Golden Triangle with Buddhist Tour

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Golden Triangle with Buddhist Tour

15 Days Starting and ending in New Delhi

Visiting: New Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Varanasi, Bodh Gaya, Patna, Nalanda, Rajgir, Kushinagar, Vaishali, Lumbini, Shravasti

Tour operator:

Holidays At

Tour code:

15GTWBT

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 10

Physical rating:

Easy

Age range:

1-90

Special diets catered:

Meat, Jain, Halal, Vegetarians, Vegans, Kosher

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

From:

$3350

$1591 (USD) Operator discount: -$1675 The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$84 -52%

Tour Overview

Experience the journey of India's Golden Triangle, your trip starting from New Delhi. Next you'll visit the pink city Jaipur. Continue to Agra and experience the glory of Taj Mahal and holy & ancient city Varanasi. Later we will take you to the visit of most famous Buddhist pligrimage sites in Bodh Gaya, Nalanda, Rajgir, Kushinagar and Shravasti. Ending your tour in the capital of India, Delhi.

Highlights

Humayun's Tomb, India's largest mosque Jama Masjid and India Gate, Qutub Minar, Red Fort. Take a Rickshaw ride through Old Delhi.
The Pink City of Rajasthan - The Amber Fort, regal City Palace with Elephant / Jeep ride at Amber, Jaipur.
Uncover an abandoned Mughal city, Fatehpur Sikri.
Guided city tour of Agra with sunrise visit Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh.
Uncover the holiest city in India with a sunrise boat ride along the Ganges River and enjoy free time to explore its many temples in Varanasi.
Experience the most visited Holy city of Buddhist pligrimage Bodhgaya, Nalanda, Shravasti.

Places You'll See

Agra

Varanasi

Bodhgaya

Agra

Varanasi

Bodhgaya

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 Holidays At representative will assist you for transfer to your hotel. 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 - Jaipur (275 Kms / 5:30 Hrs)

Location: Jaipur

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast and check out from hotel later drive to Jaipur, via en-route visit Rail Museum at Rewari and enjoy your Tea / Coffee Snacks.

Upon arrival at Jaipur check-in to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4 : At Jaipur

Location: Jaipur

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour of Jaipur, visit Amber Fort with Elephant ride / Jeep ride (Optional tour to Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort if time permits), visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar and drive pass to Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) and Birla Temple.

After finishing your sightseeing tour, later free for shopping or drive back to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5 : Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (238 Kms / 5 Hrs)

Location: Agra, Fatehpur Sikri

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out and drive to Agra, via en-route visit to Fatehpur Sikri, the oldest deserted town built by Mughal Kingdom in 1571 and built by red stone, the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwane e Khas and Panch Mahal. Later continue drive to Agra. Upon arrival at Agra check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6 : Agra - Varanasi (By Night Train)

Location: Varanasi

Accommodation: Overnight at Train.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early morning before breakfast Sunrise visit the world’s most popular and beautiful monument Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh.

After finishing your guided tour to Taj Mahal, later get back to your hotel for breakfast and refresh, later proceed for guided tour to Agra, visit Agra Fort (Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, Diwan-I-Khas), Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Jama Masjid.

Later evening transfer to Agra railway station to board the train for Varanasi.
Overnight at Train.

Day 7 : Arrival At Varanasi (By Train)

Location: Varanasi

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Upon arrival at Varanasi railway station, our representative will assist you for 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 8 : 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 9 : Varanasi - Bodhgaya (255 Kms / 5:30 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 and refresh yourself at the hotel, later proceed for half day guided tour to Bodhgaya, visit Mahabodhi Temple, Sujata Village, Niranjana river, 80 ft high lord Buddha Statue & Various international monasteries.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10 : Bodhgaya - Nalanda - Rajgir - Patna (110 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)

Location: Patna, Nalanda, Rajgir

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out from hotel and drive to Patna, via en-route visit to Rajgir & Nalanda, visit Gridhkutta (Vulture 's peak), World Peace Stupa, Venuvanaram & Bimbisar Prison at Rajgir.

