Buddhist Footprint Tour

Overview

By participating in this journey, you will study, observe, and embody Buddhist concepts. Book our Buddhist footprint tour to immerse yourself in spirituality and tranquility. You will see the most important Buddhist monuments along the way, and your first stop will be in Delhi, India’s national capital. This journey will take you through Mughal architecture, the country of the monarch, the holy city of Varanasi, and the land of Buddha. There will only be a few handfuls of experiences available to you. Buddhist footprint tour schedule to dive deeply into spirituality and what is achievable in this condensed journey.

Highlights of the Tour

• • • Cycle Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi
    • Visit Amber Fort at pink city Jaipur
    • Visit the TajMahal which is known as the symbol of Love TajMahal
    • Morning boat rides on Ganges River in Varanasi
    • Visit sacred Buddhist places in Bodhgaya
    • Indian railway journey experience

 Places visited: Delhi – Jaipur – Agra – Varanasi – Bodhgaya – Kushinagar – Lumbini – – Sravasti- Lucknow– Delhi

Day 01: Arrive in Delhi

Upon your arrival in Delhi, our airport representative will meet and greet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. After a long flight, you will relax at the hotel and prepare for the next day’s sightseeing.

Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 02: Delhi Sightseeing

The morning after delicious breakfast you will be on a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi and New Delhi. You will start your tour from Old Delhi where you will visit Jama Masjid, Red Fort (view from outside), ChandniChowk, and you will also enjoy a rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to ChandniChowk.

After lunch, you will visit the Humayun Tomb and the Qutub Minar. You will be driving past the parliament house, president’s house, and other government buildings on Rajpath. After you complete the sightseeing, our driver will drop you at the hotel.

Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 03: Delhi – Jaipur (260km/05hrs)

Today, you will proceed to pink city Jaipur. Upon arrival check into the hotel. After freshen up, the remainder of the day is free to explore the city’s ambiance. You may explore the surrounding area on foot, eat traditional Rajasthani cuisine, and mingle with the locals.

Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 04: Jaipur sightseeing

Today you will enjoy a full day of sightseeing in Jaipur. First, you will drive to Amber which is just 13 km from Jaipur city center. Where you will see the marvelous monument of Amber Fort and you will also enjoy the elephant ride there.

Later you will come back from Amber Fort and take some photos near the JalMahal. Afternoon you will visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa mahal. Evening you can walk near the local market of Jaipur.

Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 05: Jaipur – Agra via FatehpurSikri (258km/05hrs)

On this day, you will travel to Taj city Agra by road. En route 40 km away from Agra you will visit FatehpurSikri a UNESCO world heritage site. FatehpurSikri is an ancient abandoned town built by Mughal Emperor Akbar. You will then continue to drive to Agra. Upon arrival check into the hotel.

Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 06: Agra – Varanasi by train

Early morning during the sightseeing you will visit the beautiful TajMahal which is also known as the symbol of love. Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built this monument for the memories of his most lovable wife Mumtaj.

After complete the sightseeing of the TajMahal, you will return to the hotel for breakfast. Later visit the Agra Fort which is just a few miles away from the TajMahal. You can also see the panoramic view of the TajMahal from this fort.

After complete sightseeing, you will take dinner at a local restaurant before boarding the train to Varanasi.

Overnight on board in the train

Day 07: Arrive in Varanasi by train

Assistance upon your arrival Varanasi railway station by our representative and he will transfer to you at the hotel. Upon arrival at the hotel check into the hotel. After freshen up you will visit Sarnath, where Gautama Buddha gave his first sermon and taught the Dharma. Later you will come back to the hotel. In the evening you will enjoy the night ceremony on the River Ganges at Varanasi ghat.

Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 08: Varanasi sightseeing

Early morning you will enjoy a boat ride along the bathing ghats. The vivid image of devout Hindus washing in the river and giving prayers in the early morning sunlight makes the experience highly gratifying. Return to your accommodation for breakfast before embarking on a quick city tour of Banaras Hindu University, the Golden Temple, and the Bharat Mata Temple, devoted to Mother India.

Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 09: Varanasi – Bodhgaya (255km/05 hrs)

This morning you will drive to Bodhgaya by road. Upon arrival check into the hotel.Rest of the day free for your own activities.

Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 10: Bodhgaya sightseeing

After a relaxed breakfast, take a sightseeing tour in Bodhgaya. You will go to Rajgir, where Buddha stayed 12 years after achieving Nirvana. Visit the Nalanda, Venevamas, and SaptaPari Caves as well.

Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 11: Bodhgaya – Kushinagar (325km/07hrs)

Today, you will go to Vaishali, an important Buddhist pilgrimage site. According to legends and Buddhists, it is the same location where Lord Buddha delivered his last discourse and gained Parinirvana. After that, prepare to tour Chaumukhi, Ashok Pillar, and Lotus Tank. Then continue your journey to Kushinagar.

Upon your arrival at Kushinagar check into the hotel.

Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 12: Kushinagar sightseeing

In today’s sightseeing tour of Kushinagar, you will visit Mahaparinirvana Temple, which features a 6 meters long statue of Buddha. Following that, go to the prayers in the Sri Lankan and Japanese monasteries to learn more about Buddhism.

Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 13: Kushinagar – Lumbini (174km/03 hrs)

This morning you will proceed to Lumbini. Upon arrival at Lumbini, check into the hotel. After freshen up you will visit the birthplace of Lord Buddha, Ashoka pillar, and Maya Devi temple.

Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 14: Lumbini – Shravasti (82km/01 hrs)

The morning after breakfast you will proceed to Shravasti. En route, you will visit Kapilvastu, the Kingdom of king Suyodhan, and the father of Prince Siddhartha.

You will continue to drive to Shravasti. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Later you will visit Sahet&Mahet. Overnight you will stay at your hotel.

Day 15: Shravasti – Lucknow (173km/03 hrs) Lucknow – Delhi by train

On this day you will proceed to Lucknow by road. Upon arrival check into the hotel.Later sightseeing tour of Lucknow. You’ll visit Bara Imambara and see its Bhul-bhulaiya and Bowli (the maze). Then, go on a tour of the Rumi Darwaza to see some of the best Awadh architecture.

In the evening you will transfer to Lucknow railway station to board the train for Delhi.

Overnight onboard the train.

Day 16: Arrive in Delhi by train

Assistance upon arrival at the Delhi railway station our representative will meet you there and he will transfer to you at the Delhi international airport to board the flight back to home.