Day 01: Arrival at Mumbai
Our representative at the airport welcomes you and then you will be transferred to the hotel in a private car.
Take Rest & overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Mumbai - Aurangabad
Morning after breakfast , you will proceed to the airport to board flight for Aurangabad. After arrival, you will check into the hotel. In the afternoon, you will leave for a visit to the Ellora Caves. Ellora Caves: Impressive in their own right is the rock-hewn temples and monasteries of Ellora that lie just 30 km away from Aurangabad city. In all, there are 34 cave temples, 12 Mahayana Buddhist caves (550-750 AD), 17 Hindu caves (600-875 AD) and 5 caves of the Jain faith (800-1000 AD) 22 more caves, dedicated to Lord Shiva, were recently discovered. Kailash Temple (cave 16), the central attraction at Ellora, is the most remarkable.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 03: Aurangabad - Bhopal
Morning after breakfast visit to Ajanta Caves. Ajanta caves: Nestling in an inner fold of the Sahyardi hills, 100 km from Aurangabad in the shape of a mammoth horse- shoe, are the 30 rock-hewn caves of Ajanta. The Caves date from the 2nd century BC. Discovered in 1819 by a group of British army officers, these startling achievements took around 600 years to create. Carved with little more than a hammer and chisel, Ajanta, once the retreat of Buddhist monastic orders features several 'chaityas' (chapels) and 'viharas' (monasteries). Evening, you will leave for Jalgaon railway station for an overnight train to Bhopal.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04: Bhopal
Arrive at Bhopal. Afternoon, Visit Sanchi stupa. Sanchi is a serene hill crowned by a group of stupas, monasteries, temples and pillars dating from 3rd century BC to 12th century AD. The glory that was Sanchi, an ancient place of pilgrimage, can still be experienced in its complex structures where many Buddhist legends found expression in the rich sculpture. The Buddha is not represented through figures at Sanchi, but through symbols, as was the tradition in the early period of Buddhism. The lotus represents the Buddha's birth, the tree signifies his enlightenment, and the wheel represents his nirvana or salvation. Evening return back to Bhopal.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05: Bhopal - Agra
After breakfast, you will proceed towards the railway station for a train to Agra. Arrive at Agra. Transfer to Hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 06: Agra - Varanasi (By Overnight train)
In the morning after breakfast at the hotel we you will visit Tajmahal, Red Fort and Sikandra Tomb. Evening drop at Train station for an overnight train to Varanasi.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 07: Varanasi
Morning meet our representative at Train Station and transfer to hotel. After some rest proceed for the sightseeing tour of Varanasi. Evening you will go for boat ride on river Ganges and attend prayer at River Ganges.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 08: Varanasi - Bodhgaya
After Breakfast, you will leave for Bodhgaya, visiting Sarnath on the way. Sarnath is the place where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon. Sarnath is home to many Buddhist temples and Dhamekh Stupa. On arrival at Bodhgaya, you will check into the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 09: Bodhgaya Sightseeing
Bodhgaya is synonymous with Buddhism as Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment in Bodhgaya itself. The day will be spent in visiting Mahabodhi Temple and Niranjana River.
Overnight at Bodhgaya.
Day 10: Bodhgaya - Patna
In the morning, you will leave for Patna. On the way, you will be visiting Rajgir and Nalanda (prominent Buddhist sites). Upon arrival at Patna checkin at the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11: Patna - Mumbai / Delhi
Morning will be free to spend at leisure. By afternoon, you will catch a flight to Mumbai /Delhi, from where you will board a plane for your onward destination.
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BUDDHIST TRAIL TOURS
Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
