14 days tour

India And Nepal Buddhist Special Tour

$ 1,200 .00 USD

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India And Nepal Buddhist Special Tour

This tour includes:

Others

Assistance during arrival and departure Cycle Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi. Boat ride in Varanasi Attend Evening Prayers at the Ganges in Varanasi 1 Mineral water bottles per person per day All applicable taxes including GST

Accommodation

13 nights accommodation at comfortable 3 Star hotels on Twin or Double Sharing basis. 3 nights in Delhi 2 nights in Varanasi 2 nights in Bodhgaya 1 night in Patna 1 night in Kushinagar 1 night in Lumbini 3 nights in Kathmandu Hotel Check-in (Timing): 1400 Hrs Hotel Check-out (Timing): 1200 Hrs Early check in and late Check out are subject to availability.

Meals

Daily breakfast and dinner at the hotels.

Guide

English speaking local destination guides.

Transport

Airport pickup / drop-off, all sightseeing & transfers in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle driven by an experienced chauffeur. 1-2 persons - Air-conditioned sedan car such as Etios/Dezire or similar 3-4 persons - Air-conditioned MUV car such as Toyota Innova or similar 5-10 persons - Air-conditioned mini-van such as Tempo Traveler or similar

Not included:

Flights

Any International or Domestic flights are not included.

Insurance

It is advisable that you buy a comprehensive medical/travel insurance in advance from your country before traveling to India.

Others

Please Note : Tour guides for specific languages, Italian, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, and Dutch, are also available on request basis at an additional cost Visas Fee (if applicable) Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature Any International or Domestic Flight are not included Porterage, laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines and alcoholic beverages, mineral water, items of personal nature and food or drink which is not part of the itinerary Any Monument Entrance Fee, Camera Fee Anything not mentioned in the Itinerary

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Itinerary of your trip India And Nepal Buddhist Special Tour

  • Day 1 Arrival At New Delhi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrival At New Delhi

      On the day of arrival at the New Delhi airport, Alkof Holidays representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 2 At Delhi | Old & New Delhi Sightseeing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      At Delhi | Old & New Delhi Sightseeing

      After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day sightseeing of Delhi. The National Capital of India, Delhi has been in existence since the 6th century BC. Start your sightseeing from the Rajghat, the memorial where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated in 1948. Later, visit the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan. Later, enjoy a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk, the busiest market in Old Delhi. Afterwards, drive past President House, and India Gate in Edwin Lutyenโ€™s Delhi. Thereafter, visit Humayunโ€™s Tomb, built in 1562, commissioned by Humayunโ€™s wife Hamida Banu Begum. Later in the evening visit the Qutab Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world, commissioned by Qutbuddin Aibak. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 3 Delhi - Varanasi (By Flight)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Delhi - Varanasi (By Flight)

      After breakfast at the hotel, our representative will transfer you to New Delhi airport to board a flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel in Varanasi. Rest and relax at the hotel, later explore the city of Varanasi, visit various ghats, sacred temples and the local market of Varanasi. Later in the evening attend Aarti on the bank of River Ganges. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 4 At Varanasi (Local Sightseeing & Excursion Trip To Sarnath)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      At Varanasi (Local Sightseeing & Excursion Trip To Sarnath)

      Early in the morning, enjoy a boat ride on the River Ganges, followed by a visit to Akhara and see the traditional form of martial arts practiced there. Morning city tour of Varanasi, this includes a walk through the various sacred Ghats. Visit the sacred shrine of Kashi- Vishwanath (also known as the Golden Temple), and Bharat Mata Mandir, a simple temple dedicated to โ€™Mother Indiaโ€™. Later proceed to Sarnath, an important site for the Buddhists, visit the Dhamekha Stupa, the Archeological museum and the Chaukhandi Stupa. In the evening attend aarti on the bank of River Ganges in Varanasi. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 5 Varanasi - Bodhgaya (260 Km/6 Hours)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Varanasi - Bodhgaya (260 Km/6 Hours)

      After breakfast, leave for Bodhgaya. the place of Buddhaโ€™s Enlightenment. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 6 At Bodhgaya
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      At Bodhgaya

      After breakfast, head out for full day sightseeing tour of Bodhgaya, visit Mahabodhi Temple - The temple, named after the Buddha, is a sacred place for the Buddhists in Bodh Gaya, Maha- bodhi tree - The tree is considered holy since Lord Buddha attained enlightenment under it, after that visit Sujata Village, Niranajana River, various monasteries, etc. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 7 Bodh Gaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna (165 Km - 4.30 Hours Drive)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Bodh Gaya - Rajgir - Nalanda - Patna (165 Km - 4.30 Hours Drive)

      After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Patna. On the way, halt at Rajgir, to visit Gridhkuta Peak, at the top of Ratnagiri hill, where Lord Buddha preached many inspiring sermons, a Peace Pagoda has been built by the Buddha Sangh of Japan. Also visit Venuvanaram and Bimbisara Prison. Then drive to closely located Nalanda - the historical and religious place in central of bihar. In Nalanda - visit the ruins of ancient university; the site of Nalanda was one of the greatest monastic universities of the ancient world University established in 5th century BC. It is believed that Lord Buddha and also the founder of Jainism religion Lord Mahavir taught at this university for years. There is even a monument to facilitate Chinese traveler monk and writer Hiuen Tsang who studied at this university in the 7th century A.D.   Later, continue your drive to Patna for overnight stay.

