Buddhist Culture & Heritage Tour – 10 Nights & 11 Days

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Duration

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English, Hindi

Buddhism is one of the most followed religion in India. Originated around 2,500 years back, the word of Buddhism was spread by the prince turned monk ‘Gautama Buddha’. The ‘Buddhist Culture and Heritage Tour’ package include some of the most important destinations that bears testimony to the origin of Buddhism in India such as Bodhgaya, Sarnath, Rajgir and Nalanda. Besides, you will also get to visit Agra, Khajuraho and Jaipur.

Highlights

  • Visits to the Jama Masjid, Gandhi Memorial, Red Fort, Parliament House, India Gate, Qutub Minar Complex, and Humayun's Tomb are accompanied by a tour guide.
  • Jeep or elephant trip to Amber Fort
  • Take a trip to the Khajuraho Group of Temples.
  • Varanasi boat tour in the morning
  • Visit Rajgir's historic ruins and Nalanda University.
  • a guided tour of the Patna Sahib Gurudwara, the Museum, and Golghar in Patna

Day 1 : Delhi (Arrival)

Arrive in Delhi and take an aided transfer to the hotel reserved for your stay. Stay the night in a hotel in Delhi.

Day 2 : Delhi

In the morning, embark on a sightseeing trip of Delhi's tourist spots. You will see the Jama Masjid, Gandhi Memorial, Red Fort, Parliament House, India Gate, Qutub Minar Complex, and Humayun's Tomb here. Stay the night in a hotel in Delhi.

Day 3 : Delhi – Jaipur :

After an early breakfast, you will travel by road to Jaipur. When you arrive in Jaipur, you will be taken to your hotel where you can rest. You will visit the City Palace in the evening, which is an architectural marvel. It is a haven for history aficionados and a cultural heritage treasure trove. If time allows, you can also go to Jantar Mantar.

Return to the hotel later in the evening to enjoy the wonderful meal. Stay at a hotel in Jaipur for the night.

Day 4 : Jaipur – Agra :

After breakfast in the morning, drive to Agra. Explore the red-sandstone city of Fatehpur Sikri on the route. Check into the hotel upon arrival. After that, go on an Agra sightseeing trip that includes the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Spend the night in a hotel.

Day 5 : Agra – Jhansi - Khajuraho :

After breakfast, take the train to Jhansi from Agra Cantt railway station. When you get in Jhansi, take the road to Khajuraho. When you arrive in Khajuraho, check into your accommodation. Explore the Khajuraho temples from top to bottom. Spend the night in a hotel.

Day 6 : Khajuraho - Varanasi :

Begin your day with a sightseeing trip in Khajuraho. After that, you will be transported to the airport to join your journey to Varanasi. When you arrive in Varanasi, meet our tour agent and be transported to your accommodation for the night.

Day 7 : Varanasi :

Enjoy a boat ride on the Ganges early in the morning, about 5 a.m. After breakfast, drive to Sarnath, the birthplace of the famous Buddhist chant "Buddham Sharanam Gachhami." In the afternoon, see the famed temples of Varanasi, including the Vishwanath Temple and the Dugra Temple, as well as the Benaras Hindu University. Spend the night in a hotel.

Day 8 : Varanasi - Bodhgaya :

Following breakfast, depart by road for Bodhgaya. It is where Gautama Buddha obtained enlightenment after meditating beneath the Bodhi tree, a descendant of which still stands. Check into the hotel for the night upon arrival.

Day 9 : Bodhgaya :

After breakfast, depart on a half-day sightseeing tour of Bodhgaya, the site of Buddha's enlightenment. Individual activities are permitted in the afternoon. Spend the night in a hotel.

Day 10 : Bodhgaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna.

After breakfast, take the route to Patna. Visit Rajgir on the route, then the historic Indian university 'Nalanda'. Check into the hotel for an overnight stay upon arrival.

