Footprints of Buddha
Location: Bodh Gaya
Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Features
Holiday Type: Pilgrimage Tours
Interest Type: Pilgrimage Tours
Package Type: Pilgrimage Tours
Location: Bodh Gaya
Duration: 11 Nights / 12 Days
Holiday Type: Pilgrimage Tours
Interest Type: Pilgrimage Tours
Package Type: Pilgrimage Tours
Delhi:- The city that has survival of Victorian constructions was mainly found by George V, Emperor of India for the duration of the Delhi Durbar of 1911. However, British architects Edward Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker built Delhi in 1912. In between 13th and 17th Centuries Delhi had been the seat of power for many rulers. Delhi has very interesting history, it was the capital of Pandavas during the time of Mahabharata and was known as 'Indraprastha', but in period of Shah Jahan, the city was known as Shahjahanabad (presently known as 'Old Delhi'). It is believed that Delhi was smashed and rebuilt seven times. During 1903, the tram facility had been introduced in the city. Delhi has many world famous historical monuments such as Humayun Tomb, Qutab Minar (the world's tallest brick minaret), Jama Masjid, Jantar Mantar, Old Fort (Purana Qila), Red Fort, Tuglaqabad Fort, Rashtrapati Bhavan, and Lotus Temple (also known as Bahai Temple).
Earlier Delhi had 14 gates but now only five are exiting of them, Ajmeri Gate which is facing Ajmer in Rajasthan, Lahori Gate which is pointing Lahore in Pakistan, Kashmiri Gate facing North to Kashmir, Delhi Gate road to earlier cities of Delhi and Turkman Gate which was named after pious saint Hazrat Shah Turkam. It is time to celebrate this city which is a symbol of the country’s rich history and blooming present. As a Capital city of India it is decently a window to the country. Million of tourists come to Delhi every year to discover a whole new city of abundant stories and experiences.
Agra:- The Mughal ruler Shah Jahan, eagerly fascinated in architecture and gave its town of Agra, its most valuable memorial consisting as the monument over her wife’s burial which till date mesmerizes and inspires the world with the love and compassion he had for his dear wife. Taj Mahal the incredible monument is situated on the bank of river Yamuna, this recognized masterwork of symmetry has stanzas from the holy book ‘Koran’, extolled on its walls. Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders of world and is also included as the UNESCO world heritage site. To motivate tourism in Agra, Agra tourism organizes various fairs and festivals every year. The sightseeing at Agra takes the travellers into the flashbacks of Mughal age.
Buddhist Tour:- Buddhism is one of the main religions in the world. Buddhism flourished in the Indian and in sub-continent and was spread all over the world by the followers of Lord Buddha. Bodhgaya, Sarnath, Lumbini and Kushinagar are the four well-known places of Buddhist Pilgrimage destinations. Each destination has different uniqueness and many interesting stories related with life of Lord Buddha and offer myriad tourist attractions of Buddhism in India and Nepal.
Lumbini is the place where Gautam Buddha was born; this place is presently in Nepal. Bodhgaya is the place where Buddha achieved enlightenment under Bodhi tree. The Mahabodhi temple and the three monasteries are must visit place in Bodhgaya. Sarnath is the place where Buddha delivered his first lecture. Chaukhandi stupa and Sarnath museum are must visit places in Sarnath. Kushinagar is the place where Lord Buddha took his last breath at the age of 80. Places to visit in Kushinagar are Mahaparinirvana temple and Ramabhar stupa.
To book Buddhist tour packages or Bodhgaya tour packages contact us at Bariza Holidays, we at Bariza Holidays has large range of pilgrimage tour packages and Buddhist temple tour packages.
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Arrive Delhi, meet on arrival by Representative. Check in at hotel. Afternoon visit the city of Delhi visiting, Lakshmi Narayan temple, Gandhi Museum. Drive past India Gate, Presidents’ house ”Rashtrapati Bawan”, the Government buildings and the Parliament house and Qutab Minar. After city tour transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast drive to Agra (203 kms / 4 hours) Check-in at Hotel. After Lunch visit the world famous Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Overnight at Hotel. (Taj Mahal remains closed on Friday).
After Breakfast drive to Lucknow (10 - 11 hrs) en-route visit SANKASIA, where Lord descended from heaven after giving sermon to his mother after 7 years of her dealth. Later continue drive to Lucknow, Check-in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
After early breakfast Visit Lucknow city and drive to Varanasi(07 hrs), Check-in at Hotel. Evening free for own activities. Overnight at hotel.
Early morning Boat ride on River Ganges to see the bathing Ghats. After lunch afternoon visit SARNATH along with Pirith ceremony (where Buddha delivered his first sermon). Overnight stay at hotel.
After breakfast drive 243 kms / 6.5 hours to Bodhgaya. Check-in at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Morning after breakfast visit Mahabodhi Temple & Bodhi Tree, Great Buddha Statue, Niranjana River, Sujata Temple - which is across the Niranjana river. Afternoon visit to Dungeshwari caves. Overnight at Hotel.
After early breakfast drive to Rajgir the vulture Hill, hot spring in Rajgir, world peace Stupa, Bamboo’s Garden. Continue to Nalanda to visit the ruins of world oldest University. Return back to Bodhgaya. Overnight at hotel.
After early breakfast drive to Vaishali. Check in at hotel. Visit Maha Parinirwana Temple (where Buddha took his last breathe) and Rambhar Stupa (cremation site of lord Buddha), Japan Temple. Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast drive 5 hrs to Lumbini with packed lunch. (Nepal). While going to Lumbini, stop at India/Nepal border for Visa/Immigration formalities. Later check-in at Hotel. 15 Min. drive from the Nepal Border. Noon visit Lumbini, the Birth place of Lord Buddha. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast morning leave for Sravasti, en-route visit Kapilavastu - where Buddha’s childhood was spent & also visit ruins of the Palaces. Later continue drive to Sravasti & on arrival check-in at hotel. After Lunch visit Sravasti, where Buddha spent his 24 monsoons, visit Jetvana and Ananda Bodhi Tree. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast drive 5-6 hrs to Lucknow. There after transfer to Railway station to board train to New Delhi. After dinner transfer to IGI airport to catch flight for onward journey.