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Day 01:
New Delhi: Welcome to India. Evening sound and
light show at Red Fort.
Day 02:
New Delhi: Daylong sightseeing of Old Delhi (Shahajahanabad)
and Lutyen’s Delhi (New Delhi). Evening free to shop
around busy Connaught Place.
Day 03:
Varanasi: Fly to Varanasi. At Varanasi,
walking tour of a few Ghats and narrow backlanes
to feel the pulse of this most sacred city of India.
Day 04:
Varanasi: Early morning boat ride
on river Ganges to witness holy rituals on Ghats. A very
spiritual experience! Day tour to Sarnath where
Buddha delivered his first sermon.
Day 05:
Kushinagar: Take a long drive to Kushinagar
through fertile plains of Uttar Pradesh. Kushinagar is
the place where Buddha expired and was cremated. Visit
the various sites associated with Buddha’s last days
notably the Cremation Stupa and Mahaparinirvana
Temple.
Day 06:
Patna: In the morning drive to Patna. After
checking in keep the day completely at leisure.
Day 07:
Rajgir: Visit Nalanda what was once the
World’s greatest university. Visit the extensive
remnants of the university that clearly give an idea of
its glorious period. Further drive to Rajgir, it was
once the capital of Magadha empire. Budhha had
spent 12 years of his life here and there are several
sites associated with this.
Day 08:
Bodhgaya: Drive to Bodhgaya. This is the most
important Buddhist site in the world as Buddha attained
enlightenment here. In a guided tour, visit the
Mahabodhi temple and the site of Bodhi tree.
Also visit a few of the several monastries raised by the
governments of various Buddhist countries.
Day 09:
Kolkata: Board early morning Rajdhani
Express to Kolkata. On arrival check in your
hotel. During the day, take a sightseeing tour of the
city that includes visits to Victoria Memorial museum,
Indian Museum, BBD Bagh buildings, Haora Bridge, Belur
Math and St.Paul’s Cathedral. Later in the evening,
visit its buzzing bazaars or its many famous art
centers.
Day 10:
Departure: Early in the morning, take a walking
tour of Maidan area to watch Kolkata waking up- jogging,
aerobics, yoga sessions, meditation, chats, trams, horse
rides at race course, etc. against the historic backdrop
of buildings like the Victoria Memorial. At appropriate
time, transfer to international airport to board your
flight back home.
Basic
Inclusions of the package :
- Assisted transfers from
airport to hotel and back
- Accommodation in hotels (as
per the category selected)
- Daily Breakfast Buffet
- City tour + Drives by
private car
- All currently applicable
taxes
Exclusions:
- Any meal unless mentioned
above, personal expenses like telephone /laundry bills
etc.
- Entrance fees and still
camera or video camera charges at various monuments
and museums.
- Tips and gratuities to
drivers, guides, and bellboys at hotels
- Departure taxes or Visa
handling fees (A Visa is required to visit India)
- Any International Air fare,
Airports tax and travel insurance etc. and other
services not specified above.
- Anything not mentioned in
inclusions.
Remarks
» All prices quoted per person. on twin sharing basis.
Rates subject to change without notice Rates are
applicable for a minimum of two (2) persons traveling
at one time.
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