Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll arrive in Delhi and start exploring right away. First stop is Old Delhi where you'll see Jama Masjid and take a rickshaw through the crowded Chandni Chowk market. From there, head to Rajghat, Gandhi's peaceful memorial. The afternoon includes driving past India Gate, President's House, and Parliament House before visiting Qutub Minar, a UNESCO site with impressive red sandstone towers. You'll check into your hotel by evening to rest up after a full day of sightseeing.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Florence)
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Old Delhi including Jama Masjid
- Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk
- Visit Rajghat memorial
- Drive past India Gate, President's House, and Parliament House
- Visit Qutub Minar UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk Rajghat India Gate President's House Parliament House Qutub Minar 
- Day 2
Delhi to Jaipur
After breakfast, you're heading to Jaipur, a drive of about 280 km that takes roughly 5.5 hours. Once there, you'll go to Galta Ji Temple (the Monkey Temple) with its sacred pools and the surrounding cliffs. Later, you'll see Birla Temple, an intricate marble structure dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. Both temples are self-guided, so you can take your time exploring. By evening you'll settle into your hotel in Jaipur.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Jai Villa)
Included Activities
- Visit Galta Ji Temple (Monkey Temple) with sacred natural water tanks
- Explore Birla Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi
Landmarks Galta Ji Temple Birla Temple 
- Day 3
Jaipur
Today's a full day of guided exploration in Jaipur. You'll head up to Amber Fort, the massive Rajput-Mughal hilltop fortress with its courtyards and palaces. Then it's on to Hawa Mahal for photos of that distinctive pink five-story structure. You'll also tour City Palace, the royal residence that still functions as a home, and Jantar Mantar, the old astronomical observation site. Before heading back to your hotel, you'll have time to walk through Jaipur's colorful local bazaars and do some shopping.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Jai Villa)
Included Activities
- Explore Amber Fort hilltop Rajput-Mughal masterpiece
- Photo stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
- Visit City Palace royal residence
- Visit Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory
- Leisure time for shopping in local bazaars
Landmarks Amber Fort Hawa Mahal City Palace Jantar Mantar - Day 4
Jaipur - Abhaneri - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
You're leaving Jaipur early and driving toward Agra, covering about 260 km in roughly 5 hours. Along the way, you'll stop in Abhaneri to see Chand Baori, an intricate stepwell with hundreds of steps descending into the earth. You'll also visit Harshat Mata Temple nearby. Then you'll continue to Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned Mughal capital with its striking red sandstone buildings and courtyards. After arriving in Agra, you'll check into your hotel and settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Taj Vilas)
Included Activities
- Visit Abhaneri Chand Baori stepwell
- Visit Harshat Mata Temple
- Explore Fatehpur Sikri former Mughal capital with red sandstone architecture
Landmarks Chand Baori Harshat Mata Temple Fatehpur Sikri 
- Day 5
Agra
Your day starts very early with a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. You'll have time to see it in the soft morning light before grabbing breakfast. Then you'll explore Agra Fort, the massive Mughal fortress with its palaces and courtyards. In the afternoon, there's a walking tour through Old Agra's streets and markets. Later, you'll attend a spiritual fire ceremony at a local Brahmin family's home where you'll have light traditional Indian snacks. You'll spend another night in Agra.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Taj Vilas)
Included Activities
- Taj Mahal sunrise visit
- Explore Agra Fort grand Mughal fortress
- Walking tour of Old Agra
- Spiritual fire ceremony at local Brahmin family home with light traditional Indian snacks
Landmarks Taj Mahal Agra Fort - Day 6
Agra to Lucknow
After breakfast, you're driving to Lucknow, the City of Nawabs. Upon arrival, you'll visit Bara Imambara, an 18th-century complex known for its unusual maze-like architecture and labyrinth inside. Then you'll see Rumi Darwaza, the elegant Mughal gateway that's become a symbol of the city. You'll check into your hotel and spend the night in Lucknow.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Deep Palace)
Included Activities
- Visit Bara Imambara 18th-century complex with labyrinth architecture
- Explore Rumi Darwaza iconic Mughal gateway
Landmarks Bara Imambara Rumi Darwaza 
- Day 7
Lucknow - Sravasti - Balrampur
