Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
You'll arrive at New Delhi airport where someone from the hotel will meet you and help with the transfer. After you get to your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to relax and recover from travel.
- Start point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (We will arrange your pick up either from Indra Gandhi International Airport or your Pre booked accommodation.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rose Mallow Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Leisure activities at hotel
- Day 2
New Delhi
Following breakfast, you'll have a full guided tour covering both New Delhi and Old Delhi. You'll see Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, and Humayun's Tomb in the morning, then later take a rickshaw through the lively Chandni Chowk spice market in Old Delhi.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel), Lunch (Lunch at Delhi local city restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rose Mallow Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi
- Visit to Qutub Minar
- Visit to Lotus Temple
- Visit to Humayun's Tomb
- Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Visit to India Gate
- Visit to Raj Ghat
- Visit to Jama Masjid
- Drive past Red Fort
- Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market
- Chandni Chowk clothing market exploration
Landmarks/POIs Qutub Minar Lotus Temple Humayun's Tomb Rashtrapati Bhavan India Gate Raj Ghat Jama Masjid Red Fort Chandni Chowk - Day 3
New Delhi to Jaipur
After breakfast and checkout, you'll drive toward Jaipur with a stop at the Rail Museum in Rewari where tea and snacks are included. Once you reach Jaipur and check into your hotel, you have the afternoon and evening free to walk around at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (LilyPool The Heritage Jal Mahal)
Included Activities
- Visit to Rail Museum at Rewari
- Tea and Coffee Snacks
Optional Activities
- Leisure activities in Jaipur
Landmarks/POIs Rail Museum Rewari 
- Day 4
Jaipur
Your day in Jaipur's Pink City starts with Amber Fort, where you'll ride an elephant up to the top. The afternoon includes City Palace, Central Museum, and Jantar Mantar. You'll browse the markets for textiles, then head to Birla Temple before dinner and cultural shows at Chokhi Dhani resort.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel), Dinner (Rajasthani and Continental cuisine dinner at Chokhi Dhani resort with live music, folk dances, and puppet shows)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (LilyPool The Heritage Jal Mahal)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Pink City
- Excursion to Amber Fort
- Elephant ride to Amber Fort
- Visit to City Palace
- Visit to Central Museum
- Visit to Jantar Mantar
- Visit to Hawa Mahal
- Visit to Birla Temple
- Evening at Chokhi Dhani resort with dinner
Optional Activities
- Shopping at textile markets
- Gem market exploration
- Carpet shopping
- Handicrafts shopping
Landmarks/POIs Amber Fort City Palace Central Museum Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal Birla Temple Jal Mahal Chokhi Dhani - Day 5
Jaipur to Agra
After breakfast and checkout, you'll drive to Agra with a guided stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a remarkable Mughal site where you'll catch the sunset. Then you'll continue on to Agra and check into your hotel. The city itself is famous for the Taj Mahal and its detailed marble work.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Taj Villa-Agra)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Fatehpur Sikri
Optional Activities
- Leisure activities at hotel
Landmarks/POIs Fatehpur Sikri Taj Mahal Agra Fort Sikandra Ram Bagh Itmad-Ud-Daulah 
- Day 6
Agra
You'll wake early to see the Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh at sunrise, then return for breakfast at the hotel. After that, a guided tour takes you through Agra Fort with its palaces and mosques, followed by visits to Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Jama Masjid. In the evening, you'll head to the railway station to catch your train to Varanasi.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
- Visit to Mehtab Bagh
- Guided tour of Agra Fort
- Visit to Moti Masjid
- Visit to Octagonal Tower
- Visit to Jahangir Palace
- Visit to Diwan-I-Aam
- Visit to Diwan-I-Khas
- Visit to Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
- Visit to Jama Masjid
- Train ride to Varanasi
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Mehtab Bagh Agra Fort Moti Masjid Jahangir Palace Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb Jama Masjid 
- Day 7
Varanasi
You'll arrive at Varanasi railway station where hotel staff will help with your transfer. After lunch, you'll head out to Sarnath, an important Buddhist site, to see the Dhamek Stupa, Archaeological Museum, and Chaukhandi Stupa. Later you'll return to the hotel for rest.
