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Buddhist Circuit
09 Nights / 10 Days
Overview
09 Nights / 10 Days
Per Person twin sharing
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Meet on arrival at Delhi Airport and transfer to Hotel. Relax and overnight.
Day 02: Delhi
Morning breakfast proceed for full day local sightseeing visit tour of Old & New Delhi. Old Delhi - An ancient walled city. Visit Red Fort (visit subject to security permission), the most opulent Fort and Palace of the Mughal Empire, Raj Ghat, the memorial site of the Mahatma Gandhi, Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and Chandini Chowk, the bustling and colourful market of the old city. New Delhi - This city designed and built by the British in the 1920's - a city of wide boulevards impressive Government buildings, green parks and gardens. Visit Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, India Gate and Parliament House. Overnight.
Day 03: Delhi / Varanasi:
Morning breakfast checkout and transfer to Airport to board the flight to Varanasi.
Meet on arrival at Varanasi Airport and transfer to Hotel. Relax and proceed to Sarnath - the buried Buddhist city where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Back to hotel. Overnight.
Day 04: Varanasi / Bodhgaya:
Early morning breakfast checkout and proceed for boat excursion on the holy river Ganges to see the bathing ghats and cremation site. Later proceed to Bodhgaya - reckoned as the most important Buddhist Pilgrimage centre, in the state of Bihar, is the place where Lord Buddha entered into meditation after being moved by the sufferings of mankind. On arrival check in at hotel. Relax and overnight.
Day 05: Bodhgaya:
Morning breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing - Visit the Mahabodhi Temple is the place where Gautam Buddha got supreme enlightenment under a Bodhi tree 25 centuries ago, Later visit Archaeological Museum is a must for a religious art lover. Back to hotel. Overnight.
Day 06: Bodhgaya / Patna:
Morning breakfast, checkout and drive to Patna enroute visiting Rajgir & Nalanda. Rajgir is a sight of great sanctity & significance for Buddhists. Nalanda is one of the Oldest university of the world. On arrival at patna, check into Hotel. Evening Relax and Overnight.
Day 07: Patna / Kushinagar:
Morning breakfast checkout and drive to Kushinagar enroute visiting Vaishali. At Kolhua in Vaishali, Lord Buddha delivered his last sermon. On arrival in Kushinagar, check in at the hotel. Later city tour visiting Mahaparinirvana Temple commemorating the place of the great decease with a reclining statue of Lord Buddha, Rambhar Stupa where Lord Buddha was cremated. Overnight.
Day 08: Kushinagar / Lumbini:
Morning breakfast checkout and drive to Lumbini - the birthplace of the Buddha. On arrival check in at hotel. Afternoon visit the site where Buddha was born 2500 years ago. Back to Hotel. Overnight.
Day 09: Lumbini / Balrampur:
Morning checkout and drive to Balrampur. On arrival check into hotel. Later visit Saravasti the capital of the ancient kingdom of Kosala, has the honour for sheltering Buddha for 24 rainy seasons in the Jetvana Gardens. Back to hotel. Overnight.
Day 10: Balrampur / Lucknow / Delhi:
Morning breakfast checkout and drive to Lucknow on arrival drop to Airport to board the flight to Delhi. Tour Ends.
Accommodation
Important information
- Per person rates in Indian Rupees – applicable for minimum of 2 persons staying together sharing same room and vehicle with other combination.
- Accommodation with breakfast and taxes in specified or similar properties.
- Transportation by A/C Car, driver allowance, fuel, parking charges, interstate taxes as per the itinerary only. Driving from morning 08.00am to 20.00hrs
- Lunch, dinner and personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips, etc.,
- Air / Train Ticket.
- Entry tickets, camera / video Camera fee.
- Local or accompanying guide charges
- Any items other than mentioned in cost includes.
- Rates are not valid for peak Festive season i.e. New Year , Diwali , Pushkar fair etc.
- Rates are based on Hotels Subject to Availability at the time of making Reservation. In case of unavailability in mentioned hotels,alternate accommodation will be arranged in a similar category hotel.
- Rates are subject to change if there is any Fair & Festival, Major conference, events in travel destination
- Early check in / late checks out is subject to availability of rooms.
- Cancellation charges would be as per the company policy.
- Vehicle confirmed will be as per Itinerary and not at disposal. AC will work only in the plains and will be switched off during hill drives.
- All sightseeing mentioned are subject to weather conditions, political conditions & traffic conditions in the destination.
- Any sightseeing missed due to natural calamities / weather conditions is non-refundable.
- All entrances fees will be on direct payment basis as per Itinerary.
- It is not advisable to travel in night, if necessary supplement charge applicable
- Passport and valid Visa
- Water Bottle with a Filtering System
- Daily Medications
- Phone Chargers
- Camera
- ID Proof
- Toilet Papers
- Walking Shoes
- Ear Phones
- Cap
- Power bank
- Sun Screen Lotion
- Wipes
- Ladies basics
- Mosquito Creame/bands/net depending upon your itinerary.
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Stay limit: 90 days per visit
e-Business Visa
For attending meetings, business discussions, or exhibitions
Valid for 1 year (multiple entries), 180 days stay per visa
e-Medical Visa
For short-term medical treatment in India
Valid for 60 days with triple entry
How to Apply:
- Apply online via the official Indian government portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/
- No physical visit required, Upload passport scan and photograph, Payment is made online, Approval typically within 3–5 working days
Documents Required:
- Valid Australian passport (minimum 6 months validity from date of arrival)
- Recent passport-size photograph (as per specs)
- Copy of return/onward flight ticket may be asked
- Additional documentation for business or medical visas
- Deposit of 25% of the package cost at the time of booking.
- Need 50% payment of the package cost, 60 days prior to departure date
- Need 100% payment of the package cost, 30 days prior to departure date
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