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Footsteps of Buddha

DAY 1 : Arrive Calcutta/Delhi. Half day sightseeing of the city.

DAY 2 : Leave Calcutta / Delhi for Patna by air. Drive to Bodhgaya where the Buddha attained enlightenment and which is one of the most sacred pilgrimage place for the Buddhist. Enroute visit Nalanda and Rajgir. Nalanda-a great center of Buddhist learning and one of the most famed university citadels of ancient times. Rajgir, it was once the ancient capital of the powerful Kingdom of Maghada. From the out-skirts of Rajgir, a historic road leads to Gridhakuta or vultures peak where the Buddha preached. Here the first Buddhist Council was held after the Lord's Mahaparinirvana. Arrive in Bodhgaya and overnite in Bodhgaya.

DAY 3 : Sightseeing of Bodhgaya visiting Mahabodhi temple. Overnight in Bodhgaya.

DAY 4 : Morning leave Bodhgaya for Varanasi by surface. On arrival transfer to hotel. Afternoon excursion to Sarnath. Overnight in Varanasi.

DAY 5 : Early morning boat ride on the river Ganges to see the sunrise and the bathing Ghats of an ancient Hindu city. Later leave Varanasi for Kushinagar. Overnight in Kushinagar.

DAY 6 : Leave Kushinagar for Lumbini (in Nepal) by surface. Sightseeing of Lumbini where Lord was born. Emperor Ashoka, in the twenty first year after his coronation, visited this Birthplace and raised a pillar on the spot. Later proceed to Sravasti (Sahet-Mahet). Overnight at Sravasti.

DAY 7 : Morning visit Sravasti (Sahet-Mahet), capital of the ancient Kingdom of Kosala, an active centre for Buddhism. After sighseeing proceed to Lucknow. Overnight in Lucknow.

DAY 8 : Leave Lucknow for Delhi by air. Upon arrival transfer to hotel, Overnight in Delhi.

DAY 9 : Full day excursion to Agra, city of the Taj Mahal. Also visit Agra Fort. Overnight in Delhi.

DAY 10 : Morning half day sightseeing of Old & New Delhi visiting Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Kutub Minar & Secretarial Buildings. Day at leisure in Delhi.

DAY 11 : Leave Delhi.

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Today, after many years of distinguished service in tour operations, Top Travel has emerged as a leader among tour operators. We offer a variety of tours that display the amazing diversity of India including its tradition, language, dress, cuisine, and life style that vary from state to state.

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