North India with Buddhist Pilgrimage

North India with Buddhist Pilgrimage

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North India with Buddhist Pilgrimage

10 Days Starting and ending in New Delhi

Visiting: New Delhi, Agra, Varanasi, Sarnath, Bodh Gaya, Nalanda, Patna, Rajgir

Tour operator:

Panda Experiences

Tour code:

10NIWBP

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 10

Physical rating:

Easy

Age range:

1-85

Special diets catered:

Meat, Jain, Halal, Vegetarians, Vegans, Kosher

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

Private Available:

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From: $1995

NB: Prices correct on 09-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

India is the origin country of Buddhism. In this tour, you will also visit Varanasi, the oldest and important city of Hinduism, where you can understand about the worship and spirituality of God. We also take you to Bodh Gaya, Nalanda, Rajgir to know about Buddhist religion where you can learn about spirituality and peace of mind. You will also enjoy an visit to Agra in this 10 days tour along with religious places where you will see the amazing Taj Mahal, which is a popular tourist destination among travelers in the world.

Highlights

  • Explore Nalanda, the ancient kingdom of Magadha in India.

  • Know about the devotion of God in Varanasi, the old city of the world.

  • Visit to the world most beautiful monument Taj Mahal.

  • Explore the mughal era monuments in Delhi with the experience of ricksha ride in Chandani Chowk.

  • Explore Sarnath and Bodh Gaya most important pilgrimage sites related to the life of Gautama Buddha.

  • Get to know about the hindu and buddhist pilgrimage history.

Places You'll See

Delhi

Agra

Varanasi

Bodhgaya

Nalanda

Sarnath

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival At New Delhi

Location: New Delhi

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

On the day of arrival at New Delhi airport, Our representative will assist you at airport and later transfer to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2 : At New Delhi

Location: New Delhi

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to New Delhi and Old Delhi, visit Qutub Minar and drive pass to Lotus Temple also visit Humayun’s Tomb, later drive pass to Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. After lunch at Delhi local city restaurant later proceed for Old Delhi sightseeing tour visit Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid and drive pass to Red Fort also take a short rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market and huge market for clothes.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3 : New Delhi - Agra - New Delhi (450 Kms / 6:30 Hrs)

Location: New Delhi, Agra

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Morning 5 Am. pick up from the hotel and later proceed to Agra for sightseeing. Upon arrival at Agra, start with the seven wonder of the world, Taj Mahal. The Monument hold a grand history of love and affection, it was built by Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz in the 16th century. Later afternoon approx 1 Pm, take a break and enjoy your lunch at Muti cuisine Restaurant. After lunch around 2:30 Pm later continue to proceed the remaining part of Agra, visit the majestic Agra Fort. This building itself gives you the glorious trail of the Mughals. Here the guide brief you the history of Mughals. It was constructed by Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D and includes many other buildings like the Moti Masjid and Musanman burj, where Emperor Shah Jahan is believed to have been imprisoned and died. Later evening 5:30 Pm, drive back to Delhi for overnight stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4 : New Delhi - Varanasi (By Flight)

Location: Varanasi, Sarnath

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to New Delhi airport to board the flight for Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi airport, Our representative will meet you and transfer to your hotel for night stay. After lunch proceed for guided tour to Sarnath, an important site for the Buddhist pilgrims, visit the Dhamek Stupa, the Archaeological museum and the Chaukhandi Stupa. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5 : At Varanasi

Location: Varanasi

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early morning boat ride at River Ganges and later drive back to your hotel and enjoy the breakfast. Later proceed for guided tour to Varanasi visit, Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, Shri Vishwanath and Sankat Mochan Temple are the four famous temples in Varanasi. Experience the Ganges Aarti ceremony in the evening which is performed at the banks of the Ghat.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6 : Varanasi - Bodhgaya (255 Kms / 4:30 Hrs)

Location: Bodh Gaya

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Bodhgaya. Upon arrival at Bodhgaya check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 7 : At Bodhgaya

