Buddhist Sector, Ajanta & Ellora Caves

BUDDHIST SECTOR TOUR

Buddhist Sector, Ajanta & Ellora Caves

DESTINATION: DELHI, VARANASI, BODHGAYA, VAISHALI, KUSHINAGAR, LUMBINI, SARASVATI, AJANTA ELLORA CAVES & DELHI
DURATION: 11 NIGHTS | 12 DAYS

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Buddhist Sector, Ajanta & Ellora Caves

Land of Buddha is an illuminating discovery of Buddhist legacy that has been distributed over India and Nepal since time immemorial. Best six World Heritage sites: the Ajanta and Ellora caves, the Sanchi Group of Monuments, the Taj Mahal in Agra, Lumbini in Nepal, and the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya. This 12 days / 11 Nights itinerary takes the traveller to these important sites as well as other locations associated with early Buddhism. It is an amazing trip package for travelers who want to walk in the footsteps of Lord Buddha.

DAY 01 TRIP | Travel with DTS INDIA

Arrive New Delhi

Highlights : Delhi International Airport > Delhi City > Cozy Hotel

On arrival meet by our guide. Lunch & halfday sightseeing depends upon flight timings. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

OVERNIGHT - HOTEL IN DELHI

BREAKFAST (L-D)

DAY 02 TRIP | Travel with DTS INDIA

Delhi - Varanasi

Highlights | Varanasi > Sarnath - Dhammika Stupa > ASI Museum

Morning after breakfast transfer to Delhi airport for flight to Varanasi. On arrival transfer to hotel in check-in and lunch. After Lunch visit Sarnath: Dhammik stupa and ASI museum. Dinner and overnight hotel in Varanasi.

OVERNIGHT - HOTEL IN VARANASI

3 MEALS (B-L-D)

DAY 03 TRIP | Travel with DTS INDIA

Varanasi - Bodhgaya

Highlights | Varanasi > Ganga River > Bodhgaya

Early in the morning enjoy the boat ride at Ganges River along with beautiful sunrise. Return to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast leisure at hotel. Lunch outside at city restaurant hotel and drive to Bodhgaya. On arrival check-in and dinner. Overnight hotel in Bodhgaya.

OVERNIGHT - HOTEL IN BODHGAYA

3 MEALS (B-L-D)

DAY 04 TRIP | Travel with DTS INDIA

Bodhgaya (Full Day)

Highlights | Bodhgaya > Main Temple > Sujata Village and Temple

After breakfast at hotel Visit Main temple. Lunch at hotel after Lunch Visit: Sujata village and Sujata temple. Dinner and overnight hotel in Bodhagaya.

OVERNIGHT - HOTEL IN BODHGAYA

3 MEALS (B-L-D)

DAY 05 TRIP | Travel with DTS INDIA

Bodhgaya - Vaishali via Rajgir & Nalanda

Highlights | Rajgir > Girdhakut > Bimisara Jail > Vinuvan > Nalanda

Bodhgaya-Vaishali. via Rajgir and Nalanda. Morning after breakfast at hotel drive to Patna. Visit: Girdhakut, Bimbisara jail and vinuvan. Lunch at hotel in Rajgir. After lunch visit Nalanda then drive to Vaishali. Dinner and overnight hotel.

OVERNIGHT - HOTEL IN VAISHALI

3 MEALS (B-L-D)

DAY 06 TRIP | Travel with DTS INDIA

Vaishali - Kushinagar via Kesaria Stupa

Highlights | Vaishali Ananda Stupa > Ashok Pillar > Kushinagar

After breakfast visit: Vaishali Anada stupa and ashok pillar. Lunch at city restaurant after lunch drive to Kushinagar. Dinner and overnight hotel in Kushinagar.

OVERNIGHT - HOTEL IN KUSHINAGAR

3 MEALS (B-L-D)

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DAY 07 TRIP | Travel with DTS INDIA

Kushinagar - Lumbini (Nepal)

Highlights | Mahaparinirvana Temple > Rambhar Stupa > Indo-Nepal Border

After breakfast at hotel visit: Mahaparinirvana temple and Rambhar stupa. Lunch at hotel. After lunch drive to Lumbini crossing through INDO-NEPAL Border.

