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Day 02: Delhi - Lucknow - Sravasti
After breakfast, in time transfer to airport to board a morning flight for Lucknow. Arrive Lucknow and check into your hotel. Afternoon, enjoy an excursion to Sravasti, a place where Lord Buddha spent his last 20 rainy seasons. Visit the ancient villages of Maheth and Saheth, which have the remains of the Jetavana Monastery. These Sravasti villages also have the ruins and relics of Jain temples.
Overnight stay will be at Sravasti.
Day 03: Sravasti - Lumbini
After breakfast, we drive to Lumbini, the birthplace of the Lord Buddha, in Nepal. Arrive Lumbini and check into the Hotel. Afternoon, enjoy a visit to the location where Lord Buddha is believed to be born.
Overnight stay will be at Lumbini.
Day 04: Lumbini - Kushinagar
After breakfast, we drive to Kushinagar, where Lord Buddha breathed his last. Arrive at Kushinagar and check into your hotel. After freshen up, visit the Mahaparinirvana Temple and Ramabhar Stupa.
Overnight stay will be at Kushinagar.
Day 05: Kushinagar - Vaishali - Patna
After breakfast at hotel, we proceed to Patna by surface, enroute visiting Vaishali. Vaishali is one of the important ancient historic cities of India, where Lord Buddha preached his last sermon. Arrive at Patna and check into the Hotel.
Overnight stay will be at Patna.
Day 06: Patna - Nalanda - Rajgir - Bodhgaya
After breakfast at hotel, we drive to Bodhgaya visiting Nalanda and Rajgir, enroute. While Rajgir was an ancient capital city, Nalanda is a famous Buddhist site known for its ancient university. Arrive at Bodhgaya and check into the hotel and relax.
Overnight stay will be at Bodhgaya.
Day 07: Bodhgaya
After breakfast at the hotel, visit the sacred Mahabodhi Temple - where the Buddha attained enlightenment under a Bodhi Tree after years of search for the truth and knowledge. Afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Bodhgaya visiting Niranjana River, Sujata Village and many beautiful monasteries. Evening, visit the Mahabodhi Temple for prayer.
Overnight stay will be Bodhgaya
Day 08: Bodhgaya - Varanasi
After breakfast at hotel, we drive to Varanasi. Arrive and check into the Hotel. Evening free at leisure.
Overnight stay will be at Varanasi.
Day 09: Varanasi - Delhi
Early morning visit to lively Ghats of the Ganges to enjoy the breathtaking view of the sunrise and rituals performed by thousands on its banks. Enjoy an unforgettable boat cruise on the Ganges, indeed a wonderful experience.
Afternoon, in time transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. Arrive at Delhi and check into the hotel. Overnight stay will be at Delhi.
Day 10: Delhi - Leh
Wake up early and board a morning flight to Leh. Arrive at Leh and check-in at hotel. Rest of the day free at your leisure for the acclimatization, as Leh is at an altitude of 3,500 meters above sea level. In the evening, enjoy a short walk around Leh market.
Overnight stay will be at Leh.
Day 11: Leh
After breakfast at hotel, enjoy a full day excursion to the famous monasteries of Leh. Visit the famous Thiksey Monastery to see the morning praying ceremony. Further proceed to visit Hemis Monastery, one of the most famous and enchanting monasteries in the Ladakh region. Return to Leh, enroute visiting enchanting Shey Palace.
Overnight stay will be at Leh.
Day 12: Leh
After breakfast at hotel, enjoy a full day excursion to Khardongla Pass, the highest pass in the world at an altitude of 5,600 meters above the sea level. From the top, enjoy the breathtaking view of snow-capped mountains and valleys. Late afternoon return to Leh. Evening free at leisure.
Overnight stay will be at Leh.
Day 13: Leh - Alchi
After breakfast at hotel, we proceed for Alchi, enroute visiting Basgo Palace and Likir Monastery. Arrive at Alchi and check-in at the hotel. After freshening up, visit the amazing Alchi Monastery.
Overnight stay will be at Alchi.
Day 14: Alchi - Lamayuru - Leh
After breakfast at hotel, we proceed for Lamayuru via Khalsti (passport checking point). In Lamayuru, visit the enchanting 10th century Buddhist Monastery. Return to Leh.
Overnight stay will be at Leh.
Day 15: Leh - Delhi - Agra
After breakfast at hotel, in time transfer to domestic airport for flight to Delhi. Arrive at Delhi and we straightaway drive to Agra. Arrive at Agra and check into the hotel.
Overnight stay will be at Agra.
Day 16: Agra - Delhi
After breakfast, visit the Taj Mahal - the most beautiful monument in the world and the magnificent Agra Fort. After lunch, we proceed to Delhi by road. Arrive at Delhi and check into the hotel.
Overnight stay will be at Delhi.
Day 17: Delhi - Tour Concludes
After breakfast at the Hotel, enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of old Delhi. Visit and see the magnificent Red Fort, Jama Masjid (Biggest mosque in India), Chandni Chowk Bazaar (oldest market of Delhi) and Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi memorial). Afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing of New Delhi visiting India Gate, President House, Parliament House and Laxmi Narayan Temple. Evening free for Shopping.
After dinner, in time transfer to international airport to board the flight for your onward destination or way back home with sweet memories of India.
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