  • Day 8 Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar (240 Km - 5.40 Hours Drive)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar (240 Km - 5.40 Hours Drive)

      After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Kushinagar. Enroute visit Vaishali, which is believed to be the first republic of the world, having an elected body of representatives hold special significance for Buddhist Devotees. The Buddha preached the Radha Sutra to the eighty four thousand faithful gathering here. Later continue your drive to Kushinagar. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day free for own activities or attend religious activities in the temples. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 9 Kushinagar - Lumbini (160 Km - 4.30 Hours Drive)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Kushinagar - Lumbini (160 Km - 4.30 Hours Drive)

      After breakfast at the hotel, visit - Mahaparinirvana temple , this is the place where Buddha passed into Parinirvana, also visit Rambhar Stupa where Lord Buddha was cremated. Later leave for Lumbini, crossing Indo-Nepal border. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel. Rest of the day free for own activities. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 10 Lumbini - Kathmandu (280 Km/7 Hours)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Lumbini - Kathmandu (280 Km/7 Hours)

      After breakfast, leave for the Kathmandu - the capital city of Nepal. Kathmandu, is home to Pashupatinath, the most sacred Hindu temple complex that is located on the banks of the Bagmati River. Upon arrival at Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 11 At Kathmandu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      At Kathmandu

      After breakfast at the hotel, commence the sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Durbar square, Swayambhunath stupa and Patan Durbar square.


      KATHMANDU DURBAR SQUARE: The durbar square with its arrays of temples, courtyards, monuments and the ancient palaces of the former Nepali Royals is located in Basantapur in the heart of Kathmandu city, the countryโ€™s capital. Chief attractions here include Hanuman Dhoka Royal Palace, the magnificent Taleju Temple towering more than 40 meters; Kumari Ghar, the residence of the Living Goddess, Kumari; the temple of Ashok Vinayak dedicated to lord Ganesh (elephant headed deity), and Kal Bhairav, the God of Wrath. There is a giant pagoda of โ€˜Kasthamandapโ€™, a structure which is said to have been built out of a single tree. The name of the capital โ€˜Kathmanduโ€™ is said to be actually derived from โ€˜Kasthamandapโ€™.


      THAMEL: After sightseeing tour of Durbar Square get on a rickshaw (tricycle) for an interesting 20-minute ride to the tourist hub of Thamel. Travelers and the locals consider it a tourist haven. Its filled with narrow streets, all lined with budget hotels, small shops selling everything from food and provisions to clothes, carpets, walking gears, music CDs, DVDs, handicrafts, paintings which make it an ideal place for souvenir shopping. The area also has some very good restaurants when you need to stop for munching.


      SWAYAMBHUNATH STUPA: Said to be around 2000 years old, this Buddhist Stupa sits atop a hillock 02 kilometres west of Kathmandu overlooking the valley. The oldest written reference to the stupa dates from the 5th century, but it could have existed much earlier. Moreover, a legend has it that the stupa evolved spontaneously at the time of the Kathmandu valleyโ€™s creation. Swayambhunath is famously known as the โ€˜Monkey Templeโ€™ owing to the presence of a large number of monkeys around the area.


      PATAN DURBAR SQUARE: Located 5 km southeast of Kathmandu, the Patan city popularly known as โ€˜the city of artisansโ€™ accommodates a magnificent square housing the palace buildings of the then royals, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples โ€“ a display of Newari architecture that had reached its pinnacle during the reign of the Malla kings. It is filled with wood and stone carvings, metal statues, and ornate architecture, including dozens of Buddhist and Hindu temples, and over 1200 monuments. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 12 At Kathmandu (Excursion Trip To Nagarkot)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      At Kathmandu (Excursion Trip To Nagarkot)

      After breakfast at the hotel, visit the village of Nagarkot from where you can enjoy stupendous views of the Himalayas, and Kathmandu valley or another option available is to trek to 14th Century World heritage temple of Changu Narayan. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 13 Kathmandu - Delhi (By Flight)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Kathmandu - Delhi (By Flight)

      After breakfast, take a flight to New Delhi from Kathmandu airport. Upon arrival at New Delhi airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel, rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

  • Day 14 Departure From Delhi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Departure From Delhi

      After breakfast at the hotel, Alkof Holidays representative will transfer you to the New Delhi airport to catch the flight for home or onward international destination.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 80

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