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Around 06:00 am in the monring, Alkof Holidays representative will pickup you from your hotel or any location in Delhi (Pickup time may vary, as per your flight timing) and transfer you to New Delhi Airport to board a flight to Varanasi from New Delhi Airport. Upon arrival at Varanasi Airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. After refreshing at the hotel, leave for Sarnath at a distance of 12 Kms from Varanasi, where Lord Buddha preached his first sermon after Enlightenment. At Sarnath in the Ganges Valley of India, the Buddha proclaimed the law of faith, covering Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, Sarnath Museum and Mulagadha Kuti Vihar. Later visit Bharat Mata temple with a big relief map of India in Marble, also visit Durga temple, and Tulsi Manas Mandir. In the evening visit the Dashashwamedh Ghat to witness the Ganga Aarti. It is the famous attraction of Varanasi in which you can watch interesting rituals performed to please the River Ganges and the God of Fire. Overnight stay at the hotel in Varanasi.
Early in the morning, enjoy a boat ride on the Ganges to see the bathing Ghats (river bank) & cremation site. Sunrise on the riverfront, as seen from a boat, can be a spiritually uplifting sight. Later return to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, leave for Bodhgaya. Upon arrival at Bodhgaya, check-in at the hotel. Later, visit Lord Buddha Temple (Maha Bodhi temple), Bodhi Tree, Buddha Statue, and Janki temple. Overnight stay at the hotel in Bodhgaya.
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for the historical & religious place in central of bihar called Nalanda (90 km away). On the way visit Rajgir, Gridhkuta Peak, at the top of Ratnagiri hill, where Lord Buddha preached many inspiring sermons, here a Peace Pagoda has been built by the Buddha Sangh of Japan. Tour continue with the visit to the Venuvanaram and Bimbisara Prison. Later proceed to Nalanda - visit the ruins of ancient university; The site of Nalanda was one of the greatest monastic universities of the ancient world, the University was established in 5th century BC. It is believed that Lord Buddha, and the founder of Jainism religion Lord Mahavir taught at this university for years. Later drive to Patna airport to board a flight for New Delhi. Upon arrival New Delhi Airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.
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Name | Address | Type |
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The Amayaa | Varanasi | Hotel |
Oaks Bodhgaya | Bodh Gaya | Hotel |
Note: Hotel upgrades are available as per your choice.
Good To Know
A deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 60 days prior tour starting date. For any bookings within 60 days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking. This can be paid through bank transfer, credit/debit card, or cash.
No additional cancellation fees apply for this tour. You can cancel the tour prior tour starting date and avoid paying the full amount, but the deposit you have paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within of tour starting date.
It is the sole responsibility of each individual traveller to get the required visa(s) for this tour, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with the Embassy of India in your home country.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Travel is one of those things that naturally gives rise to queries, concerns and doubts, so we’re here to put your mind at ease. Various "FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS" on your travel to India will be covered into the document, kindly go through the same. If there are any other questions, that are not mentioned in FAQ, then please feel free to contact us, it would be our pleasure to assist you.
YES. We can customize your India Holiday Package, as per your interest, and preferences.
On arrival at New Delhi Airport, India, our local representative will be there at the airport holding a placard of your name for identification. We shall also provide you list of emergency 24 hours contact numbers for any emergency.
Although tipping in India is not compulsory, doing so is a nice gesture. In some circumstances, a small tip is expected. The rules of etiquette for gratuity in India are a little muddled as a colonial past, tourism, and cultural influences clash. We do recommend tipping at various instances, but tip higher only when you are very happy with the service. Tip can given after completion of the services from 5$, 10$ or more as per your choice and depending on how much satisfied & happy you are with the service provider.
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