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COLOMBO / DELHI
-Agra
Leave from Katunayaka Air port and arrive at New Delhi’s
International Airport. Following customs, immigration formalities and
baggage collection, a TCI representative will meet you as you EXIT the
ARRIVALS TERMINAL building after Procced to AGRA. which you would be transferred to the
hotel.
Overnight in Agra.
Accomadation:
http://www.HOTEL TAJ INN.com |
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2 |
AGRA - SANKASSA - KANPUR
5 hour drive to Sankassa, en route visit Sankasia where Lord Buddha descended from heaven after giving sermon to his mother. Continue drive to Kanpur with takeaway lunch. Check-in at Hotel for overnight stay.
http://www.geethotel.com |
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3 |
KANPUR - VARANASI
Breakfast at hotel.
Later drive to Varanasi - The city of Varanasi along the western
bank of the Ganges in Uttar Pradesh is an incredibly important
pilgrimage centre for Hindus. This city which even finds mention in the
great epics of Mahabharata and Ramayana was a prosperous trade center in
500 BC.
Lunch at hotel or packed lunch.
Afternoon visit to Sarnath - an important site of the Buddhist
Circuit. Buddha came to Sarnath soon after he attained enlightenment in
Bodhgaya. He delivered his first sermon or Maha Dharma Chakra Pravartan
at the Deer Park in Sarnath.
Dinner and Overnight at hotel in Varanasi.
Hotel:
http://SURABHI HOTEL
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4 |
VARANASI - BODHGAYA. (242 kms)
Breakfast at hotel. Morning visit Mahabodhi Temple.
Lunch at hotel.
Afternoon visit to Sujata Village, Niranjana River, Wat Thai, 80 feet Buddha Statue and the Peepal tree.
Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Hotel:
http://www.lotustranstravels.com/hotels/bodhgaya.htm
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Day
5 |
BODHGAYA - Observe Sil
In the morning visit Mahabodhi Temple & Bodhi Tree, Great Buddha Statue and Observe Sil. In the afternoon visit Niranjana River, Sujata Temple - which is across the Niranjana river & it's a 30 minute walk through the paddy fields. Also visit various other Buddhist Temples in Bodhgaya. Afternoon visit to Dungeshwari Hill. Overnight stay at hotel.
Hotel:
http://www.lotustranstravels.com/hotels/bodhgaya.htm
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6 |
BODHGAYA - NALANDA - RAJGIR - BODHGAYA. (190 kms)
In the morning leave Bodhgaya, en-route visit Rajgir, the Vulture Hill, Hot Spring at Rajgir, World Peace Stupa and the Bamboo Garden. Continue to Nalanda. After lunch visit the ruins of worlds oldest University. Later continue drive to Bodhgaya & check-in at Hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Hotel:
http://www.lotustranstravels.com/hotels/bodhgaya.htm
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7 |
BODHGAYA - Vaishali – Kushinara
Drive to Vaishali. After lunch enroute visit to Maha Parinirwana Temple (where Buddha took his last breath), Rambhar Stupa (cremation site of Lord Buddha) and a Japanese Temple. Overnight at Hotel.
Hotel:
http://www.lotustranstravels.com/hotels/kushinagar.htm
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8 |
Kushinara - Lumbini (161 kms)
5 hour drive to Lumbini with packed lunch. (Nepal). En route stop at India/Nepal border for Visa/Immigration formalities. Check-in at Hotel. Visit Lumbini in the noon, the Birth place of Lord Buddha. Overnight stay at hotel.
Hotel:
http://www.hotelnansc.com
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9 |
LUMBINI - Kapilawastu - Sravasti
After breakfast leave for LUMBINI, en-route visit Kapilavastu - where Buddha's childhood was spent. Also visit ruins of the Palaces. Continue drive to Sravasti & on arrival check-in at hotel. Visit Sravasti, where Buddha spent his 24 monsoons, Jetvana and Ananda Bodhi Tree. Overnight stay at hotel.
Hotel:
http://www.lotustranstravels.com/hotels/sravasti.htm
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Day
10 |
SRAVASTI -Agra
After breakfast leave for Sravasti, Procced to Agra. Evening proceed for sightseeing of Taj Mahal.The
Taj Mahal is everything that has been said about it and more. Built by
the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as an expression of his love for his wife
Mumtaz Mahal, in mid 17th century.
Later proceed to visit Agra Fort, an outstanding example of Mughal
architecture. The seat & the stronghold of the Mughal Empire under
successive generations.
Lunch at hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel. http://www.HOTEL TAJ INN.com
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Day 12 |
AGRA - DELHI / COLOMBO.
Breakfast at hotel.
After breakfast drive to Delhi. Upon arrival lunch at local restaurant.
Proceed for city tour to Imperial Delhi which includes drive past
the imposing India Gate, the Parliament building, President Residence,
Rajghat (Mahatma Gandhi memorial).
www.hoteltourist.in
DELHI / COLOMBO.
Transfer to International Airport to board on flight for onward destination.
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# Cost includes :
Return Air tickets on Jet
Air Ways.
Twin sharing hotel accommodation (Subject to availability).
All meals as per the itinerary.
Air Conditioned Transportation 10-14 +1 Mini Coach, 25 Large Coach.
Entrance fees for the monuments
as per the itinerary.
Accompanying English and Sinhala Speaking Guide.
One bottle of mineral water per pax per day.
TCI Airport representative during airport transfers.
Presently applicable government taxes.
# Cost does not includes :
Any Expenses of personal nature like laundry/ Drinks/ Phone Calls etc.
Any Tips for guide & driver .
Any Services not mentioned in the tour cost.
# NOTE :
TAJ MAHAL IS CLOSED ON FRIDAY’S
CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT TIMING OF HOTEL IS 1200 HRS.
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