Complete Buddhist Circuit with Dharamshala and Taj Mahal

$3,200$4,010


Embark on an exhaustive Buddhist circuit, that not only covers the footsteps of Lord Buddha, but also takes you to Dharamshala, where His Holiness the Dalai Lama stays

Duration: 17 Nights/ 18 Days

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Day 1: The driver picks you up from Varanasi Airport. Check in to the hotel
Major Activity: Ganga Aarti in the Evening
Overnight Stay: Varanasi

 


 

Day 2: Sarnath Day Trip
Major Activity: Evening River Cruise
Major Attractions: Dhamekh Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihara, Sarnath Museum, Sacred Ruins, Wat Thai
Overnight Stay: Varanasi

 


 

Day 3: After breakfast checkout and leave for Bodhgaya (250 Km/150 Miles. Time Taken – 6 to 7 hours
Day free for leisure
Overnight Stay: Bodhgaya

 


 

Day 4: Bodhgaya Sightseeing
Major Attractions: Bodhi Tree, Falgu River, Royal Bhutan Monastery
Overnight Stay: Bodhgaya

 


 

Day 5: After breakfast leave for Patna (via Nalanda) (100 Km/65 Miles. Time Taken – 4 to 5 hours)
Major Attractions: Nalanda Ruins, Nalanda Archaeological Museum, Hieun Tsang Memorial Hall
Overnight Stay: Patna

 


 

Day 6: Vaishali Day Trip (30 Km/ 20 miles one way)
Major Attractions: Lichhavi Stupa, Ashoka Stupa and Pillars, Vishwa Shanti Stupa, Anand Stupa
Overnight Stay: Patna

 


 

Day 7: After breakfast leave for Gorakhpur (265 Km/ 165 Miles. Time Taken – 7 to 8 hours)
Day free for leisure
Overnight Stay: Gorakhpur

 


 

Day 8: Kushinagar Day Trip
Major Attractions: Parinirvana Stupa and Temple, Mathakaut Temple, Japanese Temple, Wat Thai Temple, Chinese Temple, Ramabhar Stupa, Birla Temple, Sun Temple, Meditation Parks and museums
Overnight Stay: Gorakhpur

 


 

Day 9: After breakfast leave for Lumbini (90 km/ 55 Miles. Time Taken – 3 to 4 hours)
Major Attractions: Ashoka Pillar, Mayadevi Temple
Overnight Stay: Lumbini

 


 

Day 10: After breakfast leave for Shravasti (154 km/ 95 Miles. Time Taken – 4 to 5 hours)
Major Attractions: Jetavana Monastery, Angulimala Stupa, Anathapindika Stupa, Daen Mahamongkol Chai Temple, Orajhar Buddhist Site.
Overnight Stay: Shravasti

 


 

Day 11: After breakfast leave for Lucknow (175 km/ 110 Miles. Time Taken – 4 to 5 hours)
Overnight Stay: Lucknow

 


 

Day 12: After breakfast leave for Agra (340 km/ 210 Miles. Time Taken – 5 to 6 hours)
Major Activity: Taj Mahal view during sunset
Overnight Stay: Agra

 


 

Day 13: Agra Sightseeing and leave for Delhi (250 km /155 miles. Time taken 5 to 6 hours)
Major Attractions: Taj Mahal View During Sunrise, Agra Fort,
Overnight Stay: Delhi

 


 

Day 14: Take flight to Dharamshala and driver picks you up from the airport
Major Attractions: Dalai Lama Temple Complex, Dharamshala Cricket Stadium
Overnight Stay: Dharamshala

 


 

Day 15: Dharamshala Sightseeing
Major Activities: Shopping and Enjoying Tibetan Food
Major Attractions: Naddi Village Walk, St John’s Church, Bhagsu Falls, Bhagsunag Temple
Overnight Stay: Dharamshala

 


 

Day 16: Day Trip to Palampur (40 Km/ 25 Miles. Time Taken – 2 hours one side)
Major Attraction: Tea Gardens
Overnight Stay: Dharamshala
Next day catch the flight to your next destination!

 


 

Day 17: Enjoy a day relaxing in the Himalayas
Overnight Stay: Dharamshala
Next day catch the flight to your next destination!

 


Hotels

 

Luxury Hotels

 

Varanasi: Radisson Hotel Varanasi (3 Star) OR Ramada Plaza by Wyndham (5 Star) OR The Clarks (5 Star)

Bodhgaya: Marasa Sarovar Premiere

Patna: Lemon Tree Premier Patna (5 Star)

Gorakhpur: Radisson Blu (4 Star)

Lumbini: Tiger Palace Resort Bhairawaha (5 Star)

Shravasti: Hotel Platinum Sravasti

Lucknow: Ramada By Wyndham (4 Star) OR Hilton Garden Inn (4 Star) OR Novotel Lucknow (5 Star) OR Hyatt Regency Lucknow (5 Star)

Agra: Radisson Agra (5 Star Star) OR Ramada Plaza (5 Star Star) OR Double Tree by Hilton (4 Star) OR Holiday Inn (4 Star)

Delhi: Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport (5 Star) OR Hilton Garden Inn (4 Star) OR Ramada by Wyndham New Delhi (4 Star)

Dharamshala: Sterling Dharamshala (3 Star) OR WelcomHeritage Grace Hotel (2)

 

Premium Luxury Hotels

 

Varanasi: Taj Ganges (5 Star) OR BrijRama Palace (4 Star)

Bodhgaya: Marasa Sarovar Premiere

Patna: Lemon Tree Premier Patna (5 Star)

Gorakhpur: Radisson Blu (4 Star)

Lumbini: Tiger Palace Resort Bhairawaha (5 Star)

Shravasti: Hotel Platinum Sravasti

Lucknow: Fairfield By Marriott Hotel (4 Star) OR Taj Mahal Lucknow (5 Star)

Agra: Courtyard by Marriott (5 Star) OR Trident Agra (5 Star) OR ITC Mughal (5 Star)

Delhi: Hyatt Regency (5 Star) OR Shangri La’s Eros Hotel New Delhi (5 Star) OR Holiday Inn New Delhi Int’I Airport (5 Star)

Dharamshala: Hyatt Regency Dharmshala Resort OR Radisson Blu Resort (5 Star)

 


 

 

Includes/Excludes

 

Price Includes: Accommodation, Breakfast, Exclusive Car, Certified Guides, Monuments Tickets, Relevant Domestic Flight tickets

Price Excludes: Personal Expense, Other Meals and Activities


 

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