Footsteps Of Lord Buddha
Mumbai » Aurangabad » Bhopal » Jhansi » Orchha » Khajuraho » Varanasi » Bodhgaya » Patna » Kushinagar » Saravasti » Lumbini » Varanasi » Chitwan » Kathmandu





Description
If you are searching for the best Buddhist pilgrimage tour, then the "Footsteps of Lord Buddha" tour by Daily Tour & Travel can be the best choice for you. This tour brings visitors to significant sites associated with the life and teachings of Lord Buddha. The places that you will get to visit on this tour are Mumbai, Aurangabad, Bhopal, Jhansi, Orchha, Khajuraho, Varanasi, Bodhgaya, Patna, Kushinagar, Saravasti, Lumbini, Chitwan, and Kathmandu. You can get the best spiritual experience by going on this long exploration tour with your friends and family.
Day 1. Arrival In Mumbai
Upon your arrival at the Mumbai airport, you will be greeted by a representative of Daily Tour & Travel. Then you will go with him to your hotel for check-in and some rest. You can go to the local market in the evening if you want to buy souvenirs or taste the amazing street foods. You can go to a nearby restaurant for dinner. Afterward, you will come back to your hotel and rest for the night.
Day 2. Sightseeing In Mumbai
You will go for a visit to famous spots in Mumbai in the morning after breakfast. Mumbai is also referred to as the financial hub of India. During the day, you can visit the Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, Prince of Wales Museum, Dhobi Ghat, Hanging Garden, and Towers of Silence. In the evening, you will have time to explore local markets and have a flavor of some of the famous street food. Then you will dine at a restaurant and go back to your hotel for the evening.
Day 3. Travel From Mumbai To Aurangabad
On this day of your Buddhist pilgrimage tour, you will depart from Mumbai and proceed to Aurangabad. After having breakfast, you will be picked up by a representative and transferred to the airport to catch a flight to Aurangabad. Upon arrival at Aurangabad airport, another representative of Daily Tour & Travel will receive you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, you can visit the Ajanta Caves, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These caves are renowned for Buddhist rock-cut architecture dating back to ancient times. In the evening, you will be able to explore the local markets of Aurangabad and then enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. You will be returning to your hotel after dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4. Visit To Ellora Caves
After having your breakfast in the morning, you can visit Ellora Caves, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are 34 caves here. These caves are classified into 12 Buddhist caves, 17 Hindu caves, and 5 Jain caves. This place reflects the respect of people for the different religions of India. You can visit these ancient caves and learn about them from your guide. The evening will be spent returning to Aurangabad, and you can have dinner at a restaurant while the overnight stay will be at the hotel.
Day 5. Travel From Aurangabad To Bhopal
You will be transferred to Aurangabad railway station to catch a train to Bhopal after eating your breakfast on the fifth day of your long exploration tour. You will be received by a representative of Daily Tour & Travel, who will take you to your hotel for check-in after arriving at Bhopal railway station. You will have time in the evening to tour the city or relax at the hotel. You can then have dinner at a popular restaurant in Bhopal before retiring at the hotel.
Day 6. Visit To Sanchi From Bhopal
After breakfast, you will proceed to Sanchi, which is famous for its ancient Buddhist monuments. These monuments were constructed from the 3rd century BC to the 12th century AD. Sanchi Stupa is a World Heritage Site of UNESCO. You will see the Sanchi Stupa, Archaeological Museum, and ancient monasteries. You will return to Bhopal in the evening, where you can have dinner at a renowned restaurant. You will stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 7. Travel From Bhopal To Jhansi And Orchha
You will go on a half-day tour of Bhopal after breakfast in the morning. You will be driven to Bhopal railway station in the afternoon to board a train to Jhansi. You will be welcomed by a Daily Tour & Travel representative after arriving at Jhansi railway station. He will escort you to Orchha. You will check into your hotel and relax when you reach Orchha. Then you will enjoy a great dinner at the hotel and stay overnight.
Day 8. Orchha To Khajuraho
You will take a half-day sightseeing tour of Orchha after your breakfast in the morning. You can see Raj Mahal, Jahangir Mahal, Sawan Bhadon Mahal, Lakshmi Temple, Orchha Fort, and Orchha Palace. They are significant for their history and architecture. You will be driven to Khajuraho in a comfortable vehicle in the afternoon. Our staff will assist you in checking into the hotel when you arrive. You can rest after your journey. You will have dinner in the evening and rest overnight.
Day 9. Khajuraho To Varanasi
You will go on a half-day sightseeing tour of Khajuraho after breakfast. Khajuraho is a popular tourist spot in India, particularly for Hindu and Jain temples. These temples are famous for their beautiful sculptures that show different parts of life during the medieval era. Some of the carvings have been inspired by the Kama Sutra. You can tour some of the most famous temples in this area and gain knowledge about their cultural and historical importance. You can have lunch after this sightseeing. Then, we will take you to Khajuraho Airport, from where you will take a flight to Varanasi. Our representative will receive you and drive you to your hotel for check-in after you reach Varanasi Airport. You can visit Sarnath, a significant Buddhist site, after rest. Sarnath happens to be the place where Lord Buddha delivered his first speech after attaining enlightenment. Some of the popular sites you can see in Sarnath are Dhamek Stupa, Mulagandha Kuti Vihara, Ashoka Pillar, and the Sarnath Museum. You will proceed back to Varanasi after visiting these sites. You will dine at the hotel and then stay overnight.
