Witness the culture that fused European philosophies with Indian tradition & discover colonial buildings the British left behind in Kolkata. Explore Bodhgaya where Buddha achieved enlightenment while sitting under a Bodhi tree and Nalanda the seat of learning & Rajgir. Further drive to Varanasi & visit Sarnath: and it was here Buddha delivered his first sermon and set in motion the 'Wheel of the Dharma'. Varanasi the spiritual capital of India, and one of the oldest cities on earth, where you can see bathing and cremations by the sacred River Ganges.
On arrival at Kolkata airport assistance & transfer to hotel (hotel check in/ out time 12pm). Rest time free to relax and personal activities.
O/n at hotel.
Full day city tour of Kolkata visiting Fort William, Victoria Memorial, Netaji Bhawan, Howrah Bridge, Dakshineswar Kali Temple & other landmark monuments of the city.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Transfer to airport to board flight for Patna. At Patna airport meet your driver and guide and proceed to Bodhgaya via visiting Nalanda a hot seat of knowledge and learning established in the 5th century. And Vishwa Shanti Stupa built of marble on a 400m high hill at Rajgir. Arrive Bodhgaya check in at hotel.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Visit Mahabodhi Temple an UNESCO World Heritage Site, this 54mts tall temple has been renovated over the years. It enshrines a large golden Buddha, and is encompassed by an ancient railing, dating back to 100 BC. Bodhi Tree: where Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment, and the Vajrasana or throne, where Buddha sat. Tibetan Monastery, housing the Maitreya Buddha (future Buddha). Also see the Burmese Temple, Chinese Temple and Monastery, Buddhist Monastery of Bhutan, Thai Temple and Monastery, and many more. Rest time to relax, evening attend temple aarti.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Drive to Varanasi check in at hotel. Evening attend Holy Ganga Aarti, a magical ritual held every evening at sunset on the banks of the holy Ganges.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
Early morning boat ride & Ghat visit. Later visit Banaras Hindu University, Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple & Sarnath Temple complex including the Great Dhamekh Stupa. If time permit visit Ram Nagar Fort & Museum.
O/n at hotel. Meal plan: B.
As per flight schedule transfer to airport to board flight for Kolkata/ Delhi/ Mumbai.
Meal plan: B.
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Start city: Kolkata , West Bengal, India
Pick up times available: 09:00
Pick up location: Kolkata Airport
Ends at: Varanasi Airport
Nearest airport: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)
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