After lunch at Rajgir, later drive to Nalanda to 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 your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11 : Patna - Vaishali - Kushinagar (245 Kms / 5:30 Hrs)

Location: Kushinagar, Vaishali

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later check out from hotel and drive to Kushinagar, via en-route visit to Vaishali, Vaishali is a very special place to Buddhists as The Lord delivered his last sermon and announced his impending Nirvana. See the majesty of Ashok Pillar, Lotus Tank and Chaumukhi. Later drive to Kushinagar, Upon arrival at Kushinagar check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 12 : Kushinagar - Lumbini (185 Kms / 4 Hrs)

Location: Lumbini

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later proceed for half day guided tour to Kushinagar, visit Mahaparinirvana Temple (where Buddha took his last breathe) and Rambhar Stupa (cremation site of Lord Buddha) and Japan Temple. Later afternoon check out from hotel and drive to Lumbini. Upon arrival at Lumbini check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 13 : Lumbini - Kapilvastu - Shravasti (187 Kms / 5 Hrs)

Location: Shravasti

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast at hotel, later visit the holy birth place of Lord Buddha. Later check out from hotel and drive to Shravasti, via en-route visit to Kapilvastu. Upon arrival at Shravasti check-in to your hotel for night stay.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 14 : Shravasti - Lucknow (177 Kms / 3:30 Hrs) - New Delhi (By Train)

Location: New Delhi

Accommodation: Hotel, 3 Star Deluxe

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today morning after breakfast proceed for visit to Saheth and Maheth. Later check out from hotel and drive to Lucknow. Upon arrival at Lucknow transfer to railway station to board the train for New Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi railway station, our representative will assist you for transfer to your hotel for night stay. Rest of the day free for your own leisure activities.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 15 : Departure From New Delhi

Location: New Delhi

Meals Included: Breakfast

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

What's Included

14 Nights accommodation based on double / twin sharing basis

13 Overnight at Hotel, 1 Overnight Train.
Assistance during arrival and departure by Holidays At
All transfers including airport transfers by an AC vehicle
Local English speaking guide at New Delhi, Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, Jaipur, Varanasi, Bodhgaya, Patna, Kushinagar and Sarvasti

Other languages guides are available on additional charges.
Cycle Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi
Elephant / Jeep ride in Jaipur at Amber Fort
Battery car ride at Fatehpur Sikri
Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal and Tonga ride in Agra
Enjoy Ganges boat ride and evening aarti ceremony in Varanasi
Train ticket from Agra to Varanasi
Train ticket from Lucknow to New Delhi
One mineral water bottle per person per day
Accommodation Type.

3 Star Accommodation.

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

Do you require a visa for this holiday?

Only for foreign national traveler.
Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

Yes
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

Yes
Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

Yes
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

Yes

Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes
What currencies are required for this tour?

INR is local currency.
What is the maximum group size?

10
Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

Yes
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

Yes
What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

100% departure if there is only traveler.
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

3 Star
What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

Healthy
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Yes
Do I need to purchase travel insurance before travelling?

Absolutely. Every traveler is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

Yes
What is the tipping policy?

Tips always optional.
Company Instant Book

Yes
Is the tour coach air conditioned?

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

Please speak to our sales team as soon as possible to see how we can help.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

Yes, although you will have to make your own way to where the group is heading to out of your own expense.
How long has the tour company been trading?

HOLIDAYSAT has been trading since 2008.
What documents will I receive before I travel?

You will receive all the booking pack with all the pick up times.

Reviews from Travellers on this Tour

Madelyn

First trip

12-Jun-2018

It was a great tour.Hotels were better than we expected. Guides and driver were professional. Holidays At team made our very first trip to India hassle free and enjoyable.

Kennedy

Perfect holiday

12-Apr-2018

Perfect holiday. Well designed to cover a large number of destinations without feeling rushed.

Borislav

Family trip to India

24-Jul-2019

An excellent travel company. Thank you so much for making our family trip to India an unforgettable experience!

Eva

Excellent

10-Apr-2019

Excellent

Bello

Wonderful time

26-Sep-2019

Our trip was very well organised. All the places we visited were amazing. Overall we had a wonderful time on this trip.

Gladys

Trip to India

09-Jan-2018

Overall, we enjoyed our tour of India. The culture there is so different than any other place we have traveled, Highlights were the Taj, overall its a worth value tour.

Aubree

Excellent

28-Nov-2019

Excellent

Elias

Excellent

06-Nov-2018

We really enjoyed the tour. Services were excellent throughout the trip. Perfect tour to cover India in a short period of time.

Eliana

Excellent

19-Dec-2019

It was one of the best decisions to visit India, it was an amazing destination. amazing culture, places, fort's and i really amaze with the destinations.

David

Excellent trip

14-Jan-2020

It was an excellent trip. Great way to experience India in a short period of time.

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