Day 10. Varanasi Sightseeing
This day of your Buddhist pilgrimage tour will begin early with a boat trip on the Ganges River. You will see morning prayers and rituals on the riverbanks. After the boat trip, you will have breakfast at the hotel. Later, you will take a sightseeing tour of Varanasi. You can visit Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), and the Mosque of Aurangzeb. Evening will be at leisure for you. You can roam around the local markets, chill at the hotel, or go for a city walk. Afterward, you have dinner at the hotel and spend the night there.
Day 11. Varanasi To Bodhgaya
You will go again on a boat ride on the eleventh day of your Long exploration tour in the morning. Then you will return to your hotel after this exciting activity. You will go to Bodhgaya after eating your lunch. Bodhgaya is a Buddhist pilgrimage place. You will check into the hotel after reaching. You will get time to go to local markets in the evening. These markets sell handicrafts, souvenirs, and cultural items. You will return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay after the tours.
Day 12. Bodhgaya Sightseeing
You will have a full-day visit to Bodhgaya after breakfast. Bodhgaya is a holy Buddhist pilgrimage center. You can visit the site of the Bodhi Tree, under the branches of which Buddha achieved enlightenment, and the Mahabodhi Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage. You can also visit the Great Buddha Statue and the Archaeological Museum with ancient artifacts. The sites that can be visited include the Chinese Temple, Niranjana River, and Sujata Temple. Then, you dine at a famous restaurant in Bodhgaya. You head back to your hotel in the evening and retire for the night.
Day 13. Bodhgaya To Patna
You will be leaving from Bodhgaya to Patna after your morning breakfast. You can visit Gridhakuta Hill on your way, which is where Buddha delivered numerous speeches, and Bimbisara Jail, associated with King Bimbisara of Magadha. Check into your hotel and relax after arriving in Patna. Then you can proceed for a half-day sightseeing tour in the afternoon. Visit Patna Museum, Golghar, and Gurudwara Patna Sahib. You can visit local markets for handicrafts and souvenirs in the evening. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 14. Patna To Kushinagar
You can have breakfast at your hotel on the fourteenth day of your Buddhist pilgrimage tour. Then, proceed towards Kushinagar, which is a famous Buddhist pilgrim center. Arrive at Kushinagar, check into your hotel, and relax. Explore Kushinagar's religious and historical monuments in the afternoon. Visit Rambhar Stupa, the supposed place of Lord Buddha's cremation. Also, visit Mahaparinirvana Temple, which houses a great statue of Lord Buddha showing his final liberation. Return to the hotel after the sightseeing, have dinner there, and remain overnight at Kushinagar.
Day 15. Kushinagar To Shravasti (Balrampur
You will travel from Kushinagar to Balrampur on the fifteenth day of your long exploration tour. You will proceed to your hotel and rest for a while after arriving in Balrampur. You can begin visiting the popular sites in the city when you are ready. Some of the key sites to visit in Balrampur include Sahet Mahet, Buddhist Temples, and Jetavana Gardens. These sites are significant in Buddhism and history. You can proceed to the local markets after touring these places, where you can view and purchase various local commodities. You will dine at the hotel and overnight stay there after this day's tour.
Day 16. Shravasti To Lumbini
You will go to Lumbini from Shravasti after breakfast. Lumbini is a famous location for Buddhist pilgrims as it is the birthplace of Lord Buddha. You will check into your hotel and rest for a while after reaching Lumbini. You can visit various Buddhist monuments in Lumbini. Various people from various countries visit these religious and historical sites. You will come back to the hotel In the evening, dine, and stay overnight.
Day 17. Lumbini To Chitwan (Chitwan National Park)
You will begin this day of your Buddhist pilgrimage tour with an early morning breakfast. Then you will have a half-day sightseeing tour of Lumbini. You can see some of the most popular Buddhist temples, monasteries, and other heritage sites. You will head to Chitwan after finishing the sightseeing tour. This place is popular for Chitwan National Park. You will check into a jungle resort after reaching, where you will spend the night.
Day 18. Chitwan To Kathmandu
You will go for a jungle safari in Chitwan National Park after morning breakfast. This national park has many wild animals and a good natural environment. It is one of the best locations for those interested in nature and wildlife. You will head towards Kathmandu after this safari. You will settle in your hotel room and take a rest after reaching Kathmandu. You will spend overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 19 & 20. Exploring Kathmandu
You will go sightseeing in Kathmandu on this day. You can explore significant locations like Swayambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, and Patan City. They are significant because they are religious, cultural, and historical sites. You can also eat mouth-watering Nepalese food after your tour. You can spend your time further sightseeing in Kathmandu or take a little time to rest on the twentieth day. You can see more places, roam in the city, or simply observe the quiet surroundings.
Day 21. Kathmandu To Delhi
Daily Tour & Travel will organize your transportation to Kathmandu Airport on the final day of your trip. You will board a flight to Delhi from here. You will depart for your return flight back home from Delhi. This ends your "Footsteps of Lord Buddha" tour with Daily Tour & Travel.
Inclusions
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Stay in a double-sharing room.
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Daily breakfast is served in buffet style.
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Help is provided at the time of arrival and departure.
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Guide who speaks English.
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Pick-up and drop-off at the airport using a private air-conditioned car.
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All travel and sightseeing will be in a private air-conditioned car with a skilled and professional driver who speaks English.
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Drinking water bottles will be available inside the car.
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Parking fees, toll charges, and driver-related costs are covered.
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All necessary taxes that apply to the tour.
Exclusions
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Extra costs due to unexpected situations like flight cancellation, delays, fare increases, or natural disasters.
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Personal expenses such as phone calls, laundry, soft or alcoholic drinks, food, and tips.
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Tickets for domestic or international flights.
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Entry fees for monuments and parks.
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Fees for carrying a camera inside monuments and parks, if applicable.
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Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions above.
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