- Meals
- Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel TRIDEV)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Sarnath
- Visit to Dhamek Stupa
- Visit to Archaeological Museum
- Visit to Chaukhandi Stupa
Optional Activities
- Leisure activities at hotel
Landmarks/POIs Sarnath Dhamek Stupa Chaukhandi Stupa 
- Day 8
Varanasi
This morning starts early with a boat ride on the River Ganges, then you'll come back for breakfast. After that, a guided tour takes you to four famous temples: Tulsi Manas, Durga, Shri Vishwanath, and Sankat Mochan. By evening, you'll see the spectacular Ganges Aarti ceremony at the river ghats.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel TRIDEV)
Included Activities
- Boat ride on River Ganges
- Guided tour of Varanasi
- Visit to Tulsi Manas Temple
- Visit to Durga Temple
- Visit to Shri Vishwanath Temple
- Visit to Sankat Mochan Temple
- Ganges Aarti ceremony
Landmarks/POIs River Ganges Tulsi Manas Temple Durga Temple Shri Vishwanath Temple Sankat Mochan Temple - Day 9
Varanasi to Bodhgaya
After breakfast and checkout, you'll drive to Bodhgaya, the birthplace of Buddhism. Once you settle in at your hotel, a half-day guided tour includes Mahabodhi Temple, Sujata Village, Niranjana River, the 80-foot Buddha statue, and several international monasteries.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Imperial Bodhgaya)
Included Activities
- Half-day guided tour of Bodhgaya
- Visit to Mahabodhi Temple
- Visit to Sujata Village
- Visit to Niranjana River
- Visit to 80 ft high Lord Buddha Statue
- Visit to various international monasteries
Landmarks/POIs Mahabodhi Temple Sujata Village Niranjana River - Day 10
Bodhgaya to Patna
You'll leave after breakfast and drive to Patna with stops along the way. In Rajgir, you'll visit Gridhkutta, World Peace Stupa, Venuvanaram, and Bimbisar Prison before having lunch. Then you'll continue to Nalanda to see the ruins of this ancient university, once a major center for Buddhist studies, before arriving in Patna for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel), Lunch (Lunch at Rajgir)
Included Activities
- Visit to Rajgir
- Visit to Gridhkutta (Vulture's Peak)
- Visit to World Peace Stupa
- Visit to Venuvanaram
- Visit to Bimbisar Prison
- Visit to Nalanda ruins
Optional Activities
- Leisure activities at hotel
Landmarks/POIs Rajgir Gridhkutta World Peace Stupa Venuvanaram Bimbisar Prison Nalanda - Day 11
Patna to Kushinagar
After breakfast and checkout, you're heading to Kushinagar with an en-route stop in Vaishali, where Buddha gave his last sermon. You'll see the Ashok Pillar, Lotus Tank, and Chaumukhi. Later you'll arrive in Kushinagar and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Imperial Kushinagar)
Included Activities
- Visit to Vaishali
- Visit to Ashok Pillar
- Visit to Lotus Tank
- Visit to Chaumukhi
Landmarks/POIs Vaishali Ashok Pillar Lotus Tank Chaumukhi - Day 12
Kushinagar to Lumbini
Following breakfast, a half-day guided tour takes you to Mahaparinirvana Temple where Buddha died, Rambhar Stupa where he was cremated, and Japan Temple. In the afternoon, you'll checkout and drive to Lumbini, arriving in the evening to check in.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Siddhartha Lumbini Green Resort)
Included Activities
- Half-day guided tour of Kushinagar
- Visit to Mahaparinirvana Temple
- Visit to Rambhar Stupa
- Visit to Japan Temple
Landmarks/POIs Mahaparinirvana Temple Rambhar Stupa Japan Temple - Day 13
Lumbini to Shravasti
After breakfast, you'll visit Lumbini, the holy birthplace of Buddha. Then you'll checkout and drive to Shravasti with a stop at Kapilvastu along the way. You'll arrive in Shravasti and check in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tulip Inn Shravasti)
Included Activities
- Visit to birthplace of Lord Buddha at Lumbini
Landmarks/POIs Lumbini Kapilvastu - Day 14
Shravasti to New Delhi
Following breakfast, you'll visit Saheth and Maheth. After checkout, you'll drive to Lucknow and head to the railway station to board your train back to New Delhi. When you arrive at New Delhi railway station, someone will help with your hotel transfer and the rest of the day is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rose Mallow Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Saheth and Maheth
Optional Activities
- Leisure activities at hotel
Landmarks/POIs Saheth Maheth - Day 15
New Delhi
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll checkout and head to New Delhi airport for your flight home, completing your 15-day spiritual journey through India and Nepal.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel)