Day 11 : Patna - Delhi :

After breakfast, take a scenic tour of Patna, including Golghar, the Museum, and the Patna Sahib Gurudwara. Check out of the hotel and drive to the airport to catch your flight to Delhi. When you arrive in Delhi, eat dinner at a restaurant near the international airport before boarding your trip back home.

  • MAP (Room + Breakfast + Lunch/Dinner)
  • 3 Star Hotel
  • Meals
  • Sightseeing
  • Transport
  • Pickup-Drop
  • Cab Transfer
  • Veg & Non Veg Meals
  • Welcome drink on arrival (Non-Alcoholic)- 2 Pm to 5 Pm Available Only
  • Accommodation in well appointed A/c rooms with satellite connection LCD TV, electronic safe, Mini Bar( chargeable) and intercom.
  • Buffet/TDH Menu as per the plan selected.
  • MAP – Breakfast and either Lunch or Dinner
  • Complimentary use of Tea/Coffee maker in all rooms replenished once a day, Hair dryer on request. Any additional requirement will be at an extra cost.
  • Excess baggage fees
  • Advance seat reservations
  • Entry visa fees
  • Optional extensions & excursions
  • Personal, baggage & travel insurance
  • Gratuities
  • Geverages
  • Items not specifically mentioned in the itinerary or "included features" list
  • Any items of a personal nature
  • UNUSED SERVICES: Unused services cannot be refunded once the trip has begun. No refund can be made for absence by travelers from any part of the itinerary.

10 Nights - 11 Days

English
Hindi

Tour's Location

Is Buddhism considered a cultural heritage?

South Asia has a rich Buddhist heritage, which is reflected in the region's World Heritage sites.

What exactly are the four Buddhist pilgrimages?

Buddhism has four principal pilgrimage sites: Lumbini (the Buddha's birthplace), Bodh Gaya (the site where the Buddha received enlightenment), Sarnath (the site of the Buddha's first sermon), and Kushinagar. (the location where the Buddha attained parinirvana).

Where is the India International Centre for Buddhist Culture & Heritage located?

Nepal - Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, together with Nepal's Prime Minister Rt. Hon'ble Sher Bahadur Deuba, performed the shilanyaas ceremony for the construction of the India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage in Lumbini's Monastic Zone.

What is the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage?

Bodh Gaya: (at the contemporary Mahabodhi Temple, Bihar, India), is the most important religious site and pilgrimage site. The Mahabodhi Temple houses what is believed to be the Bodhi Tree, under which Prince Siddhartha obtained enlightenment (Nibbana) and became known as Gautama Buddha.

What exactly is Buddhist culture?

Buddhism is one of the world's largest religions, having begun in India 2,500 years ago. Buddhists believe that the human existence is one of suffering and that the only way to obtain enlightenment, or nirvana, is by meditation, spiritual and physical labor, and good behaviour.

What are the three main Buddhist beliefs?

Buddhism. Buddhism is a religion founded on Siddhartha Gautama's teachings. This belief system's guiding concepts are karma, reincarnation, and impermanence. Buddhists believe that life is filled with pain, but that it can be alleviated by achieving enlightenment.

Which Indian state has Buddhism?

The northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, and Nagaland, as well as Maharashtra, West Bengal, and the union territory of Ladakh, are home to the majority of Buddhists in India. Buddhism has a lengthy history in India, having been introduced by Emperor Ashoka in the third century BC.

What is the name of a Buddhist temple?

A Vihara, also known as a Temple or Centre, is a Buddhist site of devotion. When possible, Buddhists worship there. Traditionally, the Vihara (monastery) has served as the main location for corporate worship and social living.

Which is India's largest Buddhist Centre?

Tawang Monastery is the largest monastery in India, located in Tawang city of Tawang district in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh.

What is the most well-known Buddhist site in India?

Buddha himself listed the four most important destinations for the Buddhist 'Dharma Yatra' during his final sermon: Lumbini, where he was born, Bodhgaya, where he attained enlightenment, Sarnath, where he spoke his first sermon, and Kushinagar, where he attained Mahaparinirvana.

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