Our representative will pick you up from Delhi airport and transfer you to the hotel. You can rest the day and eat some delicious street foods in Delhi or go for some street shopping.

After breakfast, we will see the beautiful Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Asia's biggest mosque, both built by Shahjahan, and Rajghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, the "Father of the Nation." Afternoon trip to New Delhi, including the Humanyun Tomb, the Qutab Minar, India Gate, the Birla Mandir, and the Bahai Temple. Overnight in Delhi.

We'll head to the airport for an early morning trip to Patna, a 2500-year-old historic city. Transfer to the hotel upon arrival in Patna. Afternoon tour to Vaishali, where Lord Buddha gave his final discourse, proclaiming his impending enlightenment. Visit stupas with urns containing Buddha's ashes and the Ashok pillar built by Emperor Ashoka to commemorate areas blessed by Buddha. The area is popular for its famous Madhubani paintings. Overnight at Patna hotel.

Rajgir was the capital of the Magadha kingdom in the sixth century. It was a respected location for Buddha's lectures. Buddha spent a long time here. Gridhrakula, Sapataparni cave, Ajatsatru fort, and Venuvana are all worth seeing. In the afternoon, go to Nalanda, the world's oldest university, founded in the fifth century. Visit monasteries and temples with beautiful Buddhist and Hindu images. For those interested in Buddhism and Pali literature, the Institute for Research into Buddhism and Pali Literature, which holds rare manuscripts, is well worth a visit. The Archaeological Museum is also worth seeing for its rare collections. Overnight at hotel.

Early in the morning, after breakfast, we will drive to Bodhgaya. Visit the Baraliar caves on the way, which are the earliest examples of rock-cut caverns. The carving and rock inscription are of the highest quality. These caverns inspired the location of E.M Forester's "A Passage to India." Arrive at Bodhgaya and spend the night in a hotel.

Bodhgaya is regarded as one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage sites. Under the "Bodhi" tree, Gautama attained enlightenment and became Buddha. Visit the Satabodhi temple, Japanese and Tibetan monasteries, and the Magadha University Museum. Overnight stay at a hotel.

After breakfast, leave by road towards Varanasi (243 km / 6 hours) (if one so desires, one can go by train to Varanasi for Gaya). Arrive in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon tour to ghats and temples, as well as Benaras Hindu University. Overnight at hotel.

Early morning boat ride on the river Ganges to see the beautiful sunrise at the Ganges. After breakfast excursion to Sarnath, the principal center of Buddhism. It was here around 530 B.C that Buddha preached his 1st sermon after gaining enlightenment. Also visit Dhamekh and Dharmarajika stupas.

Kushinagar is the place where Buddha passed into Parinirvana. Visit Ramabha stupa, which stands on the spot where the body of the Lord was cremated. Also, visit Natha Kumarka Kot enshrining the large recumbent figure of Buddha in the state of Nirvana. Overnight at hotel.

Morning excursion to Lumbini, the place where Buddha was born. An ancient shrine with an image representing the nativity of Buddha is still preserved. Afternoon drives to Balrampur and visits Sravasti and other Buddhist shrines en route. Overnight at hotel.

Drive to Lucknow to catch flight to Delhi. On arrival, transfer to international airport for flight to onward destination.