Day 1 : Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi and check in to your preferred hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 2 : A full day tour of Old and New Delhi.

OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.

Enjoy the cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.

NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence, Lotus Temple and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.

Day 3 : PATNA - RAJGIR
Transfer to airport to board flight for Patna. Arrive and continue journey to Rajgir enroute visiting Nalanda (90 Kms.) which was a great Buddhist center. Continue drive to Rajgir (19 Kms) where the first Buddhist Council was held after Lord Buddha attained nirvana.

Day 4 : RAJGIR - BODHGAYA
Early morning visit to Gridhakuta to see the Rising Sun and worship. Visit to Bimbisara Jail, Venuvan & Hot Spring. Enjoy Breakfast at hotel and proceed for Bodhgaya where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. Serene and quiet this tiny little village, holiest among holy places is Bodhgaya, Where the quest of Prince Siddharth was fulfilled after years of seeking the truth and the saga of Buddha began. He attained the supreme enlightenment and became 'The Buddha', the enlightened one. Thus Buddhism was born here under the Peepal Tree. The Prince had been wandering in search of supreme peace for long six years hither and thither. But it was at Bodhgaya only where his holy mission was achieved. Bodhgaya has naturally developed into the most sacred spot for Buddhists from all over the world, especially the affluent south East Asia.

Day 5 : BODHGAYA - VARANASI
After breakfast proceed to Varanasi - The 'Eternal city'. The eternal city is situated on the banks of sacred Ganges.
VARANASI - Varanasi earlier know as Banaras is the World's most ancient living city. Sunrise on the river front, as seen from a boat, can be spiritually uplifting sight. Crowded with temples, and it's labyrinth of streets, the city attracts the maximum number of tourists.
Not only for its temples, Ghats and Ganges, Banaras is also a prime carpet manufacturing cities in India and has produced many exponents of art, music, This evening is at leisure. Overnight at Varanasi.

Day 6 : VARANASI
Early morning drive to Daswamedh Ghat and take1 a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges to see the cremation Ghats and witness the living traditions of one of the world's oldest and most important religions. We recommend you to start at 0500 hrs. for the best lifetime experience. For you to appreciate this remarkable city, we'll transfer you to the banks of the River Ganges before the sun rises. Board a boat with your guide and proceed to the middle of the river, where at sunrise the sight unfolds before you. Thousands of faithful come daily to the banks to bathe and pray while in the background, temples and palaces rise in tiers from the water's edge. Then return for a walk through the cobblestone streets along the banks of "Ganga". As shops are opening, the place now becomes a beehive of activity as the faithful are coming and going. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple while returning to the hotel. Return for breakfast to the hotel and later visit Sarnath, 10 km from Varanasi, where the Buddha preached his first sermon in the Deer Park, contains the most impressive remains, as well as a modem temple. The Dharmarajika, Chaukhandi and Dharnek stupas are outstanding. There are also the remains of a monastery, and the beautifully polished Lion Capital of Ashoka. Afternoon proceed to Kushinagar - a small dusty town in the eastern part of Uttar Pradesh, Kushinagar is the place where Lord Gautam Buddha breathed his last. The religious significance of Kushinagar can be perceived by the fact that a large number of followers visit this place everyday. This is also the place where Lord Buddha preached his last sermon and said, "All things must pass. Decay is inherent in all things".

Day 7 : KUSHINAGAR - LUMBINI - SARAVASTI
Proceed to LUMBINI, the birthplace of the Buddha, located in 1890 after being untraced for 1,500 years. Lumbini grove, the sacred site of Lord Buddha's birth is today a small village in Nepal, 27 km from Sonauli on the Indo-Nepal Border. Three hundred years after the Mahaparinirvana, Emperor Ashoka visited Lumbini and erected a pillar there. This pillar, though broken, still remains at the site. It is known as the Rummendei Pillar after the earlier name of the place (modern name Rupandhei) in Nepal. Proceed to Sravasti, the capital of the ancient kingdom of Kosala, has the honour for sheltering Buddha for 24 rainy seasons in the Jetvana Gardens. The city believed to be founded by the mythological king Sravast, has age-old stupas, majestic monasteries and several temples. Buddha is said to have performed some miracles here. This holy place also has the famous Anand Bodhi tree, an offspring of the one, said to have been planted by Buddha's main disciple.

Day 8 : Morning Visit to Sahet and Mahet where Lord Buddha performed his Miracle sitting on a petaled Lotus multiplying 1000 times. Proceed to The City of Nawabs - Lucknow.
Lucknow was abode of Nawabs of Awadh. Their regal pastimes and pleasure were legendary. Fond of song and dance, they nurtured Urdu verse as well as Kathak school of courtly dances. Their monuments excelled in the use of arches, pavilions and domes. Leave for sight seeing tour visiting Kaiserbagh - is Wajed Ali Shah''s most magnificent and spacious contribution to Lucknow. This sprawling complex consisted large, medium and small structures in the form of large rows of living quarters, royal mansions, baradaris, and cupolas. Almost half of the Kaiserbagh has withstood the vagaries of the time and has somewhat survived. Continue sightseeing visiting Aminabad - It''s a market with an old-world charm. Crowded with shops selling everything from truck tyres to mouthwatering biryani, it has the look of a permanent fair. Hazratganj - was built by Amjad Ali Shah. He was buried at Imambara Sibtainabad in the western part of Hazratganj.

Day 9 : LUCKNOW - DELHI
Departure transfer to the Airport in time for your flight to Delhi, transfer to International Airport or you may extend your stay with us.