Location: Bodh Gaya

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Bodhgaya, visit Mahabodhi Temple, Sujata Village, Niranjana river, 80 ft high lord Buddha Statue & Various international monasteries. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 8 : Bodhgaya - Nalanda - Rajgir - Patna (110 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)

Location: Nalanda, Patna, Rajgir

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Patna, en-route visit to Rajgir & Nalanda, visit Gridhakuta Hill (Vulture 's peak), World Peace Stupa, Venuvanaram & Bimbisar Prison at Rajgir. After lunch at Rajgir, later drive to Nalanda and visit the ruins of world ancient University. It was one of the oldest Universities of the World & International Centre for Buddhist Studies. Upon arrival at Patna check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 9 : Patna - New Delhi (By Flight)

Location: New Delhi

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later our representative will assist you for transfer to Patna airport to board the flight for New Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi airport our representative will assist you for transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10 : Departure From New Delhi

Location: New Delhi

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and transfer to New Delhi airport to board the flight for your home.

What's Included

  • Dining

    9 Breakfast

  • 9 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis

    3 Star Accommodation.

  • Assistance during arrival and departure by Panda Experiences

  • All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle

  • English speaking guide at New Delhi, Agra, Sarnath, Varanasi, Bodhgaya, Nalanda, Rajgir and Patna

    Other languages guides are available on additional charges.

  • Cycle Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi

  • Visit to the most famous Buddhist sites at Sarnath

  • Boat Cruise and Evening / Morning aarti in Varanasi

  • One mineral water bottle per person per day

  • All currently applicable taxes including GST

What's Not Included

  • Visas Fee (if applicable)

  • Monument entry fees

  • Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking)

  • Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature

  • International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip

Check out our Q&As

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    3 Star.

  • What is the tipping policy?

    Tips always optional.Yes

  • What is the maximum group size?

    3 Star.

  • Do I need a visa to travel to India?

    Yes. The Government of India grants Tourist Visa to a foreigner who does not have a residence or occupation in India. The only purpose of visiting India should be recreation, sight seeing, casual visit to meet friends and relatives etc. Any activity other than the aforementioned ones is cognizable.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    After confirmation of services, if you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way (e.g. your chosen departure date or accommodation), we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes must be in writing from the person who made the booking. All cost incurred due to amendment will be borne by you.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Panda Experiences has been in operation since 2008

Reviews of this operator

Serena  

Excellent Guides

06-Sep-2022

The tour was great. Maybe we went to too many places for shopping. All tour guides were excellent.

David  

Recommended to India Tour

24-Mar-2022

I have been recommended to this tour of India with friends from Australia and we are happy to see all places which are mentioned on programmed.

Bryson  

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09-Feb-2023

Kerala is Beautiful and the food was amazing. I highly recommend Panda Experiences and will be booking another trip with them in future.

Max  

Lifetime trip

12-Jan-2022

This was the trip of a lifetime, and our guide made it even more special! He has incredibly knowledgeable of the history of all the sites we went to and is extremely personable, we had an absolute blast with him!

Thomas  

100% Recommend

17-Feb-2022

100% Recommend this tour to anyone who is thinking of doing it. My partner and I had a fantastic time in Nepal by Panda Experiences.

Fabio  

Everything was perfect

11-Aug-2022

It was an excellent experience with Panda Experiences! A really nice and fun guide with a lot of knowledge! Everything was on time!

Jacopo  

Well organized trip

02-Oct-2022

The tour was smooth and well organized. My guide and driver were very friendly and did what they could to tailor the experience to me.

Nancy  

Panda Experiences was amazing

12-Apr-2022

Our experience with Panda Experiences was amazing. Many great memories made. Highly recommend this company.

Sofia  

India tour

26-Feb-2022

We arrived two days before our India tour so that we can be ready by mind and body as well we are happy to do this tour.

Matthew  

Amazing India Tour

17-Mar-2022

We had a good and professional local guides in each and we visited Taj Mahal at sunset and loved all the photographs.

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  • Free Date Changes

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  • Low Deposit

    Panda Experiences requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 80 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of panda experiences charges.

    Up to 80 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 79 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.