GOLDEN LOTUS POND TRAVEL & TOURS

Arrive Gaya Airport. Welcome & assistances by our representative and then transfer to hotel, evening visit Niranjana River, Sujata Village &various international monasteries, Mahabodhi temple &The Bodhi tree, situated in the premises of the temple, is the one under which Buddha attained illumination, Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel in Bodhgaya.

After Breakfast, In time transfer to Varanasi. On arrival, proceed for excursion of Sarnath (12 kms), visit Dhamekha Stupa,Deer Park&Museum. Evening you will be transfer to hotel for check in. Dinner & overnight in a hotel at Varanasi..

Early morning proceeds for boat ride on holy river the Ganges with picturesque view of sunrise. Back hotel for breakfast.In time transfer to sakisa. Upon arrival at Sankisa, transfer to hotel. Dinner & overnight at hotel.

After Breakfast, In time transfer to Delhi, drive to Delhi on the way at restaurant enjoy lunch then Transfer to evening visit, Akshardham, Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi epitomizes 10,000 years of Indian culture in all its breathtaking grandeur, beauty, wisdom and bliss. It brilliantly showcases the essence of India’s ancient architecture, traditions and timeless spiritual messages. The Akshardham experience is an enlightening journey through India’s glorious art, values and contributions for the progress, happiness and harmony of mankind. The grand, ancient-styled Swaminarayan Akshardham complex was built in only five years through the blessings of HDH Pramukh Swami Maharaj of the Bochasanwasi Shri AksharPurushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) and the colossal devotional efforts of 11,000 artisans and BAPS volunteers. The complex was inaugurated on 6 November, 2005. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel

Parliament Building, built in a circular shape supported by 144 pillars. The Rashtrapati Bhawan (the official residence of the President of India) is spread over 330 acres and was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Also drive past the India Gate, an arch which is a war memorial and honours the 90,000 soldiers of the British-Indian army, who lost their lives fighting for the British during WW1.

Visit Qutab Minar, the 72.5-meter-high tower dating back to the 13th century, after visit free time for shopping. Post Lunch, transfer to Jaipur. Upon arrival at Jaipur, transfer to hotel. Dinner & overnight at hotel.

Morning proceeds to visit the ancient capital of Amber to see the fabulous Amber Fort. Maharaja Mansingh, Mughal Emperor Akbar’s most successful General, started the construction of AMBER FORT in the 17th century. An jeep will spare you the trouble of reaching up to the fortress. Once on top, stroll through the sprawling complex of courtyards and halls. Many of the rooms have delightful wall paintings, with precious stones and mirrors inlaid in the walls. Most fascinating, perhaps, is the Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors) where a single lamplight is reflected in the many mirrors, lighting up the room.

Morning proceeds to visit the ancient capital of Amber to see the fabulous Amber Fort. Maharaja Mansingh, Mughal Emperor Akbar’s most successful General, started the construction of AMBER FORT in the 17th century. An jeep will spare you the trouble of reaching up to the fortress. Once on top, stroll through the sprawling complex of courtyards and halls. Many of the rooms have delightful wall paintings, with precious stones and mirrors inlaid in the walls. Most fascinating, perhaps, is the Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors) where a single lamplight is reflected in the many mirrors, lighting up the room.

Early morning visits The TAJ MAHAL is everything that has been said about it and more. Taking 22 years and 20,000 men to build, the white marble was quarried 200 miles away and was transported to the site by a fleet of 1000 elephants. Built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as an expression of his love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, in mid-17th century, the Taj Mahal is truly one of the wonders of the world. Though the Taj appears to be amazingly perfect from almost any angle, it is the close-up marble inlay work, which is really astounding. You will have ample time to view and be mesmerized by this outstanding piece of architecture. (Note: Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays for public visit.)

After Breakfast, In time transfer to Sankisa. Upon arrival check in hotel. After Lunch visit Sankisa. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel.

After Breakfast, In time drive to Sravasti, After Lunch visit Sravasti, Sravasti was the capital of Kosala Mahajanapada in ancient times. Sravasti is also known as Sahet – Mahet. Sravasti is renowned for the supernatural feats showed by Lord Buddha, sitting on a lotus, and for other stories that are linked with Buddha. It is said that Lord Buddha spent 24 rainy seasons at Sravasti. Visit – to Jetvana , Ananda Bodhi Tree and Angulimal Caves. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel.

After Breakfast, In time drive to Lumbini. After Lunch visit to the Birth place of Lord Buddha – Mayadevi Temple. Shakyamuni Buddha was born in Lumbini, in southern Nepal, two thousand five hundred years ago also Visit Ashokan Pillar. Dinner & overnight at hotel.

After Breakfast, In time drive to Kushinagar. Lunch at Hotel. After Lunch visit, MahaParinirwana Temple (where Buddha took his last breathe) and Rambhar Stupa (cremation site of Lord Buddha) & Japan Temple. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

Free Day shopping enjoy . Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

After breakfast at hotel, drive to Rajgirvia visit Vaishali. Vaishali is believed to be the First Republic of the World, having an Elected Body of Representatives Hold Special Significance for Buddhist Devotees. The Buddha Preached the Radha Sutra, The Eighty-Four Thousand Faithful Gathered There. After visit transfer to Restaurant at vaishali for lunch. After lunch onward proceed to Rajgir. Upon arrival in Rajgirtransfer to hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.

After Breakfast, visit GridhkutaPeak,at the top of Ratnagiri hill, where Lord Buddha preached many inspiring sermons, a Peace Pagoda has been built by the Buddha Sangh of Japan. Tour continues drive through Bimbisara Prison& visit Venu van. Lunch at Rajgir Hotel. Then drive to Nalanda visit ruins of ancient university; The site of Nalanda was one of the greatest monastic universities of the ancient world University established in 5th century BC. It is believed that Lord Buddha and also the founder of Jainism Religion Lord Mahavir taught at this university for years. There is even a monument to facilitate Chinese traveler monk and writer Hiuen Tsang who studied at this university in the 7th century A.D.

After visit onward proceed to Bodhgaya 90 kms / 03 hrs. Upon arrival transfer to hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.

Free Day shopping enjoy . Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

Post Breakfast, In time transfer International airport to board flight for onward destination.

                                                                                                 Tour End with happy memory