Dinner and overnight hotel in Lumbini Nepal.

OVERNIGHT - HOTEL IN LUMBINI

3 MEALS (B-L-D)

DAY 08 TRIP | Travel with DTS INDIA

Lumbini - Saravasti

Highlights | Mahamaya > Jitvana Garden > Aungulimala > Sujata Stupa

After breakfast at hotel visit : Mahamaya temple (The birth place of lord buddha), Jitvana garden, aungulimala stupa and subbata stupa. Lunch at hotel after lunch drive to saravasti. Dinner and overnight hotel in Saravasti.

OVERNIGHT - HOTEL IN SARAVASTI

3 MEALS (B-L-D)

DAY 09 TRIP | Travel with DTS INDIA

Sarasvati - Aurangabad (Mumbai)

Highlights | Aurangabad > Ajanta Caves > Cave Paintings

Proceed for full day sightseeing tour of Ajanta Caves. Situated almost 110 kms north of Aurangabad are the clusters of 30 rock - hewn caves of more than 2000 years old. You can see the cave paintings recount the life of Lord Buddha and the tales of this price’s earthly experience. Evening at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.

OVERNIGHT - HOTEL IN AURANGABAD

3 MEALS (B-L-D)

DAY 10 TRIP | Travel with DTS INDIA

Aurangabad - Delhi

Highlights | Aurangabad > Ellora Caves > Delhi

After breakfast proceed for the sightseeing tour of Ellora Caves. Unlike Ajanta, Ellora’s shrines are not exclusively Buddhist, but of the Hindu and Jain faiths as well. Later transfer to the airport for flight back to Delhi.

OVERNIGHT - HOTEL IN DELHI

3 MEALS (B-L-D)

DAY 11 TRIP | Travel with DTS INDIA

Departure from Delhi - Home

Highlights | Raj Ghat > India Gate> Parliament House > Lotus Temple

Morning after breakfast at hotel Delhi sightseeing included: Raj ghat, India gate, President house, Parliament House and Lotus Temple. Lunch, dinner in city restaurant. On time transfer to IGI for onwards journey.

TOUR & SERVICES ENDS

3 MEALS (B-L-D)

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Important Notice:

Every monument including Buddhist sector open from sunrise to sunset.
Taj Mahal remains closed on every Friday
National museum (New Delhi) remains closed on every Monday
Lotus temple remains closed on every Monday
Sarnath ASI Museum remains closed on every Friday

B - Breakfast / L - Lunch / D - Dinner

Tour/Trip Inclusions

Hotel accommodation with breakfast, lunch & dinner.
All land transport by Deluxe coach (10-20 pax= 28 seater bus/20-30 pax & 30-40 pax= 42 seater bus)
Guide throughout the itinerary.
All monument entrances as per the itinerary (one time)
02 sector Domestic flight tickets (Delhi-Varanasi-Lucknow-Delhi).
02 sector Guide flights (Delhi-Varanasi-Lucknow-Delhi).
Mineral water throughout the itinerary.
Boat ride at river Ganges, Varanasi (one time)
All applicable taxes

Terms & Conditions

Before the trip begins, the remaining balance must be paid in full. 25% is required to confirm the tour (of which 10% is non-refundable).
Once the balance is paid in full, a final confirmation will be given.
Vehicles provided in accordance with the described tour itinerary (Point to Point Basis only)
In no event will there be a refund or compensation for any transportation or service utilized.

Tour/Trip Not Inclusions

International airfare
Any visa fees, airport tax or extra luggage.
Tips to Guide, driver and helper. USD $5 per person per day.
Any Insurance, any optional tour, medical, accidental, lost baggage, airlifts evacuations.
Expenses occurred extra due to unforeseen circumstance, flight delays, cancellations, accidents, landslides, storms, natural calamities or political unrest.

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