Footsteps of Buddha Start and end in New Delhi! With the In-depth Cultural tour Footsteps of Buddha, you have a 9 days tour package taking you through New Delhi, India, and 9 other destinations in Asia. Footsteps of Buddha include accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport, and more.
Highlights
- Enjoy a guided tour in Bodhgaya
- Visit the Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhi tree, and the Thai Temple
- Go for a sightseeing tour in Rajgir
- Visit Nalanda University
- Visit the prominent sites in Vaishali
- Enjoy a guided tour of the Mahaparinirvana and the Wat Tha Temple, Kushinagar
- Enjoy a boat ride on River Ganga in Varanasi
- Go for temple hopping in Varanasi
Itinerary
1Day 01: Arrival Delhi International Airport - Stay at Delhi
Arrive at Delhi airport. On Arrival Meet, Greet, and assisted by Yolo India representative and transfer to Hotel. Overnight stay in Delhi.
2Day 02: Delhi / Lucknow (By Flight) / Drive to Sravasti (180 Kms Drive)
Breakfast at the hotel. Later check out and drive to the airport to connect the flight for Lucknow. On arrival in Lucknow, drive to Sravasti (180 Kms, 4:30 hrs). On arrival in Sravasti, check in to your hotel. Overnight in a hotel at Sravasti.
3Day 03: Sravasti to Lumbini (190 Kms)
Breakfast at the hotel. After Breakfast Check out from the hotel and visit Jetvanaram and Angulimal Caves. After sightseeing, drive to Lumbini (190 Kms, 5 - 6 hrs). Lumbini is in Nepal. On arrival in Lumbini, transfer to hotel, check-in. Overnight stay at Hotel. Note: Please be informed, that Lumbini is located in Nepal so you will require a Multiple Entry Visa for India. Nepal entry visa fees are 25 USD fees which are paid by the guest directly. Please carry your Passport and 2 Photos.
4Day 04: Lumbini to Kushinagar (130 Kms Drive)
Breakfast at the hotel then visits the birthplace of Lord Buddha. After Sightseeing drive to Kushinagar (130 km, 4 hrs). Arrival Kushinagar, transfer to Mahaparinirvana temple and Rambhar Stupa (Cremation center). Check-in hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
5Day 05: Kushinagar to Patna via Vaishali (280 Kms Drive)
Breakfast at the hotel. After Breakfast, Check out from the hotel and then drive to Patna (280 km, 07 hrs). En route, visit Vaishali. Arrival Patna, check-in hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
6Day 06: Patna-Nalanda-Rajgir-Bodhgaya
Breakfast at hotel then drive to Nalanda (85 km), visit ruins of ancient Nalanda university. Later, we will drive to Rajgir (15 Kms), and visit Gridhkuta Peak, Venuvanaram, and Bimbisara Jail. Drive to Bodhgaya. On arrival in Bodhgaya (65 km), transfer to hotel. Overnight in a hotel at Bodhgaya.
7Day 07: Bodhgaya
Breakfast at the hotel. Later full day sightseeing at Bodhgaya, visiting places like Mahabodhi temple, Sujata Village, Niranjana River. Overnight stay at Hotel.
8Day 08: Bodhgaya to Varanasi (250 Kms Drive)
Breakfast at the hotel then drives to Varanasi (250 km). En route, visit Sarnath (14 Kms), Dhamekha Stupa, and Deer Park. Back to Varanasi. Evening, Ganges Aarti at Varanasi. Overnight in a hotel at Varanasi.
9Day 09: Varanasi / Delhi (By Flight)- Tour Ends
Early morning proceeds for a boat ride on the holy river the Ganges with a picturesque view of sunrise. Back to hotel for breakfast, after breakfast at hotel then drive to Varanasi airport to connect the flight for Delhi. On arrival, Delhi proceeds to connect the flight to its onward destination. Our Tour Ends at Departure in Varanasi Airport
10Tour's Location
Included
- 8 nights of accommodation at budget hotels. Please note that Bihar and Nepal is not a destination where the luxury hotel is there. It's a remote place so, in hotels, you get basic facilities only.
- Services of an English-speaking government-licensed local guide.
- Daily breakfast starts from Day 02.
- Round trip, sightseeing, and all excursions as mentioned in the tour program.
- 1 bottle of Mineral water per person per day.
- 1 Boat ride at Varanasi.
- All applicable taxes and fees, parking, tolls, and interstate taxes.
- Air-conditioned car with licensed experienced driver during your entire travel.
Excluded
- Any International and Domestic Airfare is not included.
- Any Insurance is Not included.
- Delhi to Lucknow (Flight) and Varanasi to Delhi (Flight).
- Expenses of personal nature like laundry, telephone, alcoholic beverages, medical expenses, etc.
- Main meals (Lunch and Dinner).
- Monument entrance and camera fees
- Tipping to the driver and local guides
- Nepal Visa fees are USD 25 Per Person.
Durations
FAQs
1Can I ask for the hotel names that are used on this tour?
Yes Sure, Generally in this cost we are providing 03-star hotels on the package. For Exact hotel names please contact us.
2Does this tour include entrance fees to the different sites?
Please note that this tour doesn't include any entrance fees.
3Is this going to be a group tour?
Since it is a guaranteed departure tour, a private tour will be organized for you if no Traveller joins the group tour.
4What type of Car is used for this tour?
If 1-2 Persons travel we provide Maruti Dezire or Toyota Etios Car. If 2-4 Persons traveling we provide Toyota Innova Car If 5-10 Persons travel we provide a Force Tempo Traveler Van. If above 10 so we provide you with a large Coach. All vehicles are air-conditioned with a polite and professional driver.
5What if I’m a solo female traveler?
Yolo India Tours is a recognized travel agency. If you are a female Traveller we make sure of your safety and security. Our 24x7 customer support team will always keep in touch with you via phone, E-mail, or WhatsApp. They will make sure that you are having a great time on your tour. We regularly have solo female travelers with us and they all have left us comments that they've had great experiences with us, and have felt safe during their travels.