After breakfast, you're heading to Sravasti, an important Buddhist pilgrimage site where Buddha spent 24 rainy seasons teaching and performing miracles. You'll visit Jetavana Monastery, one of Buddhism's most sacred monasteries where Buddha taught. There's also the Ananda Bodhi Tree, grown from a cutting of the original tree where Buddha reached enlightenment. Then you'll drive to Balrampur and check into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Buddha Residency )
Included Activities
- Visit Jetavana Monastery revered Buddhist monastery
- Visit Ananda Bodhi Tree planted from original Bodhi Tree cutting
Landmarks Jetavana Monastery Ananda Bodhi Tree - Day 8
Balrampur - Kapilvastu - Lumbini
You're traveling to Lumbini in Nepal, Buddha's birthplace, covering about 190 km over 5 hours including border crossing procedures. You'll stop at Kapilvastu along the way to see the ancient Shakya kingdom where Prince Siddhartha spent his childhood. There you'll explore the palace ruins and archaeological remains. In Lumbini, you'll visit Maya Devi Temple marking Buddha's exact birthplace and the Sacred Pond where his mother bathed before his birth. By evening you'll check into your hotel in Lumbini.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Lumbini Heritage)
Included Activities
- Visit Kapilvastu Palace ruins archaeological remains
- Visit Maya Devi Temple Buddha's birthplace
- Visit Sacred Pond (Puskarni) where Queen Maya Devi bathed
Landmarks Kapilvastu Palace Maya Devi Temple Sacred Pond (Puskarni) - Day 9
Lumbini to Kushinagar
After breakfast, you're driving to Kushinagar, about 165 km away taking around 4.5 hours. This is where Buddha reached Mahaparnirvana at age 80. You'll see the Mahaparnirvana Temple with its reclining Buddha statue and the Nirvana Stupa marking his cremation site. Both sites hold profound significance in Buddhist tradition. You'll settle in at your hotel in Kushinagar for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Imperial )
Included Activities
- Visit Mahaparinirvana Temple housing reclining Buddha statue
- Visit Nirvana Stupa Buddha's cremation site
Landmarks Mahaparinirvana Temple Nirvana Stupa - Day 10
Kushinagar - Vaishali - Patna
You're driving to Patna today, approximately 270 km away which takes 6 to 7 hours. En route, you'll stop in Vaishali, an early Buddhist center where you'll see the Ashokan Pillar from Buddha's last sermon, Bawan Khotar Temple, and Chaumukhi Mahadeva Shrine. Once in Patna, you'll explore the Patna Museum housing Buddhist relics, sculptures, and ancient artifacts. You'll spend the night in Patna.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Zone Connect By The Park )
Included Activities
- Visit Ashokan Pillar marking Buddha's last sermon
- Visit Bawan Khotar Temple
- Visit Chaumukhi Mahadeva Shrine
- Explore Patna Museum Buddhist relics, sculptures, and ancient art
Landmarks Ashokan Pillar Bawan Khotar Temple Chaumukhi Mahadeva Shrine Patna Museum - Day 11
Patna - Nalanda - Rajgir - Bodhgaya
You're heading to Bodhgaya today, about 180 km away taking 5 to 6 hours with stops at important Buddhist sites along the route. You'll visit Nalanda University, the ruins of a major 5th-century Buddhist learning center with its ancient library. Then you'll go to Rajgir to climb Gridhakuta Hill where Buddha delivered many sermons and see the Vishwa Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda) with its views across the region. You'll arrive in Bodhgaya by evening and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sujata Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Nalanda University 5th-century Buddhist learning center ruins
- Visit Gridhakuta Hill where Buddha delivered sermons
- Visit Vishwa Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda)
Landmarks Nalanda University Gridhakuta Hill Vishwa Shanti Stupa - Day 12
Bodhgaya to Varanasi
You're starting early with a morning visit to Mahabodhi Temple Complex, the sacred site where Buddha reached enlightenment sitting under the Bodhi Tree. Later, you're driving to Varanasi, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, about 260 km away taking 5 to 6 hours. By evening, you'll witness the Ganga Aarti ceremony at the river ghats, a spiritual ritual performed daily. You'll spend the night in Varanasi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Perfectstayz Premium)
Included Activities
- Visit Mahabodhi Temple Complex where Buddha attained enlightenment
- Evening Ganga Aarti ceremony at the ghats
Landmarks Mahabodhi Temple Bodhi Tree 
- Day 13
Varanasi
Your final day starts early with a boat ride on the Ganges to see sunrise rituals and how locals live along the ghats. After breakfast, you'll head to Sarnath where Buddha gave his first sermon following his enlightenment. You'll visit Dhamek Stupa and the Sarnath Museum with its Buddhist sculptures and artifacts. You'll have free time for shopping or relaxing before your transfer to Varanasi Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning boat ride on River Ganges to witness sunrise rituals and local life
- Visit Sarnath where Buddha gave first sermon after enlightenment
- Visit Dhamek Stupa
- Visit Sarnath Museum
Landmarks River Ganges Sarnath Dhamek Stupa Sarnath Museum
