booking, and also upon arrival. PAN card will not be considered as a valid address proof.
• All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of booking, and also upon arrival.
• Prices might greatly vary on Blackout Dates(special dates like Diwali, Christmas, New Years, etc). In order to get the best rates for these days you can connect with us directly.
• The prices may vary based on the season time and the number of travellers travelling per day in a specific region as there is limited hotel availability in hilly areas.
• Any deviation from the planned route of vehicle at customer's request during the tour will be chargeable on per Km. basis.
• Any breakage or damage of any items at the hotels/resorts/camps will be charged at actuals.
• Personal expenses like portages, tips, laundry, mineral water etc. will not be accommodated in the package cost.
• TravelWholeIndia reserves the right to rearrange the itinerary due to any kind of disturbances that might occur (i.e. severe weather conditions, political unrests or others).
• Any rescheduling/rearrangement of package due to circumstances beyond TravelwholeIndia's control might invite additional charges for hotels and/or vehicle.
• In case a traveler wants to or decides to leave the trip in the middle, all the expenses from that point onwards will be borne by the traveler. Neither the operator nor TravelwholeIndia will be held responsible for such decisions or for any refund.
• The extra adventure activities and ropeways/cable cars will be at your own cost and are not included in the tour unless specified exclusively in the inclusions of the product.
• The driver might turn off the AC on hilly terrains as it might become difficult to drive on such roads.

• If cancellation is made 30 days or more before the date of travel, 25.0% of total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
• If cancellation is made between 15 days to 30 days before the date of travel, 50.0% of total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
• If cancellation is made within 15 days before the date